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Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine was forced to leave Saturday night’s game at Bell Centre against the Toronto Maple Leafs after a knee-on-knee collision with Leafs forward Cedric Pare. Laine needed assistance to reach the bench and went straight to the dressing room for treatment. Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj quickly came to his teammate’s defense, […]

The New England Patriots fell to 1-3 in the 2024 NFL season after a 30-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett ultimately finished 19-of-32 passing for 168 yards with a touchdown and interception in the losing effort. But there were scores of frustrated […]

The “No Fun League” has struck again, with New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard learning the hard way. During the third quarter of Sunday afternoon’s game at MetLife Stadium against the visiting Denver Broncos, he was hit with a 15-yard penalty for his finger gun celebration after securing a first down. Allen Lazard got […]

While Montreal Canadiens fans anxiously await an update on injured first-year Habs forward Patrik Laine, the NHL has taken disciplinary action against his teammate Arber Xhekaj for his actions following the injury. Xhekaj has been fined US$3,385.42, the maximum amount allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for grabbing Toronto Maple Leafs forward Cedric Pare and […]

As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the 2024-25 NHL season, they’re facing a challenging salary cap situation. Currently, they are over $1 million above the cap limit ($-1,069,667), meaning general manager Brad Treliving will need to make a move to become compliant. The Leafs are also grappling with significant financial decisions regarding the […]

The Vancouver Canucks are entering the 2024-25 season off the back of a Pacific Division title and an impressive 50-win campaign, which was cut short in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the eventual Western Conference champions, the Edmonton Oilers. Injuries struck at the worst time, with goaltender Thatcher Demko sidelined in […]

While athletic teams often aim for humor in social media posts, many believe the Michigan football social team went too far ahead of their matchup with Minnesota with a now-deleted graphic interpreted by some as insensitive to those affected by Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United States. The official X, formerly Twitter, account of the […]

The New Jersey Devils are gearing up for a strong comeback in the 2024-25 season after a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Despite reaching the second round of the playoffs in 2023, they failed to build on that success and didn’t even qualify for the postseason this past spring. However, with notable additions like the acquisition of […]

A former bitter rival of Michigan football is weighing in on the Wolverines’ current quarterback situation. Ex-Ohio State Buckeyes coach and current Fox analyst Urban Meyer has shared his thoughts on what he feels is a lack of effectiveness in Michigan’s passing game. While appearing on “The Triple Option” podcast, Meyer stated his belief that […]

One of the risks teams face when dressing their key players in exhibition games is the potential for injury, a situation the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently experiencing with forward William Nylander. During Thursday night’s game at Scotiabank Arena against the rival Montreal Canadiens, Nylander’s head collided with the knee of a Canadiens defender after […]

The Dallas Cowboys have had a rough start to the 2024 NFL season, currently tied for last place in the NFC East with a 1-2 record after back-to-back losses. A defeat on Thursday against division rival New York Giants would drop them to last place with a 1-3 record. Notable figures within the organization, including […]

With the National Hockey League’s exhibition schedule now in full swing, several unsigned free agents are still hoping to secure deals for the 2024-25 season. Among them is three-time Stanley Cup champion Phil Kessel, who remains eager to extend his professional career. Kessel hasn’t played since his time with the Vegas Golden Knights during the […]

The Los Angeles Kings are now grappling with the potential long-term absence of veteran defenseman and assistant captain Drew Doughty, who suffered a left fractured ankle in last night’s preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights as confirmed by initial x-rays. The Kings are hoping that the damage to Doughty’s ankle isn’t anything more than […]

The Dallas Cowboys find themselves in a precarious position heading into their Thursday Night Football matchup against the New York Giants. After dropping two consecutive games, frustration is mounting among their fan base, which is growing increasingly impatient with the team’s performance. The frustration is palpable among the Cowboys players as well, with star linebacker […]

It’s a new era for the Buffalo Sabres, who have announced that defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has been named the 21st captain in franchise history. He’ll be hoping to lead the Sabres back to the postseason and end their lengthy drought, which is currently the longest in the National Hockey League. Rasmus Dahlin has been named […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been hit with another injury blow, as wide receiver and return specialist Britain Covey revealed that he’s suffered a broken scapula. He is expected to be sidelined for several weeks while the injury heals, adding to the team’s growing list of key absences. Covey won’t require surgery but is struggling with […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the 2024-25 NHL season with heavy hearts following the shocking and tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau late last month after a drunk driver struck him while cycling. The unimaginable loss has led to an outpouring of tributes and support from across the hockey world, along with notable tributes from other […]

The New York Rangers are already facing injuries to two key players before the regular season has even started. Artemi Panarin and Ryan Lindgren were sidelined during Tuesday’s exhibition game against their in-state rival New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. According to Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette, Panarin is dealing with a […]

The NFL lost one of its legendary figures in May of last year with the passing of former Cleveland Browns star Jim Brown at 87. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, Brown was equally known for his civil rights activism and community work. While the Browns have already retired his […]

The Dallas Cowboys are facing a challenging start to their 2024 NFL season. They’ve suffered consecutive losses and now sit at 1-2, putting them in a difficult spot in what was viewed coming into the year as a critical campaign in the wake of their latest early postseason exit. Players, management, and the coaching staff […]

The Calgary Flames are heading into the 2024-25 NHL season with uncertainty surrounding one of the most crucial positions — goaltender. After trading Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils, they now have a trio of Dustin Wolf, Dan Vladar, and Devin Cooley vying for the starting role. In the words of general manager Craig […]

The first three games of the 2024 Dallas Cowboys season have not gone as planned. Dallas has suffered two consecutive losses at AT&T Stadium, including a humiliating defeat against the New Orleans Saints, leaving team owner and general manager Jerry Jones visibly frustrated. Following Sunday’s loss to the previously winless Baltimore Ravens, Jones drew the ire […]

The Minnesota Wild have been dealt a significant blow with the start of the 2024-25 season now just over two weeks away. Forward Matt Boldy has suffered an injury and will be out of action for the immediate future, the team announced. Sidelined with a lower-body ailment, Boldy’s availability for the Wild regular-season opener against […]

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones promised to go “all in” during the offseason, a pledge that most fans feel went unfulfilled after the lack of meaningful additions to the roster. Following their 1-2 start in the first three games of the 2024 season, former head coach Jason Garrett is calling them out. […]

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs displayed their swagger on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, overcoming two separate deficits to secure a 22-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons and improving to a perfect 3-0. However, the health of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes became a major concern for Chiefs fans. On one of the game’s […]

Sunday’s Week 3 game at Huntington Bank Stadium began promisingly for Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns, with Watson connecting with Amari Cooper for an early touchdown against the New York Giants on their first offensive play. However, things quickly unraveled, leading to a 21-15 loss dropping the Browns to 1-2 in the 2024 season. […]

Sunday’s exhibition opener at Scotiabank Arena marked the unofficial debut of Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, who was hired over the summer to replace the terminated Sheldon Keefe after Toronto’s latest first-round postseason exit. The Leafs took on the provincial rival Ottawa Senators in what became a high-scoring affair; the Sens ultimately came […]

The Baltimore Ravens surged to a 28-6 lead over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, ultimately withstanding a furious comeback effort to secure their first win of the 2024 season and snap a two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Dallas dropped to 1-2. The efforts of running back Derrick Henry, who had been linked to […]

The Dallas Cowboys have managed just one win through the first three games of the 2024 NFL season, following their defeat to the previously winless Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The setback drops them to third place in the NFC East, ahead of only the New York Giants. Though they […]

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner remains under contract despite having not played since the end of the 2022-23 NHL season, and there have even been recent reports that the team may look to terminate the remaining term on his deal after he didn’t report for the start of training camp last week. But in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have moved to a perfect 3-0 record so far in the 2024 NFL season. Pittsburgh’s hot start comes after a massive overhauling of their quarterback situation that included the additions of Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. The Steelers, trailing 10-7 at halftime against the Los Angeles Chargers, were directly challenged by head […]

With the MLB postseason just around the corner, it’s often said that the home team holds a significant edge. However, for notable players like veteran Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer, that view isn’t always as clear-cut. Scherzer, a two-time World Series winner with the Washington Nationals in 2019 and last year with Texas, believes that […]

Former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl-winning head coach Jimmy Johnson, now a seasoned analyst on Fox NFL Sunday, has built a reputation for speaking his mind. Earlier on Sunday, his candid remarks about embattled Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper quickly gained traction on social media. The Panthers, who take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week […]

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is arguably the most high-profile owner in the NFL, always at the forefront of everything related to the team. And once again, his words have caused a ruckus on social media. Actor and musician Jamie Foxx, a noted fan of the Cowboys, was in attendance for a […]

The extended family of the Phoenix Suns and the rest of the NBA has suffered a loss today with the passing of longtime announcer Al McCoy at the age of 91. He was the longest-tenured announcer in the league’s history, having served from 1972 before his retirement last year. Shortly after the passing was made […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London has been fined by the NFL for actions during his team’s Week Two comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving him with a considerably lighter wallet today. Late in regulation, quarterback Kirk Cousins led a six-play scoring drive which culminated with the game-tying touchdown pass to London. His excitement […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are promoting the best player in their history to a new role in time for the 2024-25 NHL season. Rick Nash, who was selected with the first overall pick in the 2002 NHL Draft by the Blue Jackets and set several team scoring records as captain during his playing days, has […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have officially hit the ice for Training Camp for the upcoming 2024-25 season, and there are more than a few notable absences from the squad that is just over one year removed from their first Stanley Cup championship. Gone are the likes of Jonathan Marchessault, Chandler Stephenson, William Carrier, Logan Thompson, […]

The New York Rangers are back on the ice for training camp, aiming to build the foundation for another deep playoff run. In the 2023-24 season, they reached the Eastern Conference Final before being eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Star goaltender Igor Shesterkin played a pivotal role in their success, especially […]