The Edmonton Oilers have spent plenty of time trying to figure out the best way to deploy Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. There have been many opinions in past years on whether the two superstars should play together or be split up onto two separate lines. The case for having them together is that it…
How Swift it is. The Chicago Bears have signed running back D’Andre Swift to a three-year, $33.75 million extension, ESPN reported on Friday afternoon. The deal includes $27.5 million guaranteed, with the $11.25 million average annual value putting Swift 14th among NFL running backs. Swift was entering the final season of a three-year, $24 million…
The ice is back in the rink and the 2026-27 hockey season is right around the corner. While the Devils are getting ready to prepare for preseason, first, the rookies will take the ice. Ahead of their rookie camp, which starts on Saturday, Sept. 12, the Devils have announced their rookie camp roster. The 25-man…
When we surveyed people around the NFL on which player could be the next Drake Maye or Jaxon Smith-Njigba and make a sudden leap in 2026, one common answer emerged. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was routinely mentioned by scouts and executives we spoke with as a rising star to watch this season. In…
After a summer of nothing but radio silence from Dylan Larkin and his camp, the long time Red Wings forward has finally broken the silence. On Friday morning, the Detroit Red Wings released a statement from Larkin’s team announcing that he has spoken with the team’s management and decided that he will report to Detroit’s…
We’re off to a hot start to the season. Let’s keep it going. Here are my best bets for Week 2 of the college football season, along with my weekly Bear Bytes. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be…
There’s something fascinating about Filip Chytil watching Connor McDavid. It’s easy to assume Chytil is studying McDavid because he wants to become a better offensive player. Who wouldn’t? McDavid is probably the most entertaining hockey player on the planet, and there is always something to learn by watching him. [from “Canucks: Filip Chytil knows he…
The NFL is back, and in a few days from now, every team will have played a game. Before the other 28 teams get into action, let’s take one final look at how the MVP odds stack up and figure out where the value is. First, a little history to put in context and provide…
The Dallas Stars start training camp on Thursday, Sept. 17, and play their first preseason game on Sept. 21 in St. Louis against the Blues. As we march closer to the 2026-27 season, we will continue to preview the Stars and what they will look like when the regular season begins at the end of…
There’s a funny thing about looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs before training camp starts. You can spend all summer putting together lines, moving players around, and trying to figure out who plays with whom. Then camp opens, and somebody gets moved three feet to the left and the whole look changes. That will probably…
