In his most recent 32 Thoughts column, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that the New Jersey Devils were one of the teams who made a serious push for Brandon Saad before he signed with the Vegas Golden Knights. Friedman also noted that the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Tampa Bay Lightning were in the … Read more
Patrick Mahomes (left) and Darrell ‘Housh’ Doucette.Composite: Dave Shopland/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM The NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes and USA men’s flag-football quarterback Darrell “Housh” Doucette Jr have sought to bury the hatchet after being pitted against each other in a social media storm over the summer. Both men are in New Orleans as … Read more
Darnell Nurse and Connor Bedard Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images Connor Bedard is not experiencing a sophomore slump. But in his second NHL season, it is clear that the former Calder Trophy winner has had more bad days than good ones with the team’s record. On Wednesday, it was more of the former as the Chicago Blackhawks … Read more
Speed skating sensation Jordan Stolz could become the second American to earn three gold medals at a single Winter Olympics.Photograph: Elsa/International Skating Union/Getty Images 1-2) Madison Chock and Evan Bates Figure skating The longtime ice dance partners, together on skates from 2011 and married since last year, finally broke through for their first world championship … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — “Fly, Eagles Fly” has a much better ring to it than “Ground, Eagles Pound.” But there’s no mistaking what the Philadelphia Eagles want to every game. In a league that has been moving more toward accentuating quarterback play and passing the ball everywhere, the Eagles want to run the ball with Saquon … Read more
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was amazing for fantasy baseball since he donned pinstripes, but is his production reliable? (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Overall, the third base group for 2025 is a solid cohort with plenty of players who should offer significant fantasy production. But, in comparison to other positions, the hot corner … Read more
Every year when the Super Bowl rolls around, the same figures — Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Patrick Mahomes — get all the same acclaim. Sure, they deserve it; they’re stars for a reason, after all. But what about the regular guys, the everyday NFL dudes who just happened to have the greatest game of their … Read more
Ohio State’s run to the national championship has resulted in a new contract for coach Ryan Day. The school announced Thursday that Day had signed a contract extension through the 2031 season. The new deal adds three years to Day’s previous contract and raises his salary to $12.5 million per season. “Ohio State football has … Read more
Thunder center Chet Holmgren is set to return from injury on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Holmgren has been out since November 10, when he suffered a pelvic fracture on a hard fall. Prior to the injury, Holmgren was averaging 16.4 points and 8.7 rebounds in 10 games early in … Read more
MLB free agency is nearing its conclusion, with many of the big names off the board and spring training right around the corner. But some impact players are still available. Here’s a look at where things stand so far this offseason: Pete Alonso returning to Mets First baseman Pete Alonso is right back where he … Read more