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The San Francisco Giants made the trade of the MLB season so far by bringing in Rafael Devers. After a fantastic run with the Boston Red Sox, the infielder and designated hitter wore out his welcome on Lansdowne Street. The Giants had Monday off, so fans have been patiently waiting since Sunday afternoon for Devers’ […]

The Dallas Stars have been to the Western Conference Final in three consecutive seasons. But they have lost in that round each of those times, failing to reach the Stanley Cup Final since 2020. They made a massive trade during the season, picking up Mikko Rantanen and signing him to a $96 million extension. That […]

The Washington Capitals had a great season in 2024-25, winning the Metropolitan Division. But their playoff performance, a five-game defeat at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, necessitates changes. With a small amount of cap space left after re-signing Jakob Chychrun, they are going to have to make tough choices. David Pagnotta of The Fourth […]

The New York Islanders are primed for a massive offseason. They already let Lou Lamoriello walk and named Mathieu Darche the lead hockey executive. New York has the No. 1 overall pick for the first time in 16 years, a restocked prospect pool, and money to spend in free agency. The Islanders could trade center […]

The Kansas City Royals have two World Series titles that help form the list of the greatest players in franchise history. Their 1985 title was led by George Brett, and their ragtag 2015 group featured Salvador Perez, who will certainly be on the list. Plus, a recent MVP runner-up is making a case to join […]

The Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy as the top regular-season team in 2024-25. But they lost in the second round of the playoffs and could be losing a key forward. Nikolaj Ehlers has spent ten years with the Jets, but NHL free agency looms with his contract expiring. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Ehlers […]

The National Hockey League is sending its players back to the Olympics for the first time since 2014. After the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off, international hockey is abuzz. When the 2026 Olympics kick off in Milan, Team USA will take the Olympic stage looking for revenge for their loss in February. Auston Matthews […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are back on top. That is spoiled because there is plenty more to break down. Rafael Devers is now a San Francisco Giant after a jaw-dropping trade on Sunday. An MVP candidate has changed leagues and coasts, which will undoubtedly change the MLB […]

The Boston Red Sox swept the New York Yankees over the weekend to get above .500. What happened in the hours after winning Sunday’s game is what this weekend will be remembered for. But when they did have Rafael Devers, Boston finally had some momentum. Before the trade went down, Red Sox manager Alex Cora […]

The Chicago Cubs are finally back in playoff contention. They have won just one postseason series since their 2016 World Series title and have not been spending in free agency. But last winter, they traded for Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros, signaling a desire to be competitive. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the […]

The PGA Tour made news during the US Open when news leaked about their new CEO. Brian Rolapp was hired away from the NFL to run the for-profit arm of the league. The plan to hire a CEO was announced by PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan at the end of the 2024 season. But on […]

JJ Spaun has won his first major championship, clinching the US Open at Oakmont Country Club. One of golf’s toughest tests, the US Open held to that moniker this year, with only Spaun finishing under par for the week. Spaun struggled to start the day, but battled back after the rain delay to get into […]

After six holes on Sunday at the US Open, JJ Spaun was five-over par. He was far from the only player struggling, but his train was off the tracks, and his championship hopes seemed dashed. But a 90-minute rain delay at Oakmont came at the perfect time, as he turned his day around when play […]

The San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox made a jaw-dropping trade on Sunday. Rafael Devers is now a member of the Giants after what is being dubbed the Luka Doncic trade of baseball. How the deal impacts both leagues and the upcoming trade deadline will be the biggest discussions. But for Giants fans on […]

The US Open at Oakmont Country Club was always going to be hard. With terrorizing rough, and tough greens, every player is struggling this week. But after a 90-minute rain delay in the final round, the scores have gone haywire, and the national championship is wide open. Despite missing the cut, Justin Thomas is weighing […]

The 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy, will feature NHL players in the hockey competition for the first time since 2014. After February’s 4 Nations Face-Off, international hockey should be on full display in 2026. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that all 12 Olympic hockey teams, including Team USA and Team Canada, will announce six roster players […]

The New York Mets were swept for the first time all season this weekend by the Tampa Bay Rays. Their excellent offense and pitching both disappeared at different points, leading to frustrating home losses. Good news did come out of Sunday’s loss, however, as reinforcements are on the way. And it has nothing to do […]

The US Open at Oakmont Country Club is back from a rain delay. The tournament was halted at 4:01 p.m. Eastern and returned at 5:40 due to torrential downpours and lightning in the area. Sam Burns holds the lead over Adam Scott through seven holes. But after over 90 minutes without golf, the Father’s Day […]

The New York Yankees were swept for the first time this year at the hands of the Boston Red Sox. The Father’s Day loss was their fifth to Boston in nine days, a dismal stretch against their biggest rivals. The Bombers’ offense left the pitchers out to dry, scoring just four runs in three games. […]

The New York Yankees were swept by the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park this weekend. After dropping a three-game set in The Bronx last weekend, the Bombers are 1-5 against their rivals this year. The Yankees scored just four runs in the three games this weekend, making it no surprise who Aaron Boone blames. […]

The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final Saturday night. Brad Marchand scored twice, both around Edmonton defenseman Jake Walman, to ice the game for Florida. The longtime Boston Bruins captain came over at the trade deadline and is in contention for the Conn Smythe Trophy. Walman […]

Rory McIlroy finished his US Open with a 67 on Sunday, his best round of the week at Oakmont Country Club. But it was a poor week for McIlroy overall, barely making the cut and never entering contention. Just two months ago, Rory McIlroy won The Masters and completed the career Grand Slam. He admitted […]

The US Open is racing to a close at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh. Sam Burns holds the 54-hole lead, ahead of JJ Spaun and Adam Scott, among others. Scott is the only major champion in the final six groups and, at 44 years old, is the wily veteran looking for another title. Adam Scott […]

The Florida Panthers smoked the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 to take a 3-2 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. After a dismal Game 4 collapse, Florida stomped on Edmonton to regain the series lead. Panthers forward Sam Bennett scored another goal and spoke with NHL.com’s Nicholas J. Cotsonika about his team’s success in Game 5. […]

The US Open is underway at Oakmont Country Club outside of Pittsburgh. JJ Spaun took the 18-hole lead after a difficult Thursday, and Friday did not prove to be much easier. Scottie Scheffler came into the US Open as the overwhelming favorite, but started with a disappointing 73. He followed that up with a 71 […]

The Florida Panthers lost Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in overtime. They held a 3-0 lead after the first period, which was gone by the end of the second period. Edmonton then took the lead in the third, but the Panthers fought back, forcing overtime. Even though Leon […]

The Florida Panthers lost Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Edmonton Oilers in overtime. Florida snagged a 3-0 lead in the first period, but blew that lead by the end of the second. Even after Sam Reinhart tied the game with twenty seconds left in the third, they could not steal the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago White Sox made a trade on Friday morning, swapping Aaron Civale and Andrew Vaughn. After calling up prospect Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers moved Civale to the bullpen. He requested a trade, as he had been one of the Crew’s top starters this season. Without hesitating, Milwaukee sent him to the […]

The Florida Panthers lost Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final 5-4 in overtime. For the third time in this series, extra time was needed to decide the winner. This time, it was a multi-goal comeback from the Oilers that had Florida down in the third period. Sam Reinhart scored in the final seconds to […]

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime to take Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. After falling down 3-0 in the first period, Kris Knoblauch pulled Stuart Skinner once again. The Oilers went with Calvin Pickard again, and he was phenomenal, making 22 saves on 23 shots to win the game. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the St Louis Cardinals 6-0 on Thursday to open their four-game set. Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was sensational in his MLB debut, allowing no hits in five innings before leaving with an injury. His call-up necessitated a move from their starting rotation. The Brewers were going to send Aaron Civale to […]

The Edmonton Oilers won Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime. Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime to secure the 5-4 win and cap off a historic comeback. Edmonton was down 3-0 after the first period, staring down a 3-1 series deficit. Draisaitl told the media that Oilers veteran Corey Perry gave an intermission […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made waves on Thursday by calling up Jacob Misiorowski for his MLB debut. He is the fourth-ranked prospect and top pitcher in the system, so his call-up is a big deal for the club. With all of their pitching injuries, they could use the lift. Against the Cardinals on Thursday, Misiorowski had […]

The Winnipeg Jets did not deliver the Stanley Cup Playoffs performance they had expected. After winning the Presidents’ Trophy, they lost in the second round to the Dallas Stars. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck has his struggles in the postseason, but had a historic regular season once again. He was awarded the Vezina Trophy as the […]

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. They came into the game down 2-1 in the series after an embarrassing defeat in Sunrise on Monday. Then, Florida jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period of Game 4. The Oilers pulled off an incredible […]

The Atlanta Braves’ 2025 season is slipping away. After a 0-7 start, they bounced back to .500. But in June, they are 2-8 and falling down the National League standings. Even the returns of Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider could not lift this club to contention. They cannot let a year of their core’s […]

The golf world has its eyes trained on Oakmont Country Club this week for the United States Open. As Bryson DeChambeau looks to defend his title, the PGA Tour made some big news of its own. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Seth Wickersham reported on Thursday that NFL Executive Vice President Brian Rolapp has left the […]

The Chicago Blackhawks missed the playoffs again after a dreadful 2024-25 season. Connor Bedard saw his numbers regress slightly in his second season, but Chicago still has hope he can be their next franchise great. Jeff Blashill is the new coach, and general manager Kyle Davidson is ready to add this summer. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a transitional offseason. After nine consecutive playoff appearances with no conference final appearances, two of their key players are free agents. Many teams have an interest in the younger Mitch Marner, including the Hurricanes and Blackhawks. But veteran John Tavares could stay with his hometown squad. The Athletic’s Pierre […]