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Sick Puck Links: Florian Xhekaj; Marty Walsh; Chris Kreider; NHL Trade Rumors

Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumours from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Puck Links for today: Sick Links In his latest Montreal Canadiens Expected Role Player Profiles, my colleague, Nick Lariviere, focuses on a potential bottom 6 […] The post Sick Puck Links: Florian Xhekaj; Marty Walsh; Chris Kreider; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse vs. USC preview

After waiting over 10 months, No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse finally avenged its double-feature losses to Penn in the 2025 season. The Terps, driven by offensive momentum and lockdown defense, took a hold of the contest early on Thursday night and never looked back. Maryland rode an eight-point lead at the half to a 15-9 […]

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 3/21/26

We’ve arrived at the final weekend of spring training, and we can now count the number of exhibition games the Yankees have left on one hand. New York has four spring training dates left on the schedule, and by Wednesday next week, they’ll be in San Francisco to begin the season with a special Opening […]

MMBets: The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Dallas Mavericks

It’s late March, the last of my Salted Brown Butter Cookie Häagen-Dazs is gone, and the Dallas Mavericks (23-47) are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers (34-36) in a game that actually matters—just not the same way for both teams. The Clippers are sitting squarely in the play-in and have dropped back-to-back games to the Pelicans […]

Laval vs. Springfield recap & highlights: Owen Beck and Filip Mešár steer Rocket to an emphatic win

After clinching a playoff berth on Wednesday night, the Laval Rocket returned to the ice at Place Bell as they began their march toward securing another division title. In front of them were the Springfield Thunderbirds on Murder Mystery Night at Place Bell. While Pascal Vincent kept his forward lines the same, partially due to limited reserves with the continued absence of Laurent Dauphin, he did make one change on defence. While Josh Jacobs had been a reliable veteran presence on the Ro...

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Islanders Gameday News: Big weekend for a rebound

After the Islanders spent 60 minutes in Ottawa trying to shoot themselves in the foot — only to finally hit the mark with 11 seconds to go — they’ve got a pretty significant back-to-back here to finish the Canada road trip in Montreal and then return home for a pivotal Sunday meeting with the surging […]

R.I.P. Mizzou Basketball 2025-26

It would have been a good thing to keep the train rolling, but in at least a few small ways there’s a sense of relief that the season is over. At least for me. It’s been a struggle. Letting go of what I thought this team could be before the season started, and what that […]

Beyond the box score: All the small things in Kentucky’s thrilling NCAA Tournament win vs. Santa Clara

In a game like the one Kentucky won on Friday in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament, everyone will remember the miraculously incredible three-point shot from Otega Oweh that sent the game into overtime. Kentucky’s 89-84 overtime win on Friday was the culmination of a game that featured 12 ties and 20 lead changes. […]

Bellingham will be available for Madrid Derby against Atlético

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham completed Friday’s training session with the group and will almost certainly be available for Sunday’s Madrid Derby between Atlético and Los Blancos, according to reports from the Spanish press. However, his presence in the starting lineup seems unlikely as this will be his first game after an extended time recovering […]

‘Ultimate competitor’ Luka Garza is embracing everything that’s made the Celtics special

As soon as he saw an opportunity to attack the offensive glass, Luka Garza battled three Memphis Grizzlies defenders to grab the rebound off Payton Pritchard’s 3-point miss, put it back up, and convert an and-one in the first quarter. Any chance to extend a possession with a second-chance opportunity, Garza was there for the […]

Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview: Game 71

What: Charlotte Hornets (36-34) (16-17 home) vs Memphis Grizzlies (24-45) (11-23 away) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–City (orange/yellow), Grizzlies–Icon (navy) Game Lines: Hornets -16.5, Hornets money line -1100, O/U 235.5 Injuries:Hornets: Tidjane Salaün-out (calf) Grizzlies: Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview: Game 71 first app...

UConn Digs Deep to Reach Hockey East Final

There’s a belief in hockey that greasy goals are the ones that win games, especially in the playoffs.In Friday night’s semifinal game between Connecticut and Boston College, UConn tested that theory.The Huskies were fighting for the puck in BC’s zone. Husky senior Tristan Fraser, facing the back boards, got the puck on his stick. He spun around and shot it towards the net.“It was just a scrambly...

Princeton Was Relentless in Reaching ECAC Title Game

Over the years, Princeton has had the penchant for being one those teams that could pop a surprise run in the ECAC Tournament.Add 2026 to that list of years.Princeton topped two-time defending champion Cornell in the ECAC semifinal to make its fifth league final in history. It took resilience and an impressive buy-in to make it all work."I am just really proud of the guys here tonight," said Princeton...

Cornell Was Off Its Game at the Wrong Time

When Princeton’s Joshua Karnish stuffed home a puck from just atop the crease in the third period, it killed Cornell.Not because it led 1-0 in the game. Not because it gave Princeton a 3-2 lead with 7:55 left in the ECAC Tournament semifinal. Not even because it wound up being the game-winner, sending Princeton to its first title game in eight years.It was how the play unfolded.“That third goal...

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Mavericks Magic

For the fourth time in the past five seasons, Minnesota State again finds itself as the CCHA’s Mason Cup playoff champions.The back-to-back taking of the conference trophy came against the same team both years. A 4-2 win against St. Thomas in 2025 has been followed up by a 4-1 victory this season. In addition to their wealth of conference titles, the Mavericks also own four regular-season titles...

Cavs at Pelicans: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to finish off this three-game road trip with three-straight wins. Like the other two teams the Cavs have already faced, their opponent on Saturday — the New Orleans Pelicans — isn’t exactly playing their best basketball. The Pelicans aren’t tanking. They don’t have their 2026 first after trading it away […]

Guest Commentary: Minnesota State to NCHC? Why Not?

While the University of St. Thomas doesn't officially join the NCHC until July 1, its loss to Minnesota State in the CCHA finals effectively ended its tenure in that league.It had to be a little bittersweet for the Mavericks — thrilled they won again, but probably wondering, "why not us" on the NCHC expansion spot.Since joining the ranks of Division I, St. Thomas has improved steadily, going from...