It has been a far from ideal start to the postseason for the Edmonton Oilers. Between quickly falling behind the Anaheim Ducks, poor defence, and a couple of key injuries early on, there’s a lot going on. There’s always a bright side, however, as a few guys have played rather well. Curtis Lazar is among…
The final chapter of Mohamed Salah’s legendary Liverpool career may have reached an abrupt and bittersweet conclusion following a significant injury update from the Egypt national team. The legendary forward, who has already confirmed his intention to leave Anfield at the end of the season, looks set to finish his iconic Merseyside career on the…
When the Toronto Maple Leafs eventually hire a President of Hockey Operations and a general manager (perhaps one person serves both roles), there is plenty of work to do. As for priorities, they may vary from interview to interview as the organization conducts its search. For my taste, here are the first three moves a…
The first Stanley Cup Playoff edition of 3 Stars is here, and what a Round 1 for the Carolina Hurricanes. Instead of winning the series in six or seven games as most predicted, they swept the Ottawa Senators after their 4-2 win on Saturday night. That said, who stood out for the Hurricanes after their…
Those in the football world will wait at least two seasons before determining whether a drafted player is truly NFL-caliber. So grading draft classes in the days following the league’s annual player acquisition event often misses the mark. We have not yet seen the players put on the pads for their respective teams or gained…
It’s one of those in-between moments for the Toronto Maple Leafs—not quite action, not quite silence, but definitely a lot of speculation. There’s no shortage of storylines right now, from wild offseason possibilities to real concerns about the roster as it stands. Add in some playoff action from the farm, and there’s plenty to keep…
Grading a draft immediately after it concludes is akin to giving your compliments to the chef before the meal has been served. Sure, the food might sound good (or bad) based on the ingredients listed on the menu, but the true evaluation won’t come until after the product has been tested. It will take at…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has set his sights on delivering the 2026 World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo as the ultimate tribute to the iconic forward’s career. The midfielder believes winning the global showpiece would be the perfect way to reward his long-time teammate for his unparalleled contribution to the sport. A legendary farewell for…
It’s no secret the 2025-26 campaign wasn’t what the Chicago Blackhawks had in mind. This season was supposed to be where they took another step towards contention. While it can be argued there was some essential growth and development among the young players, this didn’t translate into more success in the standings. For the third…
Not only was Ohio State safety Caleb Downs widely viewed as one of the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the Dallas Cowboys clearly agreed. After unexpectedly sliding to No. 11 overall, Downs has quickly become one of the biggest storylines of the draft. Downs has had a wide range of comparisons, but…
