The Pittsburgh Penguins’ decision to extend Tommy Novak created longer-term stability in the middle of their lineup. It also made Hendrix Lapierre one of the players facing the most pressure when training camp begins. Novak’s new three-year contract begins in 2027-28, runs through 2029-30 and carries a $4.65 million average annual value. He will play…
We’re only in the opening days of NFL training camp. However, there are plenty of things observers around the league are keeping their eyes on as we’re getting a peek at how teams might look in the 2026 season. So, we asked scouts and executives around the NFL what they’re focused on as teams are…
Luke Weaver will pitch for yet another team, as the 11-year veteran has been traded by the Mets to the Pirates before the deadline, per MLB Network. In return, the Mets received the Pirates’ No. 9 prospect, shortstop Sammy Stafura. Weaver was one of the more appealing trade targets on the market, as one of…
Sidney Crosby will turn 39 on Aug. 7 with several major NHL milestones within reach during the 2026-27 season. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain enters the season with 654 goals, 1,107 assists and 1,761 points through 1,420 regular-season games. He already holds Pittsburgh’s franchise scoring record and ranks seventh in NHL history, but another productive season…
The vast majority of NFL teams won’t begin padded practices until Monday, but that isn’t stopping us from noticing things around the league in the opening week of training camp. As we get settled in at training camps around the country, there are a handful of items that have stood out to us in the…
One of the most sought after catchers in Major League Baseball has a new home. The Boston Red Sox have acquired Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, according to ESPN. The O’s return is headlined by 2026 Future Game participant, 21-year-old righty starter Anthony Eyanson and additional top prospects from Boston, as well as current…
Clint Dempsey didn’t hesitate. When I asked arguably the greatest American soccer player of all time what the U.S. men’s national team must do to keep its fans engaged and create new ones before the next World Cup arrives in 2030, Dempsey — the USMNT’s all-time co-scoring leader and a FOX Sports analyst during the…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Toronto Maple Leafs have made Andy O’Brien the team’s vice-president of sport performance. O’Brien will oversee the NHL club’s strength…
Coaching arguably has the biggest impact on whether NFL teams win or lose and plays a major role in determining the landscape of the league. However, the Coach of the Year award does not always go to the league’s best coach or the coach of the team with the best record. It typically rewards the…
The 2021 Cy Young winner has found a new team. The San Francisco Giants have reportedly traded starting pitcher Robbie Ray within the NL West, to the San Diego Padres, per ESPN. The deal is still being finalized, but the New York Post reports that Miguel Mendez and Joniel Hernandez are the expected return. Ray…
