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It’s out of the frying pan and into the fire for the Atlanta Braves. Despite today being an off-day, they’ll have little time to come down from their big statement series-win in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. They’ll be coming home to welcome in the high-flying Cubs who have also gotten off to a very […]
Portland Trail Blazers rookie center Yang Hansen made his first career NBA start during Portland’s 119-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. With Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III both on the injury list, the 7-foot-2 rookie filled in on the road and contributed four points (2-5 shooting), five rebounds, two assists and two […]
Out of the National Hockey League now for over two years, Milan Lucic is finally nearing a contract to return to play, but it will be in a surprising destination not exactly known as a hockey hotbed: The U.K. Sounds like Milan Lucic is taking his game overseas. I'm hearing he's signing with a club in the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League. — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 8, 2025 Insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period has reported that Lucic will be signing in the UK's Elite Ice Hoc...
The Edmonton Oilers’ search for a goaltender nearly landed them Tristan Jarry netminder. But while rumours have swirled that the deal would send Stuart Skinner the other way, that doesn’t appear to be the case. In fact, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday’s edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast that the Oilers have been looking to pair…
After a couple months of information slowly dripping out, the Nationals have finally announced their 2026 coaching staff, or at least most of it. At the Winter Meetings, Paul Toboni told reporters what the staff will be for 2026. Most of these names were already known, but there were a couple new faces in there. […]
Sunday afternoon the Seattle Seahawks became the first NFC team to reach double digit victories during the 2025 season, though the division rival Los Angeles Rams matched that win total just a few hours later. The final margin, a 28-point win, hides how close the contest remained early, with the teams emerging from the locker […]
The New York Jets have been eliminated from the playoffs for the 15th consecutive season. You know what the Jets haven’t done even once in those 15 years? They’ve never made the first pick in the NFL Draft. In fact, they haven’t made the first pick in the NFL Draft since 1996 when the franchise […]
As the New England Patriots returned from the bye, so did an undrafted rookie. The organization announced the re-signing of guard Mehki Butler to the practice squad on Monday. Butler, 24, had been back in Foxborough for a workout last week. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound interior lineman originally signed after participating in rookie minicamp on a […]
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Cleveland has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, per a team announcement. Cleveland, 27, was arrested in February and charged with a DUI. He initially pled not guilty, but recently reached a plea deal for probation, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The fifth-year […]
Herald Five reasons why Celtics have become surprise Eastern Conference contenders Celtics vault to third place in East by beating Raptors for fifth straight win Even without Jayson Tatum, Celtics’ offense has been one of NBA’s best Globe Derrick White, Celtics knock off Raptors for fifth straight win: 8 takeaways Celtics extend win streak to […]
It’s not a new rumor to say the Chicago Cubs are interested in Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai. They have been connected in multiple reports , and the fit is otherwise quite obvious. You have a Japanese star (Cubs are strong in that area, though have two Japanese players hitting free agency after next season) coming over at age 27 (Cubs, like everyone, prefer pitcher youth if possible), who cannot be attached to draft pick compensation, and you have a club with a need in the front half of their rota...
On Monday afternoon the Blackhawks assigned defenseman Sam Rinzel and forward Landon Slaggert to the Rockford IceHogs. The Blackhawks did not call anyone up. The move leaves the Blackhawks with six defensemen on their NHL roster, which means they’ll go back to skating 12 forwards. Which, with Slaggert going to Rockford, also means Sam Lafferty will draw into the lineup until Nick Foligno returns from injury. Reset time I advocated for Slaggert to go to Rockford earlier ...
Herald Five reasons why Celtics have become surprise Eastern Conference contenders Celtics vault to third place in East by beating Raptors for fifth straight win Even without Jayson Tatum, Celtics’ offense has been one of NBA’s best Globe Derrick White, Celtics knock off Raptors for fifth straight win: 8 takeaways Celtics extend win streak to five against Raptors, but they had to battle to do it Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Raptors 12/7/15 CelticsBlog Jaylen Brown e...
This is a column to check in on the rest of the football world, but since it’s 2025 in America I will beat you over the head with The Agenda, which in case you’ve forgotten is “Big Ten Superiority Unless It’s Funny.” THE AGENDA MVP: ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI The winner of Indiana-Ohio State was going […]
Following a dreadful pair of games over the weekend, the Blackhawks made a couple of roster moves that have seemed increasingly likely over the last few weeks. On Monday, the Blackhawks announced that Landon Slaggert and Sam Rinzel have both been sent to the Rockford IceHogs. The Blackhawks have sent Sam Rinzel and Landon Slaggert down to Rockford. Slaggert was expected. Rinzel wasn't. But this does feel like the right time for a confidence reset for him. — Ben Pope (@BenPopeCS...
LeBron James doesn’t need confidence. Head coach JJ Redick made that (admittedly obvious) statement clear after Sunday’s game against the Sixers. Those remarks came moments after a “vintage LeBron” performance, as Luka Dončić described it, in which he hit multiple big shots down the stretch to seal a Lakers win. That display of shot-making was […]
Everton have been drawn at home against Sunderland in their FA Cup Third Round clash. The Blues’ game at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium will be played on the weekend of Saturday 10th January, with television considerations determining the kickoff time and day. The Blues are at home against bottom side Wolves the previous Wednesday, […]
When it comes to any Cubs relief rumors this offseason — like the one we’re about to discuss involving free agent closer Robert Suarez — two caveats apply: (1) Historically speaking, the Chicago Cubs have come across as borderline allergic to multi-year, big-money deals for free agent relievers, electing instead to build their bullpens on the cheap using internal pitchers, one-year signings, and/or “project/reclamation” arms. And to be fair, it’s mostly worked out for them. However … thin...
Fresh off a MAC Championship last weekend, Western Michigan head coach will also have a fresh new contract in hand, keeping him in Kalamazoo for the foreseeable future. Per Tony Paul of the Detroit News, Taylor’s new contract, which lasts until 2030, will pay at least $1.222 million per year and up resources for both […]
The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced two roster moves ahead of their Week 14 Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Here’s an overview: Note: teams can temporarily promote practice squad players up to three times each in the regular season and an unlimited number of times in the postseason. Let’s sort through this […]
The Bears fall 28-21 in Green Bay, and the crew has plenty to say about it on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast, presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open the show by airing out their thoughts and frustrations after a tough divisional loss that slipped away late. Despite the setback, the playoff picture still looks surprisingly strong — The Athletic’s simulator gives the Bears a 70% chance to make the postseason —...
Speaking ahead of Atlético Madrid’s UEFA Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven in The Netherlands on Tuesday night, coach Diego Simeone insisted that his players are ready to go after they suffered consecutive losses against Barcelona and Athletic in the last week. Reflecting on the atmosphere in the camp, Simeone explained that “the players are […]
Barcelona are reportedly not interested in loaning out midfielder Marc Bernal in the January transfer window amid interest from Girona. The 18-year-old is back to full fitness this season after a long spell out injured but has been used carefully by Hansi Flick so far in the 2025-26 campaign. His situation has sparked talk of […]
Despite their rollercoaster of a season to date, the Maple Leafs could pull within two points of the top spot in the Atlantic Division with a regulation win over the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:30 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). Game Day Quotes Victor Hedman on the challenge presented by the Leafs: They’re […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #29 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Miami Dolphins' slim 1% chance at making the playoffs didn't improve with Daniel Jones' injury, but the door opened a little more.
The Winter Meetings have arrived, and we are at the apex event of the offseason. This is when the most momentum builds towards those star contracts and blockbuster trades, and while this winter has been a quiet one for the Yankees so far there’s hope that things change over the course of this week. The […]