A free Texans draft party will light up Avenida Plaza Thursday night with a giant screen, live music and appearances from team legends.

Chandler High quarterback Will Mencl announced he’s headed to Oregon, giving the Ducks the nation’s top high‑school QB. The commitment boosts Oregon’s 2027 class and shifts recruiting momentum nationwide.

Logan Cooley's late goal evened the series and sent the Mammoth back to Salt Lake tied 1-1; Game 3 at the Delta Center is nearly sold out.

A 5-4 Sockers win at UWM Panther Arena was overshadowed by a late tangle, thrown debris and a red card that could affect Game 2. The series shifts to Oceanside Friday.

Keldon Johnson won the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year after a season of energy and record-setting bench scoring for the Spurs.

Three second‑period goals powered the Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Penguins, giving Philadelphia a 3-0 lead and its first home playoff game with fans in eight years.

Cade Cunningham scored 27 as the Pistons used a 38-16 third quarter to beat the Magic 98-83 and tie the first-round series. The action shifts to Orlando this Saturday.

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander scored 37 as the Thunder beat the Suns 120-107 at Paycom Center. Jalen Williams left with a hamstring concern ahead of Game 3.

Caitlin Clark will still run Indiana’s offense, but rookie Raven Johnson and veteran pickups should ease her minutes and add defensive bite. The Fever are betting depth protects their star.

Brian Hartline hired his brother Mike as USF quarterbacks coach, but both say the move had to be the right fit. The pairing adds experience to a QB room as the Bulls build a new staff.

A court filing in House v. NCAA asks judges to exclude multimedia‑rights partners from settlement oversight — a ruling that could let schools route sponsor cash past the $20.5M cap and ignite a spending race.

The Padres signed Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with a 2027 mutual option and will have him build up at Low-A Lake Elsinore before joining the rotation. The move shored up depth while key starters recover from elbow issues.

Top draft prospects swapped pads for a youth clinic Wednesday at Hazelwood Green as Pittsburgh rolled out its new U.S. Steel Community Field ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.