The Calgary Flames have wasted little time committing to one of the biggest additions of their offseason. Just weeks after acquiring Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils, Calgary signed the 22-year-old defenceman to a five-year, $36.25 million contract carrying a $7.25 million average annual value. It is a significant investment, but one that reflects…
FIFA’s decision to rescind Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension has altered the narrative surrounding the USA’s match against Belgium on Sunday night. FOX Sports’ Carli Lloyd believed that the challenge did not warrant a red card but voiced concern over how the timing of the decision will affect how Balogun is defended. “Balogun now has a…
On Monday, July 6, the New Jersey Devils announced that they have re-signed goaltender Jakub Malek to a two-year, two-way contract worth an average annual value of $875,000. The deal is worth $850,000 at the NHL level and $175,000 at the American Hockey League (AHL) level for the 2026-27 season. For the 2027-28 season, the…
There’s quite the irony waiting in Miami on Saturday. Erling Haaland, the man who just dumped Brazil out of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, will try to do the same to England — the country that built him into the machine he is now. Start with the birth certificate. Haaland was born in Leeds…
Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute 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 Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Simon Nemec to a five-year, $36.25-million US contract. The Flames acquired Nemec, who was a…
Adidas has revealed the official match ball that will be used during the final stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Named the “Trionda Final,” the ball will debut during the tournament’s semifinals, third-place game and the World Cup final. (Photo courtesy of Adidas) Lionel Messi has scored 7 goals for Argentina during the 2026…
As expected, general manager Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames were quiet on July 1, when the NHL’s free agency window opened. However, they made headlines the day after by sending Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild for Jake Middleton, a third-round pick in 2027, a fourth-round pick in 2028 and a…
The sound of lightning could be heard in the distance as the backdrop of Mexico City would turn into a dark, constantly evolving cloud of grey and blue. Animosity amongst both Mexican and English fans thickened inside the majestic Azteca stadium as a much-anticipated atmosphere between El Tri and the Three Lions continued to build….
Never a dull moment for the Chicago Blackhawks. Their cornerstone player Connor Bedard just can’t seem to stay healthy, while there’s major drama surrounding his contract based on the offer sheet Leo Carlsson recently signed. Meanwhile, would Bedard even consider an offer sheet if he was presented with one? Plus, the Blackhawks now have a…
Despite being issued a red card and a subsequent one-game suspension in the round of 32, USA star Folarin Balogun was cleared on Sunday to play in the team’s round of 16 World Cup matchup against Belgium (Monday at 8 p.m. ET on FOX). That said, Belgium, which has officially challenged Balogun’s eligibility, is determined…
