The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Stacked with high-end talent and depth to make deep playoff runs, the team has constantly been in win-now mode throughout Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin’s primes. Part of the reason the Penguins were competitive for so long is…
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hit his 358th career homer in the first inning of Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox, moving into a tie with Yogi Berra for fifth in franchise history. Judge drove an 0-2 cutter from Martín Pérez deep to center for a one-out solo drive. Judge’s 43rd homer of…
In 2015, my THW colleague Andrew Forbes wrote a series of posts on the all-time best forwards in Toronto Maple Leafs history. I wrote this during the 2019-20 NHL regular season, which was on hiatus in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it seemed time to add my own thoughts to his. I encourage Maple…
After being left off Mauricio Pochettino’s 23-man roster for the September international window, United States men’s national team midfielder Yunus Musah has secured a season-long loan from AC Milan to Atalanta BC, according to multiple reports. The deal is worth approximately $29 million between the loan fee and Atalanta’s option to buy, according to soccer…
When Patrick Kane signed with the Detroit Red Wings, it wasn’t just another roster move. It was a spark of nostalgia, a reminder of the dynasty years with the Chicago Blackhawks, when Kane dazzled crowds with highlight-reel goals and playoff heroics. For fans across the league, it was also a reminder that one of the…
The return of Rodri in Manchester City’s starting XI was supposed to be a step in the right direction for the struggling club, but it was more of the same for the Citizens against Brighton on Sunday, and the Spanish midfielder defended his performance. “I’m not [Lionel] Messi,” Rodri said following City’s 2-1 loss at…
According to a recent report, the Montreal Canadiens are on the verge of making a major move. Marco D’Amico of RG.org writes, “Albeit unofficially retired, the expectation across the league is that Carey Price’s contract should be moved in the coming days.” Not only that, but sources indicate the Canadiens are poised to trade Price’s…
Just days after trading the cornerstone of their defense, the Dallas Cowboys extended one of their key playmakers in the secondary. According to FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer, the Cowboys have agreed to a four-year extension with cornerback Daron Bland. Reports indicate the deal is worth $92 million. Last week, the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to…
Luka Doncic’s triple-double powered Slovenia to an 86-69 victory over Belgium on Sunday and its first win at EuroBasket. Doncic scored 26 points, had 11 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds in Katowice, Poland. It was only the 4th triple-double at EuroBasket since 1995. The Los Angeles Lakers standout also became the youngest player (26 years…
England coach Thomas Tuchel has apologized to Jude Bellingham for saying the Real Madrid midfielder’s behavior “can be a bit repulsive.” Tuchel said there was “no message, no hidden agenda” behind his comment, which was made in a radio interview the day after a 3-1 loss to Senegal in a friendly in June. “I used…
