Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan will likely made his NHL debut against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. Cowan was promoted to Toronto’s top line alongside Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews during Sunday’s practice session. The 20-year-old was a healthy scratch for the Maple Leafs’ first two games, but head coach Craig Berube shuffled … Read more
‘Our main motto is just putting balls in play, being scrappy, being disciplined,’ says PPA pro Tyson McGuffin Tyson McGuffin may be known for his “Ferrari Forehand,” but the longtime PPA pro is wise enough to recognize when to slow a point down to regain control. Here, he walks us through a couple pointers for … Read more
The Buffalo Sabres are heading into the 2025-26 season with more questions than answers — at least early on. Injuries, waivers, and a few unexpected moves have already shaken the lineup, and head coach Lindy Ruff and the front office are facing the delicate task of balancing development, depth, and competitiveness. The preseason is over, … Read more
Forget everything you think you know about adidas Pickleball. The global sports brand today unveiled AdiPower, a new line of power-forward paddles designed for pickleball purists who favor shotmaking ability and access to some added firepower when the situation calls for it. The fresh offerings anchor the brand’s new mantra: “Always Return Stronger.” A New … Read more
Suarez eased Phillies fans’ minds In his postgame scrum with the media, Suarez acknowledged how lucky he was not to get seriously hurt, but was aware that he needed to be better to give the Phillies a chance to win the game. Ranger also made sure to say he was good to make his next … Read more
James Reimer is BACK in Toronto. Well, sort of. On Friday morning, the Leafs announced that they’re bringing in the 37-year-old goalie on a PTO. Ultimately, that move makes an abundance of sense, especially with the uncertainty surrounding Joseph Woll’s status moving forward. Naturally, that’s where the conversation started on the latest edition of Leafs … Read more
When the Vancouver Canucks brought in Evander Kane, it wasn’t just about adding another scorer or an experienced veteran. It was also about chemistry—finding the right linemates who could elevate one another. Kane has been around long enough to know when a teammate has taken a step forward, and his early comments about Elias Pettersson … Read more
In a PicklePod exclusive, PPA CEO Connor Pardoe told host Zane Navratil that the same line-calling technology used in professional tennis is coming to pro pickleball as soon as this year: “You won’t even call lines anymore” PPA CEO Connor Pardoe joined the PicklePod to chat with host Zane Navratil about a number of timely … Read more
Etienne Blaszkewycz and Travis Rettenmaier got into a heated exchange on Wednesday in a Round of 32 men’s doubles match at the PPA Select Medical Orange County Cup. The dispute was over, you guessed it – line calls. This is not a new issue for pro pickleball. In fact, Zane Navratil, Thomas Shields, and Federico … Read more
1 Manchester United have already identified the successor to Bruno Fernandes should the captain leave the club this summer, and he is a player very well-known to head coach Ruben Amorim. According to Portuguese outlet A Bola (paper edition, 31st May), United have set their sights on Sporting CP star Pedro “Pote” Goncalves, Fernandes’ successor … Read more