While pending UFAs like Mitch Marner and John Tavares are stealing all of the headlines for the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer, there’s one more major contract negotiation happening in the city. Fan favourite Matthew Knies is set to become an RFA this summer, with the Leafs currently working on getting his extension done before … Read more
Teams that do have head coaching vacancies have begun making moves. The New York Rangers wasted no time by hiring former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, and the Anaheim Ducks have hired Joel Quenneville. There are still some prominent names available on the open market, which leads us to the Boston Bruins. Aside from free … Read more
India’s Test cricket journey is on the brink of a new chapter. Rohit Sharma, who led India with composure and tactical sharpness in recent years, has announced his retirement from the longest format of the game. His exit leaves a massive void—not just at the top of the order, but also in the leadership department. … Read more
Major League Pickleball (MLP) begins its season in three weeks at MLP Orlando. Each year in MLP there seems to be a player or two who have a “breakout” season. In 2023, I would say the two breakout players were Rachel Rohrabacher and Christian Alshon. Last year, Kate Fahey and Quang Duong were the breakout … Read more
Opening Day looms for every team but the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, but Yardbarker MLB writers are already thinking about the MLB trade deadline on July 31. Way ahead of that day, let’s identify a trade candidate for every American League team for this summer. AL East BALTIMORE ORIOLES | 3B Coby Mayo | … Read more
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation has announced the top 10 candidates for the 2025 award honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are Zeev Buium, Denver; Jack Devine, Denver; Aiden Fink, Penn State; Mac Gadowsky, Army West Point; Isaac Howard, Michigan State; Ryan Leonard, Boston College; Ayrton Martino, Clarkson; Liam McLinskey, Holy Cross; Jimmy … Read more
It almost felt fitting, poetic one might say, that Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri starred in the final New York Islanders game before the trade deadline. The duo connected for the team’s first goal, and Nelson had a two-point night to fuel the 3-2 victory on March 4 over the Winnipeg Jets, a team that … Read more
Minnesota State goalie Alex Tracy has been a workhorse this season for the Mavericks (photo: Russell Hons). Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Paula: Well, Dan, we’re in mid-February, which means that time is running out on … Read more
The Atlanta Braves had another non-roster invite join in at Spring Training as outfielder Jake Marisnick was brought on. The Braves have added Jake Marisnick as a non-roster invitee. The outfielder is in camp. — Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) February 13, 2025 The 33-year-old has not appeared in a major league game since 2023. He spent … Read more