Alphonso Davies was named to Canada’s World Cup squad although its too soon to tell whether he’ll be ready for the team’s opener because of a hamstring injury. The defender, who plays for Bayern Munich, was injured earlier this month in the loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals. Davies (No. 30 in…
The hockey world lost one of its most unforgettable personalities on May 28, as four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux passed away at the age of 60. For a generation of hockey fans, Lemieux was more than just a player. He was a playoff warrior, a clutch performer, an agitator, and a champion who thrived…
The United States men’s national team is primed to deliver in front of home crowds as co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it’s been a unique journey for the team since its first appearance at the inaugural World Cup in 1930. Here’s a brief history of the evolution of the U.S. men’s national…
Markus Ruck, Centre, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) Tommy Bleyl, Defenceman, Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) Ryan Roobroeck, Centre, Niagara IceDogs (OHL) Jaxon Cover, Left Wing, London Knights (OHL) Niklas Aaram-Olsen, Left Wing/Right Wing, Örebro HK (Sweden) The Verdict With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft approaching, the Vancouver Canucks find themselves in an intriguing position. Holding the 33rd…
U.S. SOCCER NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (Fayetteville, Ga.) — When the U.S. men’s national team took the pitch Friday afternoon for training, a player was missing. That’s because Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson briefly left camp. But for good reason — to attend his own wedding. Aaronson, 25, received permission from the U.S. coaching staff to…
After their morning skate, some players, along with Rod Brind’Amour, met with a large contingent of media, from the U.S. and Canada, ahead of their Game 5 showdown with the Montreal Canadiens. During the press conference, The Hockey Writers asked Brind’amour and Jackson Blake questions about their mindset going into a massive Game 5 on…
The champion of the NBA’s Western Conference will be crowned in a seventh and deciding game on Saturday night, after the Spurs blew out the Thunder in Game 6 to even the series. It’s no surprise that this much-anticipated series is tied at 3-3, but a close series doesn’t necessarily mean close games. Surprisingly, four…
AC Milan winger Rafael Leão has sparked intense transfer speculation after publicly naming Manchester United as the English club he likes to watch most. The Portuguese attacker faces an increasingly uncertain future at the San Siro following the Rossoneri’s failure to qualify for the Champions League, which could force the Italian giants to cash in….
Team Switzerland secured a spot in the final four of the 2026 IIHF World Championship on Thursday, with a 3-1 victory over Sweden. However, they will be without one of their strongest players as they face Norway in the semifinals tomorrow (May 30). New Jersey Devils’ own Timo Meier has been suspended on behalf of…
Interim Italy manager Silvio Baldini has launched a fiery critique against the administration of the national game while warning the federation against pursuing unrealistic managerial targets. The veteran coach expressed deep frustration over systemic issues ahead of the national team’s upcoming friendly fixtures, calling for local leadership to rebuild the setup. Baldini demands structural reform…
