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ESPN NHL draft tracker: Scouting notes, team fits on every first-round pick

Here's an updated list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.

ESPN Alex Pereira, Mr. Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere -- and maybe Anyweight

Pereira steps in for the UFC once again, this time in a rematch against Jiri Procházka.

ESPN Cepeda, Hall of Famer and '67 NL MVP, dies at 86

Hall of Fame slugger Orlando Cepeda, an 11-time All-Star who hit 379 home runs in his 17-year career, died at age 86, the Giants announced.

ESPN Hawks dealing Murray to Pelicans, sources say

The Hawks are trading Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans for a package centered around draft picks, as well as Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels and E.J. Liddell, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN No surprise: Sharks take Celebrini No. 1 overall

As expected, Macklin Celebrini was the No. 1 overall choice at the NHL draft on Friday in Las Vegas, going swiftly off the board to the San Jose Sharks, who have big plans for the 18-year-old center and former member of the Boston University Terriers.

ESPN Canada: Warriors blocking Wiggins from Games

Canadian Olympic basketball team general manager Rowan Barrett said Friday that Golden State is blocking Andrew Wiggins from competing in Paris, while the Warriors countered it was a mutual decision between the team and Wiggins.

ESPN Astros' Pena misplays fly during in-game interview

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena misplayed a fly ball in Friday night's loss to the Mets while participating in an in-game interview.

ESPN Biles leads big at trials; injuries hit 2 other stars

Simone Biles shined on Day 1 of the U.S. gymnastics trials and is in position to lock up her third Olympic berth, while injuries dimmed the hopes of top contenders Kayla DiCello and Shilese Jones.

ESPN ESPN analyst Vitale announces cancer diagnosis

Hall of Famer Dick Vitale announced he will have surgery Tuesday to remove cancer in his neck. The 85-year-old has been an ESPN broadcaster since 1979.

ESPN Yanks' Stroman on outburst: 'Have to be better'

Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman took responsibility for "losing my cool" after yelling at teammate Gleyber Torres during Friday night's win.

ESPN Vinícius Jr. puts in best-ever Brazil performance in crucial win over Paraguay

Brazil are still a work in progress, but Vinícius Jr. stepped up in a way he hasn't for Seleção before, and a Copa América title feels possible.

ESPN Messi, Scaloni to miss Argentina final group match

Argentina captain Lionel Messi with a leg injury and manager Lionel Scaloni, suspended for one game, will miss their final Copa América group stage match against Peru on Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

ESPN Colombia wins 10th straight to reach Copa QFs

Colombia cruised to a 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday and booked their spot in the Copa América quarterfinals thanks to strikes from Luis Díaz, Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba.

ESPN Pepe: Cristiano Ronaldo lives to score goals

Portugal defender Pepe has hailed the positive impact Cristiano Ronaldo is having in the national team despite the prolific forward having yet to score at Euro 2024.

ESPN Croatia fined, fans arrested for incidents vs. Italy

Croatia have been fined €105,000 ($112,455) by UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body for incidents at the Euro 2024 match with Italy, the Croatian Football Association said on Friday, while police told Reuters of several arrests around the game.