After the American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies’ surprising playoff run, the conversation inevitably circles back to the same question. If only a handful of these players ever make the jump to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who actually has the clearest path? On Thursday, we did a post about why the 2018 Marlies differ from…
“The Miz” has a different meaning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski wowed the baseball scene in 2025 and has taken his game to the next level through his first 13 starts of the 2026 MLB season. Here’s the budding superstar’s 2026 campaign by the numbers: 0A: Misiorowski has pitched a shutout in…
Co-hosts Canada and the United States will open their highly anticipated World Cup campaigns Friday, but each team will be facing a difficult opponent who could spoil the party for the respective home crowds. Canada kicks off the day’s action in Toronto against a Bosnia and Herzegovina team that is participating in its second World…
The Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Windsor Spitfires continue to check off items from the summer’s “to-do” list. On Thursday morning, they announced the signing of a major prospect who can help right away. With numerous graduates this offseason, including captain Liam Greentree (New York Rangers), A.J. Spellacy (Chicago Blackhawks), and defenceman Carson Woodall (Boston College),…
Los Angeles Stadium (INGLEWOOD, Calif.) — Sitting at the dais the day before his first match in charge at a World Cup, United States national team boss Mauricio Pochettino went back to the beginning of his tenure at the helm of the tournament co-hosts. Pochettino said back in September 2024 at his introductory press conference…
2026 marks eight years since the Washington Capitals secured their first franchise Stanley Cup victory. The 2017-18 season was a whirlwind that led to captain and hockey superstar Alex Ovechkin, his right-hand man Nicklas Backstrom, and many other notable players getting a chance to hoist the Cup in front of Washington’s fans. While the roster…
The United States and Paraguay meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, CA. The USMNT, ranked 16th by FIFA, are appearing at their 17th World Cup as the tournament’s host nation, with their best finish a third-place run in…
Raul Jimenez finally has his star moment in a World Cup for Mexico. The 35-year-old striker burst into tears after scoring El Tri’s second goal against South Africa as Mexico opened the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win. It was the first World Cup goal for Jiménez, who suffered a skull fracture while playing…
Spain have received a significant fitness boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returning to full training. The dynamic duo had been major doubts for the tournament opener, but their presence at the team’s base camp suggests they are ready for the big stage. Red Fury duo back in…
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has hailed the impact of Carlo Ancelotti, claiming the Italian manager has completely revitalised the Brazil national team. Ahead of their World Cup opener, the shot-stopper admitted the squad had endured a testing time before the former Real Madrid boss took the reins. A new era of calm under Ancelotti Ancelotti…
