The hope for every NFL team ahead of each season always comes down to one truth: the belief that they have a player (or players) who will finally exceed their expectations. Someone, they think, is about to become a star. And they believe the whole team will be carried along for the ride. So who’s…
It’s been three weeks since the Detroit Red Wings announced that Steve Yzerman was stepping down as general manager and moving into an advisory role. Since then, the team has conducted interviews with a variety of candidates, but has yet to select someone to oversee the hockey operations department. Whoever ultimately gets the job will…
The National Women’s Soccer League will kick off its season earlier than ever before next year to work around the Women’s World Cup in Brazil. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman gave a wide-ranging midseason State of the League address Wednesday during which she discussed next season’s schedule, the impact of the men’s World Cup and other…
Aaron Donald formally worked out with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, presumably taking one of the final steps before the superstar defensive tackle decides whether to end his 2 1/2-year retirement. The 35-year-old Donald participated in a hosted workout with the Rams, according to the league’s official transaction wire, which records such workouts with…
The pads are on at training camp for all 32 teams across the NFL, but transactions continue to dominate the headlines early on in practice season. Wednesday gave us another update in Aaron Donald’s potential return to football, with the most recent bit of news suggesting that he might be on the precipice of rejoining…
Aaron Judge has been cleared to begin light workout activity, and the New York Yankees captain said he will return this season from the rib injury that’s sidelined him since May 31. “Oh, I’ll be back this season. I don’t know why I wouldn’t be,” the three-time AL MVP said Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. “That…
It’s been 40 years since the Edmonton Oilers last won their division. It’s the longest active division title drought in major North American professional sports. There’s a good chance the Oilers will finish first in the Pacific Division in the 2026-27 NHL season not because they’ve vastly improved but because the other teams in the…
Two years after walking away from the game, Aaron Donald might be ready to put the pads back on. The former Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle officially worked out with the team on Wednesday, per the NFL Wire. Aaron Donald wanted to do a workout in a football helmet, even though he did not wear…
Tarik Skubal is a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. But the Dodgers are reeling. Following a 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon, the Dodgers have now lost six consecutive games. They also lost Skubal’s debut in Dodger blue on Tuesday night and are going through their longest losing streak of the…
With their current stars and pipeline of prospects, the future looks bright for the Chicago Blackhawks, but it will take some time before we see playoff hockey in Chicago. Last season sparked the beginning of a new era with Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, Alex Vlasic, and Spencer Knight putting together decent seasons. Playoff teams aren’t…
