Here are the key storylines surrounding the Washington Capitals and their upcoming schedule for the week of April 6-13, 2026. The Wild-Card Race and a Bruising Setback The most urgent story right now is the Capitals’ desperate push for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot. They recently put together an impressive 8-3-2 late-season surge to…
Colt Emerson had trouble hiding his smile Saturday. The 20-year-old shortstop tried to keep a straight face through a pregame chat with reporters, but he couldn’t help cracking when twice, Triple-A Tacoma teammates intervened with good-natured ribbing. That has come with the territory after the Seattle Mariners prospect signed a $95 million, eight-year contract last…
The Philadelphia Flyers are in the midst of a historical turnaround. After entering February with the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference, they find themselves in a playoff spot with five games to go. Their odds of making the dance, according to Hockey Stats, sit at 60%. The veterans have played a big role in…
The Columbus Blue Jackets had a golden opportunity Saturday night to jump into a playoff spot. All they needed was a win on home ice against the Winnipeg Jets. Earlier in the day, the Blue Jackets got the exact help they were looking for. Both the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings lost in regulation….
Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the rest of the crew that gave us that epic 2025 World Series are back on the same diamond since that amazing Fall Classic. It’s an early-season reunion between the two-time World Series champion Dodgers and the stout Blue Jays squad they took down in seven games, starting with…
The most likely NBA Finals matchup this season? Well, it involves the last two NBA Finals winners. Let’s check out the odds for which squads will advance to the NBA Finals as of April 6 at DraftKings Sportsbook. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Islanders were the latest to make a coaching change, but did Patrick Roy lose the room? Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs could be eyeing a reunion with a familiar face, and trade chatter involving Matthew Knies may not be what it seems. Finally, several Canadian teams are…
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn’t have. Here are all the best moments from the weekend in Major League Baseball: Pirates win fifth-straight Are the Pirates good? It’s a little…
It is a strange feeling around the city of Toronto this week as the Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for three games that technically only matter for draft lottery position. Fans, players and the front office are showing their disappointment. And, in all honesty, the only saving grace would be for the Maple Leafs to…
PHOENIX — We all know Sean McVay’s memory is sticky, with the Los Angeles Rams coach demonstrating an archival and categorical knowledge of football during his weekly press conferences. But it doesn’t stop there. At the Biltmore Hotel, site of the 2026 Annual NFL League Meeting, McVay and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni were talking about what Duke’s…
