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The Boston Bruins lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-5 in the Stadium Series on Sunday night. They had a 5-1 lead before collapsing, allowing the largest comeback in outdoor game history. Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman and Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy got into a fight, which flipped the momentum. Swayman gave Vasilevskiy credit for winning […]

The Nashville Predators have cut into their deficit in the Western Conference standings, but are still four points out of the final spot. With a veteran core on expensive contracts, there have been a lot of trade rumors surrounding the club. There could be bigger trades coming, but the Predators should move on from Michael […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout in the Stadium Series on Sunday. Boston took a 5-1 lead in the second period, and the game seemed over. But a goalie fight between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman swung the momentum, and Tampa took advantage. The Lightning put together the first […]

The Athletics are coming off a 76-win season that featured an electric offense in 2025. Still calling a minor league park in Sacramento home, the A’s have to improve their pitching to make any run at the playoffs this season. The Athletics have been quiet in MLB free agency, but they should end it by […]

Justin Rose has won on the PGA Tour for the 13th time, taking the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Rose set a tournament scoring record at 23-under par, beating the record of 22-under, previously held by George Burns and Tiger Woods. After setting a 36-hole record on Friday, Rose brought it home over the […]

The Cincinnati Reds have made their free agency splash, signing slugger Eugenio Suarez to a one-year contract. Suarez spent seven years with the Reds from 2015-2022, smashing 189 homers in that span. After a great playoff run with the Seattle Mariners, there was not much of a market for Suarez. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the […]

The Boston Bruins are facing the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stadium Series on Sunday. The matchup at Raymond James Stadium is another installment in the NHL’s outdoor series, and the teams participated in a new tradition. The Bruins dressed up as Revolutionary War Patriots for their entry, just before the football team plays in […]

The New York Islanders and general manager Mathieu Darche have been active in the trade market in recent days. They added Carson Soucy from the New York Rangers and swapped Maxim Tsyplakov for Ondrej Palat in a deal with the New Jersey Devils. That sets the Islanders up to make a massive trade before the […]

The LPGA Tour started the season this week at the Hilton Tournament of Champions in Lake Nona, Florida. Due to the Arctic freeze crushing the country, the tournament was shortened to 54 holes early Sunday morning. Nelly Korda won the event, her 16th LPGA Tour win, thanks to the bizarre decision. BREAKING NEWS The LPGA […]

The Seattle Kraken are pushing for only the second playoff berth in franchise history. They are among many teams fighting for the final Wild Card spot out West, and Seattle could make a big splash at the NHL trade deadline to gain an advantage. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman says the Kraken are trying to land Artemi […]

The Minnesota Twins have had a quiet offseason following a fire sale at the MLB trade deadline. After a promising club won the 2023 AL Central, things have gone poorly in the Twin Cities. Now, at an odd time, changes are coming. The Twins shockingly parted ways with team president Derek Falvey on Friday, just […]

The Australian Open Final will be a matchup of old against new, with Carlos Alcaraz facing Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz outlasted Alex Zverev in a five-set, five-hour classic late Thursday night to make it to the Final. If he beats Djokovic on Sunday morning, he will complete the career Grand Slam. Carlos is an Australian Open […]

The New Jersey Devils made a trade on Tuesday that ended a rough run for Ondrej Palat. The two-time Stanley Cup Champion is now on the New York Islanders, and Tom Fitzgerald gave up some draft picks to dump his contract. But the Devils got Maxim Tsyplakov back in the trade and are already slotting […]

The Chicago Bears lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round this year, ending an incredible season. The first year with Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams together could not have gone better. But now, the front office has to put together a great offseason to keep the momentum. Who will the Bears take […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are eight points out of a playoff spot heading into Thursday’s action. In the first year of the post-Mitch Marner era, things have not gone well. The Maple Leafs have dealt with a bevy of injuries this season. The Athletic’s Jonas Siegel reported on the lack of a sports science department […]

The San Jose Sharks are pushing for a playoff spot for the first time since 2019. Macklin Celebrini is putting together an MVP-caliber season at 19 years old, giving the Sharks a very bright future. The Sharks should be buyers at the upcoming NHL trade deadline, and they should be the team that lands Artemi […]

The New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 5-2 at UBS Arena on Wednesday. They are now 3-0 against the Blueshirts this season, allowing just two goals combined in the three games. During the game, Rangers star Mika Zibanejad lost his stick over the glass, landing in the lap of an Islanders fan, who […]

The New York Jets had a disastrous season in the first year under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. With Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams out the door, they have a lot of holes to fill. The Jets have the second overall pick in the NFL Draft, and the Pro Football Focus […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons since winning the National League pennant. Even adding Corbin Burnes last offseason, they could not get over the hump, partly thanks to his injury. They traded for Nolan Arenado and did not trade away Ketel Marte this offseason, setting themselves up for a run. But […]

The Denver Broncos lost 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday. Without Bo Nix at quarterback and with a snowstorm blowing in during the second half, the Denver offense struggled. It was still a surprise when Joe Lombardi was fired, but Davis Webb’s head coaching interest played a role in the coaching change. From […]

The New York Yankees have had an oddly quiet offseason. Trent Grisham signed the qualifying offer, and they brought back Cody Bellinger on a big-money contract to reunite their elite outfield. They traded for Ryan Weathers, but many thought they would trade for another pitcher before spring. But with Freddy Peralta gone, the Yankees should […]

The New York Islanders and New York Rangers have connected on a rare trade involving Carson Soucy. After sending a letter about a retool, the Rangers have sent defenseman Soucy to the Islanders for a third-round pick. How did both sides fare in this deal? Soucy is the first move general manager Chris Drury has […]

The Cleveland Browns have a head coach opening after firing Kevin Stefanski. A 5-12 record was not enough to keep the two-time coach of the year in Cleveland any longer. On Monday, Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski pulled out of the Browns’ head coach race. Jaguars OC Grant Udinski has informed the Browns that […]

The New York Jets had a disastrous 2025 season, the first under head coach Aaron Glenn. After a 0-7 start, they won just three games and have the second overall pick in the upcoming draft. But Glenn is making some changes, including potentially demoting Tanner Engstrand after one season as the Jets’ offensive coordinator. “Jets […]

The Vancouver Canucks are headed into a rebuild after trading captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. That means everyone with any trade value should be shopped at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. Conor Garland was given a massive contract extension, but the Canucks should be looking to trade him before the deadline. Which teams […]

The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons in Western New York. They are looking high and low for the coach that will lead the end of Josh Allen’s prime. The Bills interviewed Philip Rivers, who has never been a coach in the NFL, for the role. But according to The Athletic’s […]

The Seattle Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl! They won a back-and-forth matchup with their division rival Los Angeles Rams, in the NFC Championship Game. Sam Darnold has led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl in his first season as the starter, where they will face the New England Patriots. The @Seahawks are going […]

Scottie Scheffler won The American Express at PGA West on Sunday, starting 2026 on the right foot. He is now the third player with 20 wins and four majors before turning 30 years old. One of Scheffler’s playing partners on Sunday was 18-year-old Blades Brown, who detailed what it was like to play on the […]

The PGA Tour is back with the second event of the season, The American Express at PGA West. It was Scottie Scheffler’s season debut, and he unsurprisingly picked up the win. Defending his crown as the top player in the world, Scheffler shot a 66 on Sunday to secure his 20th PGA Tour win. That […]

The Colorado Avalanche have fallen off their historic pace in recent weeks, with a 4-4-2 record in January. Gabriel Landeskog suffered an injury on January 4 that has impacted their offense significantly. Jared Bednar provided an update on the Avalanche captain, centered around his ability for the Olympics. “Getting better. He’s doing more and more […]

The Ottawa Senators are near the basement of the Eastern Conference, headed into a Sunday matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights. But they will get a key member of their team back on the bench for that game. Senators goalie Linus Ullmark is back on the roster after taking a personal leave, but will serve […]

The New York Giants are undergoing a full renovation in the offseason under new head coach John Harbaugh. He has already made multiple firings on the coaching staff and in the front office. On Sunday, Harbaugh added to the staff. The Giants have hired Dennard Wilson as their defensive coordinator, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. […]

The Vancouver Canucks have already made big trades this season to start a rebuild. With one of the worst records in hockey, a fire sale in the coming weeks is a near certainty. The Canucks should be shopping Evander Kane at the NHL trade deadline in March, and these three contenders are the best fits. […]

The Buffalo Bills have a head coaching vacancy for the first time in nearly a decade, and Josh Allen has been heavily involved. After reports recently that he will sit in on the interviews, many assume that the new coach will have a connection to Allen. But ESPN’s Adam Schefter says that Jacksonville Jaguars offensive […]

MLB free agency is winding down after Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette found big-money homes. But there are still valuable assets on the market available for a low price. Luis Arraez is available in free agency, and the three-time batting champ should be courted by the Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds, and more. Any team looking […]

MLB free agency is rolling along, and one of the best pitchers on the market is still available. Framber Valdez entered free agency on an odd note, as he seemingly purposely crossed up his catcher in September. But with the options waning, Valdez is a great option for some of the teams out there who […]

The Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals connected on a blockbuster trade involving lefty pitcher MacKenzie Gore. After missing the playoffs with a .500 record in 2025, Texas made a big swing for a new lefty starter. They gave up five prospects, including their 2025 first-round pick, to land Gore. How did both the Rangers and […]

The Indiana Hoosiers are National Champions after a historic two-season turnaround. They are the first team since the 1800s to go 16-0 in a college season, and they will have a chance to do it again next year. The College Football Playoff will stick with 12 teams in 2026 amid rumors of expansion in the […]

The New York Rangers sent a letter to their fans, preparing them for a re-tool. That has led to everyone across the league preparing for the Rangers to trade for Artemi Panarin before the March 6 trade deadline. The Athletic’s Peter Baugh has more on the Panarin trade conversations, which the player has not chimed […]