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Braylon Mullins’ buzzer‑beating shot that eliminated Duke has earned him a 2026 ESPY nomination, joining a slate of athletes with Connecticut roots who are also in the running for the year’s top honors.
Braylon Mullins of the Connecticut Huskies is nominated for the 2026 Best Play ESPY Award for his game‑winning shot against Duke. Fans can vote online until July 15, with several other athletes tied to Connecticut also in the running.
Braylon Mullins, a sophomore guard for the Connecticut Huskies, has been nominated for the 2026 ESPY Award for Best Play after his buzzer‑beating shot that eliminated Duke in the NCAA tournament. The ESPY Awards, broadcast annually by ESPN since 1993, invite fans to vote online for categories such as Best Play, with the voting window closing on July 15. Among the nominees are OG Anunoby for a last‑second comeback in the NBA Finals, Caleb Williams for a game‑tying heave in the NFC Divisional Round, and the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams for their Olympic gold‑medal goals. Several athletes with ties to Connecticut are also recognized, including Hilary Knight, a Choate Rosemary Hall alum, for Best Athlete in women’s sports, Aerin Frankel, a Bridgeport native, for Best Championship Performance, and Napheesa Collier, a former UConn star, for Best WNBA Player. UConn alum Paige Bueckers served as a presenter at the 2024 ESPYs and captured the award for Best Female College Athlete in 2021, underscoring the university’s ongoing impact. The ceremony blends college, professional and international competition, highlighting the broad reach of sport and giving fans a direct voice in honoring defining moments. As the voting period progresses, supporters from across the nation are expected to rally behind their favorites, turning the ESPY Awards into a nationwide celebration of athletic excellence.
USA Hockey stars receive ESPY nominations as fan voting opens for the July 15 awards ceremony.
Aerin Frankel becomes the first goaltender in PWHL history to earn MVP honors, posting a career‑best 1.17 goals‑against average and eight shutouts.
The 2026 ESPY Awards highlight U.S. hockey excellence with multiple nominations across athlete, play and performance categories, inviting fans to help decide the winners.
The ESPY Awards will honor top athletes on July 15, with fan voting now open for categories featuring U.S. hockey stars.
The latest player movements reveal which clubs are positioning themselves for championship contention and which are rebuilding after significant losses.
Four former Northeastern women’s hockey players were drafted into the inaugural 2026 PWHL draft, highlighting the program’s growing footprint in professional women’s hockey.
The Boston Fleet announced the return of defender Rylind MacKinnon, a Cranbrook native, alongside a wave of new signings that bolster the team’s depth for the upcoming campaign.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League club announced one‑year deals for forward Olivia Mobley and goaltender Amanda Thiele, highlighting a roster that already boasts award‑winning stars.
Caroline Harvey becomes the first overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft, bringing Olympic gold, NCAA titles and a historic milestone for Black representation, while Aerin Frankel sweeps the league’s top awards.
Caroline Harvey’s selection as the first overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft underscores a historic influx of American talent into professional women’s hockey.
Veteran forward Hilary Knight arrives in Detroit, poised to lead the inaugural PWHL franchise and shape the future of women's professional hockey.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League revealed its 2025‑26 postseason awards, spotlighting former NCAA players who dominated in statistics, impact and rookie performance.
The Boston Bruins face a buyout window, the Boston Fleet celebrates award success, key trades reshape rosters, coaching changes loom, John Carlson eyes free agency, Kyle Calder's passing is mourned, and Mitch Marner opens up about mental health.
Aerin Frankel captured both MVP and Goalie of the Year honors as the Boston Fleet dominated the Professional Women’s Hockey League awards, with Megan Keller, Kris Sparre and Haley Winn also taking home major titles.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League honored its brightest stars, with Aerin Frankel sweeping MVP and goalie awards while the Boston Fleet celebrated a breakthrough season.
The Professional Women's Hockey League honored its brightest stars in Detroit, recognizing record‑setting performances, rookie breakthroughs and impactful community work.
The Premier Women’s Hockey League announced its award winners, highlighting Frankel’s historic MVP honor and a host of other league accolades.
Northeastern University announces a multi‑year contract extension for Dave Flint, the winningest coach in program history. His tenure has delivered four Frozen Four appearances, six Beanpot titles and a stable foundation as the team prepares for a new arena.
Four‑time Olympian Alina Muller departs Boston for Hamilton, Ontario, signing a three‑year contract as the PWHL’s expansion team builds its roster ahead of its inaugural season.
Four‑time Olympian Alina Muller joins Hamilton’s new PWHL franchise, while Canadian standouts Nicole Gosling and Kristin O’Neill sign fresh contracts, marking a pivotal expansion phase for the league.
Four‑time Olympian Alina Muller and Montreal defenceman Nicole Gosling have committed to the PWHL’s new Hamilton franchise, bringing international experience and local roots to the expanding league.