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While most of the focus this offseason has been on Mike McCarthy, he’s not the Pittsburgh Steelers’ only new coach. They overhauled almost their entire staff this offseason, only keeping two coaches from the previous regime. Some fans might not be too familiar with some of the new names, but I’ve put together a list […]
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That didn’t take long: after Duke and Amazon announced their three-game package for next season, the Big Ten let Duke know that it believes it owns the rights to the Duke-Michigan game in December. As we understand it, that’s because the game is scheduled for Madison Square Garden, and that’s considered shared territory between the […]
Manchester United face Liverpool at Old Trafford this Sunday, with the chance to confirm our spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. United one step towards that goal last time out in M16 against Brentford, with goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko sealing all three points, as Mathias Jensen’s late goal was rendered a mere consolation. […]
The NL East leading Atlanta Braves, who have a 7.5 game lead and refuse to lose a series, have made a roster move before tonight’s game with the Colorado Rockies. Anthony Molina was helpful in last night’s come-from-behind win for the never-say-die, put-them-in-a-Walt-Weiss-sleeper-hold Braves. He pitched a scoreless sixth and seventh inning with a walk […]
Bella Bixby and the Portland Thorns announced that the goalkeeper has signed a one-year contract extension through 2027. “Bella has demonstrated exceptional leadership and professionalism on and off the pitch over the course of her career with the Thorns,” President and General Manager of Soccer Operations Jeff Agoos said. “Her veteran presence strengthens our Club’s […]
The transfer portal continues to play a pivotal role in collegiate sports, especially for college basketball. The most recent national champions, Michigan, started an entire lineup of players who began their careers elsewhere. Nonetheless, with another portal cycle in the process (and with the portal entry deadline passed), it’s time to take a look at […]
Did you have a good week off? After the grind of the hockey season and then the routine of basically every night with the playoffs, the sweep of the Ottawa Senators last Saturday afternoon has the Carolina Hurricanes out of action since. For fans, it’s been a week of figuring out how to pass time, […]
Crumpet and Lobo love walks. Unfortunately, so do opposing batters and my dogs only wish they could get walked at the rate A’s pitchers are offering. It’s been an issue all season and not only does it continue to be a major barrier to success, it is a widespread phenomenon across all types and levels […]
Hickory starter Evan Siary went 5.2 IP, allowing four runs, striking out six and walking three. Hector Osorio was 2 for 4. Yolfran Castillo, Daniel Flames and Paulino Santana each had a hit. Hickory box score J’Briell Easley started for Hub City, striking out one and walking two in two innings, allowing one run. Chandler […]
Every day, Pinstripe Alley offers updates on what the Yankees’ top American League opponents are up to through the Rivalry Roundup. The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but with the season’s final month upon us, we’re going to take a peek around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the other five divisions. […]
When your head and your heart often conflict on the outcome of a game involving one of your teams, your head is usually more realistic or pessimistic while your heart is the more optimistic part of your body. For most Sixers fans, it’s the opposite entering Saturday night’s Game 7 in Boston in a first-round […]
Happy draft season, Devils fans and fans of fellow non-playoff teams. Today, we are kicking off our annual NHL Draft prospect profiles. Kicking off this year is a Swedish right-handed center, Viggo Björck. Viggo Björck turned 18 years old on March 12, and he is currently listed at 5’10” and 172 pounds. Under contract with […]
As we shift into this next round series for the Flyers, there seems no better time to check back in with all of the experts and pundits around the league on their expectations for how this series against the Hurricanes will play out. According to ESPN , heading into Friday’s schedule, Philadelphia had 25-to-1 odds of winning the Cup, and at +800 to be the Eastern Conference representative in the finals. The site gave the Flyers long odd to win this series against the Hurricanes (+260) whi...
The Minnesota Wild’s Game 6 win over the Dallas Stars was bigger than just another playoff victory. It was a statement win for a franchise that had spent more than a decade looking for a breakthrough. Just as importantly, it became a moment that mattered across the State of Hockey. By closing out th...
Ohio State didn’t just send talent to the NFL in 2026, it sent multiple defenders with real, immediate impact potential. That naturally raises the question, could a Buckeye take home Defensive Rookie of the Year for the fifth time in 11 years. There isn’t just one name to consider, there are several. But when you […]
After back-to-back trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated in the first round of the 2026 postseason.
Day 3 of the NFL draft is always a bit of a gamble, and the Dallas Cowboys placed an interesting bet when they selected Florida cornerback Devin Moore in the fourth round with the 114th overall pick. With the defense looking to shore up the secondary, Moore arrives in Dallas to provide some much-needed depth. […]
The San Diego Padres starting rotation will receive a boost to start next week when right-handed starter Griffin Canning will make his long-awaited Padres debut. With his rehab window coming to a close on Sunday, Canning will most likely make his last start with El Paso on that date and then join the team Monday. […]
For the first time since winning it in 2017, the UNC men’s lacrosse team will play for an ACC Tournament title. The second-seeded Tar Heels beat reigning tournament champion Syracuse 12-10 in a semifinal matchup on Friday, outscoring the third-seeded Orange 5-2 in the fourth quarter. Carolina went down 9-7 just over a minute into […]
Yesterday, we shared some snippets from Jeremy Fowler’s ESPN article, where he spoke with several NFL executives, coaches, and scouts to gain intel about the 32 draft classes. He had a couple of nuggets about the Chicago Bears’ first-round decision and also their last pick. In Mike Sando’s latest at The Athletic, he also flipped […]
Matchday 34 could be a decisive one in the La Liga title race as Barcelona face Osasuna at El Sadar on Saturday and Real Madrid travel to the Catalan capital to face Espanyol on Sunday. Barça could clinch the title this weekend if they beat Osasuna and Los Blancos fail to win at Cornellà, but […]
MANCHESTER UNITED VS. LIVERPOOL | Sunday, May 3rd |Premier League | Old Trafford3:30PM BST/10:30AM EST Though every game against Manchester United is an event, this particular one is of higher consequence than most. Liverpool sit in fourth place, below Manchester United, conveniently, by only three points and one goal. A win on Sunday could see […]
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The Kansas City Chiefs started rookie minicamp on Friday, which means that this was the first time media members had a chance to speak with the newest members of the Chiefs since immediately after they were selected by Kansas City. Fifth-round draft pick, wide receiver and former Cincinnati Bearcat Cyrus Allen told media members during […]
In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, we here at The Good Phight are launching a yearlong series that focuses on the history of the Phillies and the All-Star Game. Check back regularly for posts about the Phillies participation (or lack thereof) in […]