Argentina’s 2026 World Cup round of 32 matchup against Cape Verde isn’t like David versus Goliath. It’s not even FCS Appalachian State looking to upset Michigan back in 2007. As far as college football is concerned, the comparison is what would happen if we played a 48-team College Football Playoff where the third-best team in the…
The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Henry Thrun to a one-year, two-way contract with an NHL average annual value of $850,000. The 25 year old Massachusetts product spent the majority of last season in the American Hockey League with the Toronto Marlies, with whom he won the Calder Cup. The left hander, who stands 6-foot-2…
From the altitude of Mexico City to the memories of Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal, England will have to contend with brutal conditions and the weight of history when it plays cohost Mexico at the World Cup on Sunday. The Azteca Stadium — the site of the round of 16 game and the…
The Nashville Predators have had a very busy offseason so far. Despite many people thinking they would launch a full rebuild due to the current core’s age and lack roster depth, new general manager Chris MacFarland has added a ton of talent to the roster. He started by acquiring players from his former team, the…
The round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup isn’t complete yet, but we’re starting to get a look at what the round of 16 will look like. As the biggest World Cup ever continues, the round of 32 will be completed on Friday, July 3, and the round of 16 will commence on…
One day after getting their arguable biggest bit of offseason business out of the way, the Montreal Canadiens were right back at it by extending goalie Jakub Dobes to a three-year, $16.07 million deal. They signed forward Ivan Demidov on Wednesday to an extension that should make him the team’s highest-paid forward once it comes…
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We’re moving right along after a week that’s been filled with some of the most intense matches we’ve seen on the World Cup stage. Will Friday bring even more drama? Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 23. This page may contain…
The Calgary Flames’ newest top prospect knows first hand the feeling of loss. Last week, the franchise selected 18-year-old shutdown defenceman Carson Carels with the sixth selection at the NHL draft. Carels is known for being physical and tough to play against on the ice, while adding a healthy dose of offence. In 58 games…
Switzerland and Algeria meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. ET from BC Place Vancouver. Switzerland topped Group B with a 2-1-0 record, drawing 1-1 with Qatar in their opener, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in their second match and defeating Canada 2-1…
David Poile served as the Nashville Predators’ general manager from inception until 2023, helping the team become a staple in Music City. In taking over for Poile, Barry Trotz had big shoes to fill, but he ultimately resigned in 2026. Fortunately for Nashville, a savvy, Stanley Cup-winning general manager stepped up to the plate: Chris…
