Mookie Betts breaks slump, plays hero for Dodgers

Prior to Friday night’s nail-biter, Los Angeles Dodgers star shortstop Mookie Betts was just 3-for-23 in the World Series and coming off the worst season of his career. But in what has been a deflating year for the former MVP, Betts was still able to come through for his team when it needed him most. Batting … Read more

Blue Jays hero Springer among MLB’s top all-time playoff sluggers  

It takes a special player to be at his best in the biggest moments. There are few players who embody that more than Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer.  And when Springer crushed what would become the game-winning three-run home run in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night, he accomplished … Read more

Steel the Shootout Hero For Stars in Preseason Opener Against Blues – The Hockey Writers – Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars won the first game of the 2025 NHL preseason, beating the St. Louis Blues, in a shootout, 2-1 at American Airlines Center. Justin Carbonneau scored the lone goal for St. Louis. Colten Ellis made 14 saves, and Jordan Binnington made 19. Related: Dallas Stars 2025-26 Season Preview: Top-6 Forwards Mavrik Bourque and … Read more

Arsenal ‘beat Spurs to Palace hero for £60m’

Arsenal 'beat Spurs to Palace hero for £60m'

Arsenal are on the verge of signing Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze for £60 million, according to multiple reports. The Eagles agreed a deal to sell Eze to Spurs on Wednesday but the 27-year-old prefers Arsenal and wants to complete a move before the transfer window closes on September 1, outlets including BBC Sport have … Read more

Adam Lowry the Overtime Hero as Jets Down Blues 4-3 in Game 7 – The Hockey Writers – Winnipeg Jets

Adam Lowry the Overtime Hero as Jets Down Blues 4-3 in Game 7 - The Hockey Writers - Winnipeg Jets

Cole Perfetti tied the game with 1.6 seconds left in the third, and the Winnipeg Jets‘ captain, Adam Lowry, scored the double-overtime winner after 96 minutes of hockey to send the Jets to the next round, as they beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in Game 7 on Sunday night. Related: 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs … Read more

Mason McTavish Plays Overtime Hero as Ducks Top Rangers 5-4 – The Hockey Writers – Anaheim Ducks

Mason McTavish Plays Overtime Hero as Ducks Top Rangers 5-4 - The Hockey Writers - Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim Ducks defenseman (and previous New York Rangers’ captain) Jacob Trouba was set to face his former team for the first time as the Rangers visited Honda Center on Friday night. The Rangers had a lot to prove and critical points to gain against the Ducks. Going into Friday’s contest, the Rangers sat just two … Read more

Zetterlund the Hero in Sharks’ 3-2 Shootout Win Over Maple Leafs – The Hockey Writers – San Jose Sharks

Zetterlund the Hero in Sharks' 3-2 Shootout Win Over Maple Leafs - The Hockey Writers - San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks (16-37-9) came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs (38-20-3) 3-2 in a shootout on Monday night. Jack Thompson and Tyler Toffoli scored for the Sharks, while Fabian Zetterlund scored the shootout winner. Alexandar Georgiev made 25 saves in the win. Related: Maple Leafs & Tavares Unlikely … Read more

TLN After Dark: Bobby McMann is the Leafs’ midseason unsung hero

Bobby McMann has been an unsung hero for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. After a rocky start to the year where he was scratched in the season opener by head coach Craig Berube, Bobby McMann has completely turned his season around In the first year of his two-year, $1.35M extension, McMann was expected to … Read more