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The New York Islanders beat the Vegas Golden Knights after regulation for the second time this year. In November, it was a JG Pageau shorthanded overtime goal that gave New York the win. On Tuesday, the Islanders beat Vegas in a shootout thanks to Emil Heineman. EMIL HEINEMAN WINS IT FOR @NYIslanders 🙌 Took extra […]

The Anaheim Ducks entered Tuesday’s action atop the Pacific Division as their young core comes together. One of their top forward prospects picked up an assist against the Pittsburgh Penguins that put him in the franchise record books. Ducks forward Beckett Sennecke picked up his 25th point, passing Mason McTavish as the fastest teenager to […]

The fantasy football playoffs are here, and the kicker rankings are back in action for the big week. Brandon Aubrey led the way in Week 14 with over 20 points to push teams to the playoffs. But the rest of the position is strong, making your decisions hard. If you need a kicker for the […]

Cody Bellinger is one of the big names available in MLB free agency after a strong season with the New York Yankees. Bellinger’s agent is Scott Boras, a super agent known for his quirky press conferences. According to Boras, there are eight teams vying for the outfielder. The way he told everyone, per MLB.com’s Bryan […]

The Boston Red Sox made the biggest trade at last year’s Winter Meetings, picking up Garrett Crochet. Now, they are back in Orlando, courting one of the market’s top free agents. The MLB free agency stove is heating up, and the Red Sox are talking to Pete Alonso once again. Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com broke […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made the first big splash of the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, signing Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150 million deal. After finishing second in MVP voting in 2025, Schwarber cashed in on his last free-agent opportunity. The Phillies keep their designated hitter despite losing in the playoffs once again. How did both […]

The Los Angeles Olympics are still over two years away, but excitement is bubbling. The Olympic golf tournament will be at Riviera Country Club, one of the elite venues on the PGA Tour. Because of that, The Open Championship in 2028 has been moved back from its traditional July date. “The championships are being moved […]

The Indianapolis Colts are 8-5 and holding onto the final spot in the AFC Wild Card race. But the Colts lost Daniel Jones to an Achilles injury on Sunday, putting their season on the brink of disaster. But without their first-round picks in the next two seasons, the future, all of a sudden, is murky. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs in two consecutive seasons after winning the National League pennant. Despite just signing Ketel Marte to an extension, they are considering a trade of the superstar second baseman. According to New York Post insider Jon Heyman, the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox are among the teams […]

The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Houston Texans, 20-10, on Sunday Night Football. That dropped KC’s record to 6-7, the first time they have been under .500 in December since 2012. The Chiefs are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in Patrick Mahomes’ career. What does The Athletic’s playoff predictor […]

The Boston Red Sox traded for Sonny Gray from the St Louis Cardinals to start the offseason. That reignited a rivalry between Gray and the New York Yankees, dating back to his ill-fated run in pinstripes in 2017. Yankees GM Brian Cashman made a claim about Sonny Gray that his agent, Bo McKinnis, disputed to […]

The San Diego Padres are in a state of flux off the field, with the Seidler family contemplating a sale. Despite stars like Fernando Tatis Jr and Manny Machado on the field, there are serious questions about the future. The potential sale has the Padres looking to slash salary, which could mean a trade of […]

The Detroit Tigers are one of the teams to watch at MLB Winter Meetings for one big reason. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could be on the trade block as he approaches free agency. After two consecutive Cy Young awards, Skubal would be one of the biggest names traded in recent memory. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal […]

The Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Denver Broncos 24-17 on Sunday, falling to 2-11 on the season. A late Kenny Pickett touchdown drive cut the Denver lead to ten points, but Vegas was not done there. The Raiders benefited from a penalty and kicked a last-second field goal, leading many to question the officials […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans are squaring off in primetime in a huge matchup in the AFC Wild Card race. Kansas City’s offense suffered a big injury early, with left tackle Wanya Morris leaving the game. Then, the Chiefs’ defense lost a key member, as Trent McDuffie is out with a knee injury. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not known for their spending in MLB free agency. But they have put in an offer to steal an MVP candidate from their cross-state rivals. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Sunday that the Pirates have made a free agency offer to Kyle Schwarber as the Winter Meetings begin. “The Pittsburgh Pirates […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are losing to the Denver Broncos in the second half. Now, they have an injury that will make an unlikely comeback even harder. Raiders quarterback Geno Smith has left the game with a shoulder injury, and Kenny Pickett has replaced him. Smith is questionable to return. “The Raiders announce Geno Smith […]

The New York Jets lost to the Miami Dolphins 24-7 on Sunday, falling to 3-10 on the season. Miami came out flying, taking a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, and never looked back. And once Tyrod Taylor left with an injury, and Brady Cook was in the game, New York’s offense skidded to a […]

The Baltimore Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 27-22, on Sunday. They are now 6-7, a game behind Pittsburgh, with an uphill battle to the AFC North title. While Alex Highsmith’s sack of Lamar Jackson ended the game, a play earlier in the fourth quarter garnered attention. Ravens coach John Harbaugh was not thrilled about […]

The Baltimore Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-22 on Sunday, falling to 6-7 on the season. With a chance to steal the division lead from Pittsburgh, they could not score on a last-second possession to win the game. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took a sack that ended the drive, summing up the season in […]

The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 36-19 on Sunday, falling to 8-5 on the season. After a 7-1 start to the season, Indy has lost four of its last five and is out of first place in the AFC South. On top of it all, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones left the game with […]

The Carolina Panthers are on bye in Week 14, but they picked up a huge win in the playoff picture. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the New Orleans Saints, dropping them to 7-6 on the season. The Panthers, also at 7-6, are tied with the Buccaneers for the top spot in the NFC South. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in a tight battle against the Buffalo Bills. Amid the snowy wonderland in Orchard Park, another significant injury to Cincy’s offense has cropped up. Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was in the blue medical tent after a hard fall just one week after missing last week with a concussion. “Higgins has […]

The Detroit Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, seemingly stopping their recent slide down the standings. As that game was happening, their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, played. Red Wings goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa made an incredible save in the game that should have fans clamoring for a call-up. ‼️⬇️😱 https://t.co/q6M1kwUtWr pic.twitter.com/8N2O0kasfJ […]

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers square off on Sunday for the AFC North lead. With both teams struggling of late, their Wild Card chances are dwindling. The season series between the two rivals will determine the AFC North crown. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has struggled of late, but told The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec that […]

The Winter Meetings are coming up, which means MLB free agency is about to take off. Another strong group of Japanese free agents is joining the league this year, including a highly regarded pitcher. Tatsuya Imai may join one of three East Coast powerhouses, the New York Mets, the New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia […]

The Cincinnati Reds made the playoffs for the first time since 2020 this year, but failed to win a single game. They have a solid young core and, finally, may be willing to spend to support them. Ohio native Kyle Schwarber is available in MLB free agency, and the Reds are interested. The Athletic’s Ken […]

The Arizona Cardinals are 3-9 on the season and face the high-flying Los Angeles Rams in Week 14. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon announced Friday that Kyler Murray’s season was over due to injury. A reporter asked a follow-up question about Murray’s future with the club, which Gannon did not answer. Reporter: "Do you expect Kyler […]

The Edmonton Oilers smoked the Seattle Kraken 9-4 on Thursday night, moving to 12-11-5 on the season. Those 29 points have them tied for the final Western Conference Wild Card spot and four points out of first place in the Pacific Division. Oilers captain Connor McDavid spoke about the 13th hat trick of his career […]

Kyle Schwarber is one of the biggest names in the MLB free agency class this winter. With the Winter Meetings coming up, the stove is heating up, and the MVP runner-up could be on the move. ESPN’s Jeff Passan has the latest on how long Kyle Schwarber’s contract could be after a career year with […]

The Vancouver Canucks are stuck in the basement of the NHL standings as December continues. The NHL trade deadline is months away, but the Canucks should be selling, with Kiefer Sherwood as one of the targets. According to Pierre LeBrun, the Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, and Minnesota Wild are all asking about Sherwood. “More than […]

The New York Islanders beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday, moving to 15-10-3 on the season. They handed Colorado just their second regulation loss of the season in Brock Nelson’s return to Long Island. And the Islanders did it without Jonathan Drouin, who was a late scratch due to injury. Newsday’s Andrew Gross has […]

The Detroit Lions have a massive matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, kicking off Week 14. The loser of this matchup will have a tough road into the NFC playoffs, if any at all. Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St Brown has not practiced due to an ankle injury, but has not been […]

The New York Islanders are one of the many Eastern Conference teams hovering around .500 as December begins. While the expectations were low coming into the season, an electric rookie has changed it. Despite Matthew Schaefer’s excellence, the Islanders’ powerplay is struggling tremendously, ranking last in the league. Separating Schaefer and Mathew Barzal may be […]

The Chicago Cubs lost in the National League Division Series to the Milwaukee Brewers, ending their 2025 season. That also likely ended Kyle Tucker’s time at Wrigley Field after just one year. But just because Tucker is likely gone, Chicago cannot be ruled out of an MLB free agency splash. According to The Athletic’s Ken […]

The Dallas Cowboys are 6-5-1 after beating the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving. They still have a chance at making the postseason after a rough start to the season, thanks to an active trade deadline. The Cowboys play the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The […]

The Colorado Rockies are coming off one of the worst seasons in modern MLB history. With just 43 wins, they cleaned house and are heading into a new era. The Rockies hired Moneyball legend Paul DePodesta as their president, and he just made Josh Byrnes his general manager. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal broke the news […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last year. Even with Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa around, they could not recreate their old magic. The Astros are now expected to lose Framber Valdez in free agency and are looking to add pitching in a trade. The Athletic’s Chandler Rome has […]

The St Louis Blues are barely out of the basement of the NHL standings as December begins. A screaming match between Jordan Binnington and Jim Montgomery seemingly capped a wild week in the Show Me State. That week included a wrist surgery for Jimmy Snuggerud and an off-ice injury to Alexey Toropchenko. But it wasn’t […]