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The New York Mets missed the playoffs in the first season of the Juan Soto era. From atop the NL East in June, they ceded the division lead to the Philadelphia Phillies before missing the playoffs entirely. The Mets have decided to keep Carlos Mendoza as the manager, but have made many other coaching changes. […]

The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday to advance to the American League Division Series. Cam Schlittler was the story for the Bombers, hurling a historic start to stifle the Boston offense. But one defensive play in the eighth inning stuck out as the play of the night in Game […]

The Edmonton Oilers have won the Western Conference in two consecutive seasons, losing to the Florida Panthers in both Cup Finals. They reshaped their depth in the offseason with one big question looming overhead. Connor McDavid is entering his contract year, which could lead to changes in Edmonton. The Oilers made a big move in […]

The Anaheim Ducks enter the 2025-26 season with a new bench boss and playoff expectations. Joel Quenneville is behind the bench in Southern California, leading a group with newly signed Mason McTavish and Lukas Dostal. On Thursday, the Ducks signed Jackson LaCombe to an eight-year contract extension worth $72 million, the richest deal in franchise […]

The San Jose Sharks are on the backside of a stretch of 14 playoff appearances in 15 years. During that time, they had several great players up and down their lineup. With players like Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski, and Patrick Marleau headed to the Hall of Fame, the Sharks’ top 10 list is a star-studded […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are preparing for a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday night. After a wild victory on Wednesday, the Bombers are rolling out another unique lineup for Game 3. Leading into the postseason, manager Aaron Boone said that Paul Goldschmidt would start against all lefty pitchers. But with young […]

The Anaheim Ducks are headed into the 2025-26 season with two core pieces under big new contracts. First, it was Mason McTavish, who ended a lengthy RFA standoff by signing a six-year deal worth $7 million per year. But on Thursday, a teammate blew that deal out of the water, becoming the highest-paid player in […]

The Buffalo Sabres currently hold the longest playoff drought in North American sports. They have never won a Stanley Cup and have only been there twice. Despite their poor team history, they have some of the greatest players in NHL history to their name. The list of the Top 10 Sabres players is full of […]

The Seattle Kraken have a new head coach, Lane Lambert, and are looking for their second playoff appearance in franchise history. They had a quiet offseason, but did pick up Ryan Lindgren on a four-year contract. That put a lot of pressure on their younger players heading into the 2025-26 season. The Kraken got brutal […]

Team Europe won the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, securing the first road victory in the event since 2012. Fans took the heckling over the line, according to multiple reports from on the ground. PGA of America CEO Don Rea was asked about the heckling toward Rory McIlroy on BBC Northern Ireland before Sunday’s round. […]

The Florida Panthers made a lot of waves this offseason after winning their second straight Stanley Cup. They were able to keep Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Aaron Ekblad before they hit unrestricted free agency. With the preseason wrapping up, Florida inked another core member to a long-term contract. According to multiple reporters, the Panthers […]

The Montreal Canadiens finally made the postseason for the first time since 2021 last season. They pushed in their chips in the offseason, trading two first-round picks for defenseman Noah Dobson. And the Canadiens already have a defenseman with a bright future, as Lane Hutson enters his second season after winning the Calder Trophy. The […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading into another season with Stanley Cup expectations. Mitch Marner joined the squad, which could create an elite two-way line with Jack Eichel and Mark Stone. But they are still looking for a goaltending improvement before the season begins. After he was acquitted in the Hockey Canada trial, the Golden […]

The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Wednesday, extending the American League Wild Card series. After sitting on the bench all of Game 1, Yankees first baseman Ben Rice stepped up with Cody Bellinger on first base in the first inning and smashed a two-run homer. The team celebrated his big […]

The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Wednesday, ending their season. The National League Wild Card series ended thanks to Los Angeles’ dominant offense, as another comeback attempt from Cincy was thwarted. After his first season with the Reds, Terry Francona spoke about his club. Terry Francona’s opening remarks postgame @WLWT […]

The New York Yankees entered the ninth inning of Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday down 3-1. While former New York closer Aroldis Chapman was on the hill, they loaded the bases on three consecutive singles. The Yankees then became the first team in postseason history […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing the Cincinnati Reds in the three-game NL Wild Card series. Cincy went to Hollywood without a win in the postseason since 2013, and a tough road ahead. The Dodgers led the game off with Shohei Ohtani, who chased his 55-homer season with a lead-off home run off of Hunter […]

The New York Yankees lost Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series 3-1 to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Anthony Volpe scratched across the only run with a homer off of Garrett Crochet. But outside of that, the offense was silenced, and the bullpen was disastrous in the key loss. Yankees fans are […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-1 after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Injuries are piling up, with Mike Evans out with a hamstring injury and Tristin Wirfs still out with a knee issue. The Buccaneers have another injury to monitor, with Bucky Irving seeking help for an ankle or foot injury ahead […]

The New York Yankees are hosting the Boston Red Sox in the first game of the three-game American League Wild Card Series. It was a battle of the aces early in The Bronx, with Garrett Crochet and Max Fried shutting down offenses. Both in their first seasons with their respective clubs. Max Fried is the […]

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 series lead in the National League Wild Card series. Their bullpen was a big reason why, putting together 4.2 perfect innings in relief of Matthew Boyd. The Cubs are going back to that bullpen for Game 2, with Andrew Kittredge starting […]

The San Diego Padres lost 3-1 to the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card series. Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers off San Diego starter Nick Pivetta in the fifth inning, flipping the game. The Padres fans on social media were not thrilled with manager Mike Shildt’s decisions […]

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the first game of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday. Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers off Nick Pivetta in the fifth inning, stealing the lead. Their bullpen relieved Matthew Boyd with 4.2 perfect innings across four pitchers. The Cubs have […]

The Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday, taking Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Tarik Skubal was sensational, striking out 14 batters in 7.2 innings, securing the win. After a second consecutive Cy Young-caliber season, Detroit’s ace got them off on the right foot. Skubal joined an elite company with […]

The Nashville Predators are one of the National Hockey League’s success stories in the southern United States. Tennessee is not anyone’s idea of a hockey hotbed, but a thriving city and devoted fanbase have kept them in town for over 25 years. The franchise has had some great players and added some more marquee names […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost their first game of the season on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now, they have a quick turnaround before they hit the road to face the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. Before the key divisional matchup, the 49ers got a tough injury report from their Tuesday practice. Quarterback Brock Purdy […]

As is tradition with the Ryder Cup, there are a lot of conversations about how the losing team, in this case Team USA, can fix things. 2025 captain Keegan Bradley was a unique pick, as he is still in the prime of his playing career. But to say that did not work would be an […]

The Minnesota Twins have fired manager Rocco Baldelli after a 70-92 season, falling woefully short of the postseason. Minnesota sold off nearly all of its valuable pieces at the MLB trade deadline, including Carlos Correa. That sent them spiraling to the worst record after the deadline of any American League team. That ended Baldelli’s run […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are one of the most successful expansion franchises in NHL history. With three championships and two other trips to the Cup Final in their 30 seasons, there are plenty of great players to choose from for their top 10 list. They are looking to add a fourth banner to the rafters […]

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will square off in the playoffs for the third time in eight years in the American League Wild Card series. While Boston owned the season series, New York earned home-field advantage for all three games. A pair of lefty aces, Max Fried and Garrett Crochet, will get […]

The Baltimore Ravens are 1-3 after a dreadful loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4. Injuries are piling up on both sides of the ball, with Lamar Jackson and Marlon Humphrey both leaving the game early. But one injury that popped up earlier in the season has gotten worse. The Ravens announced on […]

The New York Giants beat the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, picking up their first win of the year. Rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo led the offense while the defense stood tall to secure the 21-18 win. But a staple of the organization made a difficult announcement after the win. Giants owner John Mara […]

The MLB playoffs are here, with all four Wild Card series matchups set. There will be one day without baseball before the postseason games begin. On the American League side, the New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox while the Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers. In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Team Europe won the Ryder Cup 15-13 at Bethpage Black on Sunday, securing the first road victory since 2012. The Americans were heavily favored, but Europe stormed into New York and kept the Cup. Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald won his second title as a captain, along with his four as a player. He […]

Team Europe won the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, beating Team USA 15-13. Despite an American comeback attempt led by Cam Young and Justin Thomas, the Europeans secured the first road victory in the event since 2012. After their triumph on home soil in 2023, Rory McIlroy pounded the table, saying Europe would keep […]

The Baltimore Ravens traveled to face the Kansas City Chiefs, both sporting 1-2 records. Getting back to .500 was key for both AFC contenders, but the home team took the early advantage. The Chiefs were leading 30-13 when Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left the field with a hamstring injury. He is questionable to return, according […]

One of the most obscure rules in sports nearly determined the outcome of the 45th Ryder Cup on Sunday. Viktor Hovland suffered a neck injury, invoking the oft-forgotten Ryder Cup envelope rule. Team USA Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley acknowledged the defeat but called for the rule to be changed in his press conference. Golf […]

The Cleveland Guardians have stormed back to steal the AL Central from the Detroit Tigers. They were 15.5 games back of the Tigers on July 8, finishing the season with an AL-best 45-26 record since then.  Cleveland won five of six games against Detroit in September to storm back from the extreme deficit. With the […]

Europe has won the Ryder Cup, defeating Team USA at Bethpage Black for the first road win since 2012. Shane Lowry came back to halve a match with Russell Henley, clinching their 14th point. That’s all they needed to retain the cup, but it took a lot longer thanks to an incredible USA comeback attempt. […]