The Toronto Maple Leafs may be searching for a new head coach and preparing for an important offseason, but some of the most encouraging developments in the organization are happening a level below the NHL. The Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) are deep into a Calder Cup playoff run, and along the…
Australia stunned Türkiye in Saturday’s World Cup nightcap at Vancouver Stadium, riding a first-half goal by Nestory Irankunda and another by Connor Metcalfe after the intermission to win just the second World Cup match ever played in Canada 2-0 and upend the expected pecking order in Group D. Here are four quick takeaways from the…
We are now under two weeks away from the Toronto Maple Leafs being on the clock with the first-overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. With that, it’s time to release our annual “Do Not Draft” list. In case this is your first time visiting this space, first off, welcome. We’re glad to have you….
Germany and Curaçao will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E opener on June 14, 2026, at Houston Stadium on FOX. This Group E matchup marks a historic milestone as Curaçao makes its first-ever World Cup appearance. In doing so, it becomes the smallest nation by population to ever qualify. Curaçao qualified…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with a report suggesting New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom could be traded this offseason. Next, we look at Darnell Nurse, and a possible trade heating up between the Edmonton Oilers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Finally, we look at the Dallas Stars and their difficult cap situation,…
Ivory Coast and Ecuador will meet for the first time ever in their Group E opener of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Philadelphia Stadium on FS1. Ivory Coast enters the tournament in strong form, winning five of its last six matches, including a 2-1 win over France in a…
Welcome to another Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final Gameday Preview! Well, for the first time this postseason, the Golden Knights are facing elimination. They are playing their last home game of the 2025-26 season, but they hope to give their loyal fans one more game to watch, even if just on TV. The Golden…
Ivory Coast and Ecuador meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET from Philadelphia Stadium. Ivory Coast, ranked 33rd by FIFA, are appearing at their fourth World Cup, having never advanced past the group stage. Ecuador enter Group E ranked 24th by FIFA, appearing at their…
The Netherlands and Japan meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium, Dallas, Texas. Netherlands, ranked eighth by FIFA, are appearing at their 12th World Cup, with their best finish a runner-up result achieved three times — in 1974, 1978, and 2010. Japan…
The Netherlands and Japan will open their Group F campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what is widely considered one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage. The match will occur on June 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium on FOX. This heavyweight opener marks just the second World Cup meeting between…
