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The Edmonton Oilers are back in the playoffs. This time, they are looking to exorcise the demons of 2021 by going much deeper in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nothing comes easy in the greatest postseason in sports, but at least for the Edmonton Oilers, they have arguably the best player on the planet […]

The New York Rangers are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after missing the postseason in 2021. Speaking of returns, Rangers forward Artemi Panarin is also expected to be back on the ice for Game 1 this Tuesday at home versus Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Panarin was not able to take part in […]

The Cleveland Browns are having quite an offseason. They just landed Deshaun Watson, a legitimately good quarterback, albeit with controversies still hounding him. The Browns could add to the waves they have been making in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft, where they will have a total of seven picks (as of this writing) to use […]

It’s all about spoiling the New York Rangers even for just a night for the New York Islanders, who host Igor Shesterkin and company at UBS Arena tonight. The Rangers are on a tear but are trailing the Islanders in their regular-season series, 2-1. Will the Rangers even that up? Or will the Islanders stop […]

Detroit Tigers star first baseman Miguel Cabrera is on the verge of joining an extremely elite statistical group in the MLB, as he is only a hit away from becoming the newest member of the 3,000-hit club. There’s a big chance that Cabrera will finally hit the milestone this Wednesday against the New York Yankees […]

One of man’s greatest fears in life just became true for an unfortunate plane passenger when he found himself getting absolutely mauled by the baddest man on the planet — Mike Tyson. No, this isn’t Tyson paying homage to his In The Air Tonight cameo in The Hangover. This is Mike Tyson actually beating the […]

With CJ McCollum no longer a part of the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard is going to need a new star to help him carry the franchise. Lillard, who has been some sort of a forgotten man this season because he missed a bunch of games due to injury, reportedly shares a mutual interest with […]

For over two decades, Jay Wright called the shots for the Villanova Wildcats. That will not be the case anymore, starting next season after Wright surprisingly announced his retirement from coaching Wednesday night. Wright is considered an all-time great in college basketball coaching and that’s clearly backed up by the accolades he’s been getting since […]

The Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights have some history. These teams have faced in the Stanley Cup Finals back in 2018. This time around, while the Cup isn’t on the line tonight, the Golden Knights need a win to give their dimming playoff chances a boost. With that said, it’s a good time […]

Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans are not going to be just sacrificial lambs in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs to the reigning Western Conference champions Phoenix Suns. After getting demolished in Game 1, the Pelicans got their payback right away, taking down the Suns in Game 2 Tuesday night in […]

Bobby Wagner and Russell Wilson go way back. The two were in battles together, albeit on opposite sides of the field, during their years together as stalwarts of the Seattle Seahawks. That era of Seahawks football effectively ended as soon as reports came out that the team was sending Wilson to the Denver Broncos in […]

The Florida Panthers are the hottest team in the NHL right now. But even with a secured spot in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they still have a reason to keep on collecting victories, as they are still neck-and-neck with the Colorado Avalanche for the best regular-season record with only a handful of games remaining […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have not missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far in their young existence as an NHL franchise. But they might just be on the verge of experiencing an early vacation for the first time since they arrived in the league as an expansion team in the 2017-18 season. After losing to […]

The Houston Astros opened their three-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday with an 8-3 win but they aren’t too feeling good about it with star second baseman Jose Altuve sustaining a left hamstring injury. Altuve was not able to finish the game, as he was taken out in the eighth inning, with […]

Jayson Tatum’s legend in Beantown continues to grow. Still just 24, Tatum has already given Boston Celtics fans plenty of good memories, perhaps none better than the game-winning layup he hit at the buzzer in Game 1 of their first-round series matchup against Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and the  Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. TD Garden’s […]

The Carolina Panthers are among the teams that have been linked to the beleaguered Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield as his trade destination. However, the Panthers also still have Sam Darnold, who may not be the franchise quarterback they are looking for, but he’s also not a cheap asset they would be pleased to see […]

If you have no idea that a USFL season is going on, well, now you do — thanks to a player who just got cut from his team because of the trivial and honestly hilarious reason that he expressed his preference for pizza over chicken salad. What?! You might think you’ve seen it all after […]

Terry McLaurin wants the Washington Commanders to show him the money. The talented wide receiver, the best offensive weapon of the Washington Football Team in 2021, is reportedly going to miss some offseason activities with the team in an effort to put some pressure on the Commanders to give him a lucrative extension, per Adam […]

Not many active NASCAR Cup Series drivers have extensive experience racing on dirt tracks. It’s a different case with Kyle Larson, though. The Team Hendrick Motorsports driver is among the favorites to win this weekend’s Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Track in part because of he’s had success racing on such […]

Aroldis Chapman and the New York Yankees continue to struggle in finding their footing this season. After winning two games in a row to start the 2022 MLB campaign, the Yankees have gone 2-4, which includes their heartbreaking 2-1 loss in extra innings to the Baltimore Orioles on the road Friday night. Chapman did not […]

For the first time since the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals. Montreal Canadiens star goalie Carey Price stepped on the ice and played in an NHL game when he suited up Friday night against the New York Islanders at home. Price’s return did not end up in a win, though, as he allowed a couple of […]

Whether he wins the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award or not, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is still going to be regarded as a monster on that end of the floor. There is arguably no more impactful player defensively than the Stifle Tower, whose ability to wreak havoc with his defense is […]

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon went full Joe Maddon Friday night. In a stunning managerial decision that definitely drew a ton of “what was he thinking” reactions, Maddon directed pitcher Austin Warren to intentionally issue a free pass despite the bases all being occupied in the fourth inning of the game against the Texas […]

The Brooklyn Nets are inching closer and closer to the team debut of Ben Simmons. That could happen as soon as the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs when the Nets take on the Boston Celtics, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN in an appearance on Get Up. .@WindhorstESPN says Ben Simmons could make […]

The Calgary Flames are virtual locks to make the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs but they can officially clinch a postseason spot if they take down the Vegas Golden Knights at Scotiabank Saddledome. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights are in a rather more precarious position, as they are three points behind the Dallas Stars for the […]

The Colorado Avalanche are in the midst of a fantastic season again, with a strong chance to go deep in the upcoming 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. They’re excited. Their fans are, too. But let Avs defenseman Josh Manson remind Colorado what could have made this season even sweeter for all. Josh Manson is hilarious. […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had a lot to unpack in a recent appearance on the YNK Podcast. Mayfield, whose stint as the Browns’ starting quarterback ended effectively the moment Deshaun Watson put pen on paper in a lucrative — and controversial —  deal, spoke about what to expect of him in terms of gaining […]

In case you needed further proof that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the real deal, the Toronto Blue Jays’ first baseman went full Babe Ruth Wednesday night against Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees in the Bronx. The second-generation big leaguer blasted three home runs to go with a double on four at-bats to lead […]

The New York Rangers are stuck with 100 points, but they have a golden opportunity to get over the hundred-point mark later tonight when they go up against the struggling Philadelphia Flyers, who are virtually out of playoff contention. The Flyers are fresh off a forgettable loss to the Washington Capitals. Will the Rangers add […]

The Philadelphia Eagles aren’t exactly a quarterback-needy team this year, as they still kicking the tires on Jalen Hurts. However, that’s not stopping them from getting a closer look at a signal-caller who could be a first-round target for the team, with Ole Miss product Matt Corral landing in Philly Wednesday for a visit with […]

There’s a new Japanese export making loud noises in the big leagues in the form of Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki. Baseball fans should be quite familiar with his name now even if the season has yet to reach a full week. After all, Suzuki has already made MLB history, becoming the first player to […]

The Vancouver Canucks are making a spirited last push for a spot in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They increased their hopes with a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory against the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday night at home. After the game, Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau made a hilarious remark in explaining how the topsy-turvy contest […]

The Los Angeles Kings are still fighting for playoff security as a top-three team in the Pacific Division with a 38-26-10 record. They will be facing off with the struggling Chicago Blackhawks (24-37-11), who just want to end a lengthy losing streak. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NHL odds […]

With their season over and the head-coaching job vacant, the Los Angeles Lakers have, among their chief priorities in the offseason, to look for Frank Vogel’s replacement. If it will come down to the preference of superstar LeBron James, the Lakers should be exploring right away the possibility of getting Mark Jackson to Tinseltown. Via […]

All eyes were on George Springer during the Toronto Blue Jays’ visit to the Bronx against the New York Yankees Monday night for the start of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium. And just what everybody expected, Springer got rained by boos from New York fans who clearly have not forgotten his time with the […]

It was a disastrous 2021-22 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers. Expected to be among the chief contenders for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, the Lakers came way short of the goal to win the title. They did not even make the playoffs despite a stacked roster that boasted of Anthony Davis, LeBron James, […]

It doesn’t look like the Big Apple’s hatred of Trae Young has diminished one bit. Young, who became the Joker to New York sports’ Batman after leading the Atlanta Hawks to a first-round win over the New York Knicks in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, is even getting the ire of New York Yankees fans — […]

The San Francisco Giants picked up their second win of the season to close out their first series of the year when they took down the Miami Marlins at home Sunday, 3-2. Perhaps the victory was made even more memorable by the fantastic big-league debut of Heliot Ramos, who did not waste much time making […]

Without a doubt, Trea Turner is one of the best players on a stacked Los Angeles Dodgers squad that might lose him in 2023 after not coming to terms with the shortstop for an extension deal. For one, there were no discussions about it in the first place, with the two sides ending up with […]