Community Sports
Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Columbus
Stars travel to Minnesota with series tied, Hintz sidelined
The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild split their first two playoff games and head to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4 with the series knotted at 1-1. Star center Roope Hintz remains out with injury, staying in Texas as the team departed.
Wheeler Returns to Phillies Rotation After Eight-Month Absence
Zack Wheeler will take the mound Saturday against the Braves, marking his return to action after missing nearly a full season with an injury sustained last August. The Phillies hope the ace's comeback strengthens a rotation dealing with recent struggles.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Miller Projects 32 First-Round Picks; Fowler Reports on Top Prospects
Matt Miller has mapped out all 32 first-round selections for the upcoming NFL draft, drawing on reporting from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler about the league's top prospects and team evaluations.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Manchester City Reclaims Premier League Summit With 1-0 Win Over Burnley
Manchester City defeated Burnley 1-0 to reach the top of the Premier League for the first time since April. The victory follows a three-game winning streak that includes a win over second-place Arsenal, narrowing the gap in a tightening title race.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Johnson wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year award
Keldon Johnson earned the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award on Wednesday, joining Tony Parker as the only San Antonio players to win the honor.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky compete for five-star recruit Veesaar
North Carolina waits for a commitment from five-star recruit Henri Veesaar while Kansas and Kentucky position themselves as alternatives. The competition for top talent reflects ongoing roster construction across major programs.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Penguins and Flyers Meet in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Playoff Series
The Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Philadelphia for Game 3 of their Stanley Cup playoff matchup against the Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins faced off against Emil Andrae, Christian Dvorak, and the Flyers in a critical playoff contest.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Oilers edge Ducks 4-3 in playoff opener as Draisaitl returns
Kasperi Kapanen scored with 1:54 remaining in the third period to lift the Edmonton Oilers past the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in Monday's first-round series opener. Leon Draisaitl played in his return from injury.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Unable to Process: Original Story Missing Game Results
The original wire submission could not be converted to a game recap. The story consists of playoff predictions rather than completed game results with final scores and player statistics.
Thursday, June 18, 2026