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The Minnesota Wild lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to end their season. After a hot start, they faded down to stretch thanks to injury. Now that the season is over, the organization has a big negotiation to start with their franchise player. Wild GM Bill Guerin spoke about the […]

The St Louis Blues lost to the Winnipeg Jets in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. That ended a season that started with a coaching change and featured a franchise-record winning streak. Vibes should be high in St Louis next season, as Jim Montgomery enters his first full season behind the bench. […]

The Baltimore Ravens released Justin Tucker on Monday, ending his 13-year career in Charm City. His kicking career could have landed him in the Hall of Fame, but recent allegations have changed everything. Over a dozen massage therapists have accused Tucker of assault, an eerily similar story to Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The Ravens […]

The PGA Championship is heading to Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 15. While the LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger hangs over all of professional golf, the Major Championships loom large. LIV stars Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, and Phil Mickelson will all be in the field at the PGA. But one guy needed some […]

The Colorado Avalanche lost Game 7 to the Dallas Stars on Saturday night to end their season. While it is disappointing to lose in the first round, they lost to a true Stanley Cup contender. This season was a rollercoaster for the Avs, especially considering the trade of Mikko Rantanen, which bit them in the […]

Sovereignty won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, marking the second roses win for trainer Bill Mott. But Mott will not give his horse a chance to make horse racing history. Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness Stakes, crushing any chance at a Triple Crown in 2025. The Preakness, which will be run on May […]

The Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets were both losing Game 7 by multiple goals in the third period this weekend. They both snuck out wins in dramatic fashion to advance to the second round. Now, they face off for the right to play in the Western Conference Final. Before their second-round matchup in the Stanley […]

The University of Denver Pioneers made it to the Frozen Four for the third time in four years this spring. After they lost to Western Michigan in the semi-final, many thought it could be the end of an era. Head coach David Carle had been flirting with NHL head coach jobs in the past, and […]

The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes are ready to lock horns in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They most recently played in the 2019 second round, which saw the Canes upset the defending champion Caps. Now, Washington is back on top of the division and has a chance to finish off a dream season with a […]

The Nashville Predators missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs with just 68 points. After an offseason of spending on Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei, they posted the third-worst record in the league. Despite this brutal season on his record, Predators GM Barry Trotz is keeping Andrew Brunette as the head coach. “We could have […]

The Minnesota Wild lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Late in the series, Marc-Andre Fleury played in his final NHL game for the Wild. He made his retirement official on Monday, hanging up the pads after 21 NHL seasons. But then, Fleury gave his fans one final […]

The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs are squaring off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second time in three years. There is one big difference in Toronto since their five-game loss to Florida in 2023. Panthers coach Paul Maurice has noticed a difference with the Maple Leafs under coach Craig Berube. He revealed […]

The 2025 MLB season is rolling into its second month. As the weather warms up, the great teams begin to separate from the pack, and the terrible teams do too. The MLB Power Rankings are back after a wild week in baseball, and a new team is at the top, the Los Angeles Dodgers. They […]

The Houston Astros have a dynasty to keep alive. Last year, they broke a seven-year streak of making the ALCS when they lost to the Detroit Tigers in the Wild Card round. Then, they lost Alex Bregman and traded Kyle Tucker over the offseason. They have not hit the ground running through April and will […]

The Winnipeg Jets have the St Louis Blues on the ropes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Even with shaky play from Connor Hellebucyk, Winnipeg can finally win a playoff series for the first time since 2021. They won’t have Mark Scheifele after a few controversial hits in the first period. But the Jets are getting […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost a three-game series at home to the Chicago Cubs this week. But the attention has all been focused on a fan who fell during the Thursday game. A Pirates fan needed medical attention after falling over the Clemente Wall onto the warning track, and he has been identified as Kavan Markwood. […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It is the third consecutive year the Bolts have been eliminated in the first round. That led to speculation that the Lightning could part ways with coach John Cooper, especially considering his Utah Hockey Club connections. Bolts […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are hitting the road for a three-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend. They got back on track earlier in the week by taking a series from the high-flying New York Mets. Now, they look to continue picking up wins against the Phillies. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says they may be […]

The New York Rangers have landed their top head coach choice in Mike Sullivan. The two-time Stanley Cup Champion parted ways with the Pittsburgh Penguins after missing the playoffs in three straight years. That was red meat for the fellow Boston University product Chris Drury, who landed him as his third head coach as Blueshirts […]

The Dallas Stars lost to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday to continue their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Despite a dominant game from Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen, Dallas could not close out the series. Part of the reason was three bounces that went Colorado’s way and past Jake Oettinger. The Stars’ goalie spoke after the […]

The Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings from the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. After dropping the first two games of the series, Edmonton ripped off four straight wins to end it. Connor McDavid was sensational, with two goals and nine assists in the six games. He spoke about beating the […]

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After taking a 2-0 series lead behind the power of the Koreatown Senior Center harmonica players. But after that, Edmonton took control, winning the final four games to eliminate Los Angeles. Kings coach Jim […]

The New York Rangers have landed their next head coach. They fired Peter Laviolette after a disastrous season saw them miss the playoffs. Now, they are bringing in a two-time Stanley Cup Champion to run the bench. The Rangers have hired former Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan as the 38th bench boss in franchise history. […]

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars on Thursday to extend their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. They tilted the ice offensively late, scoring on three fortuitous bounces to force Game 7. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was in the Ball Arena crowd and loved the environment in Denver. Clutchpoints’ Rachel Strand has more on what impressed […]

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They lost the first two games on the road but took Game 3 at home. A late-game collapse in Game 4 led to a road game with their playoff lives on the line. They could not keep it […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered a rubber match against the Chicago Cubs with Paul Skenes on the mound. They had a chance to get their season back on track with a big series win over the division leaders. But instead, their ace was slapped around in the Thursday matinee. Skenes gave up three home runs to […]

The Winnipeg Jets beat the St Louis Blues 5-3 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series lead. Connor Hellebuyck was solid, which fans hope is a sign of things to come in these playoffs. But the concern is high around Jets center Mark Scheifele, who left the game with an undisclosed injury. Coach Scott […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators are putting together their final preparations for Game 6 of their first-round series. Despite going up 3-0 after two overtime wins to start, Toronto has lost two straight and is back in Ottawa. The Maple Leafs have collapsed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs before, but Craig Berube is […]

The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs are set for a massive Game 6 on Thursday night. After going down 3-0 in the series, Ottawa has won the last two games to get the set back to Canada’s capital. After Game 4, Brady Tkachuk yelled “We’ll be back!” while accepting a Star of the Game […]

The Cincinnati Reds are off to a strong start to the 2025 season. Even after losing both ends of a doubleheader to the St Louis Cardinals, they are 16-15 and two games behind the Cubs. They are ascending as their core comes together, and they’re adding another high-profile player to their bullpen. The Reds have […]

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday to end their season. After a three-year playoff hiatus, the Habs were back in the dance and put a scare into the top-seeded Caps. But the end of their run means the end of a career for one of their blueliners. Canadiens veteran David […]

The Winnipeg Jets beat the St Louis Blues 5-3 on Wednesday to take a 3-2 series lead. With all of the conversation around Connor Hellebuyck’s struggles, their offense took the spotlight in Game 5. The Jets did play the final two periods with center Mark Scheifele due to an undisclosed injury. Winnipeg coach Scott Arniel […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, 5-4. Despite an insane series from Aaron Judge, the Bombers dropped the set to their scuffling division rivals. During the game, Yankees infielder Pablo Reyes and the Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad collided on an awkward slide and a tag attempt at second base. “A couple […]

The Los Angeles Angels lost to the Seattle Mariners 9-3 on Wednesday. Their sixth straight loss ended their solid start and sent them tumbling down the standings. To make matters worse, Angels star Mike Trout left the game in the fourth inning with an apparent knee injury. He spoke with the Associated Press about the […]

The 2025 MLB season and fantasy baseball campaign are both entering the second month. April is officially over, and we have the best pickups to end your slide or continue your dominance. Fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and make or break your week, whether it’s pitchers or hitters. So here are the best waiver wire […]

The Winnipeg Jets are back at home after losing two games on the road against the St Louis Blues. Connor Hellebuyck struggled in those games, increasing the noise about his playoff performance. Even after a few shaky goals early, the focus quickly turned to the bench, where a key center was missing. Jets center Mark […]

The Green Bay Packers hosted the NFL Draft this year and made eight picks in front of their home fans. Their fourth-round pick made some headlines, as Roger Goodell unexpectedly stepped to the microphone. The Packers took Barryn Sorrell, who was the last draft pick still in the green room. After talking about that experience […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 Wednesday night at PNC Park. But the attention was on a fan who tumbled over the right-field wall during the seventh inning. Video shows a fan fall over the 21-foot wall and onto the warning track as Pirates players rounded the bases on an Andrew McCutchen double. […]

The New York Yankees dropped a series to the Baltimore Orioles after losing on Wednesday night. While that is a disappointing loss to a struggling team, they still end April with an 18-13 record. More impressive than that are the numbers Yankees captain Aaron Judge put up in the first month. After a dominant weekend […]