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Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde is a first-year head coach in the NHL. He has experienced a ton of firsts this season, and Tuesday saw him experience his first career ejection. The Red Wings head coach was ejected from the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins for arguing with a referee. Lalonde took issue […]

Major League Baseball has long been criticized for the pay the league gives to its minor league players. The pay for minor league baseball players is about to change thanks to a new agreement between the MLB and MLB Players Association. The MLB and MLBPA have agreed to the first-ever minor league collective bargaining agreement, […]

Fans of Major League Baseball have debated whether robotic umpires should make their way to MLB for years. Commissioner Rob Manfred has opened up more about the possibility in recent days. Manfred admitted to The Athletic the MLB is looking to implement automatic ball-and-strike calling technology. He called the implementation of such technology “the next […]

The New York Rangers officially clinched a playoff spot on Monday. On Wednesday, they took care of a player who played a role in helping them return to the NHL’s biggest stage. The Rangers agreed to a four-year extension with forward Filip Chytil, the team announced. The extension carries an annual average value of $4.4375 […]

The Buffalo Sabres hosted their Pride Night, recognizing their fans that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. However, as has become commonplace in the NHL, the Sabres didn’t get 100% participation from their players. The Sabres announced before their game on Monday that defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin would not wear the Pride-themed warmup jerseys. He […]

The Edmonton Oilers are in action, taking on the Arizona Coyotes at the time of this writing. However, the game is already historic for the Oilers thanks to Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Nugent-Hopkins recorded his 90th point of the season, assisting on Zach Hyman’s goal in the first period. With that point, […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have done it again. Toronto has clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday night despite not playing again until Wednesday. The Maple Leafs’ ticket was actually punched thanks to an Atlantic Division rival. The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout, which clinched Toronto’s […]

The New York Rangers are officially on the hunt for a Stanley Cup. The Rangers clinched a Stanley Cup Playoff birth on Monday despite not actually playing a game. The Rangers entered play on Monday relying on results elsewhere to punch their playoff ticket. They got those results as the Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson broke out in 2021. He racked up 1161 receiving yards while also hauling in eight touchdown catches, setting himself up for an elite 2022. However, things didn’t exactly go that way. He recorded just 882 receiving yards, and he failed to catch a single touchdown pass the entire 2022 […]

The Ottawa Senators made a splash, trading for Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes. However, the team has fallen behind in the playoff race. And now, they’ve lost Chychrun for some time as well. Chychrun is dealing with a lower-body injury that will keep him out for at least a couple of weeks, the team […]

The Nashville Predators have had horrific injury luck as of late. Nashville has seen a number of their biggest contributors go down, and the bad news doesn’t seem to have an end in sight. The Predators revealed on Sunday that forward Matt Duchene is week-to-week with a hand injury. Duchene suffered the injury during the […]

Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry has seen his name thrown around the rumor mill this offseason. However, he currently remains a member of the Titans roster. On Sunday, we got no closer to a resolution on the matter. Titans general manager Ran Carthon said nothing has changed regarding Henry or quarterback Ryan Tannehill’s […]

Chicago Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews stepped away from hockey in February to take care of issues from Long COVID. The move put any trade speculation and discussion on the shelf for the rest of the season. Now, Toews could be close to a return to the ice. The Blackhawks star has returned to skating, and […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are virtual locks to make the playoffs. They sit first place in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division by four points with nine games left in the season. Their win Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers brought them closer to an official playoff spot. Clinching that spot would give superstar Jack Eichel his […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is living it up right now. After a bounce-back season in 2022, the veteran signal-caller was awarded with a big-money extension earlier this offseason. However, good fortune doesn’t stop trolls from being trolls. Smith found this out on Friday when a fan tried clowning him on Twitter after Smith mentioned […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have not had a great season this year. But Friday night provided something to get excited about, thanks to promising forward Kent Johnson. Johnson scored a “Michigan” goal against the New York Islanders. The Blue Jackets took the lead thanks to the goal, going on to win 5-4 in overtime. 🚨 […]

The Arizona Coyotes were in the news for all the wrong reasons on Friday. Coyotes minority owner Andrew Barroway was arrested in Aspen, Colorado, on felony strangulation charges relating to domestic violence. “The [NHL] is aware of the arrest of Arizona Coyotes’ minority owner Andrew Barroway,” the National Hockey League said in a statement, via […]

Boston Bruins legend Zdeno Chara finally called it a career last summer after 25 seasons in the National Hockey League. On Monday, he announced his next athletic venture with a very heartwarming motivation. “I’m so happy to announce that I am running my very first marathon, and what better first marathon than the Boston Marathon […]

The Florida Panthers have climbed their way into the NHL’s Eastern Conference playoff picture. Monday’s win over the Detroit Red Wings also featured a historic moment for star forward Aleksander Barkov. Barkov recorded an assist in the Panthers’ 5-2 win. With that point, he has now surpassed former Panthers forward Jonathan Huberdeau for the most […]

Team Japan has moved on to the World Baseball Classic final in an exhilarating manner. Samurai Japan walked off Team Mexico in the bottom of the ninth inning to earn the right to play Team USA on Tuesday. Japan slugger Munetaka Murakami was the hero of the day. With two baserunners on and no one […]

Team Japan has dazzled at the World Baseball Classic this year, earning a spot in the semifinals. Of all the star power in Japan, however, most are focusing on 21-year-old ace Roki Sasaki. “The Monster of the Reiwa Era” has impressed many during this tournament. On Monday, he averaged 100.5 miles per hour on his […]

Team USA is back in the World Baseball Classic final, looking to repeat as champions. A major reason why is Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner. Turner smacked two home runs in the Semifinal against Cuba, bringing his home run total for the tournament to four. The Americans put in a demolition job, beating the Cubans […]

The Washington Capitals are in need of any help they can get as they chase a playoff spot. If star defenseman John Carlson has his way, they’ll receive that help in a big way very soon. Carlson spoke with reporters on Saturday where he revealed his hope to play as soon as next week. “That’s […]

Major League Soccer hosts an annual All-Star Game every summer where their best players take on a team from a foreign country. This year, the MLS All-Stars will take on one of the English Premier League’s elite clubs. The MLS All-Star Team will take on Arsenal FC on July 19 in Washington, DC, according to […]

Hockey fans young and old disagree on many things, as is natural when it comes to a generation gap. However, one thing both older and younger hockey fans can agree on is their love for a good hockey fight. On Sunday night, the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets delivered such a scrap. The two […]

The Atlanta Falcons needed a bit of wide receiver depth behind top receiver Drake London. On Sunday night, they got just that with their latest signing. The Falcons reached an agreement with former Las Vegas Raiders pass-catcher Mack Hollins, as first reported by CBS Sports’ Taylor Vippolis. The contract is for one year and is […]

The Detroit Lions have swooped in and grabbed one of the top defensive free agents left on the board. And it brings another massive addition to their secondary. The Lions are in agreement with former Philadelphia Eagles safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Gardner-Johnson will sign a one-year, $8 million contract. The move […]

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 […]