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The Los Angeles Angels are 7-3 in their last ten games, jumping into American League Wild Card contention. In the midst of it, their manager had to step aside. The Angels will be without manager Ron Washington for the remainder of the season, with Ray Montgomery serving as the interim. Sam Blum of The Athletic […]

The Florida Panthers have locked in Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sam Bennett. After he pulled out a Leonardo DiCaprio impersonation during the Stanley Cup celebration, this seemed like a formality. But hours before the NHL Draft began on Friday night, they made it official. Sam Bennett has signed a contract with the Florida Panthers for […]

The Vancouver Canucks had a disastrous 2024-25 season. From Elias Pettersson trade rumors to an actual trade of JT Miller, they went through a lot last year. To cap it off, they let head coach Rick Tocchet go just one year after he won the Jack Adams NHL coach of the year award. Because of […]

The NHL Draft begins on Friday night, with the New York Islanders holding the first-overall pick. But they made some noise early in the day, too. The Islanders sent Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for forward Emil Heineman and two first-round picks in a blockbuster trade. Montreal then extended Dobson for eight years at […]

The Buffalo Sabres started off their draft day by keeping one of their young, burgeoning stars. After trading JJ Peterka to the Mammoth, Buffalo needed to keep some of their young stars. The Sabres’ official account announced that Jack Quinn has signed a two-year contract extension. He was the eighth overall pick in the 2020 […]

The New York Islanders made the first big trade of draft day on Friday afternoon. They sent defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for Emil Heineman and two first-round picks in Friday’s draft. New general manager Mathieu Darche has cashed in his biggest chip, but there are still more deals to be done. The […]

The Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets connected on a Draft Day trade. Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood have gone from the Avalanche to the Blue Jackets. Colorado traded Casey Mittlestadt to the Boston Bruins at the trade deadline for Coyle, who is out the door just a few months later. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun […]

The New York Islanders have the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. New general manager Mathieu Darche says they are going to use that pick. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only pick they are going to use. Darche does not have a ton of assets that can bring in a haul […]

The Anaheim Ducks have already made a lot of changes this offseason. They fired Greg Cronin and brought in Joel Quenneville as the head coach. Then, they traded Trevor Zegras to the Philadelphia Flyers, picking up two draft picks and Ryan Poehling as a return. As they look to make a playoff push, they’re adding […]

The Florida Panthers are fresh off winning their second straight Stanley Cup. As their players continue to celebrate in South Florida, the front office is getting to work. The Panthers made a trade for Blue Jackets goalie Daniil Tarasov on Thursday, locking in a backup goalie for next year. “Cup champion Florida Panthers have acquired […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first National League team to reach 50 wins when they beat the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. They are still dealing with injuries, as Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow are on the injured list. The Dodgers are dealing with their pitching injuries by ramping up Shohei Ohtani in big-league action. […]

The San Jose Sharks had the worst record in the National Hockey League in 2024-25. Even with a solid season from number one overall pick Macklin Celebrini, they did not come close to the postseason. They have the second overall pick and are trying to turn the corner into a competitive team. The Sharks are […]

The Dallas Stars are entering the NHL Entry Draft as the only team without a head coach. They fired Pete DeBoer after losing in the Western Conference Final for the third straight year. But the coaching carousel had already stopped spinning when they made that move. So, DeBoer will start the season without a job, […]

The Edmonton Oilers have lost in the Stanley Cup Final in two consecutive seasons. This offseason, they need to shave salary to fit Leon Draisaitl’s new contract and re-sign Connor McDavid. That led to the Evander Kane trade to the Vancouver Canucks and could lead to more. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the Oilers […]

The Dallas Stars have continued their active offseason. After firing coach Pete DeBoer, they signed Matt Duchene to an extension and traded Mason Marchment. They have lost in the Western Conference Final in three consecutive seasons and are looking to make some additions. But one thing they aren’t changing is their leadership. According to multiple […]

The Ottawa Senators finally made the playoffs last year, ending a lengthy rebuild. They have most of their core locked up long term, but one key veteran piece needs a new deal. After three stellar seasons with the Senators, Claude Giroux’s contract is over, and they are trying to work out another deal. The Athletic’s […]

The Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth connected on a trade late on Wednesday night. Less than 48 hours before the NHL Entry Draft, the Sabres sent JJ Peterka to the Mammoth, who gave him a five-year extension. Utah sent defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan back in the deal. Did Buffalo get enough for […]

The NHL offseason is well underway. A massive trade went down Wednesday night between the Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth. The New York Islanders are on the clock in the draft. And the Mitch Marner rumors are flying. But NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is reportedly making a big announcement on Friday about the league’s […]

The fantasy baseball regular season is more than halfway done. All season long, we’ve been giving you the best waiver wire pickups for your team, so hopefully you’re in a playoff position. But if not, it’s not stopping now. Here are the top hitters and pitchers to pick up on your fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros opened their series with a pitcher’s duel on Tuesday night. Framber Valdez was dealing for Houston, allowing just three hits and no runs through six innings. Phillies starter Ranger Suarez started great as well, preserving a no-hitter with an insane catch in the fifth inning. Ranger Suarez has allowed […]

The Seattle Kraken have been active in the offseason trade market. They sent two picks to the Dallas Stars for forward Mason Marchment. Then, they flipped Andre Burakovsky to the Chicago Blackhawks for Joe Velano. New general manager Jason Botterill should keep making trades this offseason to clear cap space. Jared McCann is the trade […]

The New York Yankees are playing the middle game of a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. But some fans had their eyes trained on New Jersey, where an important pitcher was on the hill. Yankees starter Marcus Stroman made a rehab start for the AA Somerset Patriots on Tuesday. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is just over a month away, and the Yankees are expected to be buyers again. They brought in Jazz Chisholm Jr last year, and he has been key to their success. But they could use another infielder and help in the bullpen. With a seller’s market anticipated, it could cost a […]

The Philadelphia Flyers made the first big trade of the offseason already, picking up Trevor Zegras. They sent Ryan Poehling and two draft picks to Anaheim for the former ninth-overall pick. They also hired Rick Tocchet to be the coach, bringing him back to Philly after a wild two years in Vancouver. When asked by […]

The Chicago Cubs lost 8-2 to the St Louis Cardinals on Monday, marking their fourth loss in five games. Despite their first-place standing in the NL Central, Monday’s loss was concerning. Chicago saw Ben Brown allow eight runs in five innings, nuking their opportunity to win. On Tuesday, the Cubs demoted Brown and reinstated Porter […]

The Montreal Canadiens made the postseason for the first time since 2021 this season. Although they were eliminated swiftly by the Washington Capitals, there is some hope for the future in Quebec. They have cap space, just like everyone else, but they also have two first-round picks that make them potential traders. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025. The Hall, which is located in Toronto, honors players and builders from every facet of the game. NHL players, female players, and coaches from all professional and high-level amateur leagues are eligible for election. The Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 includes Zdeno […]

The New Jersey Devils had an extremely disappointing 2024-25 season. With injuries to Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton during the year, they had very little chance to compete against the Carolina Hurricanes in the postseason. Now, they enter the offseason with cap space and a core they know can make the postseason. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The Seattle Kraken have hired Lane Lambert as the third head coach in franchise history. Lane Lambert is getting his second chance after a tough run with an aging New York Islanders core. He, along with new general manager Jason Botterill, has to turn this roster around quickly to become playoff competitive. The Kraken should […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back after another thrilling week on the diamond. Rafael Devers faced off against the Boston Red Sox for the first time, a heat wave sent balls flying out of Wrigley Field, and Shohei Ohtani was back on the mound. But the MLB Power Rankings are headlined by the New […]

The Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks connected on a trade involving Trevor Zegras on Monday. After a lot of rumors swirling around Zegras for the past year, his time with Anaheim has come to an end. He lands with Rick Tocchet and the Flyers, who gave up a second-rounder, a fourth-rounder, and Ryan Poehling. How […]

The Anaheim Ducks have already been wheeling and dealing this offseason. They traded for Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers, adding some veteran leadership to their room. New coach Joel Quenneville knows his job is to get an underperforming young core into the postseason. That could include dealing a young member of the forward […]

The Chicago Cubs have the top spot in the NL Central, even after a tough series loss to the Mariners. Their starting pitching has struggled this year, with injuries to Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga highlighting a tough year. The MLB trade deadline is just over a month away, and the Cubs are looking to […]

The Boston Red Sox lost a weekend series to the San Francisco Giants, dropping the rubber match 9-5 on Sunday. What was a regular set on a West Coast trip turned into a revenge series last week when Rafael Devers was traded from Boston to San Francisco. Just days later, his former team came into […]

The Florida Panthers had their second consecutive Stanley Cup parade on Sunday. After beating the Edmonton Oilers again, the players took Lord Stanley to every party and club they could find in South Florida. Finally, the Panthers brought the Cup to the parade, which was packed with fans lining the Fort Lauderdale streets. It is […]

The LSU Tigers are College World Series Champions, defeating Coastal Carolina on Sunday. They swept the best-of-three final, winning 1-0 on Saturday and 5-3 on Sunday in Omaha. This is the second National Championship for LSU in three years and the eighth in program history. LSU ARE YOUR 2025 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS 🏆pic.twitter.com/RJMiqevrBX — […]

Tommy Fleetwood stepped onto the 18th tee at the Travelers Championship with a one-shot lead over Keegan Bradley. With no wins in his 158 PGA Tour starts entering the week, it looked like the Englishman was going to get the monkey off his back. But a phenomenal shot from Bradley and a brutal three-putt from […]

Keegan Bradley has won the Travelers Championship for the second time in his career, stunning Tommy Fleetwood. Just two years ago, the New England-born Bradley fired up the Connecticut crowd. On Sunday, the 2025 Ryder Cup captain did it again with a stunning win on the 72nd hole. "COME ON BABY!" @Keegan_Bradley has 6 feet […]

The Houston Astros have soared out to a 4.5-game lead in the American League West entering Sunday’s action. Despite a slow start, the two-time champs are back in playoff contention. That means that Astros general manager Dana Brown could be active at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. He was on the pregame radio show Sunday, […]