Rookies
NBA reveals rosters for 2026 Rising Stars Game after draft
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The NBA has unveiled the teams for the 2026 Rising Stars Game following a live draft by Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady. The event features 21 rookies and sophomores divided into three squads, plus a G League team, set to compete in a mini-tournament on February 13 in Inglewood, California. Cooper Flagg was the top pick for Team Carmelo.
Building on early analyst buzz, Pittsburgh Steelers' fourth-round Iowa returner Kaden Wetjen emerges as the rookie most likely to produce immediately, thanks to an open special teams role amid new NFL kickoff rules and limited roster competition.
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Rookies dominated Major League Baseball's first weekend of the 2026 season, hitting 15 home runs through the first three games—the most since 1900—and posting a 1.008 OPS, the highest mark in history. Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter and Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart earned American League and National League Player of the Week honors, respectively, marking just the second time rookies have swept the opening awards. The class set multiple records, including a .622 slugging percentage and a .308 batting average, the third-best since 1900.
New Jersey Devils forward Arseny Gritsyuk will miss at least the next two games due to an upper-body injury sustained in Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The rookie has recorded 16 points in 31 games this season. The team faces additional challenges with multiple players sidelined ahead of weekend home games against the Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks.
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San Jose Sharks rookies Sam Dickinson and Michael Misa opened up about their inaugural trip to New York City during the team's recent road trip. The 19-year-old Dickinson and 18-year-old Misa discussed Broadway shows, tourist mishaps, and their excitement for the city. They visited NHL headquarters in Manhattan to chat with NHL.com.