The Houston Astros activated infielder Isaac Paredes off the injured list and placed left fielder Yordan Alvarez on the 10-day injured list prior to their series opener against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Paredes sustained a right hamstring strain in Seattle on July 19 while running to first base on a single. He began…
For years, the New York Rangers’ power play has been one of the team’s defining strengths. Built around Artemi Panarin on the half wall, Mika Zibanejad’s one-timer, Adam Fox’s vision from the point, and Chris Kreider’s net-front presence, it consistently ranked among the league’s elite. But that identity unraveled in 2024–25, when the unit plummeted…
When it comes to playoff hopefuls, there is a wide divide between the haves and the have nots. The “haves” in this case being undefeated teams through the opening few weeks, and the “have nots” those winless in that same time. Consider: Since the introduction of the 14-team postseason bracket, 2-0 teams have qualified for…
Training camp is barely underway, and already the Toronto Maple Leafs feel different. For more than a decade, the September storyline was predictable: pressure, drama, and endless questions about the Core Four. This time? It’s lighter, calmer, and far less about who might be on their way out. The talk isn’t about contracts, front-office battles,…
Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst It’s time to get hot. There’s no sugarcoating a 5-9-1 start, and I’m not going to try. Looks were strong on Miami and the Oregon Under; they were bad on Minnesota and the Raiders. And, of course, Geno Smith hurled an interception on his first pass. Woof. Let’s get…
Every so often in hockey, a storyline comes along that makes you stop and think: “Now this could be something special.” Jonathan Toews’ move to the Winnipeg Jets is one of those moments. In recent remarks, Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff didn’t sugarcoat it when he was asked about Toews: “He’s not doing this just…
Colin Cowherd unveils his Week 3 Blazin’ 5 picks, including the Los Angeles Rams upsetting the Philadelphia Eagles, the Baltimore Ravens defending home turf and hammering the over on Dallas Cowboys-Chicago Bears total points (50.5) Source link
The Athletic’s James Mirtle is one of the most respected writers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. He writes intelligent, balanced pieces that aren’t homer-ish cheerleading, but also aren’t reflexively negative. We like that about his work—it forces us to think. Related: Maple Leafs 2025-26 Early Training Camp Notebook Recently, Mirtle published an article titled Five…
Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins are 0-3 following their loss to the Buffalo Bills. Colin Cowherd asks where the Dolphins should go from here. Source link
Without a doubt, former Boston Bruin and current Florida Panthers’ left wing Brad Marchand is one of the most polarizing active players in the National Hockey League. He is at the same time a masterful goalscorer and a pest for the ages. Bruins fans loved him. Fans of just about every other team hate him….
