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The Edmonton Oilers lost in the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers in June. They have won two consecutive Western Conference Finals, but lost to the Panthers in both seasons. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman took over before the 2024-25 season, but could not get them over the hill in Year 1. He spoke […]

The Vegas Golden Knights made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, bringing in Mitch Marner. They continued their long history of making significant moves and sparing no cost in the process. One of those moves from the past was the trade for Jack Eichel, who was traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the […]

The Vancouver Canucks are looking for a bounce-back season in 2025-26. They missed the playoffs last year, trading JT Miller and moving on from Rick Tocchet in response. But one question looms over the organization’s future as the new season begins. Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has two years left on his contract and spoke with […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers are headed to Brazil for a Week 1 matchup. This game could help determine the AFC West, which Kansas City has won eight consecutive times. Meanwhile, your fantasy football team is looking to rack up a big lead before Sunday’s action. Who should you start and sit […]

The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday to win a three-game set on the road. Before they go for a sweep in the Motor City, everyone was waxing poetic about New York’s young starter. Nolan McLean threw six innings of two-run ball on Tuesday, but Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is more […]

The Chicago Cubs host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, looking for a series sweep. While the Milwaukee Brewers are running away with the NL Central, Chicago is roaring to a playoff berth. The one-year experiment with Kyle Tucker has worked out well so far for the Cubs, but a nagging injury could change things. […]

The Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-7 on Tuesday night to secure a series win. They overcame a rough Garrett Crochet start to take the win at Fenway Park. But a concerning injury had Boston fans holding their collective breath after the game. Red Sox star rookie Roman Anthony left the game in […]

The UConn Huskies lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to the eventual champion Florida Gators last year. Dan Hurley’s squad lost their chance at a three-peat after a sluggish season saw them barely make the dance. In a book co-written with Ian O’Connor, Hurley spoke about the struggles of the season. Amid […]

The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday to clinch the pivotal road series. They hold a five-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds for the final Wild Card spot in the National League. Just getting into the dance won’t be enough for the Amazins, who have championship aspirations. If the Mets are going […]

The San Francisco Giants came into Tuesday’s matchup with the Colorado Rockies looking for a series win and their ninth win in ten games. But early in the game, things took an ugly turn after a big home run. Giants slugger Rafael Devers hit a moonshot off of Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland, and the benches […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Florida Panthers. It marked the end of the Core Four era, with Mitch Marner leaving the Maple Leafs for the Vegas Golden Knights. Marner spoke about safety concerns after the Leafs’ most recent loss. Toronto’s general manager, Brad Treliving, […]

The Boston Red Sox were looking to clinch a series victory against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Boston won 6-4, moving to 77-62 on the season. As September begins, they are hoping to challenge the Toronto Blue Jays for the AL East lead. But Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony left Tuesday’s game with an apparent […]

The Utah Mammoth are heading into their second season after a gigantic offseason. First, they decided on a mascot, ditching Utah HC after one season, and they brought in a new winger to help their scoring. Can the addition of JJ Peterka, among others, help the Mammoth make the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Peterka came over […]

The New York Mets are hanging onto the last National League Wild Card spot as September begins. They are getting a great season out of Juan Soto in his first year, and Pete Alonso has been solid all 2025. But there is one key role player they likely won’t see again this year. Mets manager […]

The Detroit Tigers lost the opening game of a three-game set against the New York Mets on Monday. Juan Soto had six RBIs to pull the Amazins through despite tough pitching performances. Heading into Tuesday’s game, Tigers manager AJ Hinch made an unrelated pitching move, pushing Chris Paddack to the bullpen. Detroit Free Press reporter […]

Jalen Hurts won Super Bowl MVP for the Philadelphia Eagles last February. They were winning by so many points that Hurts was removed from the game for the final series. It was a bizarre full-circle moment, as Hurts was benched for poor performance in the NCAA National Championship game. Cris Colinsworth told NBC Sports Philadelphia’s […]

The 2025 NFL season is here, and fantasy football managers are locking in their Week 1 lineups. From quarterback to tight end, you likely spent high draft picks on offensive players. But kickers are often forgotten, but they can help win you matchups. Start the fantasy football season by checking out these kicker rankings ahead […]

Fantasy Football draft season is upon us, and picking the right tight end can be a key reason for winning the championship. There are not many elite tight ends, so overdrafting someone like Brock Bowers is almost impossible. But that does not remain true for all tight ends. According to FantasyPros.com’s Average Draft Position, there […]

The 2025 NFL season is about to begin, and fantasy football managers around the world are rejoicing. With your draft behind you, your decision at quarterback is likely already made. But if you can find an advantage on the waiver wire early in the season, it could bring you a championship. The first fantasy football […]

The St Louis Cardinals are on the outskirts of the National League Wild Card race as September begins. If they have any chance of making the dance, they will need to have all of their best players firing on all cylinders. That starts with an infielder who has been out since August 13. Cardinals infielder […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back as the playoff races heat up. Do the Milwaukee Brewers still hold the top spot in the rankings? September is here, and the American League East race is back on after the New York Yankees went on a winning streak. But does the quality of opponents hurt them […]

The San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-2 on Sunday to secure a series win in The Bay. Justin Verlander twirled five shutout innings in the game, striking out 10 batters on 121 pitches. The pitch count is staggering, especially in an era where starters rarely eclipse triple digits. Manager Bob Melvin spoke with […]

The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles open the NFL season on Thursday, September 4. Philly will celebrate their Super Bowl LIX title by raising their second championship banner. Then Jalen Hurts will take the field against a Dallas defense without Micah Parsons. Before the Cowboys and Eagles square off to start Week 1, we have […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Sunday, falling to 85-53 on the season. They were aiming for a sweep of the first-place Jays in the series finale, but their pitching let them down. Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff spoke about his recent struggles after allowing eight runs in 4.1 innings. Brandon […]

The Cincinnati Reds lost two of three to the St Louis Cardinals over the weekend, falling four games behind the New York Mets for the final National League Wild Card spot. After the Los Angeles Dodgers swept Cincy, things were looking bleak in the Queen City. But after a win and a Mets loss, the […]

The Jr Players Championship took place at TPC Sawgrass over the weekend, home of the PGA Tour’s Players Championship. Jacksonville Beach native Miles Russell took the win, continuing an impressive junior career. But he was far from the biggest name in the field. Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, made a hole-in-one on the third hole […]

The San Diego Padres were losing 7-0 to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday when their day took a turn for the worse. After losing Xander Bogaerts for the rest of the regular season earlier in the weekend, they have another injury scare on their hands. Fernando Tatis Jr left the Padres game with an apparent […]

The New York Yankees are looking to finish off a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. After an extra-inning victory on Saturday pushed the winning streak to seven, the Bombers were close to breaking it open on Sunday. Giancarlo Stanton hit a long fly ball that could have given the Yankees a […]

The Chicago Cubs have dealt with a myriad of injuries to their starting rotation this season. They were not able to add any depth at the trade deadline, but have reaped the benefits of great seasons from Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton. The Cubs also added some veteran depth on Sunday, picking up Aaron Civale […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons and are in a rebuild. They fired John Tortorella and hired Rick Tocchet as the head coach this offseason, and also brought in Trevor Zegras. While their playoff chances are slim, there are a few breakout candidates that could put them in the postseason. […]

The Boston Red Sox control the top spot in the National League Wild Card as Labor Day Weekend approaches. Despite the Rafael Devers trade and a Marcelo Mayer injury, they are racing toward their first playoff appearance since 2021. But one offseason move has been a disaster, and the experiment ended on Friday. The Red […]

The PGA Tour season just ended, with Tommy Fleetwood winning the Tour Championship for his first American win. While the Ryder Cup takes center stage for now, there is a concern about the Tour’s 2026 schedule. Associated Press reporter Doug Ferguson reports that the PGA Tour season opener, the Sentry at Kapalua Golf in Hawaii, […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions have become a college hockey powerhouse seemingly overnight. Before 2012, it was not a Division 1 sport at the university. In 2025, they made their first Frozen Four and have had a great offseason. Penn State hockey picked up Gavin McKenna, the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft, […]

The Seattle Mariners hold the final American League Wild Card spot heading into Labor Day Weekend action. With a three-game cushion over the Kansas City Royals, they are looking to pull away and clinch their second playoff berth since 2001. The Mariners just got Victor Robles back from injury, but have now lost him to […]

The Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy last year, but fell short of the Western Conference Final. Despite losing Nikolaj Ehlers to the Carolina Hurricanes, there are still high expectations in Manitoba. Connor Hellebuyck could win his fourth Vezina Trophy easily, but that is not a breakout candidate. The Jets could get breakout seasons from […]

Patrick Kane is back with the Detroit Red Wings for the 2025-26 season, looking to get them back to the playoffs. But the American forward has another goal for the season. Kane was at the Team USA Olympic camp this summer. He looks to make the 2026 roster and add a gold medal to his […]

The Athletics have had a disappointing first season in West Sacramento, entering Friday’s action 63-72. They have solid young talent on their roster with Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson, paired with power bats Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. But the pitching staff has let them down tremendously this year. The Athletics need to shake up […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets were one of the best stories of the 2024-25 NHL season. After the Johnny Gaudreau tragedy, the expectations were insanely low. But they nearly clinched the final Eastern Conference playoff spot and now have expectations for this season. But if things go awry in Columbus, they will be sellers at the […]

The Texas Rangers are on the outskirts of the American League Wild Card race as the final month begins. Since winning the 2023 World Series, they have not made a playoff appearance and need a great September to make it this year. The Rangers announced Thursday that Corey Seager will undergo appendectomy surgery, knocking him […]