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The Detroit Lions had the lead over the Minnesota Vikings for a vast majority of the game. In fact, the only time Detroit relinquished the lead was with 45 seconds remaining. Unfortunately, that came in the fourth quarter. And those 45 seconds weren’t enough to regain the lead. The Lions lost a game on Sunday […]

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin likely won’t be able to hide from the inevitable storylines this season. He is 21 goals shy of tying hockey legend Gordie Howe for second on the all-time leaderboard. However, while he cannot escape, he can focus his attention elsewhere. And that’s precisely what the Capitals legend is doing. Ovechkin […]

Washington Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom underwent offseason hip surgery in June. However, the 34-year-old is in rather high spirits as the season approaches. Backstrom will miss the start of the season for the Capitals. And it isn’t clear if the veteran forward will play at all in 2022-23. And yet, that pales in comparison to […]

The New Orleans Saints have an interesting choice to make at the quarterback position. Do they stick with their struggling starter Jameis Winston? Or do they give experienced backup Andy Dalton a chance to run the show? Winston has not played incredibly well thus far. In Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Saints quarterback […]

The Detroit Red Wings have kicked off their training camp proceedings in preparation for the 2022-23 season. And one of the most intriguing names fighting for a roster spot is last year’s sixth overall pick, Simon Edvinsson. Edvinsson, fresh off a performance at the World Juniors, is turning his focus to winning a job on […]

The San Francisco Giants are playing a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Arizona on Friday night. However, for a brief moment, some Giants players had a different game on their minds. St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols hit his 700th home run on Friday against his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s a […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has not ran the ball like he used to thus far. This fact does not seem to bother his new head coach, Nathaniel Hackett. Wilson has run the ball just three times this season, racking up five yards. It’s a far cry from the production on the ground he generated […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette has played a major role in the team’s offense to begin the season. However, the heavy workload is not a cause of concern for head coach Todd Bowles. Under Bowles’ auspices, the Buccaneers have ran 61 running plays this season. Fournette has featured in a whopping 45 of […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to get above .500 for the first time since the 2019 season. However, their quest for a winning record will have to occur without a starter on their offensive line. The Lions officially designated guard Jonah Jackson as out of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. It’ll be the second […]

The Colorado Avalanche will begin their defense of Lord Stanley’s Cup on October 12 against the Chicago Blackhawks. The champions will begin their title defense without one of their best players, however. Avalanche head coach Jan Bednar confirmed to the media recently that Gabriel Landeskog will miss the start of the season. While there is […]

Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi could not play in Canada last season due to his vaccination status. This season, his vaccination status may not matter. According to a report from The Globe and Mail, the Canadian government is set to drop the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for entry by the end of September. This move […]

Boston Bruins legend Zdeno Chara finally called it a career on Tuesday after 25 seasons in the NHL. His retirement has led to many tributes from around the hockey world, including from fellow Bruins legends in their own right. Former NHL defenseman Ray Bourque gave his perspective on Chara’s amazing career on Wednesday with NHL.com. […]

The Buffalo Sabres are looking like future Stanley Cup contenders these days. And the team will keep Kevyn Adams around to see his vision through. Adams signed a multi-year contract extension with the Sabres on Wednesday. They did not make the specific term public when the team announced the deal. “Kevyn’s leadership and vision over […]

Green Bay Packers star left tackle David Bakhtiari has not played this season. And it doesn’t seem as if he will make his season debut on Sunday. The Packers returned to practice on Wednesday. The five-time All-Pro was not seen on the field during the practice season. Head coach Matt LaFleur revealed his status for […]

The Dallas Stars traded for defenseman Nils Lundkvist on Monday, giving the young blueliner a new opportunity and a change of scenery. Lundkvist plans on taking full advantage of that opportunity. The Stars defenseman spoke for the first time following the trade. The 22-year-old expressed his excitement at the new opportunity with his new team. […]

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas is heading into the final year of his contract. Despite not having an extension, Dubas doesn’t seem bothered by his current situation. Dubas spoke with the media on Wednesday as the Maple Leafs kicked off training camp. The 36-year-old said he was fine with ownership tying his evaluation […]

The Detroit Tigers began closing the door on the Al Avila era on August 10th when the team fired the former general manager. On Monday, the team put the final nail in that coffin. The Tigers hired San Francisco Giants general manager Scott Harris as their new President of Baseball Operations. He will be tasked […]

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper became an inspirational story on Sunday. Skipper made his first start in the NFL after six years in a Lions win. However, not everyone was a huge fan of the buzz surrounding the offensive lineman. San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Arik Armstead took to Instagram on Monday with rather […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off the shock of the offseason when they signed superstar Johnny Gaudreau. And they aren’t going to wait to pair him with elite talent. Blue Jackets head coach Brad Larsen confirmed Monday that Gaudreau would skate with Patrik Laine on the team’s top line. It was a rather easy decision […]

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting came into last season as an unknown. He didn’t have a ton of game experience in the NHL. However, he played at a high-level, and was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year. He didn’t win the Calder. That honor went to Detroit Red […]

San Jose Sharks head coach David Quinn didn’t coach at all last season following his firing from the New York Rangers. And the 56-year-old is grateful for this second chance opportunity. The Sharks hired Quinn back in July following the NHL Draft. He replaces former NHL veteran Bob Boughner, who the team fired prior to […]

DC United lost their Sunday matchup against Inter Miami 3-2. However, one incident from the game stood out above all else. And it has sparked an MLS investigation. In the 59th minute, Inter Miami defender Damion Lowe and DC United forward Taxi Fountas exchanged words. This exchange halted play for several minutes. Head referee Ismail […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers opened up over the offseason about his use of ayahuasca, a psychedelic drink. The drink seemed to provide inspiration to the entire team on Sunday night. With the Packers up 17-7 late in the second quarter, Rodgers fired a strike to Allen Lazard for a touchdown. After the score, […]

The Detroit Lions took on the Washington Commanders in front of a raucous home crowd on Sunday. And this time around, the team did not disappoint. The Lions entered the game in uncharted territory. They were favored for the first time since Week 11 in the 2020 season. Detroit showed why, racing out to a […]

The San Jose Sharks and forward Evander Kane have dealt with grievance proceedings since January. On Friday, the team and player came to an agreement on a settlement. The NHLPA filed the grievance on behalf of Kane following the termination of his Sharks contract earlier this year. The NHLPA cited a breach of contract as […]

The NHL and NHLPA have made public their desire for a World Cup of Hockey tournament in 2024. An NHL team’s arena is falling apart, but this tournament seems as alive as ever. Now, we are receiving an update on that tournament. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke with the media in Las Vegas about […]

Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak is heading into a contract year in 2022. If he has it his way, this year won’t be his last in a Bruins sweater. Pastrnak’s six-year, $40 million contract signed in 2017 expires after this season. And the forward spoke with reporters on Friday regarding his status with the Bruins. […]

The Arizona Coyotes lost star forward Clayton Keller to a leg injury in late March last season. On Friday, Keller provided a very encouraging update on the injury. The 24-year-old forward told reporters on Friday that he feels healthy. Furthermore, his expectation is to play in the Coyotes’ season opener on October 13. “We’ll see. […]

The Winnipeg Jets made a rather shocking decision on Friday afternoon. And for the first time since their return to the city, they will not name a team captain. The Jets announced on Friday the team will move forward without a captain for the 2022-23 season. This move means the team stripped the captaincy from […]

NFL players across the league wore Guardian Caps during training camp to try and reduce concussions. The equipment created discussion among some in the league. On Wednesday, we finally found out if the equipment worked. According to the NFL’s data, concussions around the league were down more than 50% among players who were mandated to […]

The Chicago Blackhawks will retire a number for just the eighth time in their franchise history this season. The team is honoring a team legend and a freshly inducted Hall of Famer. The Blackhawks are retiring Marian Hossa’s number 81 jersey on November 20, the team announced. The initial announcement came on April 7 when […]

MacKenzie Weegar was one of the Florida Panthers’ best blueliners last season. However, he will be suiting up the Calgary Flames this upcoming season. The Panthers traded Weegar in one of the biggest trades in recent NHL history. Weegar, Jonathan Huberdeau, Cole Schwindt, and a first-round pick were sent to the Flames in exchange for […]

The Calgary Flames have called Scotiabank Saddledome home since the 1983 NHL season. And the arena is showing signs of wear and tear, according to new reports. CBC News obtained documents revealing that chunks of concrete have fallen from the roof’s ring beam. Furthermore, other crumbling pieces of concrete were removed over fears of them […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson took a loss in his team debut on Monday. On Wednesday, it was his offensive line that took a hit. The Broncos will be without offensive guard Quinn Meinerz for at least four weeks, according to Broncos reporter Mike Klis. Meinerz is dealing with a hamstring issue. The Broncos offensive […]

Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat signed a six-year extension with the team back in 2017. As he enters the final year of that deal, the forward is blocking out any outside distractions. Horvat spoke to the media on Monday about the status of his contract. The Canucks captain told reporters that his main focus as […]

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid was a huge part of his team’s trip to the Western Conference Finals last season. However, he recognizes the road ahead will not be easy for him or his team. The Oilers superstar spoke with the media following an informal scrimmage on Monday. He said his team had a lot […]

The Philadelphia Flyers received brutal news regarding defenseman Ryan Ellis a few weeks back. However, the team’s injury woes are not as bad as they originally seemed. Forwards Sean Couturier and Kevin Hayes will be full participants in training camp beginning on September 21. Both players missed significant time last season with various injuries. Couturier […]

The Montreal Canadiens traded team captain Shea Weber to the Vegas Golden Knights this offseason. Taking his place as captain is a former Golden Knights draft pick, Nick Suzuki. The team announced the 23-year-old as captain on Monday. He becomes the youngest captain in Canadiens franchise history. Before Suzuki, Sylvio Mantha was the youngest to […]

The Green Bay Packers were favored walking into Minnesota to take on the Vikings in Week 1. What Packers fans, and football fans in general, saw was an absolutely putrid display. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for less than 200 yards in the 23-7 loss. Furthermore, he had zero touchdowns and threw an interception. Following […]