Finland is the only team at the World Junior Summer Showcase that drew all three versions of the United States. The Finns beat USA White 4-1, lost to USA Blue 5-1, and edged the merged American squad 3-2 in Windsor, which makes their week a clean way to sort out who helped the most on…
The Falcons were another NFC South team with a tale of two seasons in 2025. After opening the year 3-7, Atlanta rallied to win five of its final seven games, including four straight to close the season. Despite that strong finish, the Falcons have not had a winning record since 2017. Now, with a new…
Only two months of the Major League Baseball season remain until the playoffs get underway. That means the races for MLB awards get more intense and interesting — specifically an award that has been neither in several years. The National League MVP has been a runaway in the two years Shohei Ohtani has been a…
The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering a season that could determine much more than whether they return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson, Andrei Kuzmenko, Tommy Novak, and Justin Brazeau are all scheduled to become unrestricted free agents after 2026-27. Their situations cover nearly every major decision facing president of hockey…
In 2025, the Saints finished 6-11 and in last place in the NFC South. New Orleans has not made the playoffs since 2020, but the franchise may have found its long-term answer at quarterback in Tyler Shough. After making several key additions and adding promising talent through the draft, the Saints are presumed to take…
Get ready for a wild weekend ahead. As the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches, a plethora of teams still remain on the bubble between buying, selling or doing a little of both. That’s what happens when only nine teams are more than three games out of a playoff spot. The other 21 clubs are all…
After signing a five-year deal worth $18.8 million per season on July 29, San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini is now the highest-paid player in the NHL. But for how long? Both Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and Quinn Hughes of the Minnesota Wild will be due for new contracts by the end of…
In 2025, the Panthers won the NFC South with an 8-9 record. It marked Carolina’s first division title and playoff appearance since 2017, as well as the franchise’s first season with more than seven wins over that span. The turnaround was especially impressive considering the Panthers won just two games only two years ago. Now,…
Desperation makes for great baseball drama. With Monday’s trade deadline fast approaching, contenders are ready to mortgage their futures for a ring and a single blockbuster deal could shift the balance of power overnight. July’s trade deadline is baseball’s ultimate high-stakes gamble. Over the years, some moves have delivered World Series MVPs, while others fell…
Two very different Vancouver Canucks stories are worth watching. One is that Evander Kane is unlikely to return to the team, but he represents a veteran trying to prove he still has something left to give. The other is that prospect Braeden Cootes could represent the type of player Vancouver hopes to build around. Kane…
