Barry Melrose, who was an NHL player and coach before becoming a celebrated ESPN hockey commentator, died Wednesday at age 70, ESPN ​announced.

Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.

Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting, has died. He was 70.

Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who had a long broadcasting career with ESPN, has died at 70.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold limped off the field after a sack on third ​down ended the opening drive of ‌the game against visiting New England Thursday night.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is out for the rest of the game after suffering a hip injury on the first drive of the rematch vs Pats

Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (hip) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Week 1 game against the New England Patriots after exiting with a hip injury. Why it Matters: With Darnold ruled out for the remainder of the season opener,

Former New England Patriots center David Andrews wasn't looking forward to a potential narrative that might surround the team after facing Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Drew Lock in a season-opening matchup on Wednesday.

Super Bowl Rematch To Kick Off NFL Season

The NFL season officially kicks off Wednesday night in a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Lumen Field in Seattle. Wednesday night's game will jumpstart Week 1 of the highly-anticipated NFL season,

The last time Drake Maye and the Patriots walked off an NFL field, Seattle was celebrating a Super Bowl championship. Now New England has to go right back there. The 2026 NFL season opens Wednesday night with an incredible storyline as the Patriots travel to Lumen Field for a Super Bowl LX rematch against

The defending champion Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots run it back in a Super Bowl LX rematch to begin the 2026 NFL football season. Find out how to watch for free.

Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam for his majors-leading 44th home run, Trea Turner also homered and the Philadelphia Phillies overcame two deficits to beat the Houston Astros 11-7 on Wednesday night.

Christian Walker went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in the Astros' 6-5 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

Christian Walker, Cam Smith and Daulton Varsho homered and led the Houston Astros to a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Astros built a 5-0 lead, but closer Josh Hader had to get three

Houston Astros (74-71, first in the AL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (81-64, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Br

The Los Angeles Angels take on the Boston Red Sox after Zach Neto had four hits against the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Zach Neto went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and a double Tuesday as the Angels topped the Red Sox 6-1.

Reid Detmers pitched six scoreless innings and Zach Neto hit a two-run homer to help the visiting Los Angeles Angels beat ​the Boston Red Sox 6-1 Tuesday night.

Neto homers for the second straight game, blasting a three-run shot early in the Angels’ 6-4 victory over the Red Sox. Neto, who has 25 homers this season, is batting .340 over his last 25 games.

Lombard went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 6-1 win over Colorado. Lombard blasted his first career grand slam Wednesday as well as the first of the season for New York. The 21-year-old shortstop also became the youngest Yankee with a grand slam since Mickey Mantle way back in 1952,

The Yankees smashed three home runs, including a George Lombard Jr. grand slam, to defeat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.

The Yankees waited to promote George Lombard Jr. until they believed their top prospect was ready to handle top-flight pitching, expecting that his swing path and raw power would eventually translate into big results.

George Lombard Jr.’s bases-loaded longball paved the way for the Yankees’ series-securing win over the Rockies.