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The Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the playoffs for the fourth straight year. It sent Edmonton on a run that has them in their second consecutive Western Conference Final. Meanwhile, LA has not won a playoff series since the 2014 Stanley Cup Final. The Kings hired ex-Oilers executive […]

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round for the fourth straight year this season. Due to that, they made a big change in their front office. Former Red Wings and Oilers executive Ken Holland is now the Kings’ general manager and will look to bring them deeper into the […]

The 2025 MLB and fantasy baseball season are rolling along, and you should be scouring the waiver wire. Memorial Day is here, and if you are behind in the standings, you must make a big move. Andy Pages and Nick Martinez headline our list for the ninth week of the fantasy baseball season. Each of […]

The Vegas Golden Knights lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a disappointing season in the desert, NHL fans know what to expect. The Knights have made their name by making massive moves to improve their roster and sparing no cost to do it. Which current Golden […]

The Kansas City Royals have hit a bit of a snag in recent weeks. As losers of seven of their last 11 games, the Royals bolstered their pitching depth by signing veteran Rich Hill. If he makes an MLB appearance, it will be his 21st season with his 13th different franchise. He made his organizational […]

Shocking news stunned the NFL world on Wednesday as Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away at 65. He was the sole owner of the team for nearly 30 years, taking over for his father in 1995. The Colts won Super Bowl XLI under Irsay with Peyton Manning as the quarterback. The Hall of Fame quarterback […]

The Professional Women’s Hockey League, PWHL, is preparing for its first expansion draft. After just two seasons, which featured the six original franchises, Seattle and Vancouver are joining the PWHL. The league announced the two expansion franchises earlier this season. Now, they have the new draft rules ready just in time for the offseason to […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 65. He was in charge of day-to-day management since 1995 and was the sole owner of the team since 1997. After the news broke on Wednesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued a statement on Irsay’s death. pic.twitter.com/cwqnUmDUn3 — NFL (@NFL) May […]

The New York Jets are holding Optional Team Activities, OTAs, this week. It brings many of their veterans back to East Rutherford to join the rookies as training camp approaches. The biggest conversation around the Jets is the contracts of Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner, who are approaching free agency. Wilson spoke to the media […]

The Carolina Hurricanes got squashed by the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. Despite the blowout loss, Rod Brind’Amour had some good news for Carolina’s blue line. The Hurricanes may get Jalen Chatfield back from injury, which may stop their playoff chances from spiraling. Here is the latest, per Kurt Dusterberg […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been the most disappointing team of the 2025 MLB season. After consecutive playoff berths to kick off the Baby Birds era, they are in the basement of the American League East to start the season. They have gotten miserable performances from almost everyone, but three players are in the crosshairs. Orioles […]

The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 2-0 to take their three-game series. Rafael Devers hit another home run, which helped the Sox clinch the victory. But the viral moment of the game came in the third inning when Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler and manager Alex Cora were tossed from the game. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Tuesday. They are down 1-0 in the Eastern Conference Final, extending their franchise’s Conference Final losing streak to 13. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour knows how the Panthers win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He sent a stern message to his team through the media after […]

The Seattle Mariners enter Wednesday’s action at 27-20, 2.5 games above the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West. They’ve done that without one of their top pitchers, which is changing soon. The Mariners are getting starter George Kirby back from a shoulder injury for Thursday’s game against the Astros. Bob Condotta of […]

The New York Yankees are 28-19 and in first place in the American League East heading into Wednesday’s action. Considering this offseason was their Plan B after losing Juan Soto, things are in a good place. They just took two games from Soto’s Mets, went 4-2 on a road trip, and have the Red Sox […]

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs roll on, the future of the NHL is in the news. Players will go to the 2026 Olympics, forgoing an All-Star Game to do so. Labor negotiations are in a good place, as the CBA reaches its final season. But NHL expansion has been oddly quiet. Even with rumors around […]

The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers begin their three-game series on Tuesday in The Bronx. After an emotional and wild Subway Series, it would have been easy for the Bombers to come out slow in Game 1. But Yankees starter Will Warren did the opposite, setting another career high in strikeouts with ten in […]

The New York Mets lost to the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday. After a brutal Subway Series, it was another tough game for the Amazins’ biggest stars. Much of the postgame conversation was about new Mets star Juan Soto and his lack of hustle on a single. Manager Carlos Mendoza said he would speak […]

The Boston Red Sox and New York Mets are locked in an interleague battle at Fenway Park this week. After Boston took game one, the Sox and Amazins were locked at zero in the top of the third inning. That’s when Red Sox starter Walker Buehler and manager Alex Cora were ejected by the home […]

The New York Mets just lost a series to the Yankees and have lost four of their last five games. After the Subway Series, rumors started swirling about Juan Soto. One came from legendary baseball writer Bob Kalpisch, who said people in the organization are worried about his excitement to be in Queens. Mets beat […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After another unfathomable Game 7 loss, Leafs players and coaches have been speaking to the media. It’s an NHL tradition of sorts to unveil a scroll of injuries players were dealing with after elimination. Auston Matthews missed time during the season […]

The Chicago White Sox are off to another dreadful start to the MLB season. Even with a 121-loss season behind them, it does not feel like there is any forward momentum. His Holiness is on their side, but no one else has helped the Southsiders pick up some wins. That includes Luis Robert Jr, who […]

The Washington Capitals lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After challenging for the Presidents’ Trophy and winning the Metropolitan Division, it was a disappointing finish for Washington. But they have a new core to build around for the future. With Alex Ovechkin potentially entering his final season, who could the Capitals […]

The New York Islanders are headed into a massive offseason. The Isles are looking for a new general manager, have the number one overall pick, and have a lot of holes to fill. But it started with a few of their players heading over to Sweden to compete in the IIHF World Championships. Islanders center […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost Game 7 to the Florida Panthers to end their Stanley Cup Playoff run. Once again, the Leafs are out before the Eastern Conference Final after entering the postseason with high expectations. Now, Maple Leafs star forward William Nylander is mulling a quick return to the ice, potentially joining Team Sweden […]

The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Dallas Stars in Game 6 to end their Stanley Cup Playoff run. They won the Presidents’ Trophy after posting the best regular-season record in the league, but fell short of the Western Conference Final. The Jets have many of their core players locked up long-term and have a few […]

The Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 to advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After forcing the winner-take-all with a strong win in Game 6, Toronto folded under pressure at home. Meanwhile, the defending champs rose to the occasion, quieting the crowd with a three-goal second period. Panthers coach Paul […]

Long before Scottie Scheffler triumphed at the PGA Championship, a former major champion finished out a disappointing performance. Wyndham Clark shot a 74 to finish the tournament at four over, 15 shots behind Scheffler. As his round ended, Clark hit a bad drive on the 16th hole. Clark’s club toss on the 16th tee at […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were busy making football operations moves on Monday. They extended head coach Nick Sirianni, fresh off his Super Bowl title. Continuity is a huge reason for Philly’s success, especially in the front office. Now, Eagles GM Howie Roseman has brought back former Jets GM Joe Douglas. Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost Game 7 to the Florida Panthers and are now eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After taking a 2-0 series lead, Toronto collapsed at home in Games 5 and 7. Now, Mitch Marner and John Tavares are unrestricted free agents, this could be the end of the Maple Leafs’ Core […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings continue to change as every week passes. This weekend was Rivalry Weekend across Major League Baseball, pitting some classic rivals against one another. Some questionable rivals squared off as well, sorry Brewers and Twins fans. But the Subway Series capped it off with an epic conclusion between the Yankees and […]

Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship on Sunday by five shots at Quail Hollow. As Scheffler played the front nine, Jon Rahm was making a charge and eventually tied the lead. But Quail Hollow’s final three holes, known as the Green Mile, cost Rahm five shots down the stretch. After the collapse that cost him […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers 6-1 in Game 7 to end their Stanley Cup Playoffs run. It is their ninth consecutive playoff berth, never advancing past the second round. With the Mitch Marner and John Tavares eras in Toronto potentially ending, fans are in disbelief. Maple Leafs fans in the arena […]

The Florida Panthers are going to the Eastern Conference Final for the third consecutive year. They went up to Toronto to face the Maple Leafs in Game 7 and crushed their opponents, 6-1. After a scoreless first period, Florida scored three goals quickly in the second frame to stun the Maple Leafs and end their […]

Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow on Sunday to secure his third major title. After a slow first two days, he shot into contention on Saturday. Then, he struggled off the tee on the front nine Sunday. That allowed Jon Rahm to jump up and tie the lead. Scottie Scheffler was able […]

Scottie Scheffler is victorious again. The World No. 1 won his third career major at the PGA Championship on Sunday, conquering Quail Hollow. It is a vast difference from last year’s PGA, which saw him get arrested on the way to the course on Friday. When congratulating their player on winning the PGA Championship, Nike […]

Scottie Scheffler won the 107th PGA Championship on Sunday, conquering Quail Hollow for his third career major. Scheffler carried a three-shot lead into Sunday, but a shaky front nine allowed Jon Rahm to tie the lead. Scheffler steadied the ship on the back nine, making birdie on 10, 14, and 15 to pull away. Now, […]

The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Dallas Stars 2-1 in overtime in Game 6 to end their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. After avoiding elimination in Game 5 with a shutout win at home, Winnipeg fell in a tight Game 6. After winning the Presidents’ Trophy for top record in the regular season, they have a […]

The Cleveland Guardians were swept by the Cincinnati Reds this weekend to fall to 25-21 on the season. Overall, it’s been a solid start for the defending AL Central champs, but they could use a boost. Guardians pitching coach Carl Willis spoke to MLB.com on Sunday about Shane Bieber’s pending return from injury. How close […]