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The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday night. Toronto is still one point out of the playoffs, even with a recent surge up the standings. Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan turned the puck over just before Dylan Larkin’s game-winning goal, which Craig Berube spoke about. “He does […]

The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons as the head coach. After six straight trips to the Divisional Round without a trip to the Super Bowl, the defensive coach is out the door. That has many thinking an offensive mind will be next in Western New York. Bills fan and NHL […]

The Buffalo Sabres are firmly in the playoff race, looking to erase a 14-season postseason drought. An offseason trade made by the now-fired Kevyn Adams has paid off in spades this season. After picking him up from the Utah Mammoth in the summer, the Sabres signed Josh Doan to a seven-year contract extension on Wednesday. […]

The New York Mets and Chicago White Sox have connected on a significant trade. After signing Bo Bichette to a big-money deal, the Amazins knew they needed to improve their outfield. The Mets have acquired outfielder Luis Robert Jr from the Southsiders for infielder Luisangel Acuña and minor-league pitcher Truman Pauley. “Full trade, per ESPN […]

The Denver Broncos are hosting the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday. But, they are doing it without starting quarterback Bo Nix. He broke his ankle at the end of the Divisional Round game against the Buffalo Bills last week, paving the way for Jarrett Stidham. But the most important player […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have made another massive trade, this one for Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson. They gave up at least one first-round pick in this trade, and would give up a second if they win the Stanley Cup. The Golden Knights have made a contender out of trading first-round picks, but they need […]

The Baseball Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 class. These men have been voted in by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America for their accomplishments in MLB and will be enshrined in Cooperstown, New York, this summer. Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran make up the class. Beltran and Jones will be inducted into the […]

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are vying for the same free agent once again. Cody Bellinger is the last big position player on the market, and both New York clubs could use his services. But one won’t land him, which has them setting up a backup plan. The Yankees and Mets have […]

The Edmonton Oilers have won two games in a row by a combined score of 11-0. They won both of those games, one over the Vancouver Canucks and another over the St Louis Blues, without one of their best forwards. The Oilers have been without Leon Draisaitl for both games as he is on a […]

The Green Bay Packers were eliminated from the playoffs by the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card round. They have already brought head coach Matt LaFleur back, but have lost defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to the Miami Dolphins. On Tuesday, they made another defensive move, releasing Trevon Diggs after a short stint. Diggs was released […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins were not slated to compete for a playoff spot coming into the 2025-26 season. But now, they are third in the Metropolitan Division and could be adding through trades in the coming months. According to The Athletic’s Josh Yohe, the Penguins are interested in Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson in the trade […]

The Detroit Lions have made their big offseason hire. They moved on from John Morton as the offensive playcaller after one season, trying to replace Ben Johnson. Now, Dam Campbell has his new guy on offense. The Lions have hired Drew Petzing as the offensive coordinator, fresh off a stint in the same role with […]

The 2026 MLB Power Rankings are back after the hot stove finally turned up. Alex Bregman went to the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Ranger Suarez is on the Boston Red Sox, all moves that change the MLB landscape. ClutchPoints’ latest power rankings not only benefit those teams, but […]

The Florida Panthers have won two consecutive Stanley Cups, but this season has not been as kind to them. Injuries have piled up, leaving Florida four points out of the playoffs. But just in time for the Olympics and a playoff push, the Panthers are getting Matthew Tkachuk back from injury. “Tkachuk confirms he’s playing […]

The Chicago Bears have sent their Divisional Round matchup with the Los Angeles Rams to overtime. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw an incredible touchdown to Cole Kmet that you’re just going to have to see to believe. NO WAY. CALEB WILLIAMS HEAVES IT ON 4TH DOWN. LARvsCHI on NBCStream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/JJymsDhen2 — […]

The Boston Bruins were one of the finalists for Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson in the trade market. According to reports, they were given permission to negotiate a contract but could not agree on the terms. Now that Andersson is with the Vegas Golden Knights, it’s time to pivot. The Bruins should make a big […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have made a big trade for Rasmus Andersson. Weeks before he sets off for Italy to represent Team Sweden at the Olympics, the pending free agent has been moved. There was a four-team race for the defenseman as of Saturday, but on Sunday, the Golden Knights closed the deal.  The Golden […]

The Houston Texans were losing 21-10 at halftime of the Divisional Round against the New England Patriots. Coming in with a red-hot defense, Houston knew it needed to quell the turnover problems from the Wild Card round. That did not happen. After four interceptions in the first half, CJ Stroud was not benched for Davis […]

The Houston Texans are looking for their first-ever trip to the AFC Championship Game on Sunday against the New England Patriots. It has not been a great first half for Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, with three interceptions. His second one was a backbreaker, with Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones taking it for a touchdown. PLAYOFF PICK […]

The Montreal Canadiens are well on their way to a second consecutive playoff berth after a lengthy rebuild. They made a big trade in the offseason for Noah Dobson, but a smaller move made in November has paid off as well. The Canadiens picked up Alexandre Texier mid-season and have rewarded his strong play with […]

The Atlanta Braves are coming off one of the most disappointing seasons in recent franchise history. They missed the playoffs with a sub-.500 record, largely due to an incredible amount of injuries. That injury luck has not stopped in 2026, as Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has undergone finger surgery. “INF Ha-Seong Kim sustained a hand […]

The New York Rangers are changing directions as an organization. General manager Chris Drury sent a letter to fans on Friday, preparing them for a re-tool amid their last-place standing in the Eastern Conference. Before the letter, the Rangers told Artemi Panarin that they would not sign him to a new contract, paving the way […]

The New York Rangers are the only Eastern Conference team with a points percentage under .500. After a disastrous season last year, they were looking for a bounce-back under Mike Sullivan. That has not happened, and now the organizational direction is changing. Rangers general manager Chris Drury issued a letter to fans, preparing them for […]

The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night on a special night for a franchise legend. Hall of Fame defenseman Zdeno Chara had his iconic number 33 retired before the game and paid the fans a great compliment in his speech. And Zdeno Chara loves the fans in Boston 💛 https://t.co/Kpz73VrHTQ pic.twitter.com/mzVJ2S6idq […]

The Calgary Flames are floundering in the basement of the Western Conference and will be sellers at the trade deadline. But according to a recent report, they are getting a head start on the deadline. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that trade talks are heating up around Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson. “As others have noted, […]

Kyle Tucker is on the Los Angeles Dodgers, spurning the New York Mets to sign with the two-time champs. Now, Steve Cohen sets his sights on another outfielder to fill the roster. The New York Yankees are in a stalemate with Cody Bellinger, and now the Mets could be coming in with a massive bid. […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have won three games in a row, including the first two under new head coach Rick Bowness. The veteran Bowness was brought in on Monday, replacing the fired Dean Evason. Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins says he can already feel the difference in the locker room. “I’m really excited,” Merzlikins said, […]

The St Louis Cardinals have made a lot of trades this offseason to shed salary. With Chaim Bloom taking over baseball operations, they are heading into a new era that does not include veteran players. After dealing Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, there is just one piece left to trade. The Cardinals must trade […]

The Washington Capitals are hanging onto a playoff spot in the crowded Eastern Conference. They should be looking to add at the NHL trade deadline, with Alex Ovechkin’s career potentially ending after the season. The Nashville Predators have the perfect piece for the Capitals to add in center Ryan O’Reilly. How could Washington make the […]

The NHL trade deadline is nearly two months away, but the New Jersey Devils should already be working the phones. Dougie Hamilton should be on the move, considering the recent drama about playing time. But there are plenty more bad salaries for Tom Fitzgerald to move off the books to try to save his job. […]

The Kyle Tucker free agency saga is almost over, with the New York Mets circling as a potential landing spot. After spending over $750 million on Juan Soto last year, the Amazins have had a disappointing offseason this year. But they are trying to replace Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo with another superstar. New York […]

The New York Rangers lost to the Ottawa Senators 8-4 on home ice on Wednesday night. They have lost five in a row and eight of their last nine, sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference. After another embarrassing loss, Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan was less than pleased. “Listen, we’ve gone through a […]

The Arizona Cardinals are one of nine NFL teams with a head coach vacancy. After compiling a 15-36 record in three seasons, Jonathan Gannon was fired from the post. But his failures have not scared the Cardinals away from a defensive mind. After a scintillating performance on Monday. Arizona is interviewing Houston Texans defensive coordinator […]

The 2026 Olympic Games in Milan are just weeks away, and a recent injury has rocked Team Canada. Despite a good report from Jon Cooper on Tuesday, Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point may miss the tournament. If he cannot make it, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reports that Sam Bennett and Connor Bedard will be […]

Josh Allen gave Buffalo Bills fans no reason to worry about his multiple injuries after Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. But on Tuesday, he was one of many key players listed on the injury report. Ed Oliver returned to the Bills practice as well, but both he and Allen were limited. Tuesday injury report […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are flying high, winning their last ten games to get to second place in the Atlantic Division. After losing in the first round in each of the last three years, they are looking for another deep run before time runs out. But the Lightning may have hit a speed bump on […]

The New Jersey Devils are in a tailspin, one that could send GM Tom Fitzgerald to the trade deadline with a firesale on his mind. While there are no-trade clauses to navigate around, New Jersey should be selling off a lot of veterans. The Devils have already tried to trade Dougie Hamilton to the San […]

A bridge has been opened between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour for four of the breakout league’s biggest stars. Brooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour in January, but three other players are eligible to return. Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cam Smith are now eligible to return, but they all say they […]

The New York Rangers lost to the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Monday, falling to 20-21-6 on the season. They are second-to-last in the Eastern Conference, ahead of only the Columbus Blue Jackets. After a quick start to the game, the Blueshirts took a 2-0 lead less than six minutes in. But the Rangers collapsed, leaving […]