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New York Yankees
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Cashman pushes back on notion Yankees running back same roster

Yankees re-signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162 million deal and believe their reinforced roster, plus returning injured players, makes them title contenders.
#new-york-islanders
#toronto-maple-leafs
#montreal-canadiens
fromPuck Prose
1 week ago
National Hockey League

Do the Habs buy or stand pat at the deadline? Look no further than their forward group

fromPuck Prose
1 week ago
National Hockey League

Do the Habs buy or stand pat at the deadline? Look no further than their forward group

#washington-capitals
fromRMNB
1 week ago
National Hockey League

Capitals yet to win two games in a row since first week of December: 'It's concerning'

fromRMNB
2 months ago
Washington Capitals

The Capitals won't make the playoffs unless they fix special teams

fromRMNB
1 week ago
National Hockey League

Capitals yet to win two games in a row since first week of December: 'It's concerning'

fromRMNB
2 months ago
Washington Capitals

The Capitals won't make the playoffs unless they fix special teams

fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Damien basketball team opens 24-0 lead, then holds off Etiwanda

Junior guard Zaire Rasshan of Damien knows football. His father, Osaar, was a backup quarterback at UCLA from 2005-09. Rasshan played quarterback his freshman season at Damien until deciding basketball was his No. 1 sport. So when Rasshan looked up at the scoreboard Thursday night at Etiwanda in the first quarter and saw the Spartans up 24-0, he had to think football.
National Basketball Association
#san-jose-sharks
#buffalo-sabres
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'Thank you Browns': Ravens give shoutout to rival for saving season

The Baltimore Ravens will play for the AFC North title next weekend after the Cleveland Browns upset the Pittsburgh Steelers, keeping Baltimore's division-title hopes alive.
#atlanta-falcons
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Lamar misses practice again; doubtful vs. Packers

Lamar Jackson is doubtful for Saturday’s must-win at Green Bay with a back contusion, likely sending Tyler Huntley in as Baltimore’s starter.
#boston-bruins
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Panthers outlast Bucs to take lead in NFC South

Corbett thought he might have taken away that hope late in the first quarter when he stepped on Bryce Young's bothersome right ankle late, leaving the quarterback temporarily on the ground in pain. "Shoot, gosh dang-it, I owe you dinner, sorry a whole lot," Corbett said with a smile, trying not to give away exactly what he said with one of his young sons standing within earshot.
National Football League
#indianapolis-colts
#dallas-cowboys
#miami-dolphins
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

St. Brown toughs out injury, fuels Lions in key win

"No matter what our record was, whether we were undefeated right now or didn't have a win, I was gonna do everything to be out there," St. Brown said. "Just to be out there for my guys. "I feel like availability is your best ability at the end of the day, so my job is to go out there and make plays and be on that field. It's what they pay me to do, so I was gonna do whatever it takes to be out there."
National Football League
#nfl
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Football League

Solak's Week 13 panic meter: Time to be worried about the Steelers? Lions? Eagles?!

fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Football League

Solak's Week 13 panic meter: Time to be worried about the Steelers? Lions? Eagles?!

#toronto-raptors
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
1 month ago

Can Burrow's return springboard the Bengals? Inside The Star

Joe Burrow's return revitalized the Bengals, enabling a 32-14 upset of the Ravens and placing Cincinnati back into AFC North contention.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
2 months ago

Hot Schotts: Cowboys could be on the verge of something special

Brian Schottenheimer's Cowboys show cultural progress and on-field resurgence, reaching .500 with consecutive wins while offense excels and defense must improve for playoff contention.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Where the most chaos could be lurking on Rivalry Week

Top college football teams mostly won in Week 13, leaving the College Football Playoff picture unsettled heading into Rivalry Week.
#new-england-patriots
fromMusket Fire
2 months ago
National Football League

Updated AFC playoff picture highlights importance of Patriots' primetime win vs. Jets

fromMusket Fire
2 months ago
National Football League

Updated AFC playoff picture highlights importance of Patriots' primetime win vs. Jets

National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
2 months ago

Bobby Wagner fires up Commanders locker room amid worrying slide

Bobby Wagner urges belief and leadership to rally a struggling Washington Commanders team amid injuries and poor performance, aiming to restore effort and morale.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Amador Valley defeats Monte Vista behind barrage of big plays

We never lost faith, said head coach Danny Jones. If we look at the scores of games, we're battling our (butts) off. We knew the football team that we were and what we were capable of, and it's wonderful to be able to put it together and to see it for four quarters on both sides of the ball. We have one game left in the season. If we win, we're in the playoffs.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Amador Valley defeats Monte Vista behind barrage of big plays

"We never lost faith," said head coach Danny Jones. "If we look at the scores of games, we're battling our (butts) off. We knew the football team that we were and what we were capable of, and it's wonderful to be able to put it together and to see it for four quarters on both sides of the ball. "We have one game left in the season. If we win, we're in the playoffs. I feel so good about whatever bracket they want to put us in, whether that's the D2 or the D3 bracket. I feel like the schedule we've played all year long, we're hardened and we're battle-tested and we're a physical football team."
California
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
3 months ago

Cowboys vs Commanders: Dak Prescott is playing like the best quarterback in the NFL

Dak Prescott delivered a dominant performance that powered the Cowboys to a 44-22 win and materially improved their late-season playoff prospects.
fromPuck Prose
3 months ago

Will The Utah Mammoth Take A Step Forward This Season

The NHL technically considers the Utah Mammoth an "expansion team" even though for all intents and purposes they are the relocated Arizona Coyotes. So technically this "expansion team" is entering its second season. The last NHL expansion team the Seattle Kraken also made the playoffs in their second season. In 2022-2023 the Kraken finished with a record of 46-28-8 for 100 points. As their broadcasters said during the playoff clinching win they rose from the depths of the Pacific Division to the playoffs.
National Hockey League
#ottawa-senators
fromPuck Prose
4 months ago
National Hockey League

Senators under pressure to prove that last year was a breakthrough, not a fluke

Ottawa retained its core after ending an eight-year playoff drought and aims to build on major 2024-25 gains despite minimal offseason changes.
fromESPN.com
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

'I know how badly they want to win': How the Senators grew into being a playoff team

Eugene Melnyk's bold vision and unwavering belief revitalized the Ottawa Senators, leading them back to playoff contention after years of struggle.
fromESPN.com
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

'I know how badly they want to win': How the Senators grew into being a playoff team

#red-sox
fromMLB Trade Rumors
6 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Poll: Which Teams Should Make The Biggest Push For Jarren Duran?

The Red Sox have returned to playoff contention with a seven-game winning streak and a 50-45 record, tied for the final AL Wild Card spot.
fromOver the Monster
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Series Preview: White Sox at Red Sox for Marathon Weekend

The Red Sox aim to rebound against the White Sox after a recent disappointing series.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
4 months ago

NY Islanders must turn this crucial number around in 2025-26

The Islanders' 18 blown leads, including 11 third-period collapses, undermined consistency and cost them a realistic chance to return to the playoffs.
#toronto-blue-jays
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Major League Baseball

A decade after the gripping 2015 playoff run, Blue Jays great Bautista sees similarities with 2025 team | CBC Sports

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Major League Baseball

A decade after the gripping 2015 playoff run, Blue Jays great Bautista sees similarities with 2025 team | CBC Sports

Major League Baseball
fromNewsday
4 months ago

Mets' Stearns authored this squad; can club close book with playoff berth?

David Stearns bears primary responsibility for the Mets' collapse and must reach the playoffs to salvage his position.
Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
4 months ago

Dodgers tie NL record by getting 82nd win of season

The Dodgers hold a 2.5-game NL West lead with a 13-game magic number and have secured a 15th consecutive winning season after reaching 82 wins.
#boston-red-sox
fromYahoo Sports
4 months ago
New York Yankees

August 2025 in review: The Red Sox are back... for now

The Red Sox posted a winning August with key series wins and emerging contributors, but inconsistent play and limited deadline additions leave playoff chances uncertain.
Boston Red Sox
fromYahoo Sports
8 months ago

MLB Notebook: Red Sox manager Alex Cora's delicate balancing act between winning and development

The Red Sox possess an enviable collection of top prospects while aiming for immediate playoff success.
Boston Red Sox
fromYahoo Sports
8 months ago

MLB Notebook: Red Sox manager Alex Cora's delicate balancing act between winning and development

The Red Sox possess an enviable collection of top prospects while aiming for immediate playoff success.
New York Yankees
fromYahoo Sports
4 months ago

Yankees' toughest remaining stretch begins with Astros in Houston

Yankees enter their toughest remaining stretch beginning with the Astros, followed by Blue Jays, Tigers and Red Sox, a critical test against quality opponents.
New York Yankees
fromYahoo Sports
4 months ago

Yankees news: Judge ties Yogi on franchise homer list

Aaron Judge tied Yogi Berra with his 358th homer; Luis Gil showed promising starts after rust; Yankees and Mets remain underperforming yet playoff contenders.
Chicago White Sox
fromYahoo Sports
5 months ago

'The spin hasn't been sharp': Guardians starter Slade Cecconi in a funk on mound

Slade Cecconi is struggling with pitch execution, impacting his performance and the Guardians' playoff contention.
#cleveland-guardians
fromMLB Trade Rumors
5 months ago

The Righties - Targeted Streaming for a Championship Run

As the season dwindles, so too must your spectrum of usable starters, given how much more information you're working with. This necessitates a more strategic approach in roster management.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Seattle beats San Jose 3-2 to push Earthquakes' winless streak to six games

We conceded goals after we scored the first goal in a short period of time and also after we scored the second goal. That's a lack of discipline and concentration on our part, Arena said.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBattery Power
6 months ago

Braves vs Yankees game thread

Spencer Strider has stepped up over his last six starts, maintaining a 2.95 ERA while accumulating fifty strikeouts to only thirteen walks.
Atlanta Braves
#mlb
fromESPN.com
6 months ago
Major League Baseball

From a Cy Young winner to an All-Star closer: One player every MLB team should trade for (or away) this July

fromESPN.com
6 months ago
Major League Baseball

From a Cy Young winner to an All-Star closer: One player every MLB team should trade for (or away) this July

Major League Baseball
fromYahoo Sports
6 months ago

$15 million Cardinals starter named team's top trade candidate

The St. Louis Cardinals may trade pitcher Erick Fedde at the trade deadline due to his struggles and the team's aim to open up a rotation spot.
fromSoccer News
7 months ago

Bitesize Prediction: Longford Town vs UC Dublin - 28/06/25 - Soccer News

Longford Town have finally found some form, moving closer to playoff contention after a 3-2 victory over Athlone, showcasing resilience and home advantage.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromMilwaukee Brewers On SI
7 months ago

Brewers 'May Be Motivated' To Move $34 Million Slugger

Even if they're close to contending, the Brewers may be motivated to move Hoskins to save the $4 million buyout on a 2026 mutual option that is unlikely to be exercised.
Major League Baseball
fromYahoo Sports
9 months ago

How quickly can Sharks find success after another dreadful season?

The Sharks are in the middle of a disastrous season, currently facing their longest losing streak with 10 consecutive losses, indicating their standing as the worst team in the NHL.
San Jose Sharks
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