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The St. Louis Blues put up a valiant fight against the Colorado Avalanche, but they were ultimately defeated in a six-game series. Star defender Torey Krug missed the entire second round after sustaining an injury in St. Louis’ first-round matchup against the Minnesota Wild. Not having the veteran defenseman available was a big loss for […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are set for their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the New York Rangers, with Game 1 set for Wednesday, June 1. After sweeping the Florida Panthers in the second round, the Lightning will look to pick up where they left off with a strong showing against the Rangers. Unfortunately, it looks […]

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos has made a unique name for himself within MLB. One of the league’s most esteemed hitters, it seems Casty has a knack for hitting the long ball at rather inopportune moments for those commentating on the game. The bizarre trend returned on Memorial Day, as Castellanos clubbed a solo shot […]

Barcelona star winger Ousmane Dembele faces an uncertain future at the club with his contract set to expire in June. The French international is said to be mulling a move away from Barca, though the club has recently expressed a renewed interest in keeping him at Camp Nou. While injuries have plagued his tenure at […]

The Chicago Cubs placed Jonathan Villar on the 10-day IL with a bizarre mouth injury he picked up during a freak workout accident, but it seems he’s not the only key player set to hit the shelf. According to the team’s official Twitter account, the Cubs have placed rookie sensation Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day […]

Miami Marlins slugger Jesus Sanchez practically put this baseball in orbit. The 24-year-old absolutely hammered a pitch against Colorado Rockies starter Ryan Feltner that was measured up as the longest home run in MLB since 2020. The moonshot traveled a total of 496 feet, landing in the upper decks out in right field at Coors […]

Netflix recently dropped season 4 of the popular series Stranger Things, and one of the lead actors left a touching tribute to the late Kobe Bryant. Caleb McLaughlin, who plays Lucas in the show, chose to wear the No. 8 on his basketball jersey in honor of Bryant, a heartwarming tribute from the young actor to one […]

The Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers are set to square off in the Western Conference Finals, a playoff matchup that will pit two of the NHL’s biggest superstars head-to-head. Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon and Oilers’ superstar Connor McDavid are largely considered among the NHL’s most elite players, and now they’re set to face off in […]

The Chicago Cubs placed veteran infielder Jonathan Villar on the 10-day IL Monday after he suffered an incredibly bizarre injury during a workout. According to Meghan Montemurro, Villar sustained a mouth injury while using an exercise band, which snapped back into his mouth. Villar requires “significant dental work” according to Montemurro, prompting the Cubs to […]

The Colorado Avalanche are set to take on the Edmonton Oilers in the 2022 NHL Western Conference Finals, with a Stanley Cup Finals berth on the line. The matchup will pit two of the game’s greatest talents against one another, as Nathan MacKinnon and the Avs will look to put an end to Connor McDavid […]

Thibaut Courtois has cemented his place in Real Madrid history following his historic Champions League performance, but that hasn’t stopped Los Blancos from looking to the future at the goalkeeper. According to Fabrizio Romano, the next big American sensation is set to head overseas, as Real Madrid has begun plotting a bid for Chicago Fire […]

The Brewers have gotten off to a strong start to the 2022 MLB season, but the injury bug has made its way to Milwaukee. After losing Freddy Peralta to the 15-day IL, the Brewers revealed on Monday that starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff would also be headed for a stint on the shelf. Woodruff is reportedly […]

The Carolina Hurricanes failed to close out the series against the New York Rangers on Saturday night, meaning their second-round matchup will come down to a Game 7 in Carolina, set for Monday night. Antti Raanta, who had been excellent for the Canes throughout the playoffs, struggled mightily in Game 6, getting pulled midway through […]

Neymar has recently declared his desire to continue playing at PSG despite recent rumors that the club may look to sell him this summer. With Kylian Mbappe now having major sway in the club’s decision-making, one would imagine Neymar would be trying to get on his teammates’ good side. That didn’t seem to cross his […]

While Real Madrid was ultimately unsuccessful in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe this summer, they won’t be too down in the dumps considering the club is celebrating its 14th Champions League title. Despite the constant rumors linking Mbappe to Real Madrid this summer when his contract at PSG expired, the young French superstar stunned the […]

Manchester United is looking to make some sweeping changes to the roster this summer. After it was reported that Erik Ten Hag would be backed with as much as £120,000,000 in the summer window, the new Manchester United boss has identified players atop his shortlist of transfer targets. Defense will be a key area of […]

Saint-Etienne will not be in Ligue 1 next season after losing their qualification battle against Auxerre via penalty shootout. Their defeat marks the first time since 2004 that the club will be out of France’s top flight, and the reaction from fans after the final whistle sounded was absolutely horrid. Rather than gracefully accept their […]

Eden Hazard’s time at Real Madrid has been disastrous, to say the least. Joining the club with lofty expectations after a historic reign at Chelsea, Hazard has failed to adapt to life in La Liga, falling out favor in the first team and scarcely managing to get game action. Despite his struggles across his first […]

The New York Mets are hellbent on bringing a World Series to Queens this year, and that means fielding the best team possible at all times. In order to ensure the Mets stay at the top of their game throughout the 162-game season, owner Steve Cohen and GM Billy Eppler are always looking for ways […]

Real Madrid is still celebrating their Champions League victory over Liverpool, but that hasn’t stopped some players from thinking about their futures. Vinicius Jr., who scored the only goal in the 1-0 win, had a fiery take regarding his future at Real Madrid that will have fans of Los Blancos absolutely ecstatic. Via Fabrizio Romano, […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are gearing up for the Eastern Conference Finals for the third year in a row. After sweeping the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida Panthers, the Lightning look poised to return to the Stanley Cup Finals, though they’ll have to take on the winner of the Canes-Rangers series first. The Lightning provided an injury […]

The Calgary Flames will work quickly to try and lock down Johnny Gaudreau on a new contract. The star forward was unwilling to discuss a new deal during the regular season, focusing instead on his hockey. After the Flames were bounced by the Oilers in the Battle of Alberta in the second round of the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers are set for Game 7 of their second-round NHL Playoffs series. With the matchup set to return to North Carolina, the Hurricanes will look to defend their undefeated record at home during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Meanwhile, the Rangers will lean on Igor Shesterkin as they look to […]

After Coco Gauff disposed of Elise Mertens in two sets at Roland Garros, the American tennis phenom had a bold message for NBA fans back home. Gauff, a supporter of the Miami Heat, showed her support for the team while celebrating her victory at the French Open. The 18-year-old approached the camera and wrote in […]

Thibaut Courtois put on a world-class performance on Saturday in the Champions League Final against Liverpool, denying the Reds multiple goalscoring opportunities and helping Real Madrid win its 14th UCL trophy in club history. After the win, an emotional Courtois explained what his rise back to stardom meant to him after a less than pristine […]

LeBron James made an appearance in Paris on Saturday to cheer on Liverpool in the Champions League Final against Real Madrid. It seems the fact he was in attendance made the rounds among the fans at the Stade de France, as a chorus of Real Madrid fans began trolling the Lakers star, chanting “Michael Jordan […]

After being denied a goal by VAR in the first half, Real Madrid was determined not to allow technology to be the reason they missed out on adding another Champions League Trophy to the trophy case. Karim Benzema’s denied goal in the first half was impactful, but Real Madrid managed to keep their foot on […]

Real Madrid appeared to have grabbed a 1-0 advantage over Liverpool in the first half of the Champions League Final, however, VAR said otherwise. After reviewing the play, the video assistant referee determined the goal would not stand, much to the dismay of Real Madrid fans. Among those furious with the decision to strip Karim […]

The Calgary Flames will be disappointed not to have advanced further in the 2022 NHL Playoffs, getting bounced by the rival Oilers in the second round’s Battle of Alberta. After the series loss, Flames coach Darryl Sutter revealed a shockingly long list of players who were banged up during the playoffs, some of them with […]

Absolute mayhem appears to be occurring outside the Stade De France just moments before kickoff of the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Reports from BT Sport suggest that French police have begun using teargas on Liverpool fans, including families with children, amid some sort of commotion occurring outside of the stadium gates. […]

Johnny Gaudreau’s future in Calgary remains uncertain following the team’s disappointing second-round playoff exit at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. The Battle of Alberta didn’t play out in favor of the Flames, and now the team is at risk of losing its best player to free agency. Gaudreau is set to hit free agency […]

Liverpool and Real Madrid are set to square off in the Champions League Final. The coveted matchup will crown one of the European giants as the Champions League winners, though both sides are extremely well-versed playing on this type of stage. After Liverpool took down Villarreal in the semifinals, Jurgen Klopp and Co. will look […]

Chicago White Sox veteran pitcher Dallas Keuchel has struggled throughout the 2022 season, prompting the White Sox to make a difficult decision on his future with the team. On Saturday, the White Sox designated the 34-year-old left-hander for assignment, effectively ending his time with the club. White Sox' Dallas Keuchel designated for assignment @NBCSWhiteSox https://t.co/a6mDM95yf9 […]

The Champions League Final is just hours away, as Real Madrid and Liverpool prepare to go to battle for Europe’s top trophy. After Real Madrid’s stunning comeback victory over Manchester City, the club will be eager to continue to their run and claim the title against the representatives from England. Carlo Ancelotti has revealed the […]

Sadio Mane faces an uncertain future at Liverpool amid recent links between the star attacker and clubs such as Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League Final against Real Madrid on Saturday, Mane dropped a hint on what might be in store for him in the future, via Fabrizio Romano. While Mane insists […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are back on their home ice, where they have yet to lose in the 2022 NHL Playoffs. After back-to-back road losses against the Rangers, the series is evened up at 2-2. The Canes will get a significant boost to the lineup ahead of Game 5, however, as alternate captain Jordan Martinook is […]

The New York Yankees continue to deal with injuries, and a new name was added to their laundry list of banged-up players. After releasing their lineup for Wednesday’s clash vs the Rays, the Yankees made an amendment, removing Hicks from the card. Yankees beat writer Lindsey Adler indicates that Hicks is dealing with hamstring tightness, […]

With New York Yankees players dropping like flies, particularly relief pitchers, the Yankees were in dire need of a positive injury update. Aaron Boone supplied on Thursday, regarding veteran reliever Zack Britton, who has been shelved since September after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Boone revealed that Britton has advanced to the point where he’ll begin […]

Manchester United is set for a busy summer transfer window after appointing new manager Erik Ten Hag following an unsuccessful 2021-22 season in the Premier League. United’s sixth-placed finish will certainly not sit well with fans or the board, who will be looking for vast improvements next year. Many players are expected to see their […]