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New York Rangers
Blueshirt Banter
7 hours ago
New York Rangers

Recap: Rangers With 3rd OT/SO Win in a Row

The game between the Rangers and Avalanche started slow but intensified into a playoff-like atmosphere.
Both teams displayed strong defensive play in the first period.
Blueshirt Banter
2 days ago
New York Rangers

Recap: Rangers Clinch Playoff Berth With Overtime Thriller

Rangers had a chance to clinch playoff berth and hit 100 points with a win.
Adam Fox and Zac Jones stood out in the 1st period with solid defense.
Blueshirt Banter
1 month ago
New York Rangers

Recap: Quick & the Rangers Make it 3 in a Row

The Rangers extend their win streak to three games, their first since December.
The game was a close and low-scoring affair, with both teams playing strong defensively.
Blue Seat Blogs
1 month ago
New York Rangers

Adam Henrique, Frank Vatrano next up on Rangers wish list - Blue Seat Blogs

The Rangers are targeting Adam Henrique and Frank Vatrano at the trade deadline.
Henrique fits the Rangers' need for a 3C who can contribute at even strength and doesn't require severe sheltering.
Blue Seat Blogs
2 months ago
New York Rangers

NY Rangers Game 42: Rangers vs Capitals - Blue Seat Blogs

Kaapo Kakko's defensive play is a positive influence on his lines, helping the Rangers control the play.
The return of Kaapo Kakko is important for the Rangers, even if understated by many.
Blue Seat Blogs
2 months ago
New York Rangers

Kaapo Kakko returns today - Blue Seat Blogs

Kaapo Kakko returns to the lineup after being out for two months with a knee injury.
His return will bring roster balance and improve defensive and neutral zone play.
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LA Dodgers
Dodger Blue
4 days ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Wants To Win Gold Glove At Shortstop

Mookie Betts moved to shortstop due to Gavin Lux's throwing woes.
Betts aims for Gold Glove at shortstop despite initial plan for second base.
Dodgers Nation
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Watch Mookie Betts Make Incredible Double-Play For Dodgers

Mookie Betts makes an incredible play at second base
Dodgers face the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Tempe Diablo Stadium
Dodger Blue
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Tony Gonsolin Credits Dodgers Defense In 'Gritty' Start Against Nationals

Tony Gonsolin got through six innings for a second time this season, but his start against the Washington Nationals easily could have produced different results if it wasn't for strong Los Angeles Dodgers defense and some good fortune.Gonsolin held the Nationals to only one run on three hits, two walks and a hit batter.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers beat big league-best Rays with timely offense and clutch relief pitching

(Chris O'Meara / Associated Press)

All season, the Dodgers' offense has been inconsistent yet productive, streaky but successful."If you look at where guys are at," manager Dave Roberts said Saturday, "some guys have been ice cold and then they run really hot."That was the case again in the Dodgers' come-from-behind, 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, coupling superstar-like performances from Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts with just enough offensive punch from the rest of the team.
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penalty-kill
Blueshirt Banter
1 week ago
New York Rangers

Recap: Rangers Cool Their Jets In Loss to Winnipeg

The Rangers lost to the Jets due to a late-minute goal after a busy schedule. Both teams demonstrated strong defensive play in the first period.
Japers' Rink
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals vs. Blues Recap: Caps Lose In Shootout After Dominant Game

Game Summary - Event Summary - Shot Summary - Face-off Summary - Play By Play - Home TOI - Visitor TOI - HockeyViz - Money Puck - Natural Stat Trick
It's a battle for the ages, who will win?The tired but super hot St. Louis Blues coming off their fourth straight win last night or the super injured Washington Capitals coming in off some fresh legs.
Maple Leafs Hotstove
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Slow start, lethargic performance leads to weekend split as Toronto Marlies concede five in loss to Grand Rapids

24 hours is a long time in hockey, and this performance from the Toronto Marlies against Grand Rapids on Sunday was a major departure from Saturday's victory."I thought our start was flat.When a team is pushing against you and you're flat, it's hard to chase the game.We weren't moving our feet or as physical as they were."We
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National Hockey League
Miami Herald
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Aleksander Barkov went nearly two months without a goal. The Panthers weren't worried

Barkov ends goal drought after 18 games
Barkov's assists and defensive play made up for lack of goals
Puck Prose
1 year ago
National Hockey League

Detroit Red Wings Weekly Recap: Wrapping Up Week 14

Welcome to my 14th regular season Detroit Red Wings weekly review.This week, the Red Wings played four games, going 1-3 on the week.Detroit lost 4-3 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, lost 6-3 at the Colorado Avalanche, and lost 4-3 at the Arizona Coyotes.The only win for the Detroit Red Wings came on Thursday night, a 3-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Puck Prose
1 year ago
National Hockey League

Islanders Place Bellows on Waivers and Flyers Pick Him Up

This off-season, the New York Islanders had a few decisions to make with some young restricted free agents.Despite a disappointing season, many younger players had a chance to grow at the NHL level.Noah Dobson took the biggest step forward, but Kieffer Bellows was able to get some consistent playing time due to Covid and injuries.
Puck Prose
1 year ago
National Hockey League

The Islanders Need to be Creative with Identity Line

On Saturday, the New York Islanders officially brought back the "Identity Line" for another season.
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Fear the Fin
1 month ago
San Jose Sharks

Quick Bites: Kraken lost at sea

Seattle Kraken lost 2-0 to the San Jose Sharks despite outplaying them for most of the game.
Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood had a stalwart performance and earned his first shutout since December 8, 2021.
www.nhl.com
2 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Preview: Ducks Visit San Jose for Battle with Rival Sharks | Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks are facing off against the San Jose Sharks in a hockey game tonight.
The Ducks have been on a road trip and are looking to end it on a high note.
The Hockey Writers
1 year ago
San Jose Sharks

4 Sharks' Bold Predictions for 2022-23

Sharks fans will get a clearer picture of how far their beloved team is from playoff contention as the season progresses.William Eklund, San Jose Sharks (Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)  Secondary scoring was among the primary issues in San Jose for a team that ranked third-worst in goal scoring.
Boston.com
2 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots injury report: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster out, 9 others questionable vs. Bills

Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will miss his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury.
Several key defensive players on the Patriots, including Christian Barmore and Anfernee Jennings, are dealing with knee injuries.
Boston.com
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Devin McCourty, Tom Brady among Patriots legends in the 2023 schedule announcement video

Morning Sports Update The video revealed the team's 2023 schedule with a little help from some recognizable faces.The Celtics rallied to defeat the 76ers 95-86 on Thursday, with Jayson Tatum overcoming a tough start to help prevent Boston's playoff elimination by making clutch shots in the fourth quarter.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

What signing linebacker/special teamer Chris Board means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots are in the middle of a busy Friday, making four moves already.The latest of those saw them address their linebacker and special teams depth: New England signed Chris Board to a reported two-year deal at a maximum value of $6.7 million.What exactly will the 27-year-old bring to the table?
Battery Power
3 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement

Andrelton Simmons announced his retirement from professional baseball at the age of 34.
Simmons is regarded as one of the best defensive players of his era, winning multiple Gold Gloves and Defensive Player Awards.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

2023 MLB Season Preview: Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are coming off of their first 100-loss season since 1979 and while they could be better in 2023, a last place finish in the AL West seems likely.On the field, the Athletics are in the midst of a rebuild that has seen them move big-ticket players such as Matt Olson, Sean Murphy, Matt Chapman, and Frankie Montas for younger prospects.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves News: Best Defensive Plays of the Season, Arizona Fall League Update, more

Last week, it was announced that the Braves had four members of their roster included among the finalists for National League Gold Glove awards.Dansby Swanson, Travis d'Arnaud, Matt Olson, and Max Fried all will have a chance to be honored for their defensive play in the near future.Of course, perhaps the biggest conversation about Atlanta players being up for Gold Glove awards was the fact that Michael Harris II was not included among the finalists in center field.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Kyle Wright and the Braves bullpen shut down Phillies in NLDS-tying 3-0 victory

Kyle Wright once again brought a steadying presence to Atlanta's rotation.
Steelers Depot
3 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

2023 Week 14 Steelers Vs. Patriots Live Update And Discussion Thread - Second Half

Pittsburgh Steelers struggling in the first half
Steelers have the ball to start the second half
Editor In Leaf
3 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: So Far, Joseph Woll Is Vezina and Calder Candidate

Joseph Woll has been one of the best goaltenders in the NHL this season
Woll's performance has been instrumental in the Toronto Maple Leafs' success
Pension Plan Puppets
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Sunday FTB: Dubas checking out Matt Knies

Last night, Kyle Dubas was attending the Minnesota-Ohio game, which was the last game for Matthew Knies' regular season.After this is the Conference Championship tournaments, then the NCAA Championship tournament.And boy, he would have liked what he saw.Knies had a very... eventful game.It didn't start great, with two penalties totaling 7 PIMs, including a 5 minute major that happened about 2 seconds after his teammate committed a separate 5 minute major.
TheLeafsNation
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Abruzzese heating up, Rifai impressing and more: Marlies Weekly

Meet the AHL's hottest team at the moment: the Toronto Marlies.Strength is definitely not a problem for a youthful team like this one as they're currently undefeated since the calendar shifted to 2023, with eight-straight wins, tying a Marlies record.More importantly, Toronto broke their record for most consecutive road wins in a season, now sitting at 10 after defeating Laval on Saturday.
Maple Leafs Hotstove
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Marlies fall to fourth home loss in five games with loss to Belleville

If the Toronto Marlies narrowly miss out on the playoffs this season, dropped points like these will be the ones we look back on in anguish at year's end.First Period
The Marlies began brightly at five-on-five and almost got themselves on the board within 30 seconds, but Bobby McMann was turned aside by Antoine Bibeau.
Pension Plan Puppets
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

FTB: Leafs roil Devils fans; Marlies hit a bump in the road

The Leafs ended the New Jersey Devils winning streak last night in quite spectacular fashion, but the real drama on the ice was all about the Devils fans' reaction to legitimately disallowed goals, throwing cans and bottles on the ice, causing a major delay for cleanup and even forcing the Leafs to retreat to the dressing room.
Maple Leafs Hotstove
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe after an OT loss to New Jersey: "We've got to stop beating ourselves... We couldn't generate anything, really, at five on five"

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils that dropped the Leafs' record to 9-5-4.On the difference in the game:
I thought the difference was that we beat ourselves at times and gave them free goals.They didn't beat themselves at all.That is how you win 11 in a row.
RMNB
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin: 2022-23 season review

Alex Ovechkin needs 72 goals.but he'd probably like his team to be better too.By the Numbers
For on-ice percentages, 50 percent means even: both teams possess the puck evenly.Higher is better, lower is worse.Isolated Impact by HockeyViz
About this visualization: This series of charts made by Micah Blake McCurdy of hockeyviz.com
The Hockey Writers
10 months ago
San Jose Sharks

NHL's Biggest Trophy Snubs of the Past Decade

In light of the upcoming 2023 NHL Awards and the finalists just being announced, we're going to take a look back over the past decade at players who could and probably should have won certain trophies, but lost out due to where they played (lack of exposure) or voters just making the popular choice.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

As Evgeny Kuznetsov's tough year closes, speculation on his future begins

This week Evgeny Kuznetsov shot down a report that he had requested a trade.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) Once the Washington Capitals finished practice in Arlington on Monday, a few veterans returned to the locker room to get dressed in their red game uniforms.Among them was center Evgeny Kuznetsov, who was due back on the ice to be photographed for team marketing.
Blue Seat Blogs
1 year ago
New York Rangers

NHL's first animated hockey game a success with NY Rangers finally waking up - Blue Seat Blogs

Game Thread
The NHL's first animated hockey game, something we took with a grain of salt at the initial announcement, was actually a pretty big success.It was the perfect combination of drawing new eyes to hockey while keeping fans engaged.The NY Rangers woke up early in the game, but slacked off late and barely held onto their early 4-1 lead, beating the Washington Capitals 5-3.
Puck Prose
1 year ago
National Hockey League

Detroit Red Wings Weekly Recap; Wrapping Up Week 10

Welcome to my tenth regular season Detroit Red Wings weekly review.The Red Wings played three games, posting a 1-1-1 record.The Red Wings lost 6-3 against the Ottawa Senators, lost in overtime to the Washington Capitals, then rebounded to take out the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-4.Positives
The offense clicked this week, as they averaged 4.00 goals per game.
Japers' Rink
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Are the Washington Capitals Good Again?

On the day before American Thanksgiving (or, as we call it here, Thanksgiving), the Washington Capitals were reeling, losers of four-straight games and owners of the fourth-worst record in the Eastern Conference.With that holiday traditionally serving as an arbitrary milestone for sticking forks in more than just turkey and mashed potatoes, the Caps were on the precipice of having their season declared all but lost, the mountain of injuries and other assorted misfortune they'd suffered through autumn simply too much to overcome.
NESN.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Alex Cora Reveals New Defensive Plan For Kike Hernandez, Triston Casas

The Boston Red Sox are putting an end to the Kiké Hernández experiment at shortstop.The veteran won't be Boston's everyday shortstop moving forward with Red Sox manager Alex Cora telling reporters prior to Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies that Hernández will shift to playing more at second base and in center field, per multiple reports.
Yahoo Sports
1 year ago
San Jose Sharks

Fantasy Hockey Trade Analyzer: Deal for Jesper Bratt with Jack Hughes injured

Special to Yahoo Sports
With only 30 or so games left in the season and the trade deadline quickly approaching, there's enough sample size to properly gauge each player's fantasy value for the rest of the season.There are no more surprises - Tage Thompson's breakout or Jonathan Huberdeau's massively disappointing season - to take advantage of in trades.
Southside Showdown
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Can Oscar Colas help the Chicago White Sox in 2023?

A main concern about the 2023 Chicago White Sox is who is going to be the everyday right fielder.While there is an abundance of names, it may not be a list that provides dominant defensive play.Eloy Jiménez has been reported to possibly get a chance at the position.Eloy even believes that he will be playing the outfield this year.
Raptors Republic
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

David Johnson splashes three to save the 905 In Sioux Falls

Game tied at 123 in front of 2,340 fans.Next point wins.It was overtime in South Dakota.Reggie Perry tried to score from the perimeter, but got walled off by Sioux Falls' defence, so he passed it out to David Johnson.Perry stuck his hand out, calling for the ball.His hand, his body language screamed, "Give me the damn ball, let me score this!"
TheLeafsNation
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Marlies rookies finding success with a few key players missing from lineup

Mac Hollowell, Victor Mete, and Adam Gaudette are all missing from the Marlies lineup, but the team is still finding a way to get wins.20 games into this season and Toronto has a 12-7-1 record, sitting atop the AHL's North Division.A few key players in Logan Shaw, Joey Anderson, and Alex Steeves have been heading the ship, though there's also a few rookies beginning to find their stride in the league.
Blue Seat Blogs
1 year ago
New York Rangers

NY Rangers film room: Why can't Zac Jones hold down a lineup spot? - Blue Seat Blogs

When Zac Jones made his debut under David Quinn in April of 2021, there was quite a bit of buzz around the young defensemen.Fresh out of UMass, Jones came in and was one of the few bright spots at the end of that season, putting up 4 assists in 10 games.Heading into the 2021-2022 season and without looking at some NY Rangers film, I was pretty sure that Jones would stick around.
NESN.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

When Trevor Story Thinks He Could Play Shortstop For Red Sox This Season

Timelines on when Trevor Story could return to the Boston Red Sox this season have been scarce.That was until Story offered up one Monday.Story was back at Fenway Park prior to Boston beginning a three-game interleague series with the Colorado Rockies.He made throws from shortstop as he took another step in his recovery from an internal bracing procedure he had done on the UCL ligament in his right elbow this offseason.
NESN.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Where MLB Insiders Put Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida On Rookie Rankings

Masataka Yoshida hasn't been the only rookie in Major League Baseball to have a strong start this season.The Boston Red Sox left fielder was among the favorites to win American League Rookie of the Year heading into the 2023 season, and he is the favorite to win the award at +145 at FanDuel Sportsbook.
NESN.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Why Adalberto Mondesi Won't Be Rescuing Red Sox Defense Anytime Soon

Alex Cora had no choice but to speak in blunt absolutes Wednesday after (and coincidentally before) another rough defensive performance from the Red Sox."We're not a good defensive team right now," the Boston manager said in his pregame press conference." ?The numbers don't lie."
Raptors Rapture
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

3 Bold predictions for the Toronto Raptors' 2023 offseason

The Toronto Raptors' front office loves to operate in silence.Fans have little information regarding the head coaching search, no intention from Raptors free agents, and only subtle hints for draft prospect workouts.All of this mystery means no one truly knows what the future holds for Toronto.The NBA draft is only a few weeks away, and we have only a handful of tips on who the Raptors are looking at with their 13th pick.
Raptors Rapture
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

NBA Awards Race: Is OG Anunoby a dark horse DPOY?

Just when it looked like Toronto Raptors star OG Anunoby was finally going to start getting the respect he deserves from the larger NBA media as a whole, he has once again dipped back into the realm of perpetual anonymity.This comes at a time when his defense has been as good as ever.While Anunoby, once a trade chip, has long been underrated due to the fact he doesn't excel in the traditional counting box score stats that voters love so much, the fact that he came into this week leading the league in steals per game is a terrific arrow to have in his quiver.
Raptors Republic
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

905 get key clutch time reps in against the Maine Celtics

The lack of FO movement yesterday means that the G League will matter a lot more for the upper-echelon 905ers who can shoot the 3.The 905 are off to a five-game road trip starting Sunday, and finished their home games for February.It's also the last day to bid on a Black Heritage Month jersey, so auction online if you're interested.
Raptors Rapture
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

Jakob Poeltl provides the Toronto Raptors with flexibility for 2023

The return of Jakob Poeltl wasn't what Toronto Raptors' fans were expecting.The 7-1 center does provide Toronto with a solution to its perceived lack of experience and size at the center position.Toronto must take full advantage of the newly acquired asset, who was averaging 12.1 points, and 9.0 rebounds per game on 61% shooting in 26 minutes per game with San Antonio.
Raptors Republic
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

905 let early fourth quarter lead slip, score only 10 in final 10 minutes

The 905 maintained a lead through three quarters, but scoring only 17 in the final 12 minutes wasn't enough.They lost 129-119, leaving Long Island 0-2.There's a lot of negativity in Raptorsland right now, and I get that employing a "good vibes only" mentality neglects the potential that negativity plays in driving real change.
Raptors Rapture
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

2 bench stars emerge in tough Toronto Raptors loss vs. Pacers

The Toronto Raptors were not going to send their best lineup out on the floor against the Indiana Pacers.Names like Otto Porter Jr. and Thad Young had to move into the starting lineup due to Pascal Siakam's groin injury, Precious Achiuwa's ankle ailment, and Fred VanVleet coming down with a sickness.
ProFootballTalk
9 months ago
New York Giants

Leslie Frazier visits with Packers, Commanders, Giants - ProFootballTalk

The official story out of Buffalo in late February was that defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was taking a year off from coaching.The unofficial story always seemed to be that he got a belated nudge from the Bills, as the unofficial scapegoat for the team's failure to live up to sky-high expectations in 2022.
www.amny.com
10 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Who could Nets be eying in NBA Draft? | amNewYork

Note: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links, Schneps Media may earn a commission.By Christian Arnold Posted on May 19, 2023 Sean Marks speaks with reporters at Barclays following the NBA trade deadline.The NBA Draft is a little more than a month away and could be an interesting time for the Nets, who are retooling after a major change in direction for the organization.
The Hockey Writers
1 year ago
LA Kings

Kings' Mikey Anderson Earns Extension with Stellar Defensive Play

Outside of Drew Doughty, the Los Angeles Kings' defensemen don't get a ton of recognition across the NHL.Fans who have followed the league for a while probably know Alex Edler from his days with the Vancouver Canucks.Other than that, the defensive corps consists of players that came up through LA's system.
Southside Showdown
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox: Andrew Vaughn has big shoes to fill in 2023

Three of the best offensive players in Chicago White Sox history have all played third base.Frank Thomas, Paul Konerko, and Jose Abreu have all proudly presented what a first baseman on the south side of Chicago is expected to do.Abreu is absent this year and Andrew Vaughn is the next man up to take the head role at the position.
Raptors Republic
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

Results, not process, are the only things that can define the Raptors right now.

After Kyrie Irving hit a buzzer beater to beat the Toronto Raptors, and the Brooklyn Nets were done celebrating, and the Raptors were done their discussion in the locker room, Nick Nurse walked into the media room to face questions.The first was a softball, about doing good things and not getting a good result, and Nurse stared at the table for almost a minute as he spoke.
Puck Prose
10 months ago
National Hockey League

Hurricanes Eliminate Devils in Game 6, Move to Eastern Conference Final

The Carolina Hurricanes made short work of the New Jersey Devils in round 2. The Canes are moving on after a 3-2 overtime win against the Devils in game 6 a t the PNC Arena.Carolina forward Jesper Fast scored 7:00 into overtime to send the Devils packing.An impressive round against a similar opponent for the Hurricanes.
Defector
10 months ago
New York Knicks

Quentin Grimes Ignored The Pain And Stole The Ball | Defector

By reputation, Tom Thibodeau keeps his hand on the crank of a meat grinder: his favorite players go in, throbbing gristle comes out.Yet during the regular season, the Knicks coach actually played it somewhat cool as far as managing his stars' playing time.No Knick was in the top 15 in minutes per game.
All U Can Heat
10 months ago
Miami Heat

Observations from the Miami Heat's win over the Knicks to take 3-1 lead in the series

The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks, 109-101, to take a 3-1 lead in the series.They are one win away from returning to the Eastern Conference finals.Here's what you need to know:

Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler and Max Strus combined to score 66 of Miami's 109 points.The Heat shot 43.3% from 3-point range through the first three quarters, but then went the entire fourth quarter without making a 3-pointer and still won.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
10 months ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins Break-up Day remarks: Krejci, Foligno and Hall

As the dust settles (kind of, not really) on the Boston Bruins ' season, here are some more notable quotes from Break-up Day yesterday from David Krejci, Nick Foligno and Taylor Hall.There's a lot out there from the exit interviews, but these are some of the comments that stuck out to me from the team - everything from the series to the future to disappointments with performances to offseason goals.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

The three biggest surprises from the 2022 season

Three biggest surprises you say?That sounds like fun.In the up and down season that was 2022, there was a fair share of surprises, both good and bad.As a Yankees community, I think we've experienced enough disappointment in the last few weeks, so I've decided to stick to the good for this piece.You're welcome.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

San Pedro holds off Banning to finish 10-0

There were 4 1/2 minutes left.San Pedro is clinging to a 14-7 lead over Wilmington Banning on Friday night in a game that decided the Marine League championship.Banning is facing a third down from the 49.First-year San Pedro coach Corey Walsh wants to put in 5-foot-8 Juan Reyes at defensive end.He's a pass-rush specialist.
McCovey Chronicles
10 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Minor League round up, May 10

We're creeping closer to the start of the Arizona Complex League and Dominican Summer League, when we'll have EIGHT games to recap on any given day.But for now it's just the San Francisco Giants four A-ball Minor League Baseball affiliates that were in action yesterday.Let's dive straight into it.Link to the 2023 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions are the positions played in that game.
TalkNats.com
10 months ago
Washington Nationals

Nationals place Victor Robles on IL, promote Jake Alu from Triple-A Rochester | TalkNats.com

Manager Dave Martinez announced after today's game that the Washington Nationals have promoted INF Jake Alu from Triple-A Rochester and have placed OF Victor Robles on the 10-day IL with back soreness.Alu might have made the team out of Spring Training if not for an injury that seemed to have lingered and kept most in the dark as he was out for most of the month of March.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

India, Friedl ignite Reds' offense again in win over the White Sox

Over the last two weeks, just about every time the Cincinnati Reds have picked up a go-ahead RBI hit or needed to get a rally going at the top of the order, second baseman Jonathan India and center fielder TJ Friedl have led the way.For a Reds' team that's working to build an identity around working tough at-bats, hustle and hard work, the one-two punch at the top of the Reds' lineup is setting the tone.
tdn.com
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Eloy Jimenez preparing to play outfield with White Sox

CHICAGO It looks as if Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jimenez could spend a lot of time at designated hitter this year.Jimenez himself has other plans.The 26-year-old Jimenez said Monday he is preparing to play more games in the outfield, especially in right after Chicago signed Andrew Benintendi to a $75 million, five-year contract.
Yahoo
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Eloy Jimenez preparing to play outfield with White Sox

CHICAGO - It looks as if Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jimenez could spend a lot of time at designated hitter this year.Jimenez himself has other plans.The 26-year-old Jimenez said he is preparing to play more games in the outfield, especially in right after Chicago signed Andrew Benintendi to a five-year, $75 million contract.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Jimenez preparing to play outfield for White Sox

CHICAGO -- It looks as if Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jimenez could spend a lot of time at designated hitter this year.Jimenez himself has other plans.The 26-year-old said Monday he is preparing to play more games in the outfield, especially in right after Chicago signed Andrew Benintendi to a $75 million, five-year contract.
Marco Island Florida
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Eloy Jimenez preparing to play outfield with White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) - It looks as if Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez could spend a lot of time at designated hitter this year.Jiménez himself has other plans.The 26-year-old Jiménez said Monday he is preparing to play more games in the outfield, especially in right after Chicago signed Andrew Benintendi to a $75 million, five-year contract.
WHIZ News
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Eloy Jimenez preparing to play outfield with White Sox - WHIZ News

CHICAGO (AP) - It looks as if Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez could spend a lot of time at designated hitter this year.Jiménez himself has other plans.The 26-year-old Jiménez said Monday he is preparing to play more games in the outfield, especially in right after Chicago signed Andrew Benintendi to a $75 million, five-year contract.
All U Can Heat
10 months ago
Miami Heat

8 thoughts from the Heat's Game 1 win over the Knicks, including Jimmy Butler's injury and the most important stretch of the game

The Miami Heat went into Madison Square Garden and beat the New York Knicks, 108-101, to take a 1-0 lead in their second-round series.Here are eight thoughts from the game...
1.All eyes will be on Jimmy Butler's right ankle.With 5:05 left in the fourth quarter, Butler stepped on Josh Hart's foot, turned his ankle and crumpled to the floor in obvious pain.
MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

MLB Makes Minor Tweaks To 2023 Rule Changes

It was reported earlier this week that MLB was considering modifications to the various rule changes that are being implemented this year.A pitch clock, limits on defensive shifts, pickoff attempts and bigger bases will all be part of the 2023 season and have been in use during spring games.The Competition Committee consists of six league appointees, one umpire and four players and is responsible for deciding on rule changes for the sport.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

UCLA will need new defensive strategy if Adem Bona, David Singleton out vs. Gonzaga

(David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

Mick Cronin has plenty of film of his teams playing Gonzaga.A few seconds aren't approved for all audiences.Rewatching UCLA's 2021 Final Four loss on Monday night, the Bruins coach hit pause as soon as Johnny Juzang's putback tied the score with 3.3 seconds left in overtime.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Elliott: 'We're finally getting it': Kings make a statement with win over Oilers

The Kings' dismissal of the Edmonton Oilers on Monday felt like much more than one of 82 games, more than a nice, dry place to go on a rainy night in Los Angeles.It was a statement.It was the Kings at their best, doing good things big and small while they nearly silenced runaway NHL scoring leader Connor McDavid and got a superb performance from a penalty-killing unit that has sometimes sabotaged otherwise strong efforts.
amNewYork
1 year ago
New York Knicks

New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets: Preview, odds, how to watch, more | amNewYork

Fresh off an eventful NBA Trade Deadline, the Battle for New York looks a little bit different as the New York Knicks host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.Can the Knicks work towards regaining supremacy in their own city?Game Details:
Betting odds:
Matchup:
Let's get the obvious out of the way: there will be no Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving when the Nets travel across the river to take on the Knicks on Monday night.
amNewYork
1 year ago
New York Knicks

The key for Knicks to survive brutal stretch may just be teamwork | amNewYork

The Knicks earned a statement win on Tuesday night, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-103 despite not having Mitchell Robinson.While it's prudent to not overreact to one game, the win could help identify the blueprint for how the Knicks can survive a brutal stretch of schedule without their defensive anchor.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

RECAP: MIA 2, NYM 5; Miami's depth players unable to beat Mets

The first Spring Training game of the season is always an interesting one.You don't usually see the starters out there, substitutions are made quickly, and you begin to see what some of the youngsters have in store.Miami sent Braxton Garrett out to the mound in Port St. Lucie on Saturday to face off against Mets right-hander José Butto.
Blue Seat Blogs
1 year ago
New York Rangers

Predicting NY Rangers lines with Kane and Tarasenko - Blue Seat Blogs

Once the Rangers finalize the trade for Patrick Kane, they will have made possibly the biggest splash in NHL trade deadline history by adding him to the Vladimir Tarasenko trade.Now with two more star wingers in the mix, the question becomes what the Rangers lines look like with Kane and Tarasenko in tow.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees 4, Nationals 2: Walk-off Wednesday

Spring training can provide some of the odder baseball of the year.Typically, any big names playing a Grapefruit/Cactus League game will do so in the open couple innings before exiting.Therefore, if a game ends up close, the deciding moments usually end up coming from prospects - sometimes, ones you may not know.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 11/13/22

CBS | Mike Axisa: We're in the rumor mill phase of the offseason, too early in the winter for most of the big names to sign just yet.Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner confirmed in a preview for Monday's interview with YES that the Yankees have had "positive" conversations with star free agent Aaron Judge, which at least sounds better than the Robinson Canó saga.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

2022 MLB Playoffs Preview: San Diego Padres

If there was one word that could describe the San Diego Padres, it could only be enigmatic.
The Mercury News
1 year ago
San Francisco 49ers

49ers report card: Offensive onslaught produces 41-23 wild-card win

SANTA CLARA - Here is how the 49ers (14-4) graded in Saturday's 41-23 wild-card playoff win over the Seattle Seahawks (9-9):
PASS OFFENSE: A Brock Purdy stepped it up big time after halftime when he completed 9-of-11 passes for 185 yards with two touchdowns.That added to his incredible mystique through seven games since replacing an injured Jimmy Garoppolo.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Instant Analysis: New England Patriots 23, Miami Dolphins 21

Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers on the Miami Dolphins' loss to the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday as Miami (8-8) dropped its fifth straight game.Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist We're witnessing one of the all-time worst meltdowns in NFL history, one that's right up there with, you guessed it, the 1993 Dolphins who were 9-2, finished 9-7, and missed the playoffs.
amNewYork
1 year ago
New York Mets

Mets' addition of Carlos Correa creates one of MLB's best infields | amNewYork

Sports Illustrated's cover for its Sept. 6, 1999 issue featured John Olerud, Edgardo Alfonzo, Rey Ordonez, and Robin Ventura of the New York Mets with the headline, "The Best Infield Ever?"And while Tom Verducci's cover story focused more on their defensive play and why they'd be worthy of such a title, what are they going to call the Mets' infield in 2023?
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Ed Donatell might have saved his Vikings job against Colts

Vikings fans wanted defensive play-caller Ed Donatell gone just a week ago, but he proved he understands the urgency on Saturday against the Colts.Just a week ago, Minnesota Vikings fans were hopeful that Ed Donatell's time with the team as defensive coordinator would be coming to an end.Minnesota had lost to the Detroit Lions, allowing the Lions to score 34 points.
Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

Ron Rivera Presser: Chase Young had a good day, and we'll evaluate him on Sunday

Washington Commanders Head Coach Ron Rivera and DL Coach Jeff Zgonina spoke to the media after today's practice.Chase Young has been on the 53-man roster after being activated form injured reserve(ACL) 11 days ago.He was going to be evaluated before last week's home game against the Falcons, but came down with an illness, as several other players have over the last few weeks.
Japers' Rink
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Prospect Update: November

Karabela had a similar November as October.Pointwise he did fine, and there's still plenty of time to up the offense, but you will want to see him produce more with the minutes he is getting and it's a little bit concerning that he's off to such a slow start offensively to his season.Hanelt improved from the start of the season by putting up almost a point per game in November.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals dead-ass just lost to the Arizona Coyotes

Oh god, the Washington Capitals blew a two-goal lead, which is bad, but they did it to the Arizona Coyotes, which is humiliating.This should have been as close to a guaranteed W as you're gonna get in today's NHL.Instead it's devastation.After a goalless first period, Alex Ovechkin did his one-timer thing on the power-play to get number 787 as well as some other milestones.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals earn hard-fought road point thanks to early-game defense and late-game goaltending: numbers for the morning after

The severely banged-up Washington Capitals wrapped up their early season road trip with a valiant 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.The Caps were able to grab the loser point on the back of some heroics from their goaltender and the defensive play in front of him.Boo the shootout.Another game where I didn't really have a ton of issues with how they played at five-on-five outside of maybe the back half of the third period.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

Portrait of a Thief: Lakers are a top defensive team due to their steals

Despite their recent victory, the Lakers are having their worst start to a season since 2014-15, when they also started 0-5 and ended with a record of 21-61.With so much going wrong in Darvin Ham's first season as head coach, it's hard to see any silver linings, but there are some if you dare to look.
The Hockey Writers
1 year ago
LA Kings

Kings' Strong Play Being Cancelled Out by Lackluster Goaltending

The calling card of this era of Los Angeles Kings hockey has been stellar defensive play.In their Stanley Cup years of 2012 and 2014, they were second and first in goals against, respectively.In last season's resurgence, they finished 10th in this metric.Through 12 games this season, they are allowing the fifth-most goals per game, worse than the likes of the Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

The Forehand Slice, Once Disdained, Makes a Comeback

Tennis players commonly hit three types of backhands  topspin, flat and slice  yet on the forehand, they have, in the modern game, traditionally limited their arsenal of shots to just the first two.The forehand slice  which involves sliding the racket beneath the ball to create backspin or sliding it to the left or right of the ball to create side spin  is used for drop shots but has long been frowned upon as a desperate play in an extreme situation.
TheLeafsNation
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

How Auston Matthews added layers to his game without scoring goals for the Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews has only one goal through his first seven games with the Maple Leafs this season.But that should change anytime now.The 25-year-old has had plenty of chances to put the puck into the back of the net - 33 shots on goal to be exact.Yet somehow, someway, the reigning Rocket Richard trophy winner can't buy a goal.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Public health

Opinion: Stop Medicare from being sold to Wall Street speculators

Sixty-five million Medicare recipients are in for a big surprise when they discover the Medicare they've always relied on is being sold to Wall Street speculators by Washington politicians.
Blue Seat Blogs
1 year ago
New York Rangers

For 22-23 Rangers, the best defense is a good offense

What a fun ride it's been so far for the Rangers.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Mourinho and Ferguson phrases added to dictionary

As managers, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho won dozens of trophies and now they can claim another accolade because two of their famous phrases have made it into the
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