Glamorgan’s Asa Tribe lands maiden franchise gig

Saqib Mahmood

Asa Tribe’s impressive breakthrough campaign has been rewarded with a maiden franchise deal as the 21-year-old was picked by the Paarl Royals in the Betway SA20 on the same day he made a career-best 206 for Glamorgan in the County Championship. Tribe was purchased by the Rajasthan Royals-owned franchise in Tuesday’s Player Auction held in … Read more

Will Sanju Samson part ways with Rajasthan Royals? The franchise clears air on IPL 2026 Trade Window rumour

Will Sanju Samson part ways with Rajasthan Royals? The franchise clears air on IPL 2026 Trade Window rumour

In a major development for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchise, skipper Sanju Samson is not moving away, putting an end to widespread speculation. Despite an injury-plagued and disappointing IPL 2025 season, the franchise has shown faith in their captain, with reports confirming he is not part of any trade window discussions. Will Sanju Samson continue … Read more

MLP Adds New Expansion Franchise, the Palm Beach Royals

MLP Adds New Expansion Franchise, the Palm Beach Royals

Major League Pickleball today announced the addition of a new franchise, the Palm Beach Royals, for the 2026 season. We’re told it’s “the highest team valuation in league history.” We know whose bank account the purchase came from: Zach Hunter and Taylor Meyer of Hyperspace Ventures. And we know the Royals will be in the … Read more

Frank McGee, the Ottawa Senators’ First Franchise Player – The Hockey Writers – Ottawa Senators

On Oct. 8, 1992, the Ottawa Senators hit the ice for the first time in nearly 60 years, joining the modern NHL as an expansion team. Since then, the team has been searching for a player to bring the Stanley Cup to the nation’s capital. At first, it looked like it might be Alexei Yashin … Read more

St. Cloud State women’s hockey coach Idalski named first-ever head coach for PWHL Vancouver franchise – College Hockey

Brian Idalski helped push St. Cloud State back to national prominence (photo: St. Cloud State Athletics). St. Cloud State women’s hockey head coach Brian Idalski has been named the first-ever head coach of PWHL Vancouver. “We are excited for Brian and his future in the PWHL,” said St. Cloud State director of athletics Holly Schreiner … Read more

Sam Curran set for first stint Down Under but James Anderson overlooked again for franchise deal

Sam Curran set for first stint Down Under but James Anderson overlooked again for franchise deal

All-rounder Sam Curran will make his debut in the Big Bash League this winter after he was signed by the Sydney Sixers as their first pick in Thursday’s overseas player draft. Surrey’s T20 captain, who was awarded Player of the Tournament when England won the World T20 in Australia three years ago, will be hoping … Read more

Abbotsford Canucks Advance to Calder Cup Finals for the First Time in Franchise History

Abbotsford Canucks Advance to Calder Cup Finals for the First Time in Franchise History

“I’ve been pretty snake bitten. I’ve had a lot of shots, and for one finally to go in, in that moment, I feel like that’s how it always goes. It felt really good. And obviously it’s a massive goal for the team,” said Sasson. “When we get a lead in the third, we’re a really … Read more

Gardner Morey resigns as Princeton women’s hockey coach, named GM of new PWHL Vancouver franchise – College Hockey

Gardner Morey resigns as Princeton women's hockey coach, named GM of new PWHL Vancouver franchise - College Hockey

Cara Gardner Morey spent 14 seasons at Princeton (photo: Princeton Athletics). Cara Gardner Morey has resigned her position as head coach of Princeton’s women’s hockey team to accept a new role as general manager of PWHL Vancouver, an expansion franchise set to begin play in the 2025-26 season. Gardner Morey has spent the last 14 … Read more

Flyers Name Rick Tocchet 25th Head Coach in Franchise History – The Hockey Writers – Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history as Flyers general manager Daniel Briere has secured the 2024 Jack Adams Award winner to be his club’s new leader behind the bench. The 61-year-old head coach returns to the franchise that drafted him in the sixth round of the … Read more

Atlanta Braves News: Opening Day, season predictions, franchise value

Atlanta Braves News: Opening Day, season predictions, franchise value

We had a day full of quality content before the season starts in earnest, with predictions, franchise valuations from Forbes, and final offseason thoughts. I will give a couple of thoughts of my own here: 1. Try to enjoy the regular season for what it is, with Braves players doing fun and cool stuff and … Read more