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Ahead of free agency on Monday, the Dallas Stars managed to bring back a key player from their 2023-24 season. The team re-signed veteran Matt Duchene to a one-year deal. Via Chris Johnston: “Matt Duchene’s extension with the Stars is expected to be a one-year deal in the same range as what he made last […]

Trades have been happening non-stop during the 2024 NHL Draft, which proceeded on Saturday. The latest took place between the Boston Bruins and the Minnesota Wild. Via Sportsnet: The Bruins have dealt Jakub Lauko to the Wild in exchange for Vinni Lettieri. 🔁 pic.twitter.com/TNuF4hI2lj — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 29, 2024 Jakub Lauko is heading to […]

The Atlanta Hawks had the first overall pick in Wednesday’s 2024 NBA Draft, opting to select French standout Zaccharie Risacher. Just two days later, the organization signaled the start of a potential rebuild, shockingly trading Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr, Dyson Daniels, and a pair of future first-round selections. […]

The Edmonton Oilers fell short of their Stanley Cup goal, losing in the finals to the Florida Panthers in seven games. Overall though, it was a promising season for Connor McDavid and Co., who took down the LA Kings, the Vancouver Canucks, and the Dallas Stars en route to facing the Cats. One of the […]

For the first time in franchise history, the Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions. The Cats eliminated the Edmonton Oilers in seven games on Monday night after blowing a 3-0 lead. But, in the end, the Panthers got it done and they partied hard after the series clincher following the win at home. In fact, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates may be out of contention in the National League playoff race for now, but they have a bonafide superstar in ace Paul Skenes. The 2023 first overall pick made his big league debut on May 11th and since then, he’s done nothing but dominate. Through seven starts, he owns a 4-0 record […]

At the trade deadline, one of the biggest rumors out there was Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom getting sent to the New Jersey Devils. Well, it’s finally happened, via Frank Seravalli. There are still details to be worked out, but it does appear the Devils are acquiring Markstrom. At 34 years old, Markstrom isn’t exactly […]

It’s no secret Jayson Tatum is a franchise cornerstone for the Boston Celtics and during Game 5 of the NBA Finals, he made history and set a new record previously held by the late Kobe Bryant. Via NBA TV: Jayson Tatum has passed Kobe Bryant for the most #NBAPlayoffs points ever before turning 27 🔥 […]

France barely escaped with three points in their Euro 2024 opener against Austria on Monday, needing an own goal from Maximilian Wober to emerge victorious. And to make matters worse, talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a brutal nose injury which resulted in the superstar bleeding profusely on the pitch. Following the match, manager Didier Deschamps didn’t […]

The Toronto Raptors are coming off a disappointing 2023-24 campaign, finishing in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a 25-57 record. It’s clear their best years are behind them for the time being, especially after trading both Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby. But, that doesn’t mean the Raptors aren’t planning to make some moves […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered an early exit in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, marking another year without reaching their title aspirations. While Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are wonderful players, it’s clear they need some help. The Sixers are expected to be aggressive when free agency opens up this summer, and one name on their radar […]

Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday had a horrendous stint in the big leagues earlier this season, which resulted in him getting quickly sent down to the Norfolk Tides, the O’s Triple-A affiliate. And to make matters worse, Holliday just suffered an injury to his elbow. Via Rich Dubroff: “Jackson Holliday being placed on Norfolk’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished atop the Western Conference in 2023-24 before disappointingly bowing out in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Regardless, there’s a bright future for this young, exciting squad. And knowing Sam Presti, they could very well make some moves this offseason to strengthen the roster. New York Knicks big man […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are hovering just below .500 at 31-33, which puts them fourth in the National League Central. But, they’re also just 0.5 games out of the NL Wild Card race, which means the Cards could still make the postseason barring a complete collapse in the second half. With that in mind, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a new head coach after firing Darvin Ham following their abrupt exit in the NBA Playoffs. While JJ Redick has been mentioned as a possible suitor to take over, UConn’s Dan Hurley, who just won back-to-back national titles with the Huskies, is reportedly their main target. And according […]

The Texas Rangers are in what you could call a World Series slump, sitting at 30-32 on the season after winning the Fall Classic last year. They’re dealing with numerous injuries to pitchers, including Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. On top of that, shortstop Corey Seager just got hurt, too. Seager tweaked his hamstring on […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently across the pond ahead of their two-game London Series against the New York Mets, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday at the London Stadium, the home of West Ham United. Ahead of the series opener, Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos joined the MLB Network crew to speak about what he’s […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are rolling along this season, comfortably sitting in first place in the National League Central. A crucial part of their success is shortstop Willy Adames, who is a key piece both offensively and defensively. The Brewers had talks with Adames this past offseason about a contract extension, but nothing materialized. And according […]

Once again, the Toronto Blue Jays are failing to live up to expectations in 2024. Yes, it’s still early, but the American League East is strong and it feels highly unlikely they can win this division. It’s been several years of this Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr-led core now without any postseason success. The Blue […]

The New York Mets are in the midst of another horrible season, sitting at 24-34 and 16.5 games out of first place in the National League East. The playoffs already feel like a serious longshot and we’re not even at the All-Star break. There have already been trade rumors surrounding this ball club due to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been without starter Steven Matz since the beginning of May, but it appears he’s not far off a return. Skipper Oli Marmol provided a huge injury update on the lefty Saturday. Via John Denton: “#STLCards manager Oli Marmol said that LHP Steven Matz, who has been out since May 3, […]

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Julio Teheran signed with the Chicago Cubs in April on a minor league deal but after an ugly stint in the Triple-A, he’s opting out of his contract. Via Jon Heyman: “Julio Teheran is opting out of his minor league deal with the Cubs.” Before landing with the Cubbies, Teheran was […]

Despite winning the Presidents’ Trophy during the regular season with the best record in the NHL, the New York Rangers fell short of their Stanley Cup aspirations on Saturday night, losing in six games in the conference finals to the Florida Panthers. The Cats will head to their second straight Cup while the Rangers head […]

The Boston Red Sox have been without their DH, Masataka Yoshida, since the beginning of May due to a thumb injury. However, it appears he’s not far off a return. Before Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, Yoshida took batting practice without any pain and spoke about how he felt afterward. Via Mass Live: “I […]

The San Diego Padres are losing two key arms to the injured list. Joe Musgrove was scratched from his start against the Kansas City Royals as the team placed him on the 15-day IL due to triceps tendinitis, via Kevin Acee. It’s the same injury that put Musgrove on the shelf at the beginning of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs, getting blown out by Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday. However, the Wolves did get one victory in Game 4 and actually refused to speak to the Inside the NBA crew following the contest. […]

The Atlanta Braves are only nine games above .500, putting them in second place in the National League East. While their offense has been very inconsistent at times, a big reason for the Braves’ struggles is injuries. And on Thursday, they were dealt another, this time to a reliever. Lefty A.J. Minter is heading to […]

The Florida Panthers are in the midst of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Rangers as they look to get back to the Stanley Cup. While that’s undoubtedly the main focus at the moment, there will be some big decisions to be made in free agency. Sam Reinhart, their points leader in the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be heading into the 2024 season with their heads held high after exceeding expectations last year with Baker Mayfield under center. The team made the second round of the NFL Playoffs and made sure to lock down the QB this offseason on a new deal. Another player who is looking […]

Within a span of six months, things changed a lot for San Diego Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada. Back in November, the Chicago Cubs waived him. The Padres ultimately picked Estrada up but only a month ago, he was pitching in Triple-A. Well, on Tuesday night, he set a record that’s never been done in the […]

The Indiana Pacers weren’t seen as a legitimate playoff contender before the season began, but they made a surprise run all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately, the road ended there, with the Boston Celtics sweeping Tyrese Haliburton and Co. While it was a season where the Pacers definitely exceeded expectations, Haliburton isn’t […]

The Edmonton Oilers looked like they were on their way to a huge Game 3 victory in the West Finals against the Dallas Stars on Monday night, but things took a turn for the worst, giving up a 2-0 lead in the second period and eventually losing the contest 5-3. Stuart Skinner didn’t have much […]

Once upon a time, Jon Rahm made it clear he’d never leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf, no matter how much money they offered him. This is what Rahm said following the 2022 US Open, via Forbes: “Will our lifestyle change if I got $400 million? No, it will not change one bit,” the […]

The Los Angeles Kings have decided who they want to be their next head coach. Interim boss Jim Hiller is expected to be named the full-time HC by the end of Wednesday on a multi-year deal, as reported by Pierre LeBrun. It’s not finalized quite yet, but the move is on the verge of being […]

Chelsea finished the 2023-24 campaign on a high note, sneaking into the Premier League top six and earning a spot in Europe for next season. But, overall, the club did not live up to expectations, which has resulted in Mauricio Pochettino leaving Stamford Bridge. The Argentine has been let go by the Blues, as reported […]

There’s a familiar face not in attendance at the Dallas Cowboys’ OTAs on Tuesday. Micah Parsons didn’t show up as he seeks a long-term deal with the team, per Clarence Hill Jr: “Micah Parsons is not at Cowboys OTA practice today. CeeDee Lamb was never expected to show up until at least minicamp. But there […]

No Gerrit Cole, no problem. The New York Yankees are cruising along this year, with their rotation owning a mind-boggling 2.95 ERA so far. That’s third in the big leagues behind only the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. Marcus Stroman did his part once again on Monday, limiting the Seattle Mariners to one […]

The Minnesota Vikings are trying to sign superstar wideout Justin Jefferson to a new contract extension, but they’ve yet to do so. That means Jefferson could hold out until he gets a bag and his latest move on Monday hinted at it. The pass-catcher didn’t show up to organized team activities, via Adam Schefter: “WR […]

The Houston Astros’ biggest problem amid their brutal start to the 2024 season is pitching. But, it appears they will be getting some much-needed help shortly. Right-hander Jose Urquidy, who hasn’t pitched yet this season in the big leagues due to injury, isn’t far off a return, via MLB.com. The Mexican just made another rehab […]