Another blockbuster trade has happened in the NHL this week as the Buffalo Sabres have dealt defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth and 45th overall picks in this year’s draft, and Louis Crevier. Byram, the centerpiece of the deal heading to the Blackhawks, is 25…
The U.S. men’s national team became the second nation to secure a spot in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and it has captured first place in Group D. Following its 2-0 victory over Australia, the USA improved to 2-0-0 in Group D play. And while it clinched a spot…
Hot trade summer? The NHL trade winds sure are blowing. Today alone, Å imon Nemec, Jordan Kyrou, and Bowen Byram were all traded to new destinations. Perhaps most puzzling was the Chicago Blackhawks’ acquisition of Byram from the Buffalo Sabres. As part of the package, the Blackhawks sent the fourth overall pick to Buffalo. Here are…
After a stuttering first half and a hard-fought second, Croatia came out victorious with a 1-0 win against Panamá in Toronto, giving the team three valuable points at the World Cup – one behind Group L leaders England and second-placed Ghana, who drew 0-0 earlier today. This now means that there is everything to play…
The St. Louis Blues make a major move ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, acquiring Connor McMichael, Milton Gästrin, and the 16th overall pick from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Jordan Kyrou. There was no salary retention in the deal. With the addition of the 16th selection, the Blues now hold four first-round…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has urged football fans to remain grounded despite firing Norway into the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The clinical forward netted twice in a thrilling victory over Senegal to guarantee progress, but he quickly dismissed any suggestions that his nation are genuine contenders to win the tournament….
The Ottawa Senators were the owners of the ninth-overall pick for a brief time, with them flipping the pick acquired in the Brady Tkachuk deal over to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for winger William Eklund and prospects Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda. 🚨 William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and rights to Brandon Svoboda from…
Tyler Shough needed seven years of college football to become a starting NFL quarterback. Under the new eligibility model approved Tuesday, athletes will no longer have that option. Athletes in Division I, the top level of competition, will have five years to complete five seasons of competition, a move the NCAA hopes will add structure…
U.S. World Cup Training Base (Irvine, Calif.) — One of the biggest story lines entering — and now during — the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been the added wrinkle of mandatory hydration breaks. Rather than playing two uninterrupted 45-minute halves, FIFA has introduced a brief three-minute cooling period midway through each half, effectively dividing…
The Montreal Canadiens appear to be entering a new phase in their rebuild. With Jakub Dobes emerging as a legitimate NHL starter and Jacob Fowler continuing his development, questions are beginning to surface about Samuel Montembeault’s future with the organization. Montembeault has been a valuable player for the Canadiens over the last few seasons, helping…
