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It’s a terrifying time for residents of Florida in the path of the powerful Category 5 Hurricane Milton, which is wreaking havoc across the region. Shocking footage has emerged from St. Petersburg, showing the impact of the storm at Tropicana Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays. Multiple videos are being posted across […]

The Montreal Canadiens faced off against their longtime division rivals and fellow Original Six team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, on Wednesday night at Bell Centre to kick off the 2024-25 NHL season. Thanks to the superhuman performance of goaltender Sam Montembeault, the Canadiens secured the two points up for grabs with a 1-0 win. Montembeault […]

It’s an exciting time to be a Kansas City sports fan! The Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions, have started the 2024 season with a perfect 5-0 record. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals are competing in the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees after defeating the Baltimore Orioles in the […]

The Montreal Canadiens are in action against their historic Original Six and Atlantic Division foe Toronto Maple Leafs at Bell Centre, and have taken a 1-0 lead into the dressing room after 40 minutes of play thanks to Habs forward Cole Caufield, who struck on the power play. The only goal of the game through the […]

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is one of the most high-profile players in collegiate football, but don’t be surprised if he steps onto the basketball court for some friendly competition with other top athletes! Sanders recently shared that he traveled to Las Vegas to watch a WNBA Aces game, featuring stars A’ja Wilson and Kelsey […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced early adversity as they began the 2024-25 NHL season, with the announcement that goaltender Joseph Woll has been placed on Injured Reserve and will miss at least the first three games. In his absence, the Leafs will rely on Anthony Stolarz, who is entering his first year with the team […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs decided over the summer that Joseph Woll was the goaltender they intended to move forward with, and allowed Ilya Samsonov to depart via free agency. The team also secured the services of Florida Panthers goaltender Anthony Stolarz to be his backup. However, the Leafs and Woll have been dealt some adversity […]

The Boston Bruins suffered a tough 6-4 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, as the Panthers celebrated raising their first-ever Stanley Cup championship banner at Amerant Bank Arena. Although the Bruins managed to narrow the score late in the game, they trailed for most of the night, having been outshot and outworked. A […]

History was made in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night, as the Utah Hockey Club, formerly the Arizona Coyotes, played their first-ever regular season game in Delta Center since their relocation following years of bankruptcy and ownership issues. Their first opponent on their new home ice is the Chicago Blackhawks, led by 2023 first overall […]

The Boston Bruins stumbled out of the gate in the 2024-25 NHL season, dropping their opening game against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers; the final score was 6-4. Not only did first-year Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo struggle mightily by allowing six goals on 35 shots, but he also had insult added to injury […]

The Boston Bruins are getting a harsh introduction to life with Joonas Korpisalo as their starting goaltender for Tuesday night’s regular-season opener against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and fans are already voicing their frustrations. In his first Bruins start, Korpisalo has struggled mightily, allowing five goals by the middle of the second […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have fallen on hard times after initially starting their 2024 campaign with a perfect 3-0 record. They’ve dropped two consecutive games, with their most recent setback coming against the Dallas Cowboys, a 20-17 loss at Acrisure Stadium. And that loss is drawing the wrath of former Steelers All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell, […]

The New York Rangers have a monumental task ahead as star goaltender Igor Shesterkin enters the final season of his contract, positioning himself for what could become the largest deal for a goalie in NHL history. However, if recent reports from former Rangers goaltender and current NHL analyst Kevin Weekes are accurate, the team is […]

For the first time in their history, the Florida Panthers are set to enter a season as the defending Stanley Cup champions. They reached hockey’s mountaintop dramatic seven-game series win over the Edmonton Oilers. After jumping out to a commanding 3-0 lead, the Panthers nearly let it slip away, losing the next three games before […]

The Winnipeg Jets had an impressive 2023-24 regular season, achieving 52 wins and securing second place in the Central Division. A key highlight of their campaign was setting a franchise record with an eight-game winning streak, demonstrating their consistency and strength throughout the year. This success positioned them as strong contenders heading into the postseason, […]

The Buffalo Bills faced a tense moment on Sunday when star quarterback Josh Allen went down after being tackled and hitting his head on the turf during their game against the Houston Texans. Allen appeared visibly shaken and remained on the field for several moments, causing concern among teammates and fans. Despite the scare, he […]

It’s been a difficult last several weeks for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they grapple with the shocking and sudden death of forward Johnny Gaudreau as well as his brother Matthew in late August. Both Johnny and Matthew were struck by a drunk driver and killed while cycling in New Jersey, just a day before […]

The Calgary Flames have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs the last two seasons, and their attempt to break the trend for this season has already been dealt a significant blow. Forward Yegor Sharangovich, who they acquired in 2023 from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Tyler Toffoli, has been placed on Injured Reserve with […]

The Anaheim Ducks are set with the goaltending tandem of Lukas Dostal and John Gibson for the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season, but were dealt a setback when it was announced that Gibson underwent emergency appendectomy surgery and would be absent for the next handful of weeks. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek has acted swiftly and […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been hit with another setback as captain Boone Jenner suffered an upper-body injury during practice. The expectation is that Jenner will miss the start of the regular season and potentially face a prolonged absence, adding to the challenges the Blue Jackets are already facing for this 2024-25 season. Jenner is […]

While the Miami Dolphins took care of business on the field during Sunday’s victory over the New England Patriots, it came at a cost. Safety Jevon Holland suffered a broken hand and is expected to be absent from the lineup for the foreseeable future. The news was first reported by NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, who […]

The Vancouver Canucks are entering the 2024-25 season following a successful Pacific Division title run and a 50-win campaign, only to have their postseason hopes dashed in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the eventual Western Conference champions, the Edmonton Oilers. Unfortunately, injuries played a pivotal role in their downfall, with star […]

The Cleveland Browns are now 1-4 through the first five games of the 2024 NFL season following Sunday’s 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders, and the collective fan frustration level with quarterback Deshaun Watson after his latest subpar performance could be enough to reach the International Space Station. But for the fans hoping that head […]

Fans of the Buffalo Bills held their collective breath after an injury scare to franchise quarterback Josh Allen, who slammed his head against the turf while being tackled during Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium: Prayers: Josh Allen hit his head really hard on the turf. Headed to medical tent 🙏pic.twitter.com/d1hMetQRb6 https://t.co/CLvR1k2Y1L […]

As if the offensive line problems for the Cincinnati Bengals weren’t bad enough, they’ve experienced yet another costly loss. First-round pick Amarius Mims was carted off the field during Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens after suffering an ankle injury: Rookie 1st round RT Amarius Mims is carted off the field. #Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/hjZNdSF2fz […]

The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their Super Bowl championship, are facing a significant setback as wide receiver Rashee Rice sustained a potentially season-ending leg injury during their Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. He collided with quarterback Patrick Mahomes at SoFi Stadium, who was attempting to tackle the Chargers player who intercepted […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially embarked on their quest for another championship, but they are facing a significant setback as they will be without their ace, Clayton Kershaw, for the entirety of the postseason. The team announced on Saturday that the veteran left-hander will be sidelined due to a lingering foot injury that has […]

The Dallas Cowboys narrowly avoided a troubling 1-3 start to the 2024 NFL season, securing a crucial 20-15 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in Week 4, bringing their record to 2-2. However, the team recognizes the need for improvement as they gear up for their Week 5 matchup against the Pittsburgh […]

If the Los Angeles Dodgers are to return to World Series glory, they’ll have to do so without a key member of their pitching staff. On Saturday afternoon, the Dodgers announced that Clayton Kershaw would be unavailable for the entirety of the postseason. Kershaw has been dealing with a bone spur in his toe since […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have faced the heartbreaking challenge of filling the void left by the tragic loss of forward Johnny Gaudreau. His absence has created not only an emotional gap for his family and teammates but also a significant void in the Blue Jackets’ lineup. In response, the team has taken steps to strengthen […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers open their preseason schedule Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, their highest-profile player won’t be suiting up. LeBron James, who is entering his 22nd NBA season, will not take the court against the Timberwolves in the Lakers’ exhibition opener, according to a report on X via ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin. “LeBron […]

The Dallas Cowboys secured a much-needed victory in Week 4 of the NFL season, earning a 20-15 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. However, heading into their Week 5 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cowboys hold the league’s worst rushing offense, averaging just 75.3 yards per game. The absence of Tony […]

The Edmonton Oilers rebounded from a dismal start to the 2023-24 season, making an impressive run to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final for the first time since their Cinderella run in 2006 that ended in heartbreak. Despite nearly completing a historic reverse sweep after falling behind 3-0 to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers came up […]

While the number of Professional Tryout Agreements (PTOs) in the NHL that result in contracts hovers at just under 25%, defenseman Tyson Barrie has now joined the select group of players who have successfully secured a contract after a PTO. The Calgary Flames felt that his performance during exhibition play was sufficient enough to extend […]

With no resolution in sight, the contract standoff between the Boston Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman continues as the regular season approaches. But despite public callouts from both sides, Swayman has emphasized that he does not want his time with the Bruins to end. While appearing in Episode 3 of the soon-to-be-released Amazon series “FACEOFF: […]

The Montreal Canadiens lost forward Patrik Laine during Saturday night’s game against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs after a knee-on-knee collision with forward Cedric Pare, which many interpreted as a dirty hit. Laine couldn’t put weight on his left leg and had to be assisted off the ice. This marks another setback for Laine, who […]

For the second consecutive season, the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference Final, only to face a disappointing setback just as they appeared on the verge of their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in a full NHL season since 2000. However, that hasn’t done anything to change the minds of fans and pundits who […]

What exactly are the Minnesota Wild heading into the 2024-25 NHL season? Right now, it’s hard to pin down. For starters, they’re a team that missed the postseason in 2023-24, largely due to injuries to key players. Captain Jared Spurgeon was limited to just 16 games, and emotional leader Marcus Foligno was sidelined after 55 […]

One of the Dallas Stars’ key additions for the 2024-25 NHL season was defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin, who signed a three-year, $9.75 million deal with the team after splitting last season between the Anaheim Ducks and a second stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs. And as Lyubushkin explained, he chose to move on from the Leafs […]