The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension, keeping him off the free-agent market next summer. The deal begins in 2027-28 and runs through 2029-30, with a $4.65 million average annual value. Novak will complete the final season of his current contract at $3.5 million this season. The Penguins’ announcement emphasized…
Tarik Skubal may not be the only Detroit Tigers pitcher who has to get a suitcase packed. The Tigers scratched right-hander Casey Mize from his Friday night start against the Athletics, according to the Detroit News. Mize is being taken off-schedule as a “precaution” to a potential trade, with the Tigers set to roll with…
The immediate aftermath of the team’s Game 4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs has involved a lot of “What ifs” from Colorado Avalanche fans. Some are looking for immediate change while others are looking to next season as a chance for redemption for this talented group. While the…
Need a catcher? Want one that rakes and is under contract through 2029? Give the Colorado Rockies a call about Hunter Goodman! The Rockies are tied for the worst record in MLB (42-67), and Goodman, a two-time All-Star, is among their compelling position players who could move the needle for a contender, specifically one that…
There are very few defensive outfits in the NHL that are better than the Carolina Hurricanes. They are built from the blueline to protect their goaltender. They have had one of the best defensive units in hockey for almost a decade. Grizzled veterans who know their job on the backend play a vital role in…
We have reached the end of July in what is seeming like a fast-moving summer. Suddenly, we are only just a short month and a half away from the opening of training camps across the National Hockey League. The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to make news during this offseason. There will also be more to…
It was a season of bad luck and unfortunate timing for Conor Timmins. He was acquired initially from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Connor Clifton to be an upgraded third-pairing defender, and when he was able to play, he was. The unfortunate part was that early on in the season, he suffered a debilitating…
It was a tale of two seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025. The Buccaneers opened the year 6-2, sitting atop the NFC South heading into their bye week, with quarterback Baker Mayfield firmly in the MVP conversation. From there, however, the season unraveled. Tampa Bay lost seven of its final nine games, finishing…
Who has the best defense in the entire NFL? Madden might have the answer. The top 10 defenses in “Madden NFL 27” were unveiled by EA Sports on Thursday. As you’d expect, the Seattle Seahawks made the list after putting up a defensive masterclass in the postseason en route to winning the Super Bowl. But…
Just as the San Francisco 49ers look to reload their offense, a familiar dark cloud has settled over Santa Clara. Ricky Pearsall’s ongoing knee recovery has hit a major wall, placing the wide receiver’s availability for the 2026 season in serious jeopardy. On Wednesday, reports surfaced that Pearsall is still dealing with knee swelling connected…
