Lionel Messi’s legendary heroics have, no doubt, been huge storylines during Argentina’s 2026 World Cup run, but they also fueled the team’s remarkable comebacks. So many times, it looked like La Albiceleste wouldn’t keep their hopes of defending their world championship alive, but somehow, they kept stepping up. It has been that kind of tournament…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Bedard, who just signed a massive five-year deal. Next, we look at how the Bedard contract will inevitably impact the ongoing negotiations between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli. Finally, the Minnesota Wild reportedly held off on other moves with…
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. The gold medal is on the line today, the final day of what was a marvelous 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi has a chance to add to his already otherworldly résumé with a second consecutive World Cup title, while Lamine Yamal gets…
The Vancouver Canucks won’t have a lot of expectations heading into the 2026-27 season, especially when it comes to making the playoffs. They are starting a rebuild that will likely take five years to complete, which means there could be a lot of losing on the horizon. Having said that, the games still have to…
It’s not only the boot that’s prone to turning gold. The Golden Glove is the award given to the best goalkeeper at the World Cup. The winner often comes down to impact, with clutch saves in knockout stage matches and standout performances in the tournament’s crunch-time moments. In four of the last five World Cups,…
On June 29, 2026, the Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Matthew Poitras. Poitras’ three-year entry-level contract, which paid him an average annual value of $870,000, expired at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. He played the majority of the 2025-26 season with the American Hockey League (AHL) Providence Bruins, recording…
Day 39 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings the tournament to its final match: Spain against Argentina for the title. Lionel Messi, who may be playing his last World Cup, leads Argentina’s bid for a fourth straight major trophy and back to back World Cup titles, while Rodri and breakout teenager Lamine Yamal front a…
John Chayka wasted little time making his mark on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Just 10 days after being hired as general manager on May 3, 2026, he dismissed head coach Craig Berube and launched what he described as an extensive coaching search. After interviewing more than 25 candidates, Chayka surprised many observers by hiring former…
Spain and Argentina meet today for the World Cup Final, and the two nations already know each other well. They’ve played 14 times since 1952, splitting the series evenly, with only one meeting ever coming at a World Cup. Here’s every match between the two finalists. Spain vs. Argentina History Dec. 7, 1952 (Madrid): Argentina…
When it comes to the legacy of Jordan Staal in Raleigh, North Carolina, he will be remembered as the captain who helped bring the Stanley Cup for a second time in 2026. On top of that, he will finish his career as the longest-tenured Carolina Hurricanes player (currently entering Year 15) and will play more…
