Defending champion Japan became the first nation to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic, then rallied on Masataka Yoshida’s two-run homer in the seventh inning to beat Australia 4-3 on Sunday night and assure first place in its first-round group. Japan clinched advancement earlier Sunday when South Korea lost to Taiwan 5-4…
The Vegas Golden Knights have never been a franchise known for subtlety. Since their inception, general manager Kelly McCrimmon has operated with a “predatory” instinct, constantly hunting the biggest game on the market. However, as the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline passed, the usual fireworks were replaced by a series of pragmatic, if somewhat uninspiring, depth…
The Dallas Cowboys fell short in the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes. Now, they’re turning their eyes toward other top edge rushers available this offseason, but there are some hurt feelings in missing out on Crosby. Following the Las Vegas Raiders’ decision to ship Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, the Cowboys are feeling “devastated” about…
Can Team USA and its star-studded lineup and rotation win it all at the 2026 World Baseball Classic? Two games, two wins so far for the USA after beating Brazil and then dominating Great Britain. It continues with Monday’s Pool B game against Mexico at Daiken Park, home of MLB’s Houston Astros. The game…
To say the least, the 2026 Trade Deadline was disappointing for the New York Rangers, who need as many assets as they can get in their retool plan. Related: Rangers Should Hold Onto Trocheck if Trade Returns Are Underwhelming Yes, some of the little trades made were justified. However, it’s more about what the Rangers…
The Ravens’ blockbuster trade for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby showed Baltimore’s commitment to maximizing its current Super Bowl window with two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. Giving up two first-round picks, including the 14th overall pick this year, represents an all-in mindset for 2026, even with first-year head coach Jesse Minter. Of course, there are still…
Yesterday in Hockey History: March 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 9 This date in National Hockey League history has memories that extend over nearly a century. There were some great old-school moments in Detroit, the 1970s provided us with some stellar performances, and there were plenty of franchise firsts and records set. Let’s take our…
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came out to hand over hockey’s Holy Grail, he called captain Aleksander Barkov to the podium and handed off the 132-year-old trophy. When the Tampere, Finland native…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with Auston Matthews and the future between him and the Toronto Maple Leafs as they continue tearing down their roster. Next, we head to the Vancouver Canucks and look at some of the decisions they made leading up to and over the deadline. Finally, the Ottawa Senators may…
After a disappointing stretch of games, the New Jersey Devils are attempting to get back to their winning ways, going 4-1-0 in their last five games. Their seven-game homestand could not have come at a better time, allowing the team to regroup and earn as many points as possible before the regular season ends. Can…
