LOS ANGELES — At least publicly, despite the Dodgers’ looming presence in any potential Tarik Skubal deadline sweepstakes, the team’s front office continues to downplay its need or desire to add high-end starting pitching. Even with Shohei Ohtani’s timeline to return to the mound uncertain, Dodgers executives point to the production of young starters Justin…
England fell short of winning its first World Cup title since 1966 but did finish in third place in 2026 – its highest finish since its sole title. With Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham leading the way, the Three Lions were able to reach the semifinals for only the fourth time at the tournament. This…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Patrick Kane is trying to convince Jonathan Toews to make a comeback with the Chicago Blackhawks, and the retired forward might be contemplating it. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens continue searching for a major top-six addition and are linked to Kirill Marchenko. But, are they willing to spend big on just…
As NFL training camps open across the league, the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions begin their summer preparations with two of their star players present, but not participating in practice. Running backs Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs reported to their respective team facilities on time but did not participate in initial team drills. Both players…
France entered the 2026 World Cup as one of the favorites to lift the trophy after two consecutive appearances in the final (including the 2018 victory). The quest fell short of Kylian Mbappé and Co. as Les Bleus reached the semifinals where it lost to eventual champions Spain. In the bronze final, it lost once…
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Jake Guentzel and Ty Smith to the Carolina Hurricanes in March 2024 for Michael Bunting, prospects Ville Koivunen, Vasily Ponomarev, and Cruz Lucius, plus conditional first- and fifth-round draft picks. Carolina did not reach the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, so the conditional first-rounder became a second-round selection. Pittsburgh used that pick…
The Cincinnati Bengals began training camp Wednesday and wasted no time bringing the intensity, resulting in a physical altercation that featured star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase in the middle of it all. Footage captured by reporters on hand showed a scuffle breaking out on the first day of practice. Chase and veteran cornerback Jalen Davis…
Egypt earned a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup. The team advanced past the group stage to compete in the elimination rounds of the tournament. During the group stage, they defeated New Zealand and drew against Belgium and Iran. Mohamed Salah contributed an assist in the opening match against Belgium and…
In the wake of Steve Yzerman stepping down as Detroit Red Wings general manager (GM) after seven seasons, there were a handful of people who came to his defense despite never once making the playoffs. Yzerman’s predecessor, Ken Holland, took some heat for the “Yzerplan” failing. Holland, who is now the Los Angeles Kings’ GM,…
The talent at wide receiver might be the deepest it’s ever been, and that’s apparent when you look at the player ratings on “Madden NFL 27.” At least 10 wide receivers have an overall rating above 90 as EA Sports revealed the top 10 players at wide receiver, running back, tight end and offensive line…
