Maple Leafs’ Strong Play Gives them 2-0 Series Lead Over Senators – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators

The newest chapter of the Battle of Ontario is already off to an exhilarating start in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a great spot now as they have a 2-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators after a dominant 6-2 win in Game 1 and close, but resilient Game … Read more

Jake McCabe will play in Game 1, status of Oliver Ekman-Larsson to be determined

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe is cleared to return to the lineup for Game 1 on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. Jake McCabe confirms he’ll play Game 1. Oliver Ekman-Larsson said he felt good today. He’s a “we’ll see,” according to Berube. Kampf and Pacioretty are healthy and eager to get in. — luke … Read more

USA Pickleball Serves Announces ‘Play It Forward’ Grant Program

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USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable arm of USA Pickleball (USAP), announced that the ‘Play it Forward’ Grant Program is now open. This is the first monetary grant program offered by USA Pickleball Serves. “USA Pickleball Serves ‘Play it Forward’ Grant was developed to support community organizations invested in creating more places to play in underserved … Read more

New UPA-A Paddle Test Mimics Months of Play in Minutes

New UPA-A Paddle Test Mimics Months of Play in Minutes

UPA-A is introducing a new lab-based stress test designed to mimic the effects of paddle degradation over time. It’s an accepted fact that the performance of many pickleball paddles changes over time. As core materials break in, power, pop, and spin can increase. Sometimes, this change is noticeable at first but then plateaus within what … Read more

New white-ball skipper Harry Brook just wants to play for England after IPL snub

New white-ball skipper Harry Brook just wants to play for England after IPL snub

Harry Brook insisted there is no amount of money on the lucrative franchise circuit that could sway him from his England commitments ahead of a crucial next few months. The Yorkshireman sacrificed a £590,000 deal with Delhi Capitals at the ongoing Indian Premier League in a bid to keep himself fit and firing for blockbuster … Read more

Where will WR Tyler Lockett play in 2025 after he was released by the Seattle Seahawks?

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On March 12, the NFL free agency window officially opens for teams to negotiate with players. Teams around the league are making moves ahead of time to free up money.  Long-time Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett was informed he is being released by Seattle. He played 10 seasons for the Seahawks and has the second-most yards … Read more

Tens of Thousands to Rally on April 12 for Inaugural Agassi Open Play Day

Tens of Thousands to Rally on April 12 for Inaugural Agassi Open Play Day

For a few hours on April 12, all 775 of Life Time’s pickleball courts nationwide will be bustling with open play for National Pickleball Month. Pickleball is about to go big—really big—on Saturday, April 12, as Life Time hosts the first-ever Agassi Open Play Day, bringing tens of thousands of players together across North America … Read more

Can MS Dhoni play the entire season after his knee surgery?

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Dhoni set to return for IPL 2025 as an uncapped player MS Dhoni is set to don the iconic Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey once again in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Interestingly, this time, the legendary cricketer will be playing as an uncapped player. While cricket enthusiasts eagerly await his return … Read more