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15 hours ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: James Paxton Expects Adrenaline To Provide Boost

James Paxton's performance in his final spring game was a mix of initial struggles but later improvement.
Paxton is expected to be the Dodgers' fifth starter and an important part of the rotation during the upcoming season.
Dodger Blue
1 day ago
LA Dodgers

Freeway Series Recap: Angels Walk-Off Dodgers In Spring Training Finale

James Paxton had a solid start but gave up 3 runs in the Spring Training game against the Angels.
Dodgers wrapped up their Spring Training schedule and will host the St. Louis Cardinals for their Dodger Stadium opener.
Dodgers Nation
3 weeks ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Says Hitting Rehab is Over; He's In 'Prepare-For-The-Season Mode'

Shohei Ohtani is fully prepared for the regular season after completing hitting rehab.
Ohtani's focus is on getting more at-bats, quality at-bats, and working on his timing.
Dodgers Nation
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani's Spring Training Debut Revealed by Dodgers Manager

Ohtani not debuting in first Spring Training game
Expectation for Ohtani to play next week
Dodger Blue
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Spring Training: Mookie Betts Downplays Offensive Outburst In Cactus League Opener

Dodgers had a strong start in Cactus League with a big win over Padres.
Mookie Betts maintains a focused and practical approach without getting carried away by Spring Training results.
Dodgers Nation
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Says 'It Would Be Such an Honor' to Pitch During Seoul Series

Yamamoto expresses honor and readiness to pitch in Dodgers' regular season games in South Korea.
Dodgers Manager confirms Yamamoto as a 'safe bet' for the upcoming games against the Padres.
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National Hockey League
ESPN.com
14 hours ago
National Hockey League

NHL playoff watch: Potential playoff matchups aplenty on Thursday night

Exciting NHL games featuring potential playoff matchups.
High-stakes games with implications for future playoff seedings.
ESPN.com
4 days ago
National Hockey League

NHL playoff watch: What's at stake for Devils, Islanders in Sunday showdown

The NHL schedule features a 10-game Sunday towards the end of the regular season.
The New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils are facing off in a crucial game impacting their playoff hopes.
ESPN.com
6 days ago
National Hockey League

NHL playoff standings: Projecting the Penguins' path to the postseason

Hope for the Pittsburgh Penguins has faded after trading Jake Guentzel.
Penguins have a tough road ahead to make the playoffs, needing to win out and relying on other teams' results.
Puck Prose
9 months ago
National Hockey League

2023 team report cards: Panthers shock everyone but run out of gas

What a rollercoaster ride the Florida Panthers have been on in 2023.Last year's Presidents' Trophy winners barely clawed their way into the postseason before going on a remarkable run that saw them win the Eastern Conference.Unfortunately, their series against the Vegas Golden Knights did not go as they had hoped.
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New York Rangers
Blueshirt Banter
1 day ago
New York Rangers

Bantering Points: 3/27/24

Rangers clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite missing key defensemen.
Analysis on teams facing tough schedules in the final weeks of the regular season.
Blue Seat Blogs
2 months ago
New York Rangers

Filip Chytil injury update: Chytil returns to Czechia for "reset" - Blue Seat Blogs

Filip Chytil's injury update is bad news as he is returning to Czechia for a "reset."
Chytil's return for the regular season is unlikely and worst-case scenario may be career-ending.
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Boston Bruins
NESN.com
4 days ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins Notes: 'Desperate' Teams Causing Boston Trouble

Montgomery is concerned about the physicality affecting Bruins' performance in recent losses.
Bruins' playoff spot is secured, but final regular season games hold significance for teams vying for postseason spots.
NESN.com
6 days ago
Boston Bruins

Ford Final Five Facts: Bruins Heavyweight Matchup Vs. Rangers

The Boston Bruins lost to the New York Rangers in a regular season series, going 0-2-1.
The article mentions 'Ford F-150 Final Five Facts' from the Bruins loss to the Rangers.
NESN.com
1 week ago
Boston Bruins

Jim Montgomery Explains If Bruins Will Keep Goalie Rotation In Postseason

The Boston Bruins have a strong goalie tandem with Ullmark and Swayman
The team is considering giving goalies back-to-back starts as the regular season winds down.
NESN.com
2 weeks ago
Boston Bruins

Ford Final Five Facts: Bruins, Blues Faced Off For Final Time This Season

The Boston Bruins remain one point back from the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Goaltender Jeremy Swayman suffered his first regulation loss since February 15.
NESN.com
1 month ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins Can Embrace Challenge Of Growing Company In Standings

The Boston Bruins are now tied for the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings with the Florida Panthers.
The Bruins have failed to reach the Stanley Cup Finals in the last three seasons despite finishing first in the regular season.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
9 months ago
Boston Bruins

2023 Bruins Ratings: Judge the performance of the coach and front office

At first glance, it's hard to find too much to complain about when it comes to the performance of the Bruins head coach, general manager, and team president.The first-year head coach led his team to all kinds of regular season records.The GM played the trade deadline extremely well, reinforcing a strong roster.
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Pinstripe Alley
2 days ago
New York Yankees

Yankees 3, Mets 0: Schmidt shines in final tune-up

Regulars played deep into spring training games
Pitchers Clarke Schmidt and Sean Manaea had a duel
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

The 1998 Yankees you probably forgot (Part 1)

With the 25th anniversary of the 1998 Yankees this year, we here at Pinstripe Alley have been doing a daily diary recounting what that team was doing throughout the year.If you read one of those posts on any given day, you're probably going to recognize the names of the Yankees' players mentioned.Many of the players on the '98 team were part of or would go on to be part of the '96, '99, and '00 teams during the Yankees' dynasty.
Battery Power
3 days ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves vs Red Sox Spring Training Game Thread

Atlanta and Boston are fielding most of their regular players in the game before the regular season starts.
Ozuna, Harris, Murphy, Arcia, and Kelenic are all part of the Atlanta lineup for this game.
nba
www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: A new goal for the inscrutable Warriors just be better than the Lakers

Establish a new paradigm for success for Golden State: Just beat the Lakers.
Realistic expectation for the Warriors is to secure a play-in tournament spot ahead of the Lakers in the standings.
Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets open critical homestand vs. Hawks

Brooklyn Nets facing crucial series with Atlanta Hawks
Nets currently struggling in the regular season
Posting and Toasting
1 month ago
New York Knicks

Knicks 125, Heat 109: "You're finished, Miami. You hear me? Finished"

The 2024 New York Knicks have improved their defensive performance compared to the 2001 squad.
The Knicks have had a successful regular season so far and are currently ranked as the no. 4 team in the Eastern Conference.
ESPN.com
2 months ago
Boston Celtics

NBA midseason grades: From the overachievers to ... the Pistons

The NBA recently passed its midway point of the regular season, with every team having played at least 41 of their 82 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers are the three teams exceeding expectations -- earning a straight A grade.
The Detroit Pistons' record 28-game losing streak earned them the only F.
Silver Screen and Roll
2 months ago
Chicago Bulls

Lakers vs. Bulls Preview: Lakers still have fight left in them

The Lakers have an important stretch of games coming up that they need to capitalize on in order to improve their record and standings.
The Lakers need to start fighting for a decent spot in the standings before it's too late and they find themselves in a similar situation as the past two years.
Silver Screen and Roll
3 months ago
LA Lakers

Lakers vs. Mavericks Preview: Back to regular programing

The Lakers are back to the regular season grind after winning the NBA Cup championship.
The Mavericks are dealing with injuries to key players, including Kyrie Irving.
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
LA Clippers

Paul George rallies Clippers past Pistons with 15 fourth-quarter points

The Clippers are aiming to have the top record in the Western Conference this season.
Paul George's inspired fourth-quarter performance helped the Clippers move closer to the top-seeded Timberwolves.
Dodgers Nation
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Spring Training Info: Schedule, Report Dates, Tickets

The Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning their regular season and Spring Training early this year.
The Dodgers will have their first workout on February 9 and their first full squad workout on February 14.
ESPN.com
2 months ago
Dallas Cowboys

After another early playoff exit, 'stunned' Cowboys seeking offseason answers -- yet again

The Dallas Cowboys experienced a stunning loss to the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round, ending their season.
The Cowboys had a perfect 8-0 record at home during the regular season, making the loss even more shocking.
Steelers Depot
2 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

'Have The Team To Do It:' Miles Killebrew Focused On Buffalo But Thinks Steelers Can Go On Playoff Run

Miles Killebrew expresses confidence in the Pittsburgh Steelers' ability to go far in the playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' season has had ups and downs, but they finished strong to secure a playoff spot.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
2 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

WATCH: How does potential Buffalo blizzard help or hurt Steelers?

The North Shore Drive podcast featured host Christopher Carter and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko.
The podcast covered a range of topics related to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Steelers Wire
2 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers vs Ravens: Big takeaways from the win

Pittsburgh Steelers end regular season with win
Strong finish with three consecutive wins
Steelers Wire
2 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Diontae Johnson sounds off about Steelers' playoff chances

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a tough position and need help to make it to the playoffs.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson acknowledged that the team has made mistakes in games they should have won.
NBC Sports Bay Area & California
2 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

What we learned in 49ers' regular-season finale loss to Rams

The 49ers' 12-game winning streak against NFC West opponents and their 9-game regular-season winning streak against the Rams came to an end with a 21-20 loss.
The 49ers rested some of their top players but still suited up many of their starters to prepare for the playoffs in two weeks.
49ers Webzone
2 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

Key stats from the 49ers' 21-20 Week 18 loss vs. the Rams

The San Francisco 49ers finished the regular season with the 2nd-most points scored and total yards in franchise history.
The 49ers have scored the most points on opening possessions in the NFL this season and have set a record for most points scored on opening possessions through their first 17 games.
ESPN.com
2 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

Who's starting and sitting for No. 1 seed Ravens and 49ers -- and why it matters

Top NFL teams often rest their starting quarterbacks in the final regular-season game
The last team to secure the No. 1 seed and sit their starting quarterback in the regular-season finale was the 2009 New Orleans Saints
49ers Webzone
2 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

49ers vs. Rams: How to watch, stream, and listen to the Week 18 matchup

The San Francisco 49ers will conclude the regular season against the Los Angeles Rams, aiming to sweep the season series for the fifth consecutive regular season.
The 49ers are coming off a 27-10 victory over the Washington Commanders, with QB Brock Purdy setting the team's single-season passing yards record.
49ers Webzone
3 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

49ers vs. Commanders: How to watch, stream, and listen to the Week 17 matchup

The San Francisco 49ers head to Washington D.C. for their last road trip of the 2023 regular season as they take on the Commanders at FedExField.
ESPN.com
2 months ago
National Football League

Ravens to sit MVP favorite Jackson vs. Steelers

Lamar Jackson will be rested in the regular-season finale for the Baltimore Ravens, just like in 2019.
Backup Tyler Huntley will start in Jackson's place.
FanSided
9 months ago
National Football League

3 Miami Dolphins who have to take the next step this season

The Dolphins were one of the NFL's most entertaining teams in 2022, but these three players need to step up if they're going to become contenders.Head coach Mike McDaniel successfully led the Dolphins to a second-place finish in the crowded AFC East last season, but there's still a lot of ground to cover if Miami is going to catch Buffalo.
FanSided
9 months ago
National Football League

Patriots 1st-round pick already looking the part

During mandatory minicamp on Monday, New England Patriots first-round pick and cornerback Christian Gonzalez is already living up to the hype.The New England Patriots had an eventful first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.They were able to trade down to the No. 17 overall pick in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers to gain draft capital, watched the AFC North team draft Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones ahead of the rival New York Jets, and got one of the best cornerback prospects in the draft.
Silver Screen and Roll
3 months ago
LA Lakers

Discussion Thread for Non-Lakers Games: Week of December 11th-December 17th

The Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 14-9 record.
Upcoming non-Lakers games include matchups between the Heat and Hornets, Pacers and Pistons, and Cavaliers and Magic.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

2023 NBA Offseason Discussion Thread

With the regular season over and our Lakers Season Reviews finishing up, it's time to start our Offseason Discussion Thread.And with the NBA Draft (June 22) and NBA free agency (June 30) fast approaching, there will be plenty to discuss both with the Lakers, and around the league.To keep things on-topic in the other posts, we are creating this thread where we can talk about stories big and small, from Bradley Beal trade rumors, to who we like in the draft, or anything else in-between.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

Report: Lakers want to sign Chris Paul, potentially alongside D'Angelo Russell

On Friday morning, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN hinted that Chris Paul would likely be choosing between the Lakers and Clippers if the Phoenix Suns ultimately opt to cut or trade him before his contract for next season fully guarantees on June 28, as they are widely expected to.According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Lakers do indeed "have strong interest in signing Chris Paul if the guard is waived or stretched by the Suns," potentially even alongside keeping fellow free agent D'Angelo Russell.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

Season Review: Jarred Vanderbilt

We all know the narrative by now - on February 8, the day before the trade deadline, the Lakers were five games below .500and in the Western Conference's 13th place.Then, just after noon Pacific time, the team landed D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt.Although Vando was almost certainly seen as the throw-in of the deal, following a former All-Star and a credible "laser," he has a colorable case of being the most important piece the Lakers got for Russell Westbrook, a first round pick, and two more minimum-salaried players.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

Season Review: Troy Brown Jr.

Last offseason, the Lakers placed a focus on getting younger, quicker and more athletic.Troy Brown Jr. was a symbol of that, a young wing that didn't have things work out for him at his previous stops and was looking for a chance to prove himself in Los Angeles.The Lakers were betting low on Brown with a veteran's minimum contract and he certainly produced well above his worth.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

Could Jalen Hood-Schifino be the perfect pick for the Lakers at pick No. 17?

Despite being a franchise known for its scouting department and draft prowess, it's been rare for the team to have a first-round draft pick in recent years.Most of that has been due to the fact that they sent many of them to New Orleans in a trade for Anthony Davis and the others have been off-loaded in other trades.
Silver Screen and Roll
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Discussion Thread for Non-Lakers Games: Week of December 11th-December 17th

The Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 14-9 record.
Upcoming non-Lakers games include matchups between the Heat and Hornets, Pacers and Pistons, and Cavaliers and Magic.
Silver Screen and Roll
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Discussion Thread for Non-Lakers Games: Week of December 11th-December 17th

The Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 14-9 record.
Upcoming non-Lakers games include matchups between the Heat and Hornets, Pacers and Pistons, and Cavaliers and Magic.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

Frank Vogel recruits South Bay Lakers head coach Miles Simon to Suns staff

The South Bay Lakers are now in the market for a new head coach, as Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel continued to poach from his former staff by recruiting SBL head coach Miles Simon to join him in Phoenix.Chris Haynes of Turner Sports broke the news on Saturday night:

Both worked under Vogel as assistants with the Los Angeles Lakers.-
Bullets Forever
9 months ago
Washington Wizards

Multiple former Wizards are part of the Nuggets' championship team

Yesterday, the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat, 94-89 in Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals to win their first-ever NBA championship.While the Washington Wizards didn't win the championship, some of the players and coaches on Denver's team once were in D.C. Let's take a look below:


Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (2021-22) - In Washington, KCP averaged 13.2 points per game in 77 appearances and shot 39 percent from the three point line (159-of-408 attempts).
Miami Herald
4 months ago
New York Knicks

Surging Heat takes momentum into critical In-Season Tournament game vs. Knicks. What's at stake?

Teams are already playing important games with championship implications just four weeks into the NBA regular season.
The Miami Heat's game against the New York Knicks is not a must-win for advancing past the group stage of the in-season tournament, but a win would keep them in control of their destiny.
The Miami Heat has been performing well, winning nine of their last 10 games.
Posting and Toasting
9 months ago
New York Knicks

Knicks to workout Fordham forward Khalid Moore

As the 2023 NBA draft approaches, the New York Knicks are doing their due diligence on players that could potentially become available.Unless they trade for a draft pick, the Knicks will not be making any selections in the 2023 draft.This has turned their attention to players on the outside looking in.
Hardwood Houdini
9 months ago
Boston Celtics

Anonymous coach has interesting comment on Boston Celtics roster

The Boston Celtics roster was considered elite throughout the majority of the regular season in 2022-23.But in the postseason, Boston's bench struggled, and the team's depth was questioned.Now removed from the season, the Celtics continue to field calls on its roster as they are looking to improve.This is despite an anonymous coach telling Heavy Sports Steve Bulpett that almost every team in the league would trade its roster for the Celtics.
Hogs Haven
9 months ago
Washington Redskins

The 5 O'Clock Club: Playing "what if" with the Kirk Cousins contract

The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.CLICK HERE to see the full 5 o'clock club archive
I read two or three interesting and related pieces of information about Kirk Cousins in the past day or so.
Hardwood Houdini
9 months ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics predicted to trade key rotation piece this summer

After what was a disappointing end to a promising season, the Boston Celtics have been left with quite the dilemma.As they move forward, they'll have to decide whether or not they want to keep the team's nucleus together.If the Celtics were to move in the direction of reshaping the roster, The Athletic's Jay King predicts that the most likely avenue would be to move on from Malcolm Brogdon, who the C's traded for last summer.
Editor In Leaf
9 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs UFA Options for Increased Secondary Scoring

With all the free-agents the Toronto Maple Leafs have, new GM Brad Treliving has the opportunity to re-makes the team's depth.During the regular season and in the 2023 NHL playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs did not get enough secondary scoring, arguably because their bottom-six was filled with defensive players like Aston-Reese, Kampf and Lafferty who have no real offense to their games.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

The contract status of every Lakers player

After finding postseason success once again this year, the Lakers now head into an offseason with a lot of moving pieces.While LeBron James and Anthony Davis, among a handful of others, are set to be Lakers next season - assuming the former isn't actually retiring - there are all sorts of other players who will have choices to be made on them.
Hardwood Houdini
9 months ago
Boston Celtics

Are Boston Celtics fans torn on whether Joe Mazzulla is the right guy for the HC job?

Joe Mazzulla was given a tough task this season as the head coach of the Boston Celtics: he had to deal with the pressure of coaching Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as well as being the favorite to win the title.Although Mazzulla failed to deliver a title, he still had a decent season.Despite this, I have seen on social media the disconnect between Celtics fans and Mazzulla, and it begs the question: Are Celtics fans not in agreement on whether Mazzulla is the guy?
Yahoo Sports
9 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Remillard's 2 big hits off the bench in MLB debut rally the White Sox past the Mariners 4-3 in 11

SEATTLE (AP) - Zach Remillard's base hit in the ninth inning scored the tying run, his RBI single with two outs in the 11th gave Chicago the lead, and the White Sox rallied for a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.Remillard, making his major league debut, wasn't in the lineup for Chicago until Tim Anderson left in the fourth inning with a sore shoulder.
Boston.com
9 months ago
New England Patriots

Aaron Rodgers reportedly turned down an offer from the Patriots this offseason

Patriots His agent said: "No, we ain't playing for New England.We want to be a Jet."
Aaron Rodgers reportedly turned down a trade to the Patriots.The 39-year-old quarterback, who elected instead to join the New York Jets this offseason, reportedly wasn't intrigued by New England's offer."When Aaron Rodgers heard it, his agent said, 'No, we ain't playing for New England.
Pats Pulpit
9 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots roster breakdown: Matthew Slater remains a valuable presence, on and off the field

With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the final phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots 88 players on their roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.
Boston.com
9 months ago
New England Patriots

Devin McCourty stopped by Norwood High School to give students a pep talk for finals

Patriots "Put in the hard work and then believe in yourself and go be confident."While the students of Norwood High School might be dealing with stress as final exams begin, a former Patriots player made a timely appearance to provide some reassurance.Devin McCourty, who retired in March after 13 seasons and three Super Bowl wins in New England, gave a quick pep talk during an interview he did with NHS-TV.
Pats Pulpit
9 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots 2023 roster breakdown: Player profiles, analysis, season preview, and more

The New England Patriots ' 2022 season was a major disappointment.The team went just 8-9 on the year and missed out on a playoff spot for the second time in the last three seasons.The theme of their offseason heading into 2023 is therefore turning the page, and the Patriots have been proactive in doing that.
Pats Pulpit
9 months ago
New England Patriots

Ex-Patriots LeGarrette Blount, Aaron Dobson back in New England through coaching fellowship

The New England Patriots have added two more former players to their coaching staff, albeit in relatively minor roles.As was confirmed by head coach Bill Belichick on Monday, LeGarrette Blount and Aaron Dobson are back in Foxborough via the Bill Walsh Coaching Fellowship.Unlike former UNC Charlotte assistant Rod Ojong, who announced that he would also join the Patriots through the program, Blount and Dobson have some prior experience with the organization.
Bleacher Report
9 months ago
New York Giants

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux 'Happy That People Are Counting Us Out' amid Eagles Hype

Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kayvon Thibodeaux and the New York Giants are embracing the underdog role.Despite making the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and winning a Wildcard round game, the Giants are still considered to be second-class in the NFC East.The Philadelphia Eagles remain the clear favorite after a 14-3 regular season in 2022 and a Super Bowl appearance.
ProFootballTalk
9 months ago
New York Giants

Sterling Shepard "right on schedule" with ACL recovery - ProFootballTalk

Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard tore his ACL last September and he gave an update on how his recovery has been going from the start of the team's minicamp on Tuesday.Shepard, who signed a one-year deal to remain with the Giants in March, said he set a goal of being ready for the start of the regular season and that he feels like he's on track to reach it.
ProFootballTalk
9 months ago
New York Giants

Brian Daboll on Saquon Barkley: Everything I have to say will remain private - ProFootballTalk

The Giants are starting their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and running back Saquon Barkley will not be joining the team.Barkley has not signed his franchise tag, so he's not under any more contractual commitment to be with the team than he was during the voluntary portions of their offseason work.Over the weekend, Barkley said that he believes there have been " misleading " and "untruthful" leaks from the team about long-term offers that Barkley has turned down and that the team has "tried to make me look like I'm greedy" over the last few months.
Bleacher Report
9 months ago
New York Giants

NFL Insider: Giants 'Have No Reason to Fear' Saquon Barkley Missing 2023 for Contract

Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Despite Saquon Barkley's unhappiness with his ongoing contract negotiations with the New York Giants, it would be a surprise if the two-time Pro Bowler staged a holdout that lasted into the regular season.Per The Athletic's Dan Duggan, the Giants "have no reason to fear" Barkley will sit out the 2023 season.
RMNB
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

Coachella Valley Firebirds forced to change hotels ahead of Game Five of Calder Cup Finals

The Coachella Valley Firebirds did not hold a morning skate ahead of Game Five on Saturday.One would assume it was because the team wanted to save its legs after a long postseason run that has seen them play a league-high 23 playoff games.Or maybe because they wanted to go over game film inside the locker room.
RMNB
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

Sonny Milano: 2022-23 season review

Sonny Milano was brought in to help out when the Caps were hurt, but he is more than a spare part.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
RMNB
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

After longest goal drought of season, Ethen Frank sees Calder Cup Finals tally as huge weight off shoulders

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Bears were in a dire position coming into Tuesday's Game Three.They had been shut out in two straight games by goaltender Joey Daccord and outscored by the Coachella Valley Firebirds 9-0.Facing a 2-0 deficit in the 2023 Calder Cup Finals, a third-straight Bears' loss would likely prove too difficult of a hole to come back from.
RMNB
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

Matthew Tkachuk played Game Four of the Stanley Cup Final with a broken sternum and had to be dressed by Panthers teammates

The Vegas Golden Knights took home the 2023 Stanley Cup on Tuesday night.That means that no competitive advantage remains to be gained and all of the playoff injury horror stories can now be made public.Perhaps the biggest of all those stories pertains to Florida Panthers superstar Matthew Tkachuk.Tkachuk played sparingly in Florida's Game Four loss to Vegas and missed Game Five altogether and now we know why.
RMNB
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals' head coach Spencer Carbery attends Hershey Bears' Calder Cup Finals game

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Bears had a special guest in the house for Game Three of the Calder Cup Finals.New Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery was spotted sitting in the suite level with vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer and other Capitals representatives.The news was confirmed to RMNB by the Hershey Bears.
RMNB
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

Ethen Frank breaks long playoff drought in Game Three of Calder Cup Finals

HERSHEY, PA - There's no Hershey Bears player that has struggled more than Ethen Frank in the 2023 AHL Playoffs.Frank, who led all Hershey skaters and all AHL rookies in goals during the regular season with 30, had gone the first 11 games of the postseason without scoring a goal.Not only that, Frank was not having much of an impact in games, forcing head coach Todd Nelson to healthy scratch him four different times in the playoffs.
Maple Leafs Hotstove
9 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs UFAs, Part 1: Who should stay among Justin Holl, Luke Schenn, ZAR, Noel Acciari, and Erik Gustafsson?

We'll soon take a look at the external options that might fill a need for the Maple Leafs in the UFA market, but we first have to cover the decisions to be made on the expiring contracts currently on the NHL roster, of which there are nine in Toronto among the UFA class.In Part 2 coming out on Monday, we'll take a look at some of the more important names among this cohort, including Ryan O'Reilly and Michael Bunting (as well as David Kampf and Alex Kerfoot).
Maple Leafs Hotstove
9 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Report: All signs point to Sheldon Keefe staying on as Maple Leafs head coach, expected to discuss contract extension this summer

On Friday, we received the most definitive report so far that Sheldon Keefe is staying on as Maple Leafs head coach for the 2022-23 season.Per Darren Dreger, the two have been working together to interview replacements for the departed Spencer Carbery (now head coach of the Washington Capitals) and an extension is likely forthcoming at some point in the summer (which makes sense if he's staying - there is no sense in lame ducking him).
Editor In Leaf
9 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Get More Skilled For 2023-24

The Toronto Maple Leafs know better than anyone that balance is a hard thing to achieve.Under ex- Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock, the Leafs were a rushing team that played with a high pace.Their roster was filled with talented young players deep in the lineup like Connor Brown, Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnson.
McCovey Chronicles
9 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Max Muncy epitomizes the state of the Dodgers: ugly, bad at most things, but still succeeding

The Dodgers are not THE DODGERS, but they're still The Dodgers, and slip from the top tier of organizational strength to the one beneath it will still give the San Francisco Giants plenty of trouble this weekend in their three game series at Dodger Stadium.Okay, I'm imagining the following tiered system:
Bottom Tier (Tier 5) - The A's or the Royals
Tier 4 - Signs of life, but future is unclear.
Chico Enterprise-Record
9 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Why the Sharks and Karlsson appear ready for a trade this offseason

SAN JOSE - The San Jose Sharks and representatives for defenseman Erik Karlsson are reportedly on the same page in terms of trying to move the two-time Norris Trophy winner to more of a championship-contending team.Sharks management met with Karlsson's agents from Newport Sports Management last week, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic, and agreed that a trade could be in order with San Jose in an apparent rebuilding state under general manager Mike Grier.
Boston.com
9 months ago
Boston Bruins

Former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy, North Chelmsford's Jack Eichel win Stanley Cup with Golden Knights

Bruins "I'm in the club and they can't kick you out!That's the way I'm feeling right now."
Bruce Cassidy is prone to some extended musings while fielding questions at the podium.But the former Bruins bench boss kept things brief ahead of Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final."We use that word (legacy) around here, but I think it's for much later, so I haven't thought about mine personally," Cassidy said at TD Garden.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
LA Kings

Golden Knights pummel the Panthers, coasting to their first Stanley Cup title

(John Locher / Associated Press)

They called themselves the "Golden Misfits," rallying around the fact they'd been considered expendable and were left available in the expansion draft that stocked the Golden Knights' initial roster.These Golden Knights are misfits no more.On Tuesday, they became Stanley Cup champions.
All U Can Heat
9 months ago
Miami Heat

What the Miami Heat can learn from the Denver Nuggets

Seven years ago, the Boston Celtics were said to be canvasing the league for trades using their third overall pick.Rumor has it that they approached the Denver Nuggets about a young Nikola Jokic, a second-round pick the year prior who averaged 10 points and seven rebounds as a rookie.The Nuggets allegedly said no, believing that Jokic could be an important part of a competitive core.
Boston.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal predicted potential Red Sox moves ahead of the trade deadline

Morning Sports Update "The average Red Sox fan would not want to sit there and watch two more months of what they've been watching."The Red Sox begin a three-game series at Fenway Park against the Yankees tonight.First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m.This Saturday, the Revolution begin the second half of the MLS regular season with a matchup against Orlando City at Gillette Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
Also on Saturday, the Free Jacks close out the regular season at home ( Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy) against the Houston SaberCats at 1:30 p.m.
Potential Red Sox moves before the trade deadline: Though a 34-35 record doesn't appear to be disastrous on the surface, the Red Sox are firmly rooted in last place in the American League East.
NESN.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Kike Hernandez Praises 'Mature' Brayan Bello After Start Vs. Yankees

Brayan Bello has continued to stack up impressive outings for the Boston Red Sox, but his seven-inning performance in Sunday night's 3-2 win over the New York Yankees rivals his best yet.Because while his stat line - two runs on three hits in seven innings with 64% of pitches for strikes - surely was notable, it was another aspect that caused Kiké Hernández to praise the 24-year-old.
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Dodgers, Angels, Steele

As the 2023 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. Dodgers' prospect to debut: According to Juan Toribio of MLB.com, the Dodgers are set to call up right-hander Emmet Sheehan to make his major league debut today.
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Clevinger, Fleming, O'Neill

As the 2023 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. Clevinger exits with injury: The White Sox announced yesterday that right-hander Mike Clevinger, who exited his start against the Dodgers in the fifth inning last night due to injury, was dealing with what the club termed "right biceps soreness."
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Postponement, Giants, Pirates, Cubs

As the 2023 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. Tigers vs Braves doubleheader: Yesterday's game between the Tigers and Braves at Comerica Park was postponed yesterday due to rain, leaving the clubs to partake in a doubleheader today, the first game of which will begin at 12:10pm CT this afternoon.
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Subway Series, Rangers, MLBTR Chat

As the 2023 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. 2023 Subway Series begins: The annual clash between New York's AL and NL teams begins today as the Yankees head to Citi Field to face the Mets.It's been a difficult season for both teams so far.
Wiz of Awes
9 months ago
Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards: Is a Bradley Beal trade with the Milwaukee Bucks feasible?

As the news broke about the Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal working together to sort out a trade that works for both sides, so did reports about potential suitors.One interested party that surprised some NBA watchers is the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic.This report was l ater corroborated by Brian Windhorst of ESPN, confirming the veracity of the rumors.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
9 months ago
Boston Bruins

2023 Player Ratings: Judge the performance of the Bruins defensemen

If you managed to make it through grading all of those forwards yesterday, you're in luck - the defense corps is considerably smaller!As is the case with all of these ratings, it's hard to separate the regular season from the playoffs.That's kind of the point, as it'd be silly to do a "rate the players" on a one-round playoff run; instead, we want to encourage looking at the whole picture.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
9 months ago
Boston Bruins

2023 Player Ratings: Have your say on the Bruins forwards

After a two-person group yesterday, we come to the biggest group of players for you to rate this off-season: the forwards!Get yourself a cup of coffee and prepare to plow through this one, as we have four lines (plus scratches) of guys to rate.Some guys knocked it out of the park, others continued to produce consistently, and still others had ups and downs or failed to secure a permanent spot on the roster.
ProFootballTalk
9 months ago
Chicago Bears

Justin Jones: Packers fans are really shitty - ProFootballTalk

The Packers and Bears have the NFL's longest rivalry.It also ranks as one of the nastiest over the last 101 years.Nothing has changed heading into 2023, not even the departure of Aaron Rodgers from Green Bay.Bears defensive lineman Justin Jones held nothing back when asked about Rodgers' departure for the Jets.
ProFootballTalk
9 months ago
Chicago Bears

Eddie Jackson: I'm in my seventh season, no more years to waste - ProFootballTalk

Bears safety Eddie Jackson returned to team drills at practice last week for the first time since he suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury last year and he said on Tuesday that the comeback process "makes you grateful for the little things."The injury and the passage of time has also made Jackson contemplate his own football future.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

City Section football continues to struggle with best method for playoff seedings

(Luca Evans / Los Angeles Times)

If you ask coach Angelo Gasca, Venice High's Open Division first-round football game last fall against Lake Balboa Birmingham was a championship game.On paper, they were two of the best teams in the City Section, and they played on a Thursday night in November that went to double overtime, ending in a Birmingham goal-line stand and a 28-27 victory.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
9 months ago
Boston Bruins

2023 Player Ratings: Have your say on the Bruins goalies!

Bruins fans had been spoiled with reliable goaltending for about a decade, as Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask each ensured that the performance between the pipes would rarely, if ever, be the Bruins' chief concern.With Rask's retirement, the B's entered a brave new world of uncertainty in net.And while the 2021-2022 season had its ups and downs, goaltending was again one of the B's smallest concerns in 2022-2023.
RMNB
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

Peter Laviolette officially announced as New York Rangers' new head coach

After mutually parting ways with the Washington Capitals hours after the regular season ended, Peter Laviolette has found a new gig 60 days later.And he's staying in the Metropolitan Division.The New York Rangers hired Laviolette to be their 37th head coach in franchise history on Tuesday after dismissing Gerard Gallant in May.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

Will the Lakers bring Malik Beasley back next season?

Malik Beasley was one of the three players the Lakers acquired at the trade deadline in exchange for Russell Westbrook.Coming off averaging 13.4 points on 35.9% 3-point shooting in his Utah Jazz stint (which lasted for about 55 games), the addition of Beasley was needed, considering that the Lakers had to address their perimeter shooting concerns during the regular season.
All U Can Heat
9 months ago
Miami Heat

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro available for Game 5 of NBA Finals

Tyler Herro is available to make his return to the Miami Heat in Monday night's Game 5 of the NBA Finals, coach Erik Spoelstra said before tip-off.While Herro is available, it's unclear if he will play.The Heat will start with their usual rotation, with Gabe Vincent and Max Strus starting in the backcourt.
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