There is a temptation, especially around the Toronto Maple Leafs, to make everything more complicated than it needs to be. Every signing has to mean something. Every trade has to fit into some grand plan. Every decision gets picked apart as if a secret formula is hidden inside the organization. Given his recent interview, which…
Let’s get one thing out of the way first: Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay flubbed the travel plans to Australia. Yes, we understand McVay did something similar with success last year, when the Rams easily handled the Jacksonville Jaguars after traveling the day before to London. However, the Rams stayed the week in…
With just 13 days until the regular season begins, everyone under the sun is predicting this year’s NHL award winners. With a plethora of young talent in the league, one of the best trophy races of the 2026-27 season could be the Calder Trophy race for rookie of the year. The Calder Trophy odds will…
“Just pain. It was pain everywhere.” That was the mood for New York Mets fans at Citi Field on Tuesday night, as Baltimore Orioles star first baseman Pete Alonso — who spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career with the Mets before the franchise didn’t come close to offering him the five-year, $155…
The Carolina Hurricanes late Tuesday night (Sept. 15) announced the signing of Conn Smythe winner and Stanley Cup Champion Jordan Staal to a One-Year extension. The deal came in right before the midnight deadline of the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). What does it mean for both sides as Staal will remain in Raleigh through…
Welcome to the Quarterback Notebook, where I’ll be covering the past week in NFL quarterbacking — from the most interesting passers, plays and storylines that caught my eye while watching film this week. In this season-opening edition, we’ll be looking at how the Ravens’ new offense maximizes Lamar Jackson, breaking down Justin Herbert’s disappointing debut,…
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The clock was ticking toward an unusual deadline in the NHL, and teams with players relevant to it rushed to beat…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild continue contract discussions with Quinn Hughes, while the Washington Capitals have responded to questions about Alexander Ovechkin’s appearance in a Russian political campaign video. The New Jersey Devils have already locked up newly acquired forward Luke Evangelista, while the Carolina Hurricanes have extended captain Jordan Staal. Meanwhile,…
The Calgary Flames have made a significant investment in Simon Nemec, and understandably so. The 22-year-old defenceman was selected second overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2022 NHL Draft and has already shown flashes of the player he could eventually become. He is mobile, intelligent with the puck and possesses the offensive instincts…
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets. Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeremiah Jackson also went deep for the Orioles (74-78), who…
