If Cape Verde, the 64th-ranked team in the FIFA World Rankings, beat Argentina on Friday in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, the Blue Sharks may very well top this list. Cape Verde is making its first-ever World Cup appearance and advanced to the knockout stage after getting results against Spain, Uruguay…
The bulk of the San Jose Sharks’ offseason attention has understandably centered on the headline moves, such as Darnell Nurse arriving via trade, Mason Marchment inking a five-year deal, Jacob Trouba joining the blue line. Beneath those splashy additions, though, general manager Mike Grier has quietly been shoring up the organizational depth that any competitive…
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…
