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Although many players on a young New Jersey Devils team are not used to playing in a Game 7 atmosphere, the same cannot be said for head coach Lindy Ruff, who coached the Buffalo Sabres to various playoff appearances over 15 years with the franchise. The 63-year-old shared a comical response when asked how he […]

It was quite a night of upsets in the National Hockey League on Sunday, as both the President’s Trophy winning Boston Bruins and Jared Bednar’s Stanley Cup defending Colorado Avalanche were stunned in their respective Game 7s. Bednar gave credit where credit is due after a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken in front […]

Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers authored one of the greatest playoff upsets in NHL history on Sunday night, highlighted by a come-from-behind Game 7 win on the road to send the Boston Bruins home earlier than anyone in the hockey world expected. Tkachuk had a perfect response to his team advancing to the second […]

The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils will battle on Monday night for the last available spot in the second-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs — and Rangers trade deadline acquisition Vladimir Tarasenko isn’t feeling the pressure ahead of the winner-take-all Game 7. “For me personally, I think it’s easier mentally [to prepare for […]

David Pastrnak, David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron have all played their entire career with the Boston Bruins — but the team could look a lot different next year after a stunning first-round collapse against the Florida Panthers. Pastrnak shared an emotional response to the fact that Sunday night could have been his last game playing […]

The greatest regular season in NHL history was all for naught as Patrice Bergeron and the Boston Bruins were absolutely stunned by the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of their first-round series at TD Garden on Sunday night. After leading the series 3-1 heading back to Boston, it looked like the first-round was all but […]

Statistically speaking, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl has been the single worst player in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and head coach Sheldon Keefe is finally doing something about it. After Holl replaced Timothy Liljegren at the team’s optional morning skate ahead of Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum sent Janet Jackson an apology after Game 6 between the Celtics and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena pushed her show back a night — and it looks like the famous singer accepted. “I want to send an apology to the legend Janet Jackson,” Tatum said in an on-court interview […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to keep it in the family after selecting linebacker Nick Herbig with the 132nd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Nick joins his brother Nate Herbig, who signed a two-year contract with the Steelers last month. And the familial connections don’t end there: Pittsburgh also has defensive lineman Cam Hayward […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is questionable for Game 1 of the team’s second-round matchup with the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon, according to The Athletic’s Fred Katz. Randle sprained his ankle on Mar. 29, and re-aggravated the injury during Game 5’s series-clinching win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, causing him to miss […]

Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle has avoided a suspension from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety after running Colorado Avalanche’s Andrew Cogliano into the boards from behind in Friday night’s 4-1 loss at Climate Pledge Arena. Cogliano was injured on the play, heading straight down the tunnel after the check while Eberle received only a […]

Rick Bowness absolutely ripped into his team after an embarrassing performance in Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights ended the Winnipeg Jets’ season — and a few of his players were not happy with the comments. “I thought Bones had an opportunity to address us as a team. He could’ve been honest with us, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are onto the second round after demolishing the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday night. James has been here before, many times, and he shared a message with his teammates as they await either the Sacramento Kings or Golden State Warriors next week. “We got a young […]

Broderick Jones will wear No. 77 with the Pittsburgh Steelers to honor his former Georgia teammate and roommate Devin Willock, who passed away earlier this year in a car crash in Athens, GA. “They told me the number was available, and I just wanted to show my respects by taking that number and letting it […]

The Colorado Avalanche find themselves in a do-or-die Game 6 on Friday night in a series they were heavily favored to win against the Seattle Kraken — and they remain without Valeri Nichushkin, who has been away from the team since an altercation with a woman in a  Seattle hotel room over the weekend. More […]

The Boston Bruins have another opportunity to close out the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena in Game 6 on Friday night, and they could get a huge boost as David Krejci will be a game-time decision for the contest. “David Krejci plans to take warmups,” wrote The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa on Friday. Krejci also […]

Jae Crowder and the Milwaukee Bucks were absolutely stunned in their first-round series against the Miami Heat, becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose in the opening round of the postseason since 2012. With the season over long before the Bucks expected, Crowder reflected on his purpose with the team, after only playing 18 […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs were unable to advance to their first Eastern Conference semifinal since 2004 on Thursday night, losing on home ice to the Tampa Bay Lightning and setting up a Game 6 back in Florida on Saturday — and coach Sheldon Keefe was not happy with his team’s defensive effort. Justin Holl has […]

On paper, the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars series is probably the tightest matchup of any in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs — but if the Wild want to force a deciding Game 7, they’re going to need more from Kirill Kaprizov. The Russian superstar hasn’t found the scoresheet since scoring in […]

A week ago, the New York Rangers were up 2-0 on the New Jersey Devils and seemed to be cruising towards the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Friday, they find themselves down 3-2 in the series with a do-or-die Game 6 on tap for Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. If you’re […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams that can book their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a win on Friday night — and coach Rod Brind’Amour is considering replacing Antti Raanta with Frederik Andersen against the New York Islanders. “Earlier there was no chance and now he’s definitely […]

The Winnipeg Jets looked to be in solid shape after stealing Game 1 against the Golden Knights in Las Vegas — but it all went downhill after that as Rick Bowness’ team lost four straight and became the first team eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023. Bowness had no patience for his team […]

The Vegas Golden Knights became the first NHL team to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a convincing 4-1 win in Game 5 to send the Winnipeg Jets home — and the team has aspirations to go all the way in 2023. “I think it was our best, or closest […]

The Houston Texans shocked the football world on Thursday night, completing a blockbuster trade to earn the right to draft No. 2 and No. 3 overall in the NFL Draft — and they selected two potential difference makers in Ohio State’s CJ Stroud and Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. Anderson Jr. explained the emotions of being […]

The Carolina Panthers did what everyone expected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting Alabama’s Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick — and owner David Tepper has one goal with his new superstar quarterback. “What I want to say — Super Bowls,” Tepper said in front of a draft night […]

After reaching the Stanley Cup Final for three consecutive years and winning two titles, elimination games are not something the Tampa Bay Lightning have gotten too familiar with — unless it’s talking about the other team. But after blowing two home leads in Games 3 and 4, Jon Cooper’s team finds themselves down 3-1 to […]

For the first time since 2005, the Packers will have a new starting quarterback to start an NFL season — and after the Aaron Rodgers trade was made official on Wednesday, the Jordan Love era now begins in Green Bay. Team general manager Brian Gutekunst spoke about the team’s anticipation for Love taking over as […]

The Winnipeg Jets are on the verge of losing in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in the last five seasons, but they could have one of their best players back in Nikolaj Ehlers for a do-or-die Game 5 in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights on Thursday. Ehlers […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and with the offseason now beginning to take shape, team president Tim Connelly and head coach Chris Finch have expressed their desire to re-sign pending free agent Naz Reid. Connelly said on Thursday that he wants Reid to […]

Just days after announcing his intentions to leave Notre Dame and enter the NCAA transfer portal, Tyler Buchner is headed south to the Alabama Crimson Tide, he revealed on Thursday. “My time at Notre Dame allowed me to grow and develop as a football player while building lifelong friendships that were forged under fire,” Buchner […]

The Dallas Stars are one win away from advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday night — and they could have a crucial piece of their team back as Joe Pavelski is a game-time decision for the contest. Pavelski hasn’t played since getting absolutely destroyed by Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had their backs against the wall on Wednesday night, but found a way to force a Game 6 after a convincing 116-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers — and that was no thanks to Dillon Brooks. Brooks scored a measly eight points and added two rebounds over 29 minutes on the […]

Kevon Looney has been excellent for the Golden State Warriors in their first-round series against the Sacramento Kings, helping his team open up a 3-2 series lead with an opportunity to close it out in Game 6 on Friday — and Draymond Green has been taking notice. “Kevon has become like an Andre Igoudala, a […]

Jimmy Butler took no prisoners in the Miami Heat’s first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks, playing out of his mind to lead his No. 8 seed to the second-round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. It’s the first time an 8th seed has advanced past the first round since 2012. And he also took no prisoners […]

New York Jets’ newest quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be playing on the minimum salary in 2023, but after the Green Bay Packers converted his 2023 option bonus to 2024 salary, he will be set for a big payday next season. “It appears the Packers converted Aaron Rodgers’ $58.3M 2023 option bonus into 2024 salary, which […]

The blockbuster trade that finally sent Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets was made official on Wednesday — and Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wished his former quarterback well. “We are eternally grateful for all that Aaron gave the Packers the last 18 years,” said Gutekunst. “While he undoubtedly […]

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Michael Busch was called up by the team on Tuesday — and he made the most of his MLB debut, notching his first big-league hit in his first game and reaching base twice. Busch spoke about the emotions of playing with the big league club after the Dodgers’ 8-7 win […]

Ohio State superstar quarterback CJ Stroud has received criticism ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft after reportedly scoring poorly on his S2 cognition testing — but the top signal-caller isn’t phased by the alleged score. “I’m not a test taker,” Stroud shot back, according to the Charlotte Observer’s Scott Fowler. “I play football. At the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks were stunned by the Miami Heat in Game 4 on Monday night, losing 119-114 and setting up a must-win game at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. The Greek superstar required IV fluids after the loss, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday. “He went through a lot just to be […]