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The Winnipeg Jets enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations and big news. They re-signed winger Kyle Connor to an eight-year contract extension on the eve of their season opener, keeping their top scorer in Manitoba. But Connor is not the X-Factor for the season. Neal Pionk is starting a big new contract and must […]

The Vegas Golden Knights opened the 2025-26 season with a loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. Despite the season-opening loss, there are Stanley Cup aspirations in the desert after signing Mitch Marner. The Golden Knights made a big splash before puck drop, signing Jack Eichel to an 8-year, $13.5 million AAV contract extension […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. It was Los Angeles’ first loss of the postseason, and they can still move on to the NLCS with a win on Thursday. Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw blew an opportunity at a sweep with a brutal […]

The Vegas Golden Knights lost 6-5 in a shootout to the Los Angeles Kings in Mitch Marner’s debut on Thursday. After going down 2-0 in the first period, Pavel Dorofeyev netted a hat trick in the second period alone. Vegas then took a 5-3 lead in the third period, blowing that to force overtime and […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 in Game 4 of the ALDS, ending the season. Their offense collapsed in the final game, leaving young starter Cam Schlittler out to dry in his second postseason start. One player who caught the ire of fans all year was Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants kick off Week 6 in the NFL on Thursday Night Football. Both NFC East foes are looking to bury a brutal Week 5 loss on a short week. Which Giants and Eagles players should you lock into your fantasy football lineup? Let’s take a look at our Week […]

The Winnipeg Jets are defending their Presidents’ Trophy win as the top regular-season team as the 2025-26 campaign begins. After Connor Hellebuyck’s MVP season, they have playoff expectations once again. And an offseason question left lingering could be answered in the coming days. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Jets are closing in on a […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading into a rebuild with many questions about their iconic veterans looming. After missing the playoffs once again, Mike Sullivan was fired as head coach, which could be the first move of a new era. But the Penguins have a piece of their success still there, with Sidney Crosby as the […]

The NHL world is buzzing about the steep discount Connor McDavid took to stay with the Edmonton Oilers. He tacked two years onto his deal at the same salary, $12.5 million, as his previous contract. That could have a ripple effect across the league as big-time extensions come up with the salary cap exploding. Vegas […]

The Florida Panthers opened the NHL season on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks, raising their second Stanley Cup banner before the game. Even without Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk for the first game, Florida is considered a favorite for the title again. The Panthers and their fans celebrated the second title once more before trying […]

Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers is in a rain delay. The teams split two games in Seattle, heading back to Detroit tied 1-1. But that game is in a lengthy rain delay, as fans get drenched waiting for playoff baseball in the Motor City. That […]

The Vegas Golden Knights open the 2025-26 season on Wednesday at home against the Los Angeles Kings. With Mitch Marner making his Vegas debut, it will be a must-watch affair to start the season. The Golden Knights did make an unfortunate announcement when submitting their final roster, as Alex Pietrangelo will be out for the […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2016. After losing Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman in the offseason, the injury bug hit the pitching staff during the season. Framber Valdez could be leaving in the offseason, but there won’t be wholesale changes in Space City. According to Brian McTaggart […]

The 2025 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings are back for Week 6 after some dominant offensive performances. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold thrived in an offensive slugfest, Dak Prescott continued his excellent season, and Drake Maye burst onto the scene. But what does all of that mean for your fantasy football team? There are two teams […]

The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, moving to 3-2 on the season. In the aftermath of the massive victory, New England got brutal injury news. Patriots running back Antonio Gibson is out for the season with a torn ACL, according to multiple reports. #Patriots RB Antonio Gibson, who was quickly ruled […]

The 2025 MLB postseason is underway, with history in the Wild Card Series and some great games over the weekend. With the Los Angeles Dodgers taking a lead in the NLDS and the New York Yankees on the brink in the ALDS, there is plenty of movement in the rankings. The MLB Power Rankings are […]

The New York Islanders open their 2025-26 season on Thursday on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins. While they are not expected to make the postseason this year, there are still reasons for excitement. Forwards Maxim Shabanov and Calum Ritchie had solid preseasons before playing an NHL game. But one defenseman will have all the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Detroit Lions 37-24 on Sunday, falling to 2-3 on the season. The Bengals have not won a game with Jake Browning as the starter, and the heat is turning up on head coach Zac Taylor. After Sunday’s game, Taylor responded to questions about Browning’s job security after another dreadful […]

The Utah Mammoth come into the 2025-26 NHL season with high expectations. After scaring the playoffs in their inaugural season, they made some solid offseason moves and have a mascot now. The Mammoth signed JJ Peterka to a long-term extension after trading him, but also tried to get center Logan Cooley on a big contract […]

The New York Jets lost to the Dallas Cowboys 37-22 on Sunday, falling to 0-5. For the second consecutive week, garbage time touchdowns made the final score less embarrassing for New York. Before Justin Fields threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns, they were down 30-6. Aaron Glenn is now the first rookie head coach in Jets history […]

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. They got out to a roaring start, scoring six runs in the first inning to take an early lead. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio suffered a hamstring injury during the game that has fans concerned. The young superstar was […]

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Saturday, taking a 1-0 lead in the NLDS. Milwaukee pounced early, taking a 6-1 lead after the first inning, and never looked back. The Brewers got a great start out of Freddy Peralta, lasting 5.2 innings with just four hits allowed. Injured starter Brandon Woodruff gave […]

The Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in 11 innings to take a 1-0 lead in the American League Division Series. Kerry Carpenter hit a massive homer off of George Kirby earlier in the game, but Detroit’s hero was a familiar one. Zach McKinstry had the RBI in the 11th inning, giving the Tigers […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading into the 2025-26 season with Stanley Cup expectations. They signed Mitch Marner to an eight-year deal worth $12 million per season, which will impact another deal they have coming. The Minnesota Wild also signed Kirill Kaprizov to a deal worth $17 million per year, taking one of the biggest […]

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners are preparing for the American League Division Series, which begins on Saturday. Seattle will host Games 1, 2, and the deciding fifth if necessary after winning the AL West. Detroit collapsed in September, losing the AL Central to the Cleveland Guardians, but bounced back to beat them in the […]

The New York Mets missed the playoffs in the first season of the Juan Soto era. From atop the NL East in June, they ceded the division lead to the Philadelphia Phillies before missing the playoffs entirely. The Mets have decided to keep Carlos Mendoza as the manager, but have made many other coaching changes. […]

The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday to advance to the American League Division Series. Cam Schlittler was the story for the Bombers, hurling a historic start to stifle the Boston offense. But one defensive play in the eighth inning stuck out as the play of the night in Game […]

The Edmonton Oilers have won the Western Conference in two consecutive seasons, losing to the Florida Panthers in both Cup Finals. They reshaped their depth in the offseason with one big question looming overhead. Connor McDavid is entering his contract year, which could lead to changes in Edmonton. The Oilers made a big move in […]

The Anaheim Ducks enter the 2025-26 season with a new bench boss and playoff expectations. Joel Quenneville is behind the bench in Southern California, leading a group with newly signed Mason McTavish and Lukas Dostal. On Thursday, the Ducks signed Jackson LaCombe to an eight-year contract extension worth $72 million, the richest deal in franchise […]

The San Jose Sharks are on the backside of a stretch of 14 playoff appearances in 15 years. During that time, they had several great players up and down their lineup. With players like Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski, and Patrick Marleau headed to the Hall of Fame, the Sharks’ top 10 list is a star-studded […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are preparing for a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday night. After a wild victory on Wednesday, the Bombers are rolling out another unique lineup for Game 3. Leading into the postseason, manager Aaron Boone said that Paul Goldschmidt would start against all lefty pitchers. But with young […]

The Anaheim Ducks are headed into the 2025-26 season with two core pieces under big new contracts. First, it was Mason McTavish, who ended a lengthy RFA standoff by signing a six-year deal worth $7 million per year. But on Thursday, a teammate blew that deal out of the water, becoming the highest-paid player in […]

The Buffalo Sabres currently hold the longest playoff drought in North American sports. They have never won a Stanley Cup and have only been there twice. Despite their poor team history, they have some of the greatest players in NHL history to their name. The list of the Top 10 Sabres players is full of […]

The Seattle Kraken have a new head coach, Lane Lambert, and are looking for their second playoff appearance in franchise history. They had a quiet offseason, but did pick up Ryan Lindgren on a four-year contract. That put a lot of pressure on their younger players heading into the 2025-26 season. The Kraken got brutal […]

Team Europe won the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, securing the first road victory in the event since 2012. Fans took the heckling over the line, according to multiple reports from on the ground. PGA of America CEO Don Rea was asked about the heckling toward Rory McIlroy on BBC Northern Ireland before Sunday’s round. […]

The Florida Panthers made a lot of waves this offseason after winning their second straight Stanley Cup. They were able to keep Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Aaron Ekblad before they hit unrestricted free agency. With the preseason wrapping up, Florida inked another core member to a long-term contract. According to multiple reporters, the Panthers […]

The Montreal Canadiens finally made the postseason for the first time since 2021 last season. They pushed in their chips in the offseason, trading two first-round picks for defenseman Noah Dobson. And the Canadiens already have a defenseman with a bright future, as Lane Hutson enters his second season after winning the Calder Trophy. The […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading into another season with Stanley Cup expectations. Mitch Marner joined the squad, which could create an elite two-way line with Jack Eichel and Mark Stone. But they are still looking for a goaltending improvement before the season begins. After he was acquitted in the Hockey Canada trial, the Golden […]

The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Wednesday, extending the American League Wild Card series. After sitting on the bench all of Game 1, Yankees first baseman Ben Rice stepped up with Cody Bellinger on first base in the first inning and smashed a two-run homer. The team celebrated his big […]