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The NHL trade deadline is on March 3, but teams are working the phones well ahead of that date. However, players are also angling for moves themselves. One example of this is Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. Boeser is on the trade block as the Canucks look to sell at the NHL trade deadline. His […]

The San Diego Padres got one over on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS last fall. And as we get closer to the beginning of the 2023 MLB season, the Padres are showing the confidence that series victory gave them. Padres players spoke to the media recently regarding the team’s outlook for the upcoming […]

The March 3 NHL trade deadline is quickly approaching, and speculation is running rampant. While many Chicago Blackhawks fans focus on a potential Patrick Kane trade, they should also keep defenseman Jake McCabe in mind. As the Blackhawks engage teams on Kane, talks around McCabe are heating up, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth […]

The Boston Bruins took some time before their 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators to honor a longtime star. David Krejci played his 1000th game with the franchise last month and was officially recognized on Monday. The Bruins had Krejci take the ice in front of the Boston bench with his family. However, as the […]

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak is playing like a superstar as his team rolls through an unbelievable season. And on Monday night, he cemented his place as one of the NHL’s best goal scorers. Pastrnak scored twice in a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators, bringing his goal total for the season to 41. He […]

The San Jose Sharks called up forward Martin Kaut, who they acquired around a month ago, for his Sharks debut on Sunday. After the game Monday, Kaut let everyone in on an interesting story regarding the trade. Sharks general manager Mike Grier made the trade, but he wasn’t the first to let Kaut know of […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be sellers at the March 3 NHL trade deadline. And perhaps all eyes are on defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov, who has sat out the last four games for “trade-related reasons.” The Blue Jackets haven’t traded their minutes-eating blueliner yet, though that could soon change. The Boston Bruins have emerged as the […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have been without captain Mark Stone for nearly a month now. Their recent decision concerning his injury will keep him out for even longer, however. The Golden Knights have placed Stone on long-term injured reserve, according to CapFriendly. The team also placed defenseman Danill Miromanov on IR while recalling goaltender Michael […]

The Arizona Cardinals are quickly putting their coaching staff together after hiring Jonathan Gannon as head coach. After getting their new coordinators, the Cardinals are now poaching a coach who recently took a job with Stanford football. The Cardinals are hiring Klayton Adams as their new offensive line coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Adams […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum set the NBA world on fire at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. His 55-point performance set an all-time record for points at an All-Star Game and earned him All-Star Game MVP honors. After the game, Tatum took to the podium for the post-game press conference. He shared his thoughts on […]

The Detroit Lions have their sights set on an NFC North title in 2023. After finishing 2022 with a 9-8 record and a 5-1 record in the division, the Lions want to go from division fodder to division leaders. This offseason is an incredibly important one for the franchise. The moves Detroit makes this spring […]

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers suffered an embarrassing playoff exit in 2022. Their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after blowing a 27-point lead called into question the future of head coach Brandon Staley. Staley remains as head coach of the Chargers. However, offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi was given a boot. Some believed him […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game is in full swing, and it is delivering incredible moments. This year we saw a huge showdown between two Boston Celtics teammates, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum, playing for Team Giannis, has broken the record for most points in a single NBA All-Star Game with 55. Brown added 35 […]

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson found himself in a scary situation on February 8. A car struck the 26-year-old defenseman while he was riding a scooter in Detroit. Andersson returned to the ice on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. And now he’s opening up about the incident, revealing to NHL.com how he feels “lucky […]

The NHL trade deadline is always an insane time for hockey teams, players, and fans. But trades before the deadline, such as Friday night’s Ryan O’Reilly blockbuster trade, can also be chaotic. The Toronto Maple Leafs were looking to make a major splash. However, was O’Reilly the right move? Did the St. Louis Blues get […]

The NFL offseason is in full swing with the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror. Among the most pressing issues in these early stages concerns the future of Los Angeles Rams corner Jalen Ramsey. Ramsey has been an elite corner in the NFL for a few years now. But with the Rams headed for a […]

MLB spring training is on the horizon as each of the league’s 30 teams prepares for the 2023 season. On Friday, the New York Yankees received positive news regarding pitcher Nestor Cortes. Cortes is dealing with a hamstring issue. The injury caused him to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic on Monday. However, the Yankees […]

The NHL trade deadline is less than two weeks away at this point, but teams are not waiting until then to make their moves. The Toronto Maple Leafs have decided to strike while the iron is hot. The Maple Leafs have acquired former Conn Smythe Trophy winner Ryan O’Reilly from the St. Louis Blues. Toronto […]

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has long been the best player in the NHL. And on Friday night, he proved once again why he is considered the best of the best. McDavid assisted on Edmonton’s first goal of the game, scored by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The assist gives McDavid 100 points on this season in only […]

The NHL trade deadline is a little over two weeks away. One of the more intriguing trade candidates this year is Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane. Kane has spent his entire NHL career with the Blackhawks up to this point. However, with the Blackhawks entering a rebuild and his contract expiring, a trade may be […]

The Denver Broncos are reportedly making an intriguing move for their defensive coordinator position. The Broncos are targeting former Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan for the vacancy, according to Ian Rapoport. If the hiring is made official, Ryan serves as a defensive coordinator for the first time since 2008. And the move has NFL […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are working on figuring out the long-term future of team legend Jonathan Toews. However, the Blackhawks star will miss time on the ice in the short term. Toews has already missed time with a non-COVID-19-related illness. Now, he will may more, as the Blackhawks have placed their captain on injured reserve retroactive […]

Notre Dame football have finally found an offensive coordinator after Tommy Rees departed for Alabama. However, it’s a bit of a surprising move. Notre Dame are promoting tight ends coach Gerad Parker to offensive coordinator. Parker formally interviewed for the position on Tuesday and became a top candidate as a result. The promotion of Parker […]

Justin Verlander turns 40 years old on February 20, and he’s gearing up for his first season with the New York Mets. Verlander enters the season not as a question mark veteran, but as one of the elite pitchers in the game. The Mets ace will inevitably face questions regarding his future in the game. […]

The Minnesota Wild faced off with the Florida Panthers on Monday night. Minnesota came away on the losing end of the score, but it was a big night for star Kirill Kaprizov. Kaprizov scored the Wild’s only goal of the game, his 30th tally of the season. With that goal, he becomes the first Wild […]

Michigan State University has canceled its upcoming basketball game against Minnesota. The move comes in response to a mass shooting occurring on Michigan State’s East Lansing campus. At 8:18 PM eastern time, a gunman opened fire in Berkey Hall, located on the north end of the campus. Multiple 911 calls came in, and Michigan State […]

The Miami Marlins have not had a great go of it in recent seasons. The team has languished near the bottom of the National League East in back-to-back years after finishing second in 2020. Of course, the MLB season that year was only 60 games. For a full season, you have to go back to […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney made one of the biggest plays in the Super Bowl. His 65-yard punt return set the Chiefs up with a very short field, and the ensuing drive resulted in a touchdown. A day after winning the Super Bowl, Toney is speaking about the play. The Chiefs return man […]

The Vancouver Canucks are entering a new period for their franchise. Between now and the March 3 NHL trade deadline, the team will trade veterans and expiring contracts for future assets. One player likely on the move is veteran defenseman Luke Schenn. In fact, Schenn may be on the move sooner rather than later. David […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry was called for a crucial holding penalty late in Super Bowl 57. The call put the Kansas City Chiefs in field goal position, where they kicked the eventual game-winning field goal. Many fans and players were upset with the call on the NFL’s biggest stage. This is in spite of […]

Kansas City Chiefs backup quarterback Chad Henne has seen a lot in his career. On Sunday, he witnessed his team win him his second Super Bowl ring. And with that ring, he will ride off into the sunset. Henne confirmed on Instagram that Super Bowl 57 was his final career game. The 37-year-old retires after […]

Patrick Mahomes capped off an insane season with his second Super Bowl victory on Sunday. The performance from the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is drawing high praise from his head coach. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid showed love to his signal caller following the game. “I told him I love him,” Reid said. “He’s seen […]

The Kansas City Chiefs prevailed over the Philadelphia Eagles in a highly entertaining Super Bowl. However, the play on the field wasn’t the only thing catching the eye of NFL fans. The field conditions were a hot topic among fans tuning into the game. Cameras caught a few instances where a player slipped while attempting […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions once again, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. And with this victory, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has capped off an unbelievable run. With this Super Bowl win, he now has two league championships and two NFL MVPs under his belt. He is the first player in the history of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have won their second Super Bowl championship in four seasons. After the game, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shared a moment with his brother Jason Kelce. The two brothers met on the field as confetti rained down and shared a few words. The moment is all the more emotional considering it […]

The Kansas City Chiefs took an eight-point lead in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 57. And it was all thanks to midseason trade acquisition Kadarius Toney. The Chiefs forced a punt while leading 28-27 in the fourth quarter. Toney took the ball and ran it 65 yards inside the 10 yard line. His return […]

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins had a rough time on Saturday night. They lost to the Los Angeles Kings 6-0 as they honored one of their franchise heroes. They also saw Crosby get kicked out of a game for the first time in his career. The incident occurred in the third period. Crosby engaged […]

The New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues have completed the Vladimir Tarasenko trade. The 31-year-old forward made his debut in New York on Friday, scoring an early goal in a 6-3 win. Now that the dust has settled a bit on the trade, how did each team do? Are the Rangers winners in this […]

The New Mexico State men’s basketball team shockingly suspended operations on Friday night. The team was due to play Cal Baptist on Saturday, but “new allegations” brought the program to a close. Details are now emerging on what these “new allegations” are. The allegations involve multiple players under investigation for hazing a teammate, according to […]