Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is in the books. From major trades to compelling picks, let's take a look at the winners and losers from the night.

Maple Leafs made the right choice by taking Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall

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NHL trade grades: JJ Peterka, Pavel Dorofeyev, Mason McTavish get moved on busy day

The NHL Draft is typically a huge time for trades, and it lived up to that reputation in the early part of Friday's first round.

Mammoth trade JJ Peterka: Instant analysis and reaction

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

Ducks trade Mason McTavish for multiple first-round picks

Blue Jackets facing crisis as their best players don't seem to want to stay

Jason Robertson rejected $120M offer, nixing blockbuster trade

Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Patrick Mahomes dealt unfortunate news before 10th NFL season

The Kansas City Chiefs head into the 2026 season with plenty to prove after one of the worst years of the Andy Reid era.

Another football league slams the door shut on Brendan Sorsby

Ravens reporter seems to confirm major Zay Flowers contract update

Seahawks' Sam Darnold shares what Raiders' Klint Kubiak really thinks of Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins

The 'Passing-TD record by NFL team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 27

Five observations on the NBA after the draft and a wild run of trades

The NBA reshaped itself in about 72 hours. Here are five things that stood out.

Another team seems to have shut the door on Ja Morant

Celtics' asking price for Jaylen Brown revealed

Is LeBron James leaning one way in free agency?

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 27

Celtics' asking price for Jaylen Brown revealed

According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, multiple teams are in talks to acquire Brown. Talking on "Get Up," he revealed Boston's asking price.

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Jaylen Brown has taken a firm stance about his Celtics future

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The '3rd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 27

Another team seems to have shut the door on Ja Morant

The Grizzlies have been shopping Morant for a while now, but to no avail.

Where should Ja Morant go amid wild NBA offseason?

NBA teams have one condition to trade for Ja Morant

Grizzlies add another second-generation NBA player with Cameron Boozer

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / June 27

Caitlin Clark urged to leave WNBA after throat punch incident

NFL legend urges Caitlin Clark to leave WNBA: 'She is not being treated with any sort of respect'

From the moment she set foot on a WNBA hardwood, Caitlin Clark has been a polarizing figure.

Watch: Clark takes a painful shot to the throat during a wild sequence

WNBA reveals punishment for Alyssa Thomas after Clark incident

Clark gets support from ex-WNBA star after Fever-Mercury controversy

'It's absolutely egregious and utterly disrespectful': Stephanie White rips refs

Kamilla Cardoso, Sky set league records, blow out Fire

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / June 26

Former Bengals All-Pro calls Joe Burrow out amid rumors about uncertain future

As recently as earlier this week, a new update suggested that Burrow could question how long he "will want to" stay put if Cincinnati misses the playoffs for a fourth straight year.

Bengals get a new warning about possible Burrow decision

Tom Brady wants Fernando Mendoza to learn this from Peyton Manning

Sam Darnold shares what Klint Kubiak really thinks of Mendoza, Kirk Cousins

Josh Allen opens up about Super Bowl goal, Bills replacing Sean McDermott

Steelers reporter shares big Drew Allar update amid concerns

Steelers have a problem to solve before the 2026 season

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 27

Bubba Wallace crashes during NASCAR Cup qualifying at Sonoma

Bubba Wallace had just completed his first lap of qualifying at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday when his No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota snapped loose on the exit of turn 10 and hit the wall.

Ryan Blaney fastest in NASCAR Cup practice at Sonoma

Denny Hamlin, Ty Dillon set to square off at Sonoma in NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

AJ Allmendinger grateful to reach 500 starts at NASCAR's top level

Three drivers who could disappoint in NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 26

How 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk is 'lighting money on fire' amid Commanders rumors, concerns

During Thursday's edition of the ESPN "NFL Live" program, league reporter Jeremy Fowler offered more information about Aiyuk's short-term future.

Former NFL player shares Antonio Brown warning amid Aiyuk saga

Dan Campbell, Lions urged to extend two fan favorites before it's too late

Ravens reporter seems to confirm major Zay Flowers contract update

Massive update on Packers' Tucker Kraft surfaces amid injury recovery

Former Aaron Donald teammate gives update about possible return to Rams

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / June 27

Kelce-Swift wedding set to host staggering number of guests

'Bigger than the Met Gala': Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding set to host staggering number of guests

The wedding of Kelce and Swift could make the Met Gala look low-key.

Bears urged to send longtime player to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce

Chiefs may have found exactly what Patrick Mahomes needs

Chiefs might get crucial Patrick Mahomes news before training camp

The 'Last 1K-yard receiver by NFL team' quiz

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Josh Heupel, Tennessee part ways with $2M transfer

The Tennessee Volunteers are parting way with a $2 million transfer before he ever played a game for the program.

Another football league slams the door shut on Brendan Sorsby

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame land elite QB recruit in massive win

Mario Cristobal, Miami land two elite recruits minutes apart

Steve Sarkisian, Texas beat out powerhouses for first 2028 commitment

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly lands new job ahead of CFB season

Jacob Misiorowski News / Yardbarker / June 27

Jacob Misiorowski throws another historically fast pitch

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues to defy physics with historically fast pitch

The 24-year-old has not wasted any time unloading his masterful dominance on the mound this season.

Bryce Harper addresses his gesture toward Nationals fans

Guardians' youth movement continues with Cooper Ingle promotion

Report: One Red Sox player is causing internal frustration

Report reveals what Red Sox could receive in Aroldis Chapman trade

Three potential landing spots for Marlins' Sandy Alcantara

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / June 27

Manning avoiding Heisman talk, but hype continues after Manning Passing Academy

Texas QB Arch Manning avoiding preseason Heisman talk, but that's not going to stop hype after impressive showing at Manning Passing Academy

Even after the Texas Longhorns quarterback struggled to meet unrealistic expectations in his first season as a full-time starter, the Arch Manning hype train is rolling again.

Texas beats out Penn State, UCLA and Oregon for OL recruit Lucas Rhoa

Steve Sarkisian and Texas beat out Michigan and others for first 2028 commitment

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 27

Is LeBron James leaning one way in free agency?

James will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time since moving to the Western Conference, and there will be plenty of interest in his services, even after two decades in the pros.

Only three teams reportedly 'make sense' for LeBron James

Austin Reaves decision could have big implications for LeBron James' future with Lakers

Insider floats idea of Lakers adding All-Star big man in LeBron James sign-and-trade

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

Chris Olave News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 1K-yard receiver by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to top 1,000 receiving yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 26

New York Mets make needed change with Carlos Mendoza

The New York Mets have been one of the biggest disappointments of the 2026 season. The first of what could be many changes came on Friday.

Mets' Steve Cohen, David Stearns blasted after Mendoza move

Pressure on Stearns to turn Mets around with 'fall guy' Mendoza fired

Future Hall of Famer close with Juan Soto wants to be Mets' new manager

Mets announce multiple roster moves before Phillies series opener

Angels make long-overdue move in front office amid another lost season

FC Barcelona News / Yardbarker / June 27

World Cup Friday takeaways: Joy for Cape Verde, heartbreak for Iran

World Cup 2026 Friday takeaways: Joy for Cape Verde, heartbreak for Iran, business as usual for France

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued on Friday with third-round group-stage action in groups G, H and I.

Cape Verde seals knockout-round clash vs. Argentina in World Cup debut

Mauricio Pochettino lashes out at critics of USMNT loss

Egypt, Iran fans bring peacefully charged World Cup scene in Seattle

Spain eke out win to finish atop Group H, eliminate Uruguay

Ousmane Dembele's hat trick helps France rout Norway to sweep Group I

Didier Deschamps rejoining France after attending mother's funeral

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Thunder sign Isaiah Hartenstein to huge extension

The Oklahoma City Thunder are betting big on continuity.

Knicks are re-signining key player from their championship team

Lakers targeting top Knicks free agent

Luka Doncic's latest demand may force a Lakers veteran out

Lakers catch big break with two major free-agency targets

Only three teams reportedly 'make sense' for LeBron James

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs walk away from NBA Draft as huge winners

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most FIFA World Cup goals' quiz

How many of the players to score at least eight goals in the FIFA World Cup can you name in five minutes?

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The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

The 'Ballon d'Or winners since 1995' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 26

Cape Verde seals knockout-round clash vs. Argentina in World Cup debut

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been filled with unexpected developments, from the U.S. Men's National Team hammering Paraguay 4-1 to the tiny Caribbean nation of Curacao holding Ecuador to a 0-0 draw.

Mauricio Pochettino lashes out at critics of USMNT loss

Egypt, Iran fans bring peacefully charged World Cup scene in Seattle

Spain eke out win to finish atop Group H, eliminate Uruguay

Ousmane Dembele's hat trick helps France rout Norway to sweep Group I

Didier Deschamps rejoining France after attending mother's funeral

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 26

Royals' Mitch Spence makes wrong kind of history vs. White Sox

Reliever Mitch Spence put his name into the Kansas City Royals record books on Friday. It was just not the kind of history he would have wanted to make.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues to defy physics with historically fast pitch

Pressure on David Stearns to turn Mets around with 'fall guy' Carlos Mendoza fired

Blue Jays call-up power-hitting prospect Sean Keys

Guardians' youth movement continues with Cooper Ingle promotion

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Canadiens put massive offer on the table for Kirill Marchenko

NHL insider Frank Seravalli said on Frankly Hockey Friday afternoon that the Montreal Canadiens are making a big play for a stud forward from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Jason Robertson reportedly rejected $120M offer from Kraken, nixing blockbuster trade

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Bruins to acquire JJ Peterka: Instant analysis and reaction

Bruins to acquire JJ Peterka from Mammoth: Instant analysis and reaction

The Boston Bruins and Utah Mammoth are hoping to busy up their draft night early.

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

The 'Arizona Coyotes retired numbers' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 26

Maple Leafs made the right choice in taking Gavin McKenna No. 1

Maple Leafs made the right choice by taking Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in NHL Draft

After winning the 2026 NHL Draft lottery and getting the No. 1 overall pick, the Toronto Maple Leafs were faced with a big decision. Do they do the expected thing and take Penn State's Gavin McKenna with the top pick?

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

From Cayman Islands prodigy to twin brothers, these are potential first-round prospects who won't go in top five of 2026 NHL Draft

Report: Maple Leafs part ways with assistant coach Mike Van Ryn

The 'Highest paid NHL players in 2024-25' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26