Matt Smaby celebrates with the USHL’s Waterloo Black Hawks as the team made its way to the deciding Game 5 of the Clark Cup championship finals in 2024-25 (photo: Waterloo Black Hawks). North Dakota has announced the hiring of former UND captain and defenseman Matt Smaby as the program’s associate head coach. “We are excited … Read more
The search for India‘s next Test captain has become the most pressing question in Indian cricket following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the longest format. With a new era on the horizon and a challenging tour of England approaching, the debate has narrowed to two standout names: Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman … Read more
After winning the draft lottery, the Buffalo Sabres drafted Rasmus Dahlin first overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Dahlin was the consensus top pick that year, considered a franchise defenseman and a player with the potential to turn a franchise around. That hasn’t quite happened yet, but it’s not his fault that management hasn’t … Read more
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been appointed England captain, leading the side into a new era alongside head coach Charlotte Edwards. Sciver-Brunt was the instant favourite to pick up the baton from long-serving skipper Heather Knight, having served as the latter’s vice-captain, and her appointment marks the first major decision of Edwards’ reign. The all-rounder was the … Read more
Published on: Apr 12, 2025 MS Dhoni’s much-anticipated return as captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ended on a disappointing note as his side crumbled to their lowest-ever IPL total at home. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made light work of a modest 104-run target, racing to victory in just 10.1 overs and handing CSK … Read more
Sydney Brodt starred at UMD from 2016 to 2020 (photo: Brett Groehler/Minnesota Duluth Athletics). St. Scholastica has hired Sydney Brodt as the next Saints women’s hockey head coach. Brodt, a former NCAA Division I hockey player for Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs from 2016 to 2020, was only one of two players in program history to captain … Read more
Ryan Greene donned the ‘C’ in 2024-25 for BU (photo: Mike Last). The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Boston University forward Ryan Greene on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. Greene recorded 38 points (13 goals, 25 assists) in 40 games during his … Read more
The issue of home advantage has resurfaced as a major talking point in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane found himself at the center of the discussion following his side’s narrow four-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Eden Gardens. With KKR suffering their second … Read more
For exclusive stories and all the detailed cricket news you need, subscribe to The Cricket Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings is in awe of the “blissful naivety” of Rocky Flintoff. Flintoff, the son of former England captain and 2005 Ashes hero Andrew, turns 17 next … Read more
Charlie Dean is uncertain if she is ready to step up as England captain but “wouldn’t say no” if asked to pick up the baton. The spin-bowling all-rounder has been namechecked by former internationals Lydia Greenway and Alex Hartley as a potential candidate to succeed Heather Knight in the aftermath of England’s Ashes whitewash, joining … Read more