Sitting in the Bell Centre during the Canadiens’ playoff run in mid-May, Xavier Villeneuve found himself paying attention to something beyond the game itself. As the crowd roared and the building shook around him, the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada defenseman tried to imagine what it would feel like to be on the ice rather than watching from […]
University of Illinois defensive end Joe Barna has already enjoyed a milestone moment this offseason. A die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, Barna had a true bucket-list experience earlier this month when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field ahead of the Cubs hosting the Athletics on Illini Night. “I grew up a Cubs […]
Despite questions about Nate Ament’s efficiency, his trainer has observed that his client has remained remarkably consistent in multiple areas. Chauncey Beckett has marveled at how Ament cares more about elevating his team than himself through both good and bad performances. Since he began training Ament when he was in middle school, Beckett has admired […]
Deion Sanders has one heck of a challenge ahead of him as he enters his fourth season as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. The Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback has had the definition of an up-and-down tenure in Boulder. During his debut season in 2023, the Buffaloes captured the attention of observers and […]
Arthur Okonkwo’s international career took a new turn in June, from making his Super Eagles debut and recording back-to-back clean sheets on the way to a Unity Cup winners’ medal to facing high-level opposition in friendlies against Poland and World Cup-bound Portugal. The Wrexham No. 1 opens up to Ratings about everything from his humble […]
Besir Iseni has agreed a pre-contract deal to join Livingston in the Scottish Championship upon the expiry of his contract with KF Dukagjini, with the move subject to international clearance and a work permit, R.org exclusively understands. The Lions won the race to sign the 26-year-old amid interest from several Scottish Premiership clubs, as well […]
Brooks Laich knows Alex Ovechkin better than anyone. The 42-year-old spent 11 seasons as Ovechkin’s teammate from 2005 to 2016, witnessing the Russian phenom grow from a star rookie into a veteran superstar. Laich last played in the NHL during the 2017-18 season and has since retired, but the 40-year-old Ovechkin is still going strong, […]
After once hearing skepticism about Keaton Wagler’s potential, Victor Williams has since received calls from numerous college coaches apologizing for doubting him. They also ask Williams whether he is currently training any players of Wagler’s caliber after coaching the Illinois prospect through his elite basketball academy program in Kansas City. Williams’ response: “Those guys don’t […]
In this week’s “The Starter,” Bud Cauley turns the RBC Canadian Open into one of the PGA TOUR’s best perseverance stories of the season, Gina Kim and Yana Wilson earn their first LPGA Tour victories at the Dow Championship, and the game turns toward Shinnecock Hills, where U.S. Open week is ready to test everyone. […]
Brian Urlacher is widely regarded as one of the best linebackers of all time and perhaps the most accomplished of the 2000s. Urlacher was the face of the Chicago Bears franchise two decades ago, winning the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2005 before leading the team to the Super Bowl during the 2006 […]