The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders have the ingredients for a smart trade discussion, even if there is no indication the Metropolitan Division rivals have started one. The Penguins need more certainty on their left-side defense. New York has Matthew Schaefer, Adam Pelech and Alexander Romanov playing prominent roles on that side, leaving 22-year-old…
Winning isn’t for everyone — a few teams know that well enough. Let’s check out the odds for which teams are expected to be friends with futility heading into 2026 (DraftKings Sportsbook, as of Aug. 3). This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager,…
The Seattle Mariners have reportedly traded for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward, per ESPN. This comes on the heels of starting right fielder Luke Raley landing on the IL with a left forearm strain. The Angels get back three minor leaguers for Ward, per MLB Pipeline: Brock Moore, Alex Hoppe and Harrison Kreiling. Ward is…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, an NHL-confirmed contract grey area could reshape how no-move clauses are negotiated. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues and Robert Thomas have smoothed over potential tension. Finally, the Detroit Red Wings may be facing a longer-than-expected wait to name their next general manager. NHL Confirms Grey Area in No-Move Clauses A…
Let the odds tell it, and the Rams and Ravens are expected to be this season’s juggernauts. Los Angeles certainly makes sense, but why might this be the case for Baltimore? Well, presumably, the hope is that a healthy Lamar Jackson returns to form. Check out which teams are expected to win the most games,…
Sometimes hockey gives us a moment that is very special. A rookie scores four goals in his first NHL game. Fans celebrate. The hockey world takes notice. Everyone starts wondering what might be possible. But sometimes, when we look back years later, we realize that moment was telling us more than we understood at the…
There’s a lot going on right now in the NFL. The fun of training camp is the bustling enthusiasm of the coaches, the players and the media. But it also makes it difficult to cut away the fiction from fact. It’s hope season and hype season. It’s also the season for catastrophe and doom. A…
The Blue Jays are acquiring starting pitcher José Soriano from the Angels, per ESPN. In return, Toronto is sending shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, minor-league outfielder Eddie Micheletti and teenage right-hander Angel Rivero to Los Angeles. The move comes on the heels of the Blue Jays trading another starting pitcher, Kevin Gausman, to the Cubs. While…
The Montreal Canadiens took on the Buffalo Sabres in a winner-takes-all Game 7 in the second round of the 2026 Playoffs in a situation that has repeatedly shaped the franchise’s modern playoff history. Excluding the recent Tampa Bay Lightning and Sabres victories, the Canadiens have played eight Stanley Cup Playoff Game 7s since 1994 and…
Luis Arraez will play for his fourth team in three seasons, as the Philadelphia Phillies reportedly acquired the All-Star infielder in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, per The Athletic. The Phillies are also receiving reliever Caleb Kilian, and sending the Giants pitching prospects Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair, also per The Athletic. This…
