Christopher Hennessy Articles - Page 24

The Buffalo Sabres and New York Jets are in the same boat. That is not a boat you ever want to be in. Neither team has made the playoffs in 14 seasons, a streak that is wearing on Buffalo. At the NHLPA Media Tour, Sabres forward Jiri Kulich set a personal expectation to score a […]

The Boston Bruins missed the playoffs for the first time in nine years in 2024-25. That led them to trade captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers, who won the Stanley Cup. Part of the reason for the Bruins’ second-half struggles was losing Charlie McAvoy to an injury in the 4 Nations Face-Off. The defenseman […]

The Calgary Flames have missed the postseason in three consecutive seasons, but have some hope for the future. Rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf was a revelation in 2024-25, nearly winning the Calder Trophy. They almost snuck into the postseason because of Wolf’s excellent season. But the biggest storyline for the Flames is the Rasmus Andersson trade […]

The New York Islanders made some massive changes this offseason. They fired general manager Lou Lamoriello and hired Mathieu Darche, a first-time GM. Darche proceeded to trade Noah Dobson, draft Matthew Schaefer, and extend Alexander Romanov. The Islanders also signed Simon Holmstrom to a two-year extension. He spoke with The Athletic’s Michael Russo about the […]

The New York Giants cut Tommy DeVito on Wednesday, and he landed on the New England Patriots’ practice squad. While he did not play many games for Big Blue, he was a local hero. He is a New Jersey native who went to Syracuse and leaned into his Italian roots. DeVito said goodbye to his […]

The New York Giants have finalized their 53-man roster, and the quarterback room has gotten the attention. Tommy DeVito was cut, making the Giants’ quarterback room Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart, and Jameis Winston. Even though Wilson is set to start the opening game, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini says a rival GM thinks Dart, the rookie, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing out the string of another lost season this September. But that does not mean there is no reason to be excited. The Pirates called up Bubba Chandler for the stretch run, and he joined rare air in his first two appearances, impressing interim manager Don Kelly. ESPN has more from […]

The Cincinnati Reds were just swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers to fall 4.5 games out of the final NL Wild Card spot. While that does not mean their season is over, it may be time to look ahead to the offseason. The Reds should be active in the trade market this offseason, just like […]

The 2025 fantasy baseball playoffs are about to begin, but that does not mean the waiver wire closes up. While the MLB playoff races heat up, your team needs reinforcements. Picking up the right players at the right time is what can lead you to a championship. With the title on the line, the players […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have high expectations once again this year after spending big in the offseason. Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson have all been paid and should be ready for Week 1. The Bengals made another move Wednesday to protect Joe Burrow, bringing in veteran offensive guard Dalton Risner, per insider Jordan Schultz. […]

Team USA Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley made his six picks to fill out his roster on Wednesday. There was a lot of noise about Bradley picking himself and being the first playing captain since 1963. He decided against it, instead choosing Cameron Young and Sam Burns to round out the squad. Still, Bradley took […]

The Ryder Cup begins on September 27 at Bethpage Black, and the American team is set. Team USA Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley announced six captain’s picks on Wednesday, finalizing his team. The year-long process was defined by one question: Will Keegan pick himself? On Wednesday, he did not select himself, instead opting for Cam […]

The Ryder Cup pits Team USA against Team Europe every other year in a weekend of golf matches. The biannual event takes New York from September 26-28, with the Americans defending home soil at Bethpage Black. Keegan Bradley is the Team USA Ryder Cup captain, and he finalized the roster on Wednesday. Bradley & The […]

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday, thanks to a Brandon Nimmo walk-off single. Edwin Diaz picked up five straight outs in the eighth and ninth to help the Amazins pull off the win. But Mets reliever Ryan Helsley allowed a homer to Harrison Bader that tied the game, and manager […]

The New York Yankees beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 on Tuesday to secure a series win. Giancarlo Stanton picked up all five RBIs to continue his historic run since returning from injury. But the rest of the offense was sluggish against a bad Nationals team. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe had another hitless game, but manager […]

The San Jose Sharks are in the throes of a rebuild with some young stars expected to take a step forward in 2025-26. With Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and William Eklund, the home crowd should be electrified this year. The Sharks announced Tuesday that they would stay at SAP Center in San Jose for 25 […]

It is fantasy football draft season, and it has been a big run for wide receivers. Ja’Marr Chase has been going first overall in a lot of drafts, with Justin Jefferson and Ceedee Lamb not far behind. But the value will be found in the later picks, with players who are going to see increased […]

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, 6-5, on a Brandon Nimmo walk-off single. After Harrison Bader hit a game-tying homer off of Ryan Helsley, the Amazins had little hope. But five straight outs from Edwin Diaz, including strikeouts of Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, set the table. Nimmo came up with […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the New York Mets 6-5 on Tuesday to drop the three-game series. Now just five games ahead of the Amazins in the NL East, Philly will look to salvage the set on Wednesday. The story of Game 2 was trade deadline acquisitions, with a massive homer from a new Phillie […]

The New York Yankees are looking to win a three-game series against the Washington Nationals in The Bronx on Tuesday. After a ten-run outburst on Monday, the Bombers were looking for a much-needed win with Luis Gil on the mound. The offense came through, but it all came from one man. Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton […]

The Kansas City Royals’ 2025 season is not over yet. They have won seven of their last 11 heading into Tuesday’s action to jump the Cleveland Guardians in the standings. They are four games out of the final AL Wild Card spot, leaving an outside chance at a run. But if they do not make […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the final stretch of the MLB season as the American League East leaders. It’s been a fantastic summer in Toronto, and a veteran has been a big reason why. George Springer hit a long homer in the second inning of Tuesday’s game against the Twins, continuing his best season […]

The St Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on an Alex Burelson walk-off homer on Monday night. They are likely out of the National League Wild Card race, but a hot September could lead to a magical fall in St Louis. That became less likely on Tuesday, when one of their top hitters was […]

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a three-game set in Queens. New York took the first game, cutting their NL East deficit to six games. While the Amazins should have their eyes behind them, with the Cincinnati Reds just 2.5 games behind, they can chase down the Fightins as […]

The Cincinnati Reds enter Tuesday’s action 2.5 games out of the final National League Wild Card spot. They are chasing the New York Mets, who have faltered in the summer due to poor starting pitching. The good news for the Reds is that Hunter Greene leads an elite pitching staff that can throw them to […]

The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing their roster as training camp winds down. After adding Walter Nolen and Will Johnson in the first two rounds in April, their defense has high expectations coming into the season. But the Cardinals will not have Walter Nolen for at least the first four games due to a calf injury, according […]

The Houston Astros are 1.5 games ahead of the Seattle Mariners for first place in the American League West. They made big improvements at the trade deadline, namely bringing Carlos Correa back, and are putting together another championship-caliber core. On Tuesday, they are welcoming back a big name to the lineup to help the stretch […]

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered one of the biggest losses of the training camp, losing Rashawn Slater for the season. While there are still high hopes around the Bolts, they needed some depth up front. On cut-down day, they swung a trade with the Houston Texans to shore up that depth. The Chargers traded for […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons and are not in a position to end that streak this year. After a 76-point finish in 2024-25, they did add Trevor Zegras in an offseason trade. But they are expected to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline once again. If the Flyers […]

The NHL free agency carousel ended nearly two months ago, with big names like Mitch Marner and Nikolaj Ehlers changing teams. But one defenseman who spent last year with the Pittsburgh Penguins remains without a contract as August winds down. Matt Grzelcyk remains without a contract in NHL free agency, and Josh Cybulski of Pro […]

The Vancouver Canucks were a headline-grabbing team in the 2024-25 season. From a locker room rift forcing a trade of JT Miller, to rumors around Elias Pettersson, to an end-of-year coaching change, Vancouver made plenty of noise. But, they did not make the postseason. New head coach Adam Foote must lead the team to the […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back after key series’ on either coast. Out East, the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees to jump them in both league standings and the Power Rankings. And out West, the San Diego Padres have tied the National League West lead after taking two from the Los […]

The Seattle Mariners are fighting for an American League Wild Card spot, with the help of two trade deadline acquisitions. Eugenio Suarez has warmed up a little bit from his freezing-cold start. But Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor has been sensational, with steals as an unexpected part of his game. The Athletic’s Chad Jennings spoke […]

The Tour Championship is over, which means all attention is now paid to the Ryder Cup and Team USA captain Keegan Bradley. After the BMW Championship, the top six qualifiers were locked in. Now, the captain has to decide on which six players will round out the roster. He could pick himself and become the […]

The Baltimore Orioles made surprising news this week by giving young catcher Samuel Basallo an eight-year extension. They called him up amid a lost season and gave him the deal after just three games of experience. It buys out two years of unrestricted free agency, which is vital for Baltimore’s front office as they look […]

The Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club ended the PGA Tour season with a bang, as Tommy Fleetwood picked up his first win on US soil. The fan favorite bounced back from a devastating loss two weeks ago in Memphis to finally win. With the crowds rooting him on in Atlanta, fans around the […]

The Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club ended the PGA Tour on Sunday, with Tommy Fleetwood winning the FedEx Cup. Despite many close calls in the past, including two weeks ago at the FedEx St Jude Championship, Fleetwood had never won in the US. After seven DP World Tour wins and a stellar Ryder […]

The Tour Championship is over, with Tommy Fleetwood clinching the FedEx Cup after his first PGA Tour win. A challenger late on Sunday at the Tour Championship was Team USA Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley, who finished tied for seventh. Bradley is in a position to use a captain’s pick on himself and become the […]

Tommy Fleetwood has won the Tour Championship, securing the FedEx Cup title and his first PGA Tour win. Some shaky putts in the middle of the round had his fans worried about another collapse. But, learning from similar missteps in Memphis and Connecticut, Fleetwood pulled it together. He beat Patrick Cantlay and a surging Scottie […]