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The 2023 NHL Draft is slowly coming into focus as the regular season races to its conclusion. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman recently revealed the NHL Draft Lottery will take place on May 8. As of now, we aren’t sure of the exact order of the 2023 NHL Draft. However, as the Connor Bedard sweepstakes begin […]

The New York Rangers are playing well following their huge NHL trade deadline activity. And their play has drawn praise from one of their fiercest rivals in the game. Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin heaped a ton of praise on the Rangers on Friday. The Penguins are in New York preparing to face the Rangers […]

The Detroit Tigers are hoping to see some of their top prospects take huge steps forward in 2023. On Friday, however, the team received news that two of their top prospects will miss crucial time. Pitcher Jackson Jobe and catcher Dillon Dingler will miss significant time this season, the team announced. Jobe is out three […]

Arizona Coyotes fans watched for years as Shane Doan led the team and established himself as a team legend. Now, the team may once again see the name Doan on the back of Coyotes jerseys in the near future. The Coyotes have signed Shane’s son, Josh Doan, to a three-year entry-level contract. The Coyotes drafted […]

The Detroit Lions shocked fans across the NFL this week when they signed running back David Montgomery to a three-year contract. Many expected them to retain popular ball carrier Jamaal Williams, who wound up signing with the New Orleans Saints. More details are emerging about Detroit’s attempts to keep Williams. The Detroit Free Press confirmed […]

The Detroit Red Wings made a significant decision regarding one of the most highly-rated prospects in the entire NHL. Detroit recalled defenseman Simon Edvinsson from AHL Grand Rapids under emergency conditions. Edvinsson is ranked as the fifth-best prospect in the NHL, according to The Athletic. The Red Wings drafted the Swedish blueliner with the sixth […]

Rumors surfaced around the NHL trade deadline that NHL expansion might be back on the cards. Specifically, the cities of Atlanta, Georgia, and Houston, Texas popped up in those rumors. However, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman threw cold water on those rumors. “There continues to be a number of people, entities and cities expressing interest in […]

The Ottawa Senators have been up for sale for some time now. And it appears that process is rolling toward a conclusion in the near future. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says there is “robust” interest in the franchise. He also confirmed the first round of bidding is now complete, with the second phase of the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are welcoming back star cornerback Darius Slay after tough contract negotiations. Wide receiver AJ Brown is certainly happy to hear the news. Slay’s wife broke the news on Twitter Wednesday night before the Eagles star confirmed it himself. Brown’s reaction to the news invoked laughter from those on social media. Banana pudding […]

The 2023 NHL Draft takes place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on June 28 and 29. For teams in the Connor Bedard sweepstakes, an even earlier date is marked on their calendar. The 2023 NHL Draft Lottery will take place on May 8, the NHL announced on Wednesday. ESPN will televise the event in […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in a bit of a transitionary period this offseason, releasing a few of their more notable stars. Their most recent move may indicate another notable star’s impending departure. The Vikings have agreed to sign running back Alexander Mattison, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Mattison’s return to Minnesota comes as rumors […]

Star safety Jordan Poyer tested the free agency market as he ponders the next chapter of his career. Now, we know that next chapter, as he has chosen his next destination. Poyer is expected to re-sign with the Buffalo Bills, according to Ian Rapoport. Poyer has been a key piece to the puzzle for Buffalo’s […]

The Indianapolis Colts have made NFL history with their latest signing. Indianapolis has agreed to terms with former Super Bowl champion kicker Matt Gay, according to Peter Schrager. Gay is set to sign a four-year contract with the Colts when the NFL league year begins Wednesday. NFL insider Tom Pelissero adds that the contract is […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had an interesting day. Pittsburgh lost cornerback Cam Sutton, who agreed to a contract with the Detroit Lions. However, the Steelers agreed to terms with veteran Patrick Peterson. In the wake of the news, Peterson took to social media on Monday. He sent a message to Steelers fans ahead of the official […]

Team Puerto Rico made World Baseball Classic history on Monday. The Puerto Ricans walked off Team Israel in the eighth inning via the mercy rule. And with that, they clinched perfection. Puerto Rico pitched the first perfect game in World Baseball Classic history. Four pitchers combined to achieve the feat, with a standout performance coming […]

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly adding a bit of depth along their defensive line. Former New Orleans Saints defensive end has agreed to sign with the Vikings, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The agreement is for a one-year contract, Rapoport reports. Davenport will earn $13 million for the upcoming season. This move could have […]

Offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum was recently critical of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. However, it seems those comments have not hurt his standing within the organization. In fact, the Cardinals have agreed to re-sign Beachum to a two-year contract, according to Jordan Schultz. The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. The move from […]

The Detroit Tigers are enjoying a rather successful spring training campaign so far. The Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays lead the Grapefruit League with 10 wins entering play Monday. They also lead the Grapefruit League with 111 runs. It’s an encouraging sign for the Tigers, who were the MLB’s worst offensive unit a year ago. […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs has turned himself into a recruitment coordinator this offseason. His recruitment of Jalen Ramsey failed after the star corner was traded to the Miami Dolphins. Now, he has his sights set on a former Lions star. Jacobs threw out a recruiting pitch to Philadelphia Eagles corner Darius Slay. “Yoo big […]

The Detroit Lions want to challenge for the NFC North championship in 2023. In order to do so, they will need to get better. They have a major chance to do so with NFL free agency starting on Monday. The Lions have some of their own guys they’d like to bring back. Running back Jamaal […]

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson could have called it a career this past offseason. He had a bit of a down season in 2022. The Yankees hitter could have decided to spend more time with family. However, Donaldson decided against that. And the reason behind his decision to keep playing is rather simple. […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are certainly entering a new era after firing Chuck Fletcher as general manager on Friday. In his place is former Flyers star Daniel Briere, who is taking over on an interim basis. While he does have the interim tag, Briere is certainly a candidate for the permanent job. And he absolutely believes […]

The Anaheim Ducks skated to a 3-1 win on Friday night over the Calgary Flames. The victory is historic for the feat achieved by their starting goaltender, John Gibson. Gibson set the team’s all-time saves record Friday, making his 11,837th save in an Anaheim uniform. The previous record holder was Guy Hebert, who made 11,813 […]

The Washington Nationals have made a huge move to lock up a piece of their future. Catcher Keibert Ruiz is sticking around in the nation’s capital for the long haul after Friday’s news. Ruiz and the Nationals have agreed to an eight-year extension, as first reported The Washington Post’s Barry Svrluga. The contract is said […]

The Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins are facing each other on Saturday for the first time after the Tyler Bertuzzi trade. And for Bertuzzi’s friend, Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, it’s going to be an adjustment. Bertuzzi and Larkin played together in Detroit for seven seasons. Through that time together, the two became close […]

The Chicago Bears have pulled the trigger. The Bears have traded down with the Carolina Panthers and now hold the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With the move down, their options are a bit clearer. First things first, they aren’t taking a quarterback. Chicago moving down cements Justin Fields as the starter […]

The Carolina Panthers are now officially on the clock. Carolina acquired the first overall pick from the Chicago Bears in a trade involving wide receiver DJ Moore. On Friday night, head coach Frank Reich gave his take on the move. “Excited about this group of young QBs. We think they all have strengths that make […]

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Tony DeAngelo is no stranger to controversy, on and off the ice. And on Wednesday, he added to his ledger of discipline after receiving a suspension from the NHL. DeAngelo received a two-game suspension for spearing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry on Tuesday night. The Flyers defenseman was assessed a five-minute […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts will soon lead Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. The Americans enter the competition as favorites to win it all. Manager Mark DeRosa got to see his team in action for the first time on Wednesday. And he came away impressed with the Dodgers star. “I’m blown away […]

The Ottawa Senators are surging, with a playoff spot in their sights. However, the latest Cam Talbot injury update deals a crushing blow to those aspirations. Talbot will miss the next three weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced. The injury was later revealed to be an oblique strain by NHL insider Darren Dreger. […]

The Colorado Avalanche have had bad luck with injuries this season. The defending Stanley Cup champions have been without their captain, Gabriel Landeskog, all season. While many have high hopes for his eventual return, head coach Jared Bednar isn’t so sure. Bednar spoke to the media on Wednesday when he expressed doubt about Landeskog playing […]

The Detroit Tigers head into the 2023 season with a few safe bets on their roster. Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will be the team’s Opening Day starter, barring a massive surprise. Tigers fans will also see a lot of Miguel Cabrera this season as the designated hitter. Cabrera is calling it a career after 2023, and […]

The Cincinnati Reds had a very disappointing season in 2022. After recording their first full winning season since 2013, the Reds bottomed out and finished with more than 100 losses. The team saw a few players take a step back. And in the offseason, they took chances on players in need of a rebound in […]

The NFL world has been awaiting word of the future of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. And it seems like we may be inching closer to a definitive answer. While an Aaron Rodgers trade doesn’t appear to be close, homework is being done. Rodgers reportedly held discussions with the New York Jets on Monday, […]

The Detroit Tigers enter the 2023 season without a ton of expectation. It’s a far cry from where they were this time last season, where many had them pegged as a potential playoff contender. The Tigers are not a playoff contender for the 2023 season. Detroit did next to nothing to meaningfully improve their league-worst […]

Spring practices are kicking off across all of college football. And perhaps no program has kicked up more fuss than the Texas football program. Specifically the two quarterbacks, Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. Head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the most recent topics surrounding his signal callers. First, Ewers made headlines for cutting his signature mullet. […]

The Seattle Seahawks just made a massive commitment to quarterback Geno Smith for the upcoming season. However, head coach Pete Carroll could have an eye on the future regardless of that deal. The Seahawks met with Florida football quarterback Anthony Richardson at the Combine. Furthermore, Richardson and the Seahawks are said to have had an […]

The NFL Draft provides a battleground for fans. Many fanbases battle to drop their hot takes as the April event inches closer. Recently, USC football star Jordan Addison joined in, giving a take of his own. Addison, who is projected to go in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, says USC football quarterback […]

The Los Angeles Rams did not have a great season in 2022. Changes are coming in 2023, with star cornerback Jalen Ramsey likely out the door before the season arrives. Ramsey is likely not the only player the Rams will trade this offseason. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler writes that wide receiver Allen Robinson is also someone […]