From reunions and rematches to revenge games and rivalries, these are the can't-miss games for 2026.
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Scouting Seth Hernandez, who could be the Pirates' next ace
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Will Aaron Rodgers be a bridge to the Steelers’ future or a roadblock?
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Aaron Rodgers to return to Steelers for 22nd NFL season: Sources
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When will Sidney Crosby sign a contract extension with Penguins? Mailbag, Part 2
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With just over six weeks until NHL free agency, we play matchmaker for all of the teams looking to fill holes on their rosters this summer.
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After months of mounting hype, the 2026 NFL schedule has finally been unveiled. Let's rank all 17 MNF matchups in anticipation.
Steven Louis Goldstein33
Plus: What tricks are up Kyle Dubas' sleeve to improve the Penguins this summer?
Josh Yohe107
Plus "Nothing Night" in Louisville, five questions with one of MLB's most surprisingly good relievers and more of this week's "Sliders."
Tyler Kepner18
The 49ers' nearby electrical substation was a popular joke, while the Chargers and Titans again were kings of the schedule release videos.
Jayna Bardahl and Saad Yousuf118
Young starters are moving up the ranks, while it might be the end of dominance for a few previously reliable veterans.
Eno Sarris62
Skenes, Ohtani, Misiorowski, Miller and more. The NL Cy Young field is absolutely stacked. Our panel of MLB insiders had some thoughts.
Jayson Stark114
It's time to take stock of another fascinating season, with plenty of early takeaways plus insights from a half-dozen front-office execs.
Jayson Stark257
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The Steelers look to snap a seven-game postseason losing streak in Mike McCarthy's first year.
Mike DeFabo28
The Rams play a whopping seven prime-time games, including each of the first three weeks and four of the first five.
Saad Yousuf and Jayna Bardahl54
Where to watch every NFL game in the 2026 NFL season
Devon Henderson52
It's the first time Crosby has represented the country without wearing the "C" since 2010.
Chris Johnston89
The Penguins are at an awkward point, caught between faded glory and fresh promise. Dubas, the GM, must decide between the two.
Josh Yohe340
These are the top 100 prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft two months out from draft day.
Keith Law98
The league is unveiling its full 18-week regular-season schedule — including the primetime slots and holiday lineups.
Steven Louis Goldstein15
The league will have a record nine international games in 2026, with the 49ers and Jaguars both playing out of the country twice.
Saad Yousuf, Zach Berman and more104
Tkachuk's potential feat, a Sidney Crosby-Macklin Celebrini reunion and Aleksander Barkov's return make this year's worlds must-watch.
Chris Johnston54
While changes need to be made to even the spending disparity between clubs, it isn't the right time to push a salary cap and floor.
Jim Bowden516
The Steelers played in the NFL’s first-ever game in Dublin, Ireland, last season and will play in the league's first game in Paris.
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