The game of hockey gets the most out of people’s emotions, for better or for worse, but every so often, we’re hit with the stark reminder that hockey is just that – a game. The Winnipeg Jets were reminded of this on Saturday morning, when it was revealed by the team that the father of … Read more
In a perfect world, the Braves would have an easy solution to getting both Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy into the lineup on a nightly basis. It would surely help the team’s overall offensive production as approach. But such is life, you can only play one catcher, and short of bumping Marcell Ozuna out of … Read more
The Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles have both gotten off to slow starts. Washington is 9-13, while the O’s are 9-12. The slow start isn’t totally unsurprising for a young Nationals team struggling to come out of a rebuild. However, the Orioles are a team that has World Series aspirations, so panic is in the … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner had a strong showing against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. Aside from Matthew Knies, who recorded his second career hat-trick, Marner was arguably the Leafs’ best player with a goal and two assists on the night. It was the kind of showing the team needed from one of … Read more
The American Hockey League is remembering Mark Laforest, who died Monday at the age of 62. Laforest spent the majority of his 14-year professional career in the AHL, playing for the Adirondack Red Wings, Hershey Bears, Newmarket Saints, Binghamton Rangers, New Haven Senators and Prince Edward Island Senators. He also spent two seasons with the … Read more
The Kansas City Royals are acquiring first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha from the Milwaukee Brewers, per Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman. Kansas City will send back a player to be named later or cash considerations. Canha, 36, had signed with Milwaukee on a minor league deal this offseason. He played in 125 games in 2024 split … Read more
Mark Wood is set to miss England’s marquee Test series against India this summer after undergoing knee surgery. The 35-year-old Durham paceman has endured a long list of fitness problems over the course of his career and sustained his latest setback during last month’s miserable Champions Trophy campaign in Pakistan. Freshly back on duty after … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey NHL Edmonton Oilers “Watching him become an all-around player that’s important. He does things you wouldn’t expect of a young, skilled player. He blocks shots, he plays in all situations” Published Feb 11, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering … Read more
Mark Wood was “surprised but pleased” to learn he is unlikely to get any cotton wool treatment from Brendon McCullum despite the important challenges on the horizon for England. Wood is set for his third T20 in six days with England unchanged for a pivotal outing in Rajkot as they seek to keep the five-match … Read more
Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals shut out the Seattle Kraken by a score of 3-0 at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday to improve to 33-10-5 (.740 points percentage) this season and extend their season-long winning-streak to six and point-streak to 12 (9-0-3). Their current point-streak is the longest any NHL team has posted this season. … Read more