Big boost for Barcelona as star forward cleared to play against Girona

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona player

Once the international break concludes, Barcelona will have an uphill task against local rivals Girona next weekend. The Catalans will have to bounce back from a two-game losing streak while having several key players out injured. Indeed, the likes of Joan Garcia, Dani Olmo and Gavi have all been ruled out against Girona, which has … Read more

Flames Stun Oilers on Opening Night With Big 4-3 Shootout Victory – The Hockey Writers – Calgary Flames

The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames faced off in their first games of the 2025-26 NHL season Wednesday night (Oct. 8) at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The Oilers are coming off a second consecutive season as Western Conference champions, but another Cup Final loss. Meanwhile, the Flames missed the playoffs last season, but come … Read more

D-I hockey underway with big non-league games, CHL hype

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the past week. The opening weekend of the college hockey season was highlighted by notable matchups like Penn State at Arizona State, Minnesota vs. Michigan Tech, Quinnipiac’s victory over Boston College, and the Colorado College vs. UConn series. They … Read more

Who’s best bet as 2026 champ, three big first weekend matchups

Who's best bet as 2026 champ, three big first weekend matchups

USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look at national championship futures and money lines and over/under for three college hockey games on October 3, 2025: Quinnipiac +175 @ Boston College -230; over/under 5.5 Merrimack +160 @ UMass Lowell -210; o/u 5.5 Penn State -175 @ Arizona State +135; o/u 6.5 Subscribe to this … Read more

Atlantic Hockey America 2025-26 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: New playoff format, new coaches, same talent drain big talking points on eve of new season – College Hockey

Mack Oliphant has been playing well on the Holy Cross back end the past few seasons (photo: Rob Branning Photography). We remain in a period of intense change in college hockey, and Atlantic Hockey America is no exception. Besides the changing landscape of college athletics in general and college hockey in particular, the AHA also … Read more

Big news for Joelinton, Thiaw surprise and Newcastle duo set for vital double header

Big news for Joelinton, Thiaw surprise and Newcastle duo set for vital double header

Following Sunday’s late collapse against Arsenal, it immediately felt like a massive week for Newcastle United to get back on track. Two big games awaited and we passed the first test with flying colours after a 4-0 win over Union SG, with the second test being a home tie with Nottingham Forest before the second … Read more

This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro makes his final big league appearance

This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro makes his final big league appearance

1920 – The Braves eliminate the Giants with a 3-2 win at the Polo Grounds in the second game of a doubleheader thanks to a ninth inning home run by Tony Boeckel. 1921 – Braves catcher Ray Powell hits three triples to tie the major league record on an 8-5 win over Brooklyn. 1930 – … Read more

Big Bash preview this winter

Big Bash preview this winter 1

The Big Bash returns this southern-hemisphere summer as a concentrated burst of T20 cricket designed to sit squarely between holiday traditions and international commitments, promising packed stadia, prime-time fixtures and the usual blend of flair and tactical nuance. The tournament runs across late December and January, featuring a compact schedule that funnels eight franchises through … Read more

Michigan State chosen top team in 2025 Big Ten preseason coaches poll; preseason all-conference teams also unveiled – College Hockey

Trey Augustine has been a wall in net for Michigan State (photo: Michigan State Athletics). Two-time defending regular-season champion Michigan State is favored to win the 2025-26 Big Ten championship according to the Big Ten hockey preseason coaches poll released on Thursday. Preseason All-Big Ten teams were also selected in voting conducted by conference head … Read more