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The Oakland Athletics have long been subject to relocation rumors as they search for a new baseball stadium. News broke early Thursday morning that the team may be close to not only their new baseball stadium but to relocating as well. The Athletics are reportedly closing in on an agreement for a new baseball stadium […]

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting has been suspended for three games after a dangerous hit he delivered in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And the decision has drawn strong reactions from NHL and Maple Leafs Twitter. Many Toronto fans expected a suspension for the hit. Bunting threw an elbow to the head […]

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. Despite the win, which gave them a 2-0 series lead, head coach Rod Brind’Amour was far from pleased. The Hurricanes will be without forward Teuvo Teravainen for the rest of the series. Brind’Amour confirmed the forward broke his […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have taken a 2-0 lead over the New York Islanders in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, Game 2 did not end without hurt feelings and controversy all over. Islanders fans are upset over the referring in the game on Wednesday night. There may be a bit of merit to their criticisms. Carolina […]

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting had a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday following a dangerous hit he delivered in Game 1. Now, we know the result of that hearing. Bunting will serve a three-game suspension, beginning with Toronto’s Game 2 Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. […]

The Edmonton Oilers held a 3-1 lead over the Los Angeles Kings at one point during Game 1 of their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff matchup. In the end, however, the team fell in overtime 4-3. The winning goal was scored by Kings forward Alex Iafallo. The 29-year-old slotted home his chance on the power play […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets had their eyes on the Stanley Cup Playoffs heading into the 2022-23 season. However, they completely bottomed out, finishing second-last in the NHL. The Blue Jackets brought in superstar scorer Johnny Gaudreau to fortify themselves for a playoff run. And to be fair, “Johnny Hockey” didn’t have a bad first season […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins failed to make the playoffs for the first time in 16 seasons. In the wake of that failure, the team has made sweeping changes to its front office structure. Pittsburgh fired general manager Ron Hextall, assistant general manager Chris Pryor, and director of hockey ops Brian Burke. The future of head coach […]

The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are currently battling it out in Game 1 of their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. And the teams are already causing fans to lose their minds. A little over halfway through the second period, Wild defenseman Matt Dumba delivered a monster hit to Stars forward Joe Pavelski. The hit […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. Entering the draft, the Detroit Lions were among those with the most draft capital. They recently added to it by trading Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons. Barring another trade, the Lions enter the 2023 NFL Draft with nine draft picks. Detroit has two picks […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not had the start they imagined heading into this season. A Sunday afternoon loss to the Chicago Cubs dropped Los Angeles to an 8-8 record. A lot has gone wrong for the National League powerhouses so far. Opponents are 23 for 25 in base-stealing attempts against the Dodgers, and the […]

The New York Mets are full of stars and looking for their first World Series championship since 1986. Star shortstop Francisco Lindor revealed who he believes will play a major role in getting there: manager Buck Showalter. Lindor participated in a Q&A with The New York Post on Saturday. He told The Post that Showalter […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have not won the Stanley Cup since 1967. They haven’t even won a playoff series since 2004. Don’t tell any of that to Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov, however. Samsonov is not lacking confidence as his team prepares to begin their run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In fact, he told […]

The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs are quickly approaching now that the NHL regular season is over. Monday night sees the beginning of an intense chase for Stanley Cup glory. This year’s playoffs see old and new faces in the first round. We also see a few rematches from a year ago. In the Western Conference, […]

The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs are set. Sixteen teams will fight it out for the right to lift Lord Stanley’s Cup this summer. Many players are seeking their first Cup, while some are looking to end their careers on the highest possible note. One of the more intriguing matchups in the Western Conference comes out […]

The long wait is finally over. Dan Snyder has reportedly sold the Washington Commanders for a little over $6 billion. Washington’s new owners include Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris and NBA legend Magic Johnson. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera broke his silence on the matter on Friday. He admitted the reports made him feel “relief” […]

The Anaheim Ducks will enter the 2023-24 season with a new head coach at the helm. Anaheim parted ways with Dallas Eakins on Friday, deciding against renewing his contract. Eakins spent four seasons behind the bench for the Ducks. He never led the Ducks to the playoffs, but he did guide the team through their […]

The New York Yankees fell to the Minnesota Twins on Friday, losing 4-3 in front of their home fans. However, rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe got a major milestone out of the way early in the game. Volpe led off for the Yankees in the bottom of the first inning. On the second pitch he saw, […]

The Buffalo Bills have signed a running back this offseason, bringing in former New England Patriots ball carrier Damien Harris. However, the team is still exploring their options for the position. The Bills are hosting former Pro Bowl running back Latavius Murray for a visit, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. Murray spent most of last […]

The Stanley Cup Playoffs provide some of the most exciting moments in sports. Hockey’s biggest stars begin their chase for Stanley Cup glory, leaving everything on the ice. However, this year’s playoffs will not feature two of this generation’s greats. Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin are both eliminated from […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins saw their season effectively end on Wednesday night. As a result of the New York Islanders defeating the Montreal Canadiens, the Penguins are eliminated from playoff contention. The last time the Penguins missed the playoffs came in 2005-06. Pittsburgh’s roster featured young Sidney Crosby in his rookie season and their second-highest point-getter […]

The New York Islanders have done it. After a tough battle with their Eastern Conference foes, the Islanders have clinched the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. New York punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday by beating the Montreal Canadiens. The Islanders only needed a point to secure their playoff lives. The […]

The Detroit Lions, probably better than any team in the NFL, know the cost of making a mistake on draft night. Drafting a player that ends up fizzling out at the next level can be catastrophic when trying to build a contender. No NFL Draft depicts Detroit’s brutal history at the draft than the 2011 […]

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox has emerged as a legitimate NHL superstar over the last few years. He showed exactly why people consider him as such on Wednesday with an impressive feat. Fox recorded two assists as the Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 at Madison Square Garden. Those two assists brought Fox’s […]

New York Rangers forward Patrick Kane did not play on Wednesday after not practicing on Tuesday. However, head coach Gerard Gallant says there is no significant issue at play. Kane did not practice on Tuesday for what the team called a maintenance day. He skated Wednesday morning, but only for around 10 minutes. Gallant revealed […]

The Detroit Red Wings brought 2022 first-round pick Marco Kasper to Detroit for a cup of coffee to end the season. Unfortunately, that cup of coffee will last just one game. Kasper will miss the rest of the season with a lower-body injury, head coach Derek Lalonde confirmed on Wednesday. The Red Wings forward had […]

The Dallas Stars clinched a playoff berth on the strength of their dominating victory over the Nashville Predators Monday night. Forward Jason Robertson played a major role in securing that win, and made history in the process. Robertson led the way offensively, scoring four points for Dallas. With those points, the Stars forward is now […]

The Minnesota Wild came up just short on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. However, the night showcased one of the team’s up-and-coming talents, Matt Boldy. Boldy scored his 30th goal of the season in a two-point performance against the Golden Knights. With this goal, Boldy became the second player in Minnesota history to record […]

The 2022-23 NHL regular season is winding down, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are on the horizon. Monday night saw another team claim their spot in the playoffs. That team is the Minnesota Wild. The Wild clinched their playoff spot after gaining a point against the Vegas Golden Knights and the Nashville Predators lost to […]

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are quickly approaching, and teams are claiming their spot in the quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup. On Monday, the Dallas Stars added their name to the list of playoff teams. The Stars qualified for the playoffs thanks to a victory over the Nashville Predators. It’s their second consecutive playoff birth, and […]

The Minnesota Wild have played without star forward Kirill Kaprizov since March 8. The Wild star suffered an injury in a game against the Winnipeg Jets, forcing him out of action. While a timeline for a return remains unknown, there is an update. Wild head coach Dean Evason revealed his star forward skated in practice […]

Detroit Red Wings fans rejoiced in April 2019 when team legend Steve Yzerman returned as general manager. Yzerman was instrumental in building the dominant Tampa Bay Lightning teams we’ve seen in recent years. He provided a source of hope for a team that was simply going through the motions under old management. To this day, […]

The Detroit Lions have had success in recent years finding diamonds in the rough late in the NFL Draft. Just last year, Detroit selected linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and edge rusher James Houston on Day 3. Safety Kerby Joseph was a late Day 2 pick, as well. And how about wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in […]

The Los Angeles Kings have played well all season long, and have now been rewarded for their efforts. The Kings are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Los Angeles punched their ticket to the playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. The Kings only needed a single point from the […]

The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on April 17, and some teams will fight until the end for their playoff lives. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning not only have their spots assured, but they know who they’re playing. The Maple Leafs and Lightning will face each other in the first round of this […]

The Detroit Red Wings pulled a bit of a surprise late Thursday night, recalling former 2022 first-round pick Marco Kasper from his loan spell in Sweden. Kasper did not play in Detroit’s 6-2 loss on Friday to the Winnipeg Jets. The Austrian forward is dealing with an upper body injury, according to Red Wings head […]

The New York Islanders have not won the Stanley Cup in 40 years. Veteran forward Zach Parise has played nearly half of that time, and he has yet to win the Cup either. Parise and the Islanders are trying to get into this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. New York holds the first Eastern Conference Wild […]

The New York Rangers rewarded forward Filip Chytil with a four-year extension after a breakout season. And the gesture from the organization left an impact on a young forward. Chytil spoke publicly about the extension for the first time. He mentioned how the extension affected him and his thought process regarding a new deal during […]

The Florida Panthers skated to victory thanks to an impassioned head coach Paul Maurice. An overtime-winner from defenseman Brandon Montour won the game and broke a couple records along the way. Montour broke the Panthers’ single-season record for most game-winning goals. Furthermore, his Wednesday night winner broke the team’s single-season record for points by a […]