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The MLB Hot Stove is heating up with All-Stars changing teams on Sunday. The Texas Rangers have sent All-Star second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the news on social media. “BREAKING: The New York Mets and Texas Rangers are finalizing a trade […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have opened up a 14-0 lead over the Dallas Cowboys to start Week 12. With the NFC East lead and a dominant defense, Philly was the favorite coming into the matchup. But their offense, which had been absent from their last two wins, showed up early. The Eagles hit wide receiver AJ […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Chicago Bears 31-28 on Sunday, falling to 6-5. Mike Tomlin’s squad had Mason Rudolph at the helm, but still put together a late-game comeback to give themselves a chance. After falling short, Tomlin said that he anticipates Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return from his wrist injury in Week […]

The New York Islanders lost 2-1 to the St Louis Blues on Saturday, marking their second game without a key defender. The Islanders lost Alexander Romanov to an injury after a hit by Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen on Tuesday. Now, they will be without the defenseman for a while. The team announced Sunday that […]

The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the New England Patriots on Sunday, 26-20. Without top receiver Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Flacco spread the ball out and kept the game close against an AFC contender. But during the fourth quarter, Cincinnati was dealt tough injury news. Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins missed the final drives of the game […]

The Dallas Stars lost to the Calgary Flames 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday, dropping to 13-5-4. Earlier in the week, Stars forward Mikko Rantanen avoided a suspension after a big hit on New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov. After a big goal against the Vancouver Canucks, he leveled another big hit on Saturday. This […]

The Atlanta Braves made a significant trade on Thursday, sending out starting shortstop Nick Allen for utilityman Mauricio Dubon. It opens up a need for them at shortstop, but Dubon has already been given a vote of confidence by the organization. The Braves signed Mauricio Dubon to a one-year, $6.1 million deal, per New York […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won three of the last six World Series, so their front office is highly sought after. Meanwhile, owner Mark Walter is in the process of buying the Los Angeles Lakers from Jeanie Buss. So Walter called on two of his trusted confidants to advise the basketball crew. Dodgers executives Andrew […]

The Texas Rangers have had two disappointing seasons since winning the 2023 World Series. Amid reported attempts to slash payroll after missing the playoffs, there have been trade rumors surrounding the club. Rangers reporter Evan Grant recently floated a potential Corey Seager trade, which sent every other fanbase into a frenzy. But team broadcaster Jared […]

The Ottawa Senators are on a vital West Coast trip, with matchups against the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings coming up. They are still without Brady Tkachuk, although the captain is expected back soon. But that isn’t stopping the front office from scouring the market. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Senators are […]

The Detroit Red Wings are still on top of the Atlantic Division after getting drubbed by the New York Islanders 5-0 on Thursday. While the season is still young, Detroit is well on its way to breaking the nine-year playoff drought. Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat wants to play in important games before that, however, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were painfully close to winning the World Series in 2025. After losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they should be big players in the offseason. Previously, they put their hats in the ring but did not win the chases for the biggest names. Now, the Blue Jays should bid for home-run […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally broke their five-game losing streak by beating the St Louis Blues in overtime. But taking down a non-playoff contender in the extra frame does not end the concerns. Injuries are still the big storyline in The 6, with Auston Matthews among those injured. Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube had a […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are one of many teams in the Eastern Conference hovering around .500. After a sluggish start, they went on a five-game winning streak and have stayed above water since. But the Lightning will be without their top defenseman for a while, as Victor Hedman got a brutal injury update. Hedman is […]

The Baltimore Orioles made the first significant move of the MLB offseason, trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for Taylor Ward. Bringing in Ward helps fill their need for a power-hitting outfielder. But The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon reported that Ward will not stop the Orioles from targeting Kyle Tucker in […]

The Anaheim Ducks are surging under new head coach Joel Quenneville to start the 2025-26 season. They are 13-6-1, atop the Pacific Division, but not everyone is happy in Southern California. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov is asking for a trade as his playing time diminishes. “After back-to-back healthy scratches, word […]

The New York Islanders are 5-1 in their last six games, in part because of a superstar 18-year-old defenseman. Matthew Schaefer has smashed all expectations and has now joined the conversation for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympics. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Thursday that Schaefer has taken one big step toward inclusion on Team Canada. […]

The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Calgary Flames, 6-2, on Wednesday night. That loss keeps Buffalo in the basement of the Eastern Conference at 7-9-4. With a 14-year playoff drought looming over Buffalo, they are not in a great position to finally make the postseason this year. Sabres forward Tage Thompson spoke with NHL.com’s Heather […]

The Colorado Avalanche are 13-1-5, the best record in the NHL, heading into Thursday’s action. Nathan MacKinnon leads the league in goals and points, but it is the goaltending that is getting the attention. Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood spoke with NHL.com’s The Rink podcast about his electric start. It’s been awesome,” Wedgewood said. “Being 33 […]

The New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals are squaring off at Paycor Stadium on Sunday afternoon. These two teams are headed in different directions in the AFC playoff race. Cincinnati is 1-7 without Joe Burrow and will start Joe Flacco again. Meanwhile, New England is riding an eight-game winning streak. How does recent form impact […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels made the first significant trade of the offseason on Tuesday. Baltimore sent starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for outfielder Taylor Ward. It is a one-for-one swap that puts Baltimore in a bind for free agency, but could lead to a bounce-back season. And what does this mean […]

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Tuesday thanks to Connor Bedard’s second hat trick. As the former first-overall pick continues to thrive offensively, he has been given a new role. Bedard was an alternate captain for the first time on Tuesday, and made a definitive statement about a dirty hit. Here was […]

The Dallas Stars lost to the New York Islanders 3-2 on Tuesday after a wild third period. Stars forward Mikko Rantanen was thrown out of the game for boarding Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov with 30 seconds left. After goalie interference waved off a game-tying goal, both teams reacted to the big hit that injured the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the St Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday to snap a five-game losing streak. William Nylander potted the overtime winner, finally putting Toronto back in the win column. Maple Leafs head coach and former Blues bench boss, Craig Berube, expressed pride in Toronto for their win. “It’s always nice […]

The Dallas Stars lost to the New York Islanders 3-2 on Tuesday, falling to 12-5-3 on the season. It was a wild third period that saw 35 penalty minutes, three goals, and a game-tying goal waved off. Stars forward Mikko Rantanen was ejected from the game for boarding Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov with 30 seconds […]

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Tuesday, moving to 10-5-4 on the season. After a long rebuild that saw some dreadful seasons in the Windy City, the Hawks are winning games and making a playoff push. Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard netted his second hat trick of the season, which led to this […]

When Patrick Roy was a player, he was known for his elite goaltending and his hot temper. He has not let his emotions rise as the coach of the New York Islanders too many times, but he was beet-red on Tuesday. Video caught Roy screaming at Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen after a hit knocked […]

The New York Jets are hitting the road to face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12. Aaron Glenn’s squad will have extra rest after a Thursday Night Football loss and a new quarterback, with Tyrod Taylor taking over. Meanwhile, Baltimore is riding a four-game winning streak and knocking on the door of the AFC playoff […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are riding a five-game losing streak heading into Tuesday’s matchup with the St Louis Blues. They have already suffered a cavalcade of injuries, with Auston Matthews, Chris Tanev, and Brandon Carlo among those out of the lineup. The Maple Leafs have another injury to their forward core impacting their lineup, as […]

The Dallas Stars are off to a solid start to the 2025-26 season and are getting a big return from injury for their matchup with the New York Islanders. Stars captain Jamie Benn is returning from a collapsed lung after missing the first 19 games of the season. While he is not the elite power […]

The New York Rangers have not taken off in the 2025-26 season amid high expectations. They lost 2-1 at home to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, continuing their struggles at Madison Square Garden. Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan was not behind the bench for that game due to personal reasons, but has returned for […]

The Detroit Tigers collapsed down the stretch, handing the division over to the Cleveland Guardians. Even after ousting Cleveland in the Wild Card round, they head into an offseason that could see a lot of change. The first domino for the Tigers fell on Tuesday, as Gleyber Torres accepted the qualifying offer to stay in […]

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham has accepted the qualifying offer, paying him $22.025 million for 2026, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The centerfielder was included in the Juan Soto trade with the San Diego Padres before the 2024 season. After serving as a bench player that season, Grisham was key to the Yankees’ offense in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, dropping them to 3-7 on the season. Late in the game, Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey was ejected from the game after a post-whistle skirmish. Video emerged later that Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase spat on Ramsey, starting the tussle. Chase denied spitting before the […]

The Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Rangers 2-1 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, moving to 11-7-1 on the season. Cam Talbot was sensational in the net, making 18 saves in the effort. Lucas Raymond scored the game-winner to send the Blueshirts fans home sad. The Red Wings collapsed against the Sabres in […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have lost five of their last six amid a season full of expectations. They made a controversial signing early in the season, and that goalie is working his way into the NHL. Carter Hart made his debut with the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights, the next step on his path to the […]

The Cleveland Browns lost to the Baltimore Ravens 23-17 on Sunday, falling to 2-8 on the season. Shedeur Sanders made his debut for the Browns after Dillon Gabriel left the game in concussion protocol. The fifth-round pick went 4-16 for 47 yards and an interception in the second half. Sanders took the blame after the […]

The New York Giants lost to the Green Bay Packers 27-20 on Sunday, falling to 2-8 on the season. Jameis Winston got the start for the Giants, throwing a game-sealing interception on a pass intended for Jalin Hyatt. While it may have looked like a misfire by the notoriously wild QB, the wide receiver told […]

The Los Angeles Kings made a big signing on Sunday, inking forward Adrian Kempe to an eight-year contract extension. The deal pays the forward $10.625 million per year, totaling $85 million. Before hitting free agency, the Swedish forward agreed to the massive deal. But was it the right price to avoid free agency? Or should […]