Sometimes the most interesting training camp battles are not really battles at all. They’re decisions. A young player shows he’s ready, but the organization has to decide whether “ready” means ready for the NHL or simply ready for the next step. In short, how much development does a talented player need before he’s ready to…
The Chicago Bears are protecting what they built in 2025. Fresh off their first winning season since 2018, they took a massive step toward sustaining that momentum by locking up offensive tackle Darnell Wright. The two sides agreed to a four-year, $116 million extension with $93 million guaranteed, ESPN reported Tuesday. The extension is the most…
Every NHL season is a new opportunity for every player, especially the young guns or the ones in their mid-20s trying to break through. Here are the five players who are geared to have a breakout 2026-27 season. Fraser Minten, Boston Bruins The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt Fraser Minten to the Boston Bruins in the…
The Atlanta Falcons could be without a promising pass rusher for the 2026 season. After Jalon Walker departed Tuesday’s practice on a cart, the Falcons fear that the second-year edge rusher tore his ACL, NFL Network reported. Walker will reportedly undergo an MRI to confirm the injury. Linebacker Jalon Walker started nine games during his…
Now that the chaotic frenzy of MLB’s trade-deadline day is over, we have a better idea of where some contenders stand. The Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal, stole the deadline and sparked fresh debate about baseball’s impending labor negotiations. Fringe clubs like the Mariners, Guardians, Padres and Pirates decided to buy and make their push for…
The Pittsburgh Penguins no longer have one of the NHL’s emptiest prospect systems. Whether they have found the talent required to build their next championship core is a different question. The Hockey News’ latest 2026-27 organizational evaluation praised Pittsburgh’s depth at right wing, where Liam Ruck, Bill Zonnon, and Rutger McGroarty give the organization several…
Lamar Jackson’s No. 1 wide receiver is in the Chesapeake Bay Area to stay. The Baltimore Ravens announced on Tuesday morning that they signed wide receiver and two-time Pro Bowler Zay Flowers to an extension. The contract is a four-year, $140 million deal that includes $108 million guaranteed, per ESPN. Flowers’ $35 million average annual…
Carter Sanderson entered the World Junior Summer Showcase as one of the less-prominent forwards competing for the United States. He left the opening game as one of the most noticeable players at the event. The Pittsburgh Penguins prospect recorded a hat trick and earned U.S. Player of the Game honors during USA Blue’s 6-1 victory…
The Hall of Fame Game is this week, so you know what that means: The NFL season is here. Well, almost here. With that, I want to throw out a couple of wagers I believe will cash for us this season — although it means we’re gonna have to hold these tickets for a while….
The Pittsburgh Penguins still have productive wingers, but the NHL Network’s latest ranking suggests they do not have an elite one. NHL Network released its top 20 wingers entering the 2026-27 season, and no Penguins made the list. That left Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell outside the league’s highest tier despite both remaining effective around…
