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The San Jose Sharks are putting together a playoff push early in the 2025-26 NHL season. They have been in a deep rebuild for years, but the young players are finally clicking, namely Macklin Celebrini. But the newest member of the pipeline has not popped, so he’ll get a great opportunity. The Sharks will release […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still out of a playoff spot as they hurdle toward the holidays. After losing their last two games, they were hoping for a bounce-back against the Chicago Blackhawks at home before heading on a road trip. But the Maple Leafs were blanked by the Blackhawks 2-0 in the first period, […]

The Arizona Cardinals are playing out the string in another lost season in the desert. Kyler Murray’s season is already over, and his time in Phoenix could be as well. Now, Cardinals running back Bam Knight is out for the season with an ankle injury, according to a team announcement. We have made the following […]

The Montreal Canadiens made an all-in move in the offseason after their first playoff appearance in five years. They picked up Noah Dobson for two first-round picks and forward Emil Heineman based on being a perennial playoff contender. Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault was a reason for that projection, but he has been so bad this […]

The New York Giants have made another move at kicker. They started the year with Graham Gano, who got injured once again. That led to Jude McAtamney getting the role and nearly single-handedly losing a game to the Denver Broncos. That led to the Giants signing kicker Younghoe Koo, who missed two kicks on Sunday […]

The Nashville Predators are on a downward trend once again this season, and could be huge sellers. General manager Barry Trotz should be looking to disassemble the veteran core he put together just two summers ago. If the Predators trade center Ryan O’Reilly at the NHL trade deadline, who could fit him in? The New […]

The Buffalo Sabres have failed to make the playoffs in 14 consecutive seasons, the longest active stretch in the NHL. As Buffalo sits tied for last place in the Eastern Conference, it has made another change at an important position. Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams has been fired and replaced by Jarmo Kekalainen, per Sportsnet’s […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have been struggling in December, and now have a major injury to deal with. Connor Bedard is on injured reserve after suffering an apparent shoulder injury. The Blackhawks lost their first game without Bedard already, and now have a firmer timeline. Bedard will be re-evaluated in January, according to Jon Greenberg of […]

Less than two months after the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series, we are back. The Winter Meetings provided enough to chew on, especially with Pete Alonso leaving the New York Mets and joining the Baltimore Orioles. The first edition of the 2026 MLB Power Rankings is here, taking into account all […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have made one of the biggest splashes of MLB free agency already. They brought back designated hitter Kyle Schwarber on a five-year, $150 million deal. And now, they are bringing in a low-price gamble that could pay off in a big way. The Phillies have signed Adolis Garcia to a one-year, $10 […]

The Chicago Blackhawks looked like they were finally ready to emerge from the basement of the Western Conference. But a losing skid has now been met with a brutal injury. Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard has an upper-body injury that has landed him on injured reserve, according to a team release. we have recalled Ethan Del […]

The Minnesota Wild made a blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes on Friday night. While it opens up a Stanley Cup window, there is one big question looming over the defender in his new home. Hughes’ contract expires after the 2026-27 season, and the Wild were given no guarantees he would sign. The Athletic’s Michael Russo […]

The Minnesota Wild made one of the biggest trades in recent history, picking up Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes. It was an earth-shattering trade, especially considering many thought he would land with the New Jersey Devils. The Canucks were about to play the Devils before the trade. Wild GM Bill Guerin explains how that fact […]

The Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos are locked in a tight matchup that is vital for both sides. After a fight in warmups got things started in Denver, Green Bay opened up a first-half lead. But the Packers now have a significant injury to deal with, as wide receiver Christian Watson left the game […]

The Philadelphia Eagles left Los Angeles last Monday with the sky falling around them. The offense was dreadful in a 22-19 overtime loss to the Chargers, and it looked like a collapse was on its way. The Eagles benched Jalen Hurts for Tanner McKee on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, but for the best […]

The New York Jets were thoroughly embarrassed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. They lost 48-20, allowing six total touchdowns to Trevor Lawrence. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is a defensive-minded coach, so it’s safe to say he was not thrilled with the performance. “Aaron Glenn: ‘Very disappointing on a number of levels,’” Brian Costello […]

The Baltimore Ravens smoked the Cincinnati Bengals 24-0 on Sunday. Baltimore is now 7-7 on the season, bouncing back from two brutal losses to Cincinnati and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson knew that this was a vital game and took steps to increase the team’s urgency. Josh Tolentino of The Baltimore Sun has […]

The Kansas City Chiefs came into Week 15 with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. They have been locked in a tight game with the Los Angeles Chargers all afternoon. And then, as he tried to lead a game-winning drive, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down with an apparent knee injury. Mahomes left knee […]

The Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos prepared for their afternoon tilt with a pre-game fight. Before the potential Super Bowl preview, a group of players from both teams tussled on the field as everyone else was watching the Witching Hour. Check out this video from The Athletic’s James Palmer. Things getting really chippy pregame […]

The Vancouver Canucks finally ended the Quinn Hughes saga on Friday, trading their captain to the Minnesota Wild. Now, the basement-dwellers in British Columbia have to pick up the pieces. The next move for the Canucks should be to trade every valuable piece before the trade deadline and rebuild for the future. The Canucks had […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still not in a playoff spot despite bouncing back from their sluggish start to the season. Losing Mitch Marner has proven catastrophic for their offense already. One of the Maple Leafs’ trades to replace Marner was for Utah Mammoth forward Matias Maccelli. But Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that he could […]

The New Orleans Saints are 3-10 heading into Week 15, but they can sweep a season series. They beat the Carolina Panthers the first time around, winning 17-7, and are coming off a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints will have to do it without Alvin Kamara, however, as he will be out […]

The New York Islanders are 5-1 in their last six games, sitting at third place in the Metropolitan Division. On Thursday, they seemingly avoided the worst-case scenario with Bo Horvat’s injury scare. But even with injuries piling up, they still have a surplus of forwards. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman says that the Islanders have been called […]

The Winnipeg Jets finish a home stand with the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators coming up. When they play Ottawa on Prime Monday Night Hockey, they’ll be back in front of Canada’s audience without their best player. While Connor Hellebuyck has been out for the Jets, they have tumbled to the bottom of the standings. […]

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a sluggish start to a season with Stanley Cup expectations. A lot of conversation has been around their goaltending duo, which has left a lot to be desired. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, they are in advanced talks to help fix that problem. The Oilers are closing in on […]

The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, 5-2, at home. They are 5-1 in their last six games, catapulting into third place in the Metropolitan Division. Islanders captain Anders Lee spoke with MSG Network’s Shannon Hogan about his four-point night and the blistering hot Isles. Islanders Captain Anders Lee on making a […]

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, looking to get back in the win column. They lost to the New York Islanders on Tuesday, 5-4 in a shootout. The Golden Knights had Carter Hart in goal for that game, the former Flyers goalie who was found not guilty in the Hockey Canada […]

The Atlanta Braves came into the Winter Meetings with one contract already done. They inked Raisel Iglesias to a one-year deal worth $16 million long before the meetings began. Now, as everyone heads home from the Orlando get-together, Atlanta has bolstered the bullpen again. How did the Braves fare on the three-year, $45 million deal […]

The Houston Texans are riding a five-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15. Houston’s defense has been dominant, recently stifling the Kansas City Chiefs in primetime. Arizona’s offense has been on fire with Jacoby Brissett under center, but it has not led to wins. We have the bold […]

The New Jersey Devils have struggled of late, having lost five straight games before a recent win over the Ottawa Senators. They are waiting for Jack Hughes to come off the shelf and are mulling a Quinn Hughes trade as the holidays approach. But on Thursday, the team announced they will be without a top […]

The Boston Red Sox have been quiet so far this offseason. They traded for Sonny Gray from the St Louis Cardinals, fortifying their rotation behind Garrett Crochet. With the Winter Meetings over, the hot stove should be turned up in the coming weeks. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale predicts that the Red Sox will be involved, […]

The New York Mets have had a disastrous start to the offseason. They lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, saw Kyle Schwarber re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, and lost Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles. With Brandon Nimmo gone as well, there will be significant changes for the Amazins in 2026. The Mets […]

The Baltimore Orioles have made a massive splash in MLB free agency, signing first baseman Pete Alonso. In his second consecutive free agency winter, Alonso has finally landed the long-term deal he desired. Alonso is now an Oriole after inking a five-year, $155 million deal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news from the Winter Meetings. […]

The Arizona Cardinals are playing out the string once again with Jacob Brissett at quarterback. Despite their lack of playoff aspirations, their injury report is of note for fantasy football managers. On Wednesday, they made a move that could change your fantasy playoffs. The Cardinals have kept Trey Benson on injured reserve due to his […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars host the New York Jets in Week 15 as the teams head in opposite directions. Jacksonville leads the AFC South after a big win over the Indianapolis Colts. Meanwhile, New York fans are watching the College Football Playoff, looking for their next quarterback. Before the Jaguars and Jets square off, check out […]

The New York Mets had a disastrous day on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. Not only did Kyle Schwarber return to the Philadelphia Phillies, but closer Edwin Diaz left Queens for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso is a free agent, but New York is hesitating, which has opened the door […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made the first big splash of the Winter Meetings, signing NL MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber. There were many teams in the Schwarber sweepstakes, including his hometown Cincinnati Reds. But the Baltimore Orioles were the ones who forced the Phillies to level up their Schwarber offer. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal has more on […]

The Cincinnati Reds finally returned to the playoffs in 2025, but did not win a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite their young core that brought them to the dance, they have not spent money in free agency. The Reds failed to sign Kyle Schwarber, but they are now in the mix for Arizona […]

The Los Angeles Chargers face the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday afternoon. This is not a primetime matchup, won’t have Tony Romo on the call, and could end a dynasty. Things have changed since the Week 1 matchup in Brazil, but there are still playoff implications in this game. Before the Chiefs […]