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People might as well dub Miami the “Cardiac Canes” after Saturday’s thriller in Raleigh. The Hurricanes pulled off one of the season’s biggest upsets, using a late surge to secure a 77-76 victory over NC State Wolfpack. The matchup carried significant ACC implications. Entering the game, Miami sat just behind NC State in the conference […]
A shutout against Finland takes Switzerland to the semifinals.
Ice dancer Paul Poirier makes an engagement announcement in a low-key way, another sign of his authenticity as an out athlete. The post Olympic Pride: He proposed to his boyfriend and won a Winter Games medal 6 months later appeared first on Outsports .
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann says he won’t close the door on Marc-Andre ter Stegen making his World Cup squad but admits it will be really difficult for the goalkeeper. Ter Stegen has been forced onto the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a torn hamstring. The injury occurred shortly after he left Barcelona for a loan […]
The Wolf Pack played heartbreaker in the Queen City, snapping a six-game losing skid in the process.
With a Stanley Cup pedigree, gritty two-way center Nazem Kadri will be in demand when rosters are unfrozen after the Olympics and trades can resume up to the March 6th deadline. There have been a number of playoff contenders commonly linked to the Calgary Flames ' tenacious pivot this season, including the Montreal Canadiens, and Central Division rivals, the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars. But when it comes to projecting a landing spot for Kadri, James Mirtle of The Athletic is goin...
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A record-tying return for Captain Clutch, a Finnish flurry, and a chaotic Group B took centre stage in Saturday’s hockey action at the Olympics. Sweden 5, Slovakia 3 (Group B) Juraj Slafkovský had a goal and an assist in what he called one of the greatest losses of his career as a late goal by Dalibor Dvorsky have Slovakia the edge in a three-way tie-breaker to win Group B. Elias Pettersson had two goals for Sweden, who had opened up a 5-2 lead, but Dvorsky’s power play goal wit...
From Sweden’s late penalty heartbreak to Finland’s relentless 11-goal explosion, the Olympic stage delivered high drama at every turn.
Okay, fellas, let’s go out there and forget all about that last thing that happened. Hurricanes vs. Wolfpack Tip time: 4 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 (Wes Durham, Dennis Scott) Online streaming: WatchESPN
Canada, bolstered by the return of Poulin, advances to semis with a 5-1 win over Germany
The Minnesota Wild already pulled off one blockbuster trade this season, and it sounds like there's growing speculation that there's another one coming. Word is, GM Bill Guerin is using goaltender Jesper Wallstedt as a trade chip in talks, and one team that has aligned perfectly as a trade partner - the St. Louis Blues. Wallstedt is by far the Wild's best trade chip, and he could be landing multiple pieces from the Blues if this deal comes to fruition, projected by The Athletic's James Mirtle ...
The Nashville Predators are open for business ahead of the NHL's trade deadline, and one prime trade target for contending teams, is former Conn Smythe winner Ryan O'Reilly. 'The Factor' has turned back the clock this season and is having a stellar season on both sides of the puck. O'Reilly has scored 20 goals and 56 points in 57 games, to lead Nashville, and at just $4.5 million AAV, he's an easy target for several contending teams. While O'Reilly doesn't have trade protection on his contract...
The Texas Rangers officially signed Jordan Montgomery on Friday. To make room for him on the 40 man roster, the team has designated pitcher Zak Kent for assignment. We discussed the Montgomery addition earlier in the week when the news that he would be coming back to Texas was first reported. He will start the […]
The Colorado Avalanche have been dominating the NHL all season long, and word is, they will be aggressive ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. While there aren't many gaps in the roster, the Avs are looking to add a top-nine winger who can play up and down the lineup, and bring some more secondary scoring. The Avalanche entered the Olympic break with just $5 million in cap space, so GM Chris MacFarland will have to be creative in order to add multiple pieces ahead of the deadline. Up front, th...
The Los Angeles Kings are not a big fan of Olympic hockey. In Switzerland's matchup against Canada on Friday, Kings winger Kevin Fiala fell awkwardly with Tom Wilson landing on his leg, and Fiala's since had season-ending leg surgery in Italy. It's the worst news possible for the Kings, as they'll now have a giant hole in their top six once the Olympic break concludes. Three points out of a playoff spot, look for GM Ken Holland to make a significant deal ahead of the March 6 deadline. He...
The Montreal Canadiens are expected to be aggressive buyers ahead of this season's NHL trade deadline. The Habs have burst onto the scene this season and if they can put it all together, at the right time, there's a legit shot we see Montreal win a playoff round this spring. Ahead of the trade deadline Mar.6, general manager Kent Hughes is going to make a couple of moves, and word is, Hughes has been making calls, looking for a top-six right winger. There's speculation that the team is willing...
There’s nothing quite like seeing NHL stars play at the Winter Olympics, and Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid wasted no time living up to expectations, already leading Team Canada in points with six through two games. Team Canada is 2-0 after their first two games, and we’ve already seen some highlight-reel plays, stellar goaltending, some…
This week, InstaJocks hit the Olympics, where Gus Kenworthy had a senior moment, Bruce Mouat curled his 'ceps, and more! The post InstaJocks: Gay jocks skate to Olympic medals and curl on the ice appeared first on Outsports .
Dougie Hamilton's future with the New Jersey Devils is up in the air. That's putting it mildly. The team was actively trying to trade him earlier this season to open up some cap room. There have been many teams linked to a potential deal for Hamilton , including the Toronto Maple Leafs. But insider Chris Johnston in The Athletic projects a more familiar landing spot for the big, puck-moving offensive defenseman. He predicts Hamilton going back to the Carolina Hurricanes. ...
Penn State’s first ever trip to Oregon for a basketball game comes with the Lions trying to make it two straight conference wins. On their Pacific Northwest road trip, the Lions knocked off Washington the other night and now they’ll face the Ducks, who are currently in last place in the Big Ten with just […]
Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala had surgery on Saturday morning after suffering a serious knee injury in Switzerland's game on Friday against Canada . It's official: his NHL season is over. The incident occured in a collision with Canada's Tom Wilson, in which Fiala landed awkwardly. He had to be stretchered off the ice. Nothing dirty about this collision, freak accident, unfortunate outcome. If someone other than Tom Wilson landed on Fiala's leg, there would be no disc...
Team Germany suffered a setback to their 2026 Olympic campaign in the early hours of Saturday morning. After picking up a 3-1 victory over Team Denmark on Thursday, the Germans fell 4-3 to Team Latvia on Saturday morning, albeit it didn’t hurt their chances of outright winning Group C, but more on that in the…
The NFL has won a major grievance against the NFLPA, which will put an end to the Miami Dolphins' dominance over the Jets in one off-field category.