Ecuador manager Sebastián Beccacece experienced every emotion imaginable Thursday afternoon as his team rallied for a memorable 2-1 victory over Germany and secured a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Germany, which had already clinched first place in Group E with wins in its first two matches, stunned Ecuador just two minutes into the…
The Chicago Blackhawks were originally entering the 2026 NHL Draft with eight draft picks, and it seemed likely it wasn’t going to stay that way. In the aftermath of the blockbuster trade that brought Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway in from the Buffalo Sabres, the Blackhawks now have six draft picks, and none in the…
Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team’s salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players’ association. MLB’s plan would eliminate deals such as Juan Soto’s $765 million, 15-year contract with…
Lionel Messi is continuing to defy the laws of physics and time at the 2026 World Cup, leaving even his former team-mates in awe of his longevity. As the veteran superstar leads Argentina’s charge for a second consecutive global crown, Spain sensation Pedri has opened up on why his former Barcelona colleague remains the most…
The Philadelphia Flyers were set to have a long wait between picks at the 2026 NHL Draft this weekend. With their third, fourth, and fifth-round picks belonging to other teams, 128 selections were set to take place between the Flyers’ first pick in the second round (53rd overall) and their second in the sixth round…
Junior Caminero hit three home runs and drove in six runs, Victor Mesa Jr. added a three-run homer and three pitchers combined for 8 1/3 no-hit innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 13-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Opener Casey Legumina retired the first four batters before Ian Seymour…
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. One of the blockbuster matches of the tournament is set to take place today, with Norway facing France. Here is what I’m eyeing ahead of Match Day 16. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign…
The Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres threw the hockey world into a frenzy with their Tuesday blockbuster trade, with the Sabres sending defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Blackhawks for the fourth and 45th overall picks in this year’s draft and defenseman Louis Crevier. The Blackhawks needed to make a move, and…
Arsenal completed the permanent signing of Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié on Thursday ahead of his country’s crucial group match against Germany at the World Cup. Hincapié met the conditions for a full-time contract with the English champion during last season’s loan deal with the team from Bayer Leverkusen. He will be an Arsenal player officially…
TSN insider Darren Dreger set Leaf Nation buzzing on Wednesday when he reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs are “definitely closing in on deals,” adding that while Morgan Rielly isn’t necessarily at the center of everything, “things are developing.” With new GM John Chayka continuing to reshape the roster he inherited from Brad Treliving, he’s…
