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So far, the New Jersey Devils have had a busy start to free agency. First, they extended Nico Hischier with a five-year deal, then re-signed Nico Daws for another two…
The wait is almost over.
With a 2-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs, the New York Knicks continue to be in the driver's seat of the 2026 NBA Finals.
De'Aaron Fox didn't join the San Antonio Spurs to save them, but that's exactly what they need him to do now.
The expanded 48-team format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup changed the dynamic of the group stage.
Windows are constantly opening and closing in the NFL.
The 2026 World Cup will begin on Thursday, and this year's iteration of the tournament will feature an all-time high field of 48 teams. The larger field will help to ensure that the World Cup is truly a global competition. However, it may also mean that there is no true "Group of Death" in 2026.
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights is drawing closer to its conclusion. As soon as one of these teams wins hockey's holy grail, the league's offseason business will begin in earnest.
The NFL has plenty of star players, but not all of them are going to shine during the 2026 season. There are several big-name talents who are already sticking out for their chances of backsliding during the upcoming campaign.
Undrafted free agents may not be the most exciting members of the 2026 rookie class, but several are trending towards playing big roles during the upcoming NFL season.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday in Mexico City, as host country Mexico battles South Africa in the first group-stage match of the tournament.
When it was first mentioned in hypothetical terms sometime last year, it seemed like a pipe dream. Suddenly, it's just a few days away from fruition.
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (33-31) BUFFALO 7, SYRACUSE 2 / 6 (BOX) Syracuse initially kept pace with the Herd, but Buffalo began pulling away in the middle innings; with a good two months plus into the season, it is beginning to look more and more apparent that the tinkering the Mets have made with Jonah Tong […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links “What is one of the Devils’ biggest needs, if not the biggest? A top-six winger to complement Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. The Devils finished 31st in five-on-five goals last season, and while playing style was part of the reason, Kyrou may be the perfect fit to […]
The Julian Alvarez transfer saga took a fresh twist this week as Real Madrid announced in an official statement they had made a €150 million bid for the Argentina international which had been rejected by Atletico. Los Colchoneros promptly responded with a predictably spiky message on social media, also making sure to take aim at […]
Note: the stats in this article were accurate through Monday; Pratt hit another homer on Tuesday. When Cooper Pratt signed an eight-year, $50 million contract (with two lucrative option years) on April 3, a clock started. Pratt was no longer beholden to any concerns about team control, super two status, 40-man roster status, any of […]
Linebacker Frankie Luvu’s position group looks a lot different than it did last year. Bobby Wagner is no longer in Washington, with the future Pro Football Hall of Famer still unsigned. Leo Chenal is around now after signing a three-year deal with the Commanders in free agency. So is Sonny Styles, an elite athlete taken No. 7 overall in this year’s […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Frank Demaree, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1972 – Hank Aaron‘s grand slam helps the Atlanta Braves to a 15-3 rout of the Phillies. It is Aaron’s 649th home run, moving him ahead of Willie Mays into second place on the career list. It is also his 14th grand […]
When Masai Ujiri was hired he was tasked with a difficult balancing act; build a competent winning team, and set up success in the future. The idea of a full rebuild is sadly impossible due to the lack of draft picks over the next 5 years, and Cooper Flagg’s rapid ascension could mean the desire […]
Good morning Birdland, The Orioles have cooled off since their last home stand. The team had forced its way back into contention and into our hearts the last time they were at Camden Yards. Now, they are back to frustrate us. Their 6-5 loss on Tuesday night made it four L’s in a row. And […]
Where would the Yankees be without Cody Bellinger? Even before the Aaron Judge injury, Bellinger was by far the Yankees’ third-most productive and perhaps the most consistent hitter at the plate. Now with Judge on the shelf for at least another month, the Yankees rely on Bellinger’s steady approach perhaps more than ever. On top […]
The newest legal crisis in college sports is also the latest sign of the complex relationship between college athletes and their schools, conferences and the NCAA in the increasingly commercialized world of college sports. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who reportedly received a $5 million deal to join the Red Raiders as a transfer from […]
The greatest competition in sports begins tomorrow. And with this year’s version being super-sized from 32 to 48 teams, the largest competition in sports history will also be getting underway. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the format of the World Cup and are thinking of a traditional American tournament where 48 teams […]
NFL star George Kittle teased another possible Taylor Swift performance when he hosts the Tight End University this month alongside Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen. The San Francisco 49ers tight end disclosed on the Rich Eisen Show that this year’s…
Batted ball luck, when going against the team you choose to root for, is the worst thing to watch. The Blue Jays had quite a bit of luck in that final frame against Jhoan Duran, but the guy was simply going to show a crack in the armor at some point. On to the links. […]
New York, New York, the town so nice they named it twice. Madison Square Garden is considered the mecca of sports arena, and the New York Knicks pulled out all the stops for their first Finals home game in twenty-seven years. The Garden always boasts celebrities and Game 3 of the NBA Finals was no […]