It was supposed to be a night that Oscar Hemming would never forget. The Columbus Blue Jackets helped him realize his lifelong dream of making the NHL on Friday night when they took him with the 14th overall pick. You could tell the excitement on Hemming’s face when commissioner Gary Bettman announced his name. It…
The ninety minutes of regulation have been played. The thirty minutes of extra time has expired. Both teams are tied. Now what? The two most exciting words in soccer: penalty shootout. But what exactly is a penalty shootout, and how does it work? Here is your guide to understanding penalty shootouts at the 2026 FIFA…
Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson got draft day started with his first trade. The Blackhawks have sent veteran Andre Burakovsky to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 Draft. Burakovsky had one year left on his deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.5 million, and I…
Seventy-two matches down, just 32 remaining, and something I’ve never quite seen before is happening. The 2026 World Cup is a true melting pot of fans, cultures and soccer adoration combined for an unforgettable group stage, and we’re not even close to done yet. Whether as a player for Colombia’s national team or as a…
The Windsor Spitfires continue to churn out NHL prospects as three players were chosen in this weekend’s 2026 NHL Draft, including one that could be considered mammoth. At the 2024 and 2025 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Drafts, Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler slowly built around the youth with this weekend’s draft being part of the…
It was a quiet first-year player selection process for the Washington Capitals with only four picks at the 2026 NHL Draft. Washington used their limited draft assets to add depth down the middle of the ice by drafting centers Oliver Suvanto at 18th overall in the opening round, Tyus Sparks in the fourth with the…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — When Perry Minasian was hired as the Angels’ general manager after the 2020 season, the team was coming off a fifth straight losing season and a sixth straight year missing the playoffs. Five-plus years later, that playoff drought is now at 11 seasons with no sign of a turnaround in 2026. With…
The New Jersey Devils entered the 2026 NHL Draft with several options. Holding the 12th overall pick after an injury-plagued and disappointing season, many expected new general manager Sunny Mehta to package the selection in a trade for immediate NHL help. Instead, the Devils stayed put and selected one of the fastest-rising prospects in the…
The Los Angeles Dodgers responded to a six-run loss to the San Diego Padres with an emphatic statement. Following said 7-1 loss to San Diego on Friday night, Los Angeles put 15 runs on the board in a 12-run win (15-3) over its National League West rival on Saturday night. Here’s the Dodgers’ overpowering offensive…
Alright, familia. Clear your calendars, stock up the fridge and get ready for the World Cup’s newly formatted Round of 32!  I am particularly excited about these matches because this is a brand new, expanded round – meaning that the thrill of knockout, win-or-go home football will come in 16 matches. The chances of dramatic…
