Minnesota Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The cycle was the first for any player in Target Field history since the ballpark opened in 2010. It was the first cycle by a Twins player since Jorge Polanco had one in 2019. Buxton had three hits through…
Many have soured on Sean Couturier, once a fan-favorite player of the Philadelphia Flyers, for one reason in particular: his contract. On the surface, those concerns are valid. He’s a 32-year-old making $7.75 million against the cap through the 2029–30 season, yet he’s only averaged 0.55 points per game since he put pen to paper…
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge reached 350 home runs faster than any other MLB player after the two-time American League MVP hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of New York’s loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, giving him 35 on the season and 350 for his career in just…
Many franchises have come and gone in Cincinnati’s hockey scene over the years, but the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks were the highest level of hockey the city ever had. They played in the American Hockey League (AHL) from 1997 to 2005, just eight seasons, and it was truly a missed opportunity for hockey in Cincinnati. I…
It’s not every day a hockey legend returns home, but for Jonathan Toews, signing with the Winnipeg Jets is more than just a contract—it’s a full-circle moment. Speaking to the media for the first time as a member of his hometown team, the former Chicago Blackhawks captain shared a heartfelt, reflective message that blended childhood…
It’s going to be awkward the next time Bernie Brewer and the Phillie Phantic cross paths. Milwaukee Brewers rookie starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was given a spot on the National League roster for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game (Tuesday, July 15 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app) on Friday with…
As an Original Six team, the New York Rangers have been involved in a ton of trades, some of little significance, and some that have shaped or reshaped the entire organization. Perhaps the biggest trade the Rangers were involved in was on Oct. 4, 1991, when they acquired Mark Messier from the Edmonton Oilers. Messier…
America’s Team? Back in the 1990s, it felt like every TV was tuned into an Atlanta Braves game. But the lore stretches beyond the triple-threat of Glavine, Maddux, and Smotlz. After all, this team is where Hammerin’ Hank made home run history. Either way, when you hear that Tomahawk Chop, you know things are about…
Bayer Leverkusen has moved to replace Florian Wirtz by signing United States international Malik Tillman from PSV Eindhoven for a club-record fee. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder signed a contract through June 2030, the Bundesliga club said Saturday. Kicker magazine reported Leverkusen was paying PSV a fixed sum of 35 million euros ($41 million) for the…
By any measure, Richard Brodeur‘s life has been nothing short of extraordinary. From hoisting major junior hockey’s most prominent trophies to backstopping an unparalleled Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup Final, and later emerging as a celebrated visual artist, Brodeur’s story is as rich and illuminating as it is unique. Nicknamed “King Richard” by adoring…
