BYU hasn't used a lot of freshman football players in the Kalani Sitake era, but these five standouts could make an immediate impact.

High school scores and more from Thursday's games across RI, plus Friday's schedule.

Some local flavor for the purple

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to break Joe Thornton's San Jose record for points in a season with 115, helping the Sharks rout the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday night in the finale for both teams. The 19-year-old Celebrini had 45 goals and 70 assists in 82 games in his second NHL season.

Detroit's young utility infielder continues to compete like an All-Star breakout candidate.

LOVB Salt Lake defeated LOVB Austin 22-25, 25-21, 22-25, 27-25, 16-14 in Game 1 of the 2026 LOVB championship series on Thursday in California.

Paul DePodesta came prepared with more than remarks. The Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations offered a grin and then a joke and then a laugh. Why not? He’s eager to see what kind of stamina he has; or how much is still there. The 53-year-old remembers how long a season can be. The spring training. The games. The travel. The scouting. The …

Universidad de Chile has taken a strategic step in consolidating its sports project for 2026. The club officially announced the signing of the first professional contracts for three of its young prosp...

The Boston Red Sox have a question mark around their No. 5 prospect right now.

Ty Simpson's elite arm talent and Josh Allen-esque upside are drawing significant NFL Draft buzz, potentially leading to a first-round steal.

The New York Yankees are hopeful they'll get healthier over the next few weeks to months. Reports indicate that Gerrit Cole will begin a rehab assignment, that Anthony Volpe seems to be returning at the end of the month, and that the only one who really remains is Carlos Rodon.

GLENDALE – A home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers have experts and fans alike throwing concern and questions at Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker. In Tuesday’s Play-In game, the five-time All-Star scored 22 points on seven-of-17 shooting, with only three points scored in the fourth quarter.

The Philadelphia Phillies have a lot of young talent, and that could make this World Series window much bigger than it currently seems.

On3’s industry player rankings has the 21-year-old freshman as the No. 3 best available recruit in the transfer portal.

South Bend wins their sixth straight. Knoxville stages a big comeback.

Troy Terry scored on a power play with 2:54 left, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 Thursday night putting them close to clinching the third seed in the Pacific Division for the postseason. The Ducks came into the regular-season finale third in the Pacific with five different scenarios still possible to lock down the final playoff …

The costs to attend World Cup games are going through the roof. Fans could pay as much as $100 train tickets to get to games. The top tier tickets at the July 19 sells for $11K.

Jets clinch seventh-best lottery odds despite season-ending blowout. Celebrini rewrites Sharks' record books in a lopsided final contest.

Despite losing legends, Buccaneers GM Jason Licht champions Baker Mayfield and a core of proven veterans, shaping the team's next winning era.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers star George Pickens had an incredible year with the Dallas Cowboys.