Tom Izzo is the Michigan State Spartans, but did he almost leave East Lansing for the NBA last year? “I’ve had more than a couple job offers in the NBA, and I looked at one last year with [the] Phoenix [Suns],” Izzo revealed in a Wednesday appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show.” “My former player,…
England struggles without their talisman The disappointing loss at Wembley followed a disjointed 1-1 draw with Uruguay last week, leaving Tuchel with plenty of questions ahead of the World Cup. With their captain watching from the stands, England failed to find a cutting edge. Manchester City star Phil Foden was deployed as a false nine…
Noel Pakarinen 2025-26 Team: Kiekko-Espoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja) / Kiekko-Espoo (Liiga) Date of Birth: July 9, 2008 Place of Birth: Palo Alto, CA, USA Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 198 pounds Shoots: L Position: LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Noel Pakarinen is the kind of Finnish forward who does not light up a highlight…
This is not a good time for NFL teams in need of a franchise quarterback. The 2026 draft class is thin. Scouts are mostly unimpressed. And some are already counting the days until the 2027 draft when a half-dozen QBs could end up with first-round grades. For teams that need help now, though, the cupboard…
The offseason and spring training are behind us, but there is plenty of MLB news left to cover now that the season is here. Here are the noteworthy transactions, injuries and more from the 2026 MLB season: Apr. 1 Lodolo making rehab start Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo is expected to throw 60-65 pitches during a…
As the playoff race tightens in the Eastern Conference, timing becomes everything. For the Montreal Canadiens, one of the biggest question marks throughout the season has suddenly turned into a strength at exactly the right moment. Goaltending, which had been inconsistent and at times costly, is now stabilizing behind two young netminders who are not…
The 2026 NFL Draft is loaded with pass-catchers who possess the skills to make an immediate impact as pros. Although the class is light on playmakers who rank as consensus blue-chip prospects, there is a collection of role players in this group who could emerge as superstar-caliber specialists at the next level. Given some time…
The world’s best sporting event – the 2026 FIFA World Cup — is coming this summer, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. But which 48 fanbases will be the loudest? The most fun and the most passionate? Vote in our 2026 FIFA World Cup Ultimate Fan Base, sponsored by Lay’s! How…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The new American Hockey League (AHL) team coming to Hamilton will practice at the Harry Howell Twin-Pad Arena, in Flamborough, the…
PHOENIX — Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider’s eyes lit up when I asked about his team’s prized quarterback, Sam Darnold.  In my conversation with Schneider, he emphasized the belief that the USC product has more to show entering his second season in Seattle. That’s right. Even after leading a different team to a…
