Players drafted in the first round of the NHL draft are often expected to become quality pros, if not difference-makers. First-round picks have shaped NHL teams throughout history. They can transform an organization’s outlook and turn it into Stanley Cup contenders. The Montreal Canadiens hit on Ivan Demidov, Cole Caulfield, and Juraj Slafkovsky in the…
Everybody who takes the field in Tuesday night’s MLB games will have a No. 21 patch on their jersey. That’s because Sept. 15 is Roberto Clemente Day, a day of remembrance for Pittsburgh Pirates legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente and his charitable contributions, a legacy that lives on through the Roberto Clemente…
In the late 2000s, Magnus Paajarvi was widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming prospects in hockey. Selected 10th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2009 NHL Draft, his combination of size, speed, and skill made him a forward of considerable promise and potential (from ‘The Oilers get their wish and draft Swedish…
It would’ve been easy for the Kansas City Chiefs to put the ball in Patrick Mahomes’ hands on fourth-and-1 at the 40-yard line in the third quarter. He is still the face of the NFL. Even though it was Mahomes’ first game back from an ACL injury, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who’d argue…
The Edmonton Oilers took on the Calgary Flames in the Next Gen Showcase on Monday in an exhibition game at the Scotiabank Saddledome featuring players attending Rookie Camp. Edmonton won in a rout, defeating the Flames 6-1, with goals from Zach Bookman, Caden Harvey, Kyle Heger, Isaac Howard, Quinn Hutson, and Rhett Pitlick. Calgary’s lone…
For Josh Allen, the grass is most definitely greener across the street. As the Buffalo Bills moved closer to their first regular-season game Thursday in their new Highmark Stadium, the quarterback looked forward to not having to deal with the added wear and tear his body previously experienced playing on the artificial turf of the…
You gotta win the pennant before you win the World Series. Here are the odds for which teams will win their respective leagues (DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 15), as well as what to know about each race. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place…
Listen to this article Estimated 2 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. Connor Bedard has been named the 37th captain of Chicago’s NHL team, capping a busy off-season for the young centre. The…
After a strong rookie season with CSKA Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), defenseman Ivan Patrikhayev was selected in the seventh round at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft with the 193rd overall pick. In this translated interview, originally appearing on KHL.ru, Patrikhayev talks about his development at CSKA, learning from Nikita Nesterov, his confrontation…
On Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings named Shawn Horcoff as the franchise’s interim general manager, elevating the longtime executive to succeed Steve Yzerman – at least temporarily. Horcoff, 47, joined the Red Wings in 2016 and has served as the assistant GM since 2022. He has also overseen the Grand Rapids Griffins since 2022, serving…
