San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batting practice session early due to left groin tightness. Matsui is considered day to day with what isn’t expected to be a long-term issue coming out of Thursday’s session, but it could…
The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs doing business together at the trade deadline? It sounds almost forbidden. Yet, as the NHL calendar inches closer to deadline day, the circumstances surrounding both franchises could quietly open the door to something rare: a trade between bitter rivals that actually makes sense. Two Teams, Two Different Realities…
Jen Pawol will umpire during spring training for the third straight year but the major leagues’ first woman umpire did not get one of the permanent staff openings. Tom Hanahan and Brian Walsh were promoted Friday to replace Mark Carlson and Phil Cuzzi, who are retiring. Carlson will become an umpire supervisor. Jordan Baker, who…
Finland was one stop from the gold medal game and then watched it slip away in the final minute. The Lions built a 2-0 lead, absorbed long stretches without the puck, and still carried a 2-1 edge into the third. Canada tied it at even strength, then won it on a late power play at…
On Friday, Canada and Finland faced off in the first of two semi-final games at the 2026 Winter Olympics to determine which team would play in the gold-medal game on Sunday. Both clubs faced adversity heading into the contest, but neither team relied on excuses, playing with all the grit and passion they could muster. Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics…
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your Feed Canada’s gold-medal dream in men’s hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics remains on course. Nathan…
In today’s look at important offseason trades over the years, we set our sights back to 1967.  While this particular deal did not take place at the NHL Annual Meetings held in the first week in June, it is inextricably linked to the events that were scheduled for that gathering. June 6, 1967: NHL Expansion Day…
The health and projection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is the most pivotal factor in the Atlanta Falcons’ future. Selected by Atlanta with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Penix has started just 12 games over his first two seasons due to a combination of being behind veteran Kirk Cousins for the…
Veteran goaltender Calvin Pickard made his return to the Bakersfield Condors on Tuesday, practicing with the American Hockey League (AHL) team for the first time in more than two years. Pickard last donned a Condors jersey in November 2023, just before he was recalled by the Edmonton Oilers. Against the odds, Pickard became a fixture…
Could the NFL Combine be considered the Super Bowl of the summer? The annual pre-draft event features over 300 draft prospects, and kicks off on Monday, Feb. 23. It will conclude on Monday, March 2. Will any prospect, in the process of impressing NFL scouts and GMs, also etch their name in the Combine history…
