Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist With the 2026 FIFA World Cup under a year away, all eyes will be on the upcoming English Premier League campaign. The EPL is home to some of the biggest and brightest stars in world soccer, many of whom will star for their countries in next summer’s 48-team tournament in Canada,…
The Montreal Canadiens aren’t just turning a corner—they’re already halfway down the street. After years of laying the groundwork, they’ve reached a point where a playoff spot isn’t a pipe dream; it’s an expectation. Heading into the 2025–26 season, there’s a new energy around the team. This is no longer a franchise in the patient,…
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders sustained an oblique injury during drills early in practice Wednesday and did not play the rest of the session. Sanders and the Browns were in Philadelphia for a pair of joint practices ahead of Saturday’s preseason game. The Browns did not offer any additional information on Sanders’ availability for…
The wild card-chasing Texas Rangers put struggling slugger Adolis Garcia on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of a sprained left ankle and activated outfielder Evan Carter after he missed 10 games because of back spasms. Texas made the moves with both outfielders before their series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Another outfielder, Wyatt Langford,…
Nearly one year after Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were killed by a suspected drunk driver — and on what would have been Johnny’s 32nd birthday — the widows of the hockey brothers have announced a foundation in their honour. Meredith and Madeline Gaudreau have launched the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation, which will focus on three main initiatives: boosting youth hockey programs; helping hockey…
Both the college football and NFL world were enamored with now-Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ talent going into the 2024 NFL Draft — but not every NFL coach was head over heels about him. In the book “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback,” author Seth Wickersham revealed a conversation that he had with Denver…
The division appears to be Philadelphia’s to lose, with the Big Apple somewhere in the rearview mirror. Which squad is favored to win the NL East this season? Here are the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Aug. 13, as well as what to know about the division. NL West winner Phillies: -650 (bet $10…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one scribe revealed one of the likeliest reasons the Edmonton Oilers were forced to trade Sam O’Reilly to acquire Isaac Howard. Meanwhile, Brady Tkachuk said he’s been harassed by fans online over prop bets and losses, with gamblers looking to be reimbursed for their inability to wager within their means….
Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman wants to run the football, and it will happen either with or without Najee Harris, who is still recovering from a July 4 fireworks eye injury. “There will be rotation no matter what happens. … the day of the one running back taking every rep, it’s kinda gone…
The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family. After exploring a variety of options over the past 10 months, the Pohlad family will remain the principal owner of the club and add new investors instead. Carl Pohlad, a banking magnate and the late grandfather…
