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With the 2026 NFL Draft winding down, teams began turning their attention to rookie free agency. The New England Patriots were no exception, and they will once again be quite busy: the team of head coach Mike Vrabel and quasi-general manager Eliot Wolf has several open spots on its 90-man roster available to be filled. […]
The Winnipeg Jets have gone from the best team in the NHL last season to the worst this season. A big part of that is because of the lack of scoring outside of four players (the top line and Josh Morrissey). Something has to be done as this is a team that is built to compete right now, not in the future. There haven't been any trades yet, but that is where the Jets are headed. Darren Dreger said, "(Cheveldayoff) has assets, Brad Lambert's a nice player, Ville Heinola, those are pieces he'd con...
If you’ve driven to a Blackhawks game over the past couple seasons, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the construction off Damen. If you’ve been to a Hawks practice at Fifth Third Arena, you’ve driven past the ongoing project. On Tuesday morning, the Blackhawks announced some significant updates to their practice facility. The Blackhawks announced the rebranding of Fifth Third Arena to Blackhawks Ice Center, effective in late January 2026, when the new space opens to the public. As a...
Nazem Kadri’s play-driving, edge, and center depth would fit exactly what the Minnesota Wild need. His current production and faceoff workload in Calgary also underline that he can still handle tough minutes down the middle. Danila Yurov has shored up some of the issues down the middle, but his play...
Michigan State defensive back Elisha West has committed to transferring to Minnesota. He did not see the field this season after transferring from Merrimack College. His brother, Aydan, also committed on Tuesday. West has three years of eligibility remaining. If he contributes this fall, it could be at cornerback, nickel, or safety.
Gavin McKenna won a bronze medal with Canada at the World Junior Championships. The men’s hockey team dropped to No. 9 in this week’s USCHO poll. Jalen Pickett scored 29 points for the Denver Nuggets last night in a win over the 76ers. Associate athletic director Kris Peterson has stepped down as of Monday. Penn […]
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders 2025 rookie class fared Sunday in a 14-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Ashton Jeanty: He broke Josh Jacobs team record from yards from scrimmage by five yards. Jack Bech: The second-round pick was active after missing last week’s game due to […]
Roma roll into the Via del Mare today under a cloud of frustration and attrition. After a sloppy 1-0 loss to Atalanta where the Giallorossi controlled the ball but lacked punch in the final third, Gasperini’s men now face a Lecce side trying to scratch their way out of the relegation battle. While Roma’s recent […]
Hey TOC, we got a couple quick questions for you this week. With the college football season down to its last four teams, we want to know who you think will come out on top and also who you are cheering for. Oh, and one last reminder to get your nominations in for player nicknames. […]
Everton’s thin squad has been stretched to close to breaking point with injuries and AFCON, but manager David Moyes called for patience and at the same time indicated that there is a possibility that no big changes will be made either during the January transfer window. The Toffees have been without star defender Jarrad Branthwaite […]
Michigan State cornerback Aydan West has committed to transferring to Minnesota. He recorded 19 total tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass break-up as a true freshman this season. West has three years of eligibility remaining. West saw 400 defensive snaps this year and should be an immediate factor at the cornerback position, where […]
It took me longer than a lot of Buckeye fans to get on the “Ohio State is going to repeat because almost everyone else is mediocre” train this season, not because I disagreed that most teams in the pool were mediocre this year (aside from Indiana, I still feel that to be true), but because […]
Montréal first line is on fire, but does it come with a cost?
The Nashville Predators are lurking. If you don’t look at the NHL standings too often, walking into this Edmonton Oilers and Predators matchup, you’d think – finally, a soft spot in the schedule. In October, that would’ve been true. Ugly losses. Ugly stats. Ugly quotes. But despite alarming trends and calls for a fire sale,…
For those needing some happier Detroit Lions-related news right about now, there’s a bakery in Metro Detroit paying homage to a Lions touchdown with a giant, incredible cake. You’ve likely already seen one amazing Lions cake from the Home Bakery in Rochester. Around this time last year, the bakery created a life-size replica of star […]
There weren’t many positives to glean from the 49ers’ performance in their Week 18 showing with the Seattle Seahawks, a game in which San Francisco was outperformed on both sides of the ball. Yet, even in a contest that could have ended in a much more lopsided scoreline than the eventual 13-3 final, there were […]
Sticking with the backstops, our victim for today’s Season In Review is Jhonny Pereda. The 29-year-old catcher got a decent look in the big leagues with the A’s but he just couldn’t hit enough to hold down a roster spot all year and he ultimately finished the season with a different team. How Was He […]
The New Orleans Saints’ four-game win streak and the ultimate end of their 2025 season came to a close on Sunday after suffering a road defeat, 19-17, at the hands of the bitter rival Atlanta Falcons. The loss marked the first time that New Orleans was swept by Atlanta since 2016. Although this season comes […]
Have you always wanted to write about your favorite baseball team? Now might be your chance! Purple Row is hiring a writer to join our team as a Rockpile/Game Coverage writer for a small stipend — previous baseball writing experience is not required. You don’t even have to live in Denver! Keep reading to find […]
The son of Sammy Serrano Jr., who played for Stetson University in the mid-90s and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 2nd round of the 1998 MLB Draft, Eli Serrano III followed in his father’s footsteps and pursued baseball. The Fuquay Varina, North Carolina native initially attended Patriot High School in Nokesvlle, […]
What happens when private equity meets baseball—and who actually pays the price? In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are joined by Jen Ramos Eisen for an in-depth conversation about the growing influence of private equity in minor league baseball and what it means for players, fans, and […]
2026 is here and the end of the college football season is near. There are only four teams remaining in the College Football Playoff with Ole Miss set to take on Miami and Indiana set to take on Oregon. With the Mountain West Football season complete, it is time to take one last broad look […]
The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball head coaching job is the 6th best in the ACC, according to a poll compiled by Jeff Goodman of Field of 68. SU ranked behind Duke, North Carolina, Louisville, Virginia, and NC State in this ranking. Goodman said that he polled “a bunch of coaches,” to put together the list. […]
Congratulations to Malcolm Moore, who was voted the #16 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little over a quarter of the vote. Our list so far: 1 — Sebastian Walcott 2 — Gavin Fien 3 — David Davalillo 4 — Jose Corniell 5 — Caden Scarborough 6 — Winston Santos […]
The Wisconsin Badgers have two stars in the making at linebacker with freshmen Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano, who broke out at the end of the season, which then prompted upperclassmen Christian Alliegro and Tackett Curtis to enter the transfer portal. That put the team in a position to acquire depth in the portal, and […]
The Nebraska Men’s Basketball team has done something for the first time in 60 years, reach the AP Top 10. When this week’s rankings came out, the Cornhuskers were ranked 10th, the highest it has been since 1966. That is quite the feat. The much-maligned program, with all of its beautiful warts, wrinkles and flaws, […]