Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

Since Chris Creighton took over in 2014, often cellar-dwelling Eastern Michigan has steadily improved its ability to compete in the Bowl Subdivision.

The Tampa Bay Lightning, who were shockingly swept in the first round, might be better than the team that tied a record with 62 regular-season wins.

With a showdown between NCAA and California looming over bill passed Monday, here are some of the benefits athletes are eligible for including cash.

USA TODAY’S Sweet 16 voting into the best college football player of all-time continues. The Bo Jackson vs. Barry Sanders matchup will be a good one.

The new NHL rule that allows offensive teams to pick side of faceoff side after icing could be most interesting offseason tweak, with more goals.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is favorite for rookie of the year but has competition from No. 1 pick Jack Hughes and No. 2 Kaapo Kakko.

Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist is entering his 15th season, a year after one of his worst years. He’s optimistic about his game, team’s future.

NHL training camps around the league are set to open. Here are five things to keep an eye on, including the Rangers’ status as a sleeper.

Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine during May’s world championships and has been suspended four years by IIHF.