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Lightning Morning News: 2026-27 Salary Cap set at $104 million

With league revenues continuing to operate at a healthy clip, the NHL let their franchises know what their cap for next season is going to look like. As has been speculated for some time, the 2026-27 upper limit will be at $104 million, an increase of $8.5 million over the current ceiling. That also means that the salary cap floor is going up from $70.6 million to $76.9 million. The @NHL and @NHLPA announced that the Team Payroll Range established for the 2026-27 League Year, pursuant t...

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Steelers elevate DB for Week 18

The Steelers have elevated defensive back D’Shawn Jamison from the practice squad to the active/inactive roster ahead of the team’s Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh announced Saturday. After the game, Jamison will revert back to the practice squad. Jamison first joined the Steelers in 2024. He’s appeared in two games for Pittsburgh […]

UConn women’s basketball sinks Seton Hall, 84-48

UConn women’s basketball opened 2026 with an 84-48 victory over the Seton Hall Pirates on Saturday at PeoplesBank Arena. After missing the last contest with nasal fracture, KK Arnold re-took her spot in the starting lineup and finished with a game-high five assists as well as five points. Caroline Ducharme also returned after being sidelined […]

Is Craig Berube showing signs of change? A deep dive into the Maple Leafs’ recent improvements

The Maple Leafs hit the halfway mark of the season in unfamiliar territory: on the outside looking in of a playoff spot, in a dog fight to make the cut.  We’ve spent a lot of time in the first half of the season discussing the team’s five-on-five struggles, head-scratching lineup deployment, power-play issues, and some […] The post Is Craig Berube showing signs of change? A deep dive into the Maple Leafs’ recent improvements appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Seahawks Film Lab: Breaking down Seattle’s improving rushing attack

The Seattle Seahawks’ rushing attack finally showed signs of life against the Carolina Panthers — but the film tells a more nuanced story than the box score suggests. While the second half felt like a breakthrough, the run game still battled consistency issues early. That contrast is exactly what made this performance so fascinating to […]

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders – Game #41 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

After collecting nine of the last 10 points, can the Maple Leafs keep their good form rolling when they visit a banged-up Islanders team? (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC) Game Day Quotes Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer on facing his hometown Maple Leafs: Growing up watching Leafs games, I wasn’t too far outside (Toronto). It will […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders – Game #41 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Public Skate: Bruins vs. Canucks

Welcome to Saturday night, folks! We’ve got our first Bruins game of the calendar year. Time to start fresh and all of that good stuff…except maybe not, as it’d be nice to see the B’s replicate their last performance of 2025. The Canucks are not a good hockey team, so this game should be there […]

NBA GAMETHREAD: Minnesota Timberwolves (21-13) @ Miami HEAT (19-15)

This is our Heat-Timberwolves GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Minnesota Timberwolves: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Minnesota Timberwolves: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Minnesota Timberwolves (21-13) @ Miami HEAT (19-15) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Holloway Leads Tide Past Kentucky 89-74

The 14th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Kentucky for the fourth straight time Saturday by a score of 89-74 at Coleman Coliseum. The Tide beat the Cats three times last year and extended the teams longest winning streak over UK. Bama improved to 11-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play while the Wildcats fell to […]

View From The Dolan: Arctic Blast

Well, well, well. If it isn’t 2026 rolling round the corner like an abandoned shopping trolley. 2025 was a tumultuous year for our beloved club (see latest pod episode), but this new year brings with it a blanket of fresh hope and optimism. In practical terms, it has also bought an arctic blast to our […]

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Insider Links Alex Tuch To Struggling Team Out West

First things first: The Buffalo Sabres aren't trading anyone coming off the highs of their just completed 10-game winning streak. But... There's a big piece of internal business that does need to get done by new GM Jarmo Kekalainen, or there could be a big change by the trade deadline.  Alex Tuch's pending unrestricted free agency is still hanging over the team, and while it hasn't affected them—or him—recently, if the two sides can't agree on an extension, a trade is certainly in the off...

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49ers elevate Eric Kendricks and an offensive tackle ahead of Week 18 matchup against the Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers made a couple of transactions ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. With Trent Williams’ status in question, the 49ers are elevating offensive tackle Brandon Parker from the practice squad. The thought is that if Williams can’t play, Austen Pleasants will start. The only other offensive tackle on the roster […]

Winter league playoffs underway

The winter league teams have been set for the Caribbean World Series. Due to the issues taking place in Venezuela, the final series has been moved from Caracas to Guadalajara, Mexico. The playoffs involving the Dominican, Puerto Rican and Mexican leagues have recently begun. Panama has been invited to send a team as a guest […]

Denver Barkey scores first career goal to open scoring in Edmonton

Denver Barkey is on the board. The Philadelphia Flyers rookie has provided some energy and solid two-way play in his short time in the NHL, but he only had two assists — both recorded in his debut at Madison Square Garden — to show for it. That changed on Saturday afternoon in Edmonton. After some early pressure by the Oilers, it was Barkey who settled things down and opened the scoring in Edmonton. The 20-year-old winger started the breakout in his own end and dashed down the c...

Cristian vs. Bouzkova Prediction at the Brisbane International presented by Evie – Saturday, January 3

In the Brisbane International presented by Evie Round of 64 on Saturday, No. 39-ranked Jaqueline Adina Cristian takes on No. 42 Marie Bouzkova. In this match, Bouzkova is the favorite (-210) against Cristian (+160) . Brisbane International presented by Evie Info Tournament: The Brisbane International presented by Evie Round: Round of 64 Date: Saturday, January 3 Venue: Queensland Tennis Centre Location: Brisbane, Australia Court Surface: Hard Jaqueline Adina Cristian vs. ...

Cirstea vs. Pavlyuchenkova Prediction at the Brisbane International presented by Evie – Saturday, January 3

No. 43-ranked Sorana Cirstea will face No. 47 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the Brisbane International presented by Evie Round of 64 on Saturday, January 3. Cirstea is getting -200 odds to bring home a victory versus Pavlyuchenkova (+155). Brisbane International presented by Evie Info Tournament: The Brisbane International presented by Evie Round: Round of 64 Date: Saturday, January 3 Venue: Queensland Tennis Centre Location: Brisbane, Australia Court Surface: Hard Sorana C...

Kenin vs. Ruse Prediction at the Brisbane International presented by Evie – Saturday, January 3

Elena-Gabriela Ruse (No. 88) will meet Sofia Kenin (No. 28) in the Round of 64 at the Brisbane International presented by Evie on Saturday, January 3. In this match, Ruse is favored (-125) versus Kenin (+100) . Brisbane International presented by Evie Info Tournament: The Brisbane International presented by Evie Round: Round of 64 Date: Saturday, January 3 Venue: Queensland Tennis Centre Location: Brisbane, Australia Court Surface: Hard Sofia Kenin vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse...