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The Athletics have sought to spend some money this offseason. The Athletics splashed some cash on Luis Severino earlier in the offseason. But the ballclub are under pressure to shell out bigger bucks ahead of their impending move to Las Vegas. Early Tuesday morning saw the franchise do just that, rewarding star slugger Brent Rooker. […]

The Vancouver Canucks are listening to trade offers for two of their biggest stars. Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller reportedly do not get along and haven’t for a long time. The situation is becoming untenable for the team as issues have become more and more public. It could lead to a bombshell trade, and the […]

The Detroit Red Wings fired Derek Lalonde after the Christmas break to try and spark the team. Veteran head coach Todd McLellan took over behind the bench to lead the team on a full-time basis. McLellan brought a wealth of experience to the Motor City, and so far, they have responded. The Red Wings are […]

The Ottawa Senators started off on the wrong foot in 2024-25. Ottawa struggled out of the gate and it seemed as if the team was on its way to another disappointing season. However, something clicked in recent weeks. As a result, the Senators find themselves competing for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. At […]

The Los Angeles Kings are one of the better teams in the NHL this season. A resurgent season from Anze Kopitar has helped the Kings become a legitimate Stanley Cup contender in 2024-25. This is the desired outcome after an offseason of retooling, involving moves such as trading for Tanner Jeannot and shedding the Pierre-Luc […]

The Kansas City Royals have made some intriguing moves this winter. For instance, the Royals traded for Jonathan India in a deal with the Cincinnati Reds at the beginning of MLB Free Agency. As the winter progresses, moves become a bit more scarce. But teams can still agree to deals, as Kansas City has done […]

Once again, Jack Campbell and the Detroit Lions are NFC North champions. The Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 at Ford Field to claim the division crown for the second year in a row. Detroit is the No. 1 seed in the NFC, as well. They have a first-round bye in the playoffs and will […]

The Detroit Lions entered the 2024 NFL season as the defending NFC North champions for the first time. Detroit had one of its greatest seasons ever in 2023 and hoped to build upon it this year. Head coach Dan Campbell did just that as he, quarterback Jared Goff, and running back Jahmyr Gibbs played a […]

The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are battling it out in Week 18. The first half was unexpectedly tight defensively, with neither team giving an inch. However, the Lions gained an edge thanks to running back Jahmyr Gibbs. In the third quarter, Detroit’s lead grew with another Gibbs touchdown. Gibbs and the Lions were driving […]

The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are playing for all the marbles in Week 18. And the Lions got the scoring started at Ford Field on Sunday night. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs found a lane in the first quarter and took full advantage. His touchdown stood as the only touchdown of the first half, as […]

The Vancouver Canucks are going through it in 2024-25. The Canucks won the Pacific Division last season and nearly made the Western Conference Finals. However, this year has been a different story. Reports of a rift between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson have emerged in recent weeks. And star defenseman Quinn Hughes went down with […]

The Detroit Lions were expected to get linebacker Alex Anzalone back from injury in Week 18. With their winner-take-all clash with the Minnesota Vikings on the horizon, the team officially confirmed the news. Anzalone and wide receiver Kalif Raymond are both active for the Week 18 showdown at Ford Field in Detroit. Anzalone has not […]

Nick Foligno and the Chicago Blackhawks fell in the Winter Classic to the St. Louis Blues on New Year’s Eve. The Blackhawks are already near the bottom of the NHL, and Tuesday’s loss at Wrigley Field didn’t help. But Chicago picked up a big win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night to help erase […]

The St. Louis Blues are coming off a massive win over the Chicago Blackhawks at the Winter Classic. And on Friday, they picked up another massive win. Brandon Saad has been subjected to trade rumors as of late. But he scored a natural hat trick to help St. Louis claim victory over the Ottawa Senators. […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins seemingly kicked off a rebuild with their trade of Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals earlier this season. However, that talk may have been a bit premature. Pittsburgh has turned things around. After gaining a point against the Florida Panthers on Friday, the Penguins are tied on points with the Ottawa Senators […]

The Montreal Canadiens had a rough beginning to the 2024-25 NHL season. Montreal made moves in the offseason to try and become more competitive. However, they had some bad performances early in the year. This sparked trade discussions around some of the Canadiens’ veteran players, such as David Savard. The Canadiens have played much better […]

The New York Rangers are going through some rough times on the ice in 2024-25. At one point, New York looked the part of a Stanley Cup contender, much like they did a year ago. But the Rangers have fallen off hard, resulting in the team trading Jacob Trouba and Kaapo Kakko to try and […]

The St. Louis Blues rolled into Wrigley Field and defeated the Chicago Blackhawks at the Winter Classic on Tuesday night. The Blues and Blackhawks saw a big fight at center ice during the game. But the overall story went to the St. Louis offense, which scored six goals on the night. Veteran defenseman Cam Fowler […]

The New York Rangers have made some major moves during the 2024-25 season. The Rangers traded Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks after months of trade rumors. Shortly thereafter, the Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken after controversially benching him. Now, there is more drama around a player. This time it’s defenseman Zac […]

The Philadelphia Flyers entered the season hoping to make up for their late-season collapse in 2023-24. Philadelphia had a playoff spot locked up for most of the season. However, they hit a brutal run of form down the stretch. And in the end, the Flyers missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs completely. They hoped for a […]

The Chicago Blackhawks played host to the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field for the NHL’s latest Winter Classic on New Year’s Eve. It was a rare New Year’s Eve edition of the Winter Classic. But there was a ton of action to be seen. In the end, the Blues won 6-2 on the road […]

The Boston Bruins got off to a slow start in 2024-25 but have since turned things around. Interim head coach Joe Sacco took over the Bruins following the firing of Jim Montgomery. Sacco has helped Boston transform its game, especially in the defensive zone. As a result, the Bruins look like a playoff contender once again. […]

The 2025 World Juniors have dropped the puck, and there have been some major surprises. Perhaps no surprise will surpass that of Latvia defeating Canada in a shootout on Friday night. The World Juniors are a fun time, but provide a look at some of the best NHL Draft prospects. As a result, it’s also […]

The Anaheim Ducks had high hopes for Trevor Zegras for a while. They drafted him as the ninth-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. And for the first two seasons, Zegras lived up to the hype. He recorded back-to-back 60+ point seasons for the Ducks as they trended upward. However, things have gone downhill after […]

Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers fell to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. San Francisco got off to an incredible start against Detroit and even took a lead into halftime. But the Lions eventually stormed back to take the lead. In the end, two missed field goals from Jake Moody loomed large […]

The San Francisco 49ers got off to a hot start on Monday Night Football before falling to the Detroit Lions. However, they may have lost more than the football game. Quarterback Brock Purdy took a sack on San Francisco’s final drive of the game. And he was replaced by backup Josh Dobbs, who finished the […]

Adam Fox and the New York Rangers are near the bottom of the NHL at this time. The Rangers won the President’s Trophy as the best regular season team in 2023-24. And they got off to a fast start in 2024-25. However, the Rangers have hit a brutal stretch where they entered play on Monday […]

The Calgary Flames added veteran talent in NHL Free Agency to replace names lost. Calgary intended to rebuild its roster after multiple significant trades that saw pending free agents head elsewhere. In the offseason, for example, the Flames traded Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils. This trend could continue in 2024-25, with defenseman Rasmus […]

The Detroit Red Wings signed Vladimir Tarasenko in NHL Free Agency hoping he could help improve their offense. Detroit lost winger David Perron and defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere on July 1. And they needed to replace the goals those two players provided. Tarasenko has not worked out in Hockeytown to this point. But new head coach […]

The New York Islanders hoped a full season of Patrick Roy could lead to success in 2024-25. Perhaps this is why New York allowed veteran forward Brock Nelson to enter the season without a contract extension. To be fair, Nelson was not in a hurry to sign with the Islanders before the season began. Now, […]

The Florida Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup champions. And the Panthers are having a decent enough time defending their championship in 2024-25. However, things aren’t all sunshine and rainbows in Sunrise, Florida. The team has worked to sign pending free agent Sam Bennett, but nothing has come about. As a result, the Panthers forward […]

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly pursuing Alex Bregman with some legitimate urgency. Detroit is seeking an impact right-handed bat to balance their lineup. The Tigers recently signed Gleyber Torres to a one-year contract. But their search for right-handed balance in the lineup continues. And it may include outfielder Anthony Santander. The Tigers are interested in […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins picked up a big win over the New York Islanders on Sunday night. And the night was rather historic in nature. Sidney Crosby surpassed Mario Lemieux as the Penguins’ all-time assist leader in the second period. He assisted on Michael Bunting’s power-play goal which made it a 2-0 game at the time. […]

The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Todd McLellan’s debut as head coach. However, McLellan had his new team firing on all cylinders on Sunday night. Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane played vital roles in helping Detroit snap a four-game losing streak. The game also saw Kane reach an incredible milestone. […]

The Detroit Tigers signed Gleyber Torres to a one-year contract on Saturday. The former New York Yankees infielder signed in Detroit to be their everyday second baseman. Moreover, he turned down multi-year contract offers in favor of a one-year pact with one of the American League’s best success stories in 2024. However, one of these […]

Hockey fans have watched Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby achieve many great feats over the years. Crosby has long established himself as one of the greatest players of his generation. There is little Crosby has not accomplished in the game of hockey. But on Sunday night, the Penguins star made more history, passing fellow Pittsburgh […]

Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys are not making the playoffs in 2024. However, the Philadelphia Eagles remain in contention for the first seed in the NFC. Furthermore, they are fighting to claim the NFC East division crown. While Dallas cannot make the playoffs, they can spoil things for one of their heated division rivals. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals picked up a massive win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday night. It was another fantastic performance from quarterback Joe Burrow, as well. The Bengals superstar was instrumental in Cincinnati earning its fourth straight win and keeping its playoff hopes alive. Head coach Zac Taylor could not be happier with his quarterback. […]

The Dallas Stars have cooled off a bit following a great start to the 2024-25 season. The Stars then lost veteran center Tyler Seguin to injury, which created a big hole in the lineup. Dallas has played well enough without Seguin on the ice. However, the news is not getting better for the team, as […]