Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson does not need to yell. One, it’s not really his style. Two, he know the real pressure points for a player. He can, has, and will publicly indict his top players for any lack of effort or focus. With three-plus decades as a player and coach at the pro … Read more
Gujarat Titans’ (GT) talismanic spinner Rashid Khan etched his name into the annals of IPL folklore on Friday night at the Narendra Modi Stadium, producing a truly sensational running catch that proved pivotal in his side’s comprehensive 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The moment of pure fielding brilliance, which saw him dismiss SRH’s explosive … Read more
Bob Motzko skates during a Minnesota practice at Amalie Arena during the 2023 Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla. (photo: Jim Rosvold). Minnesota coach Bob Motzko will serve as head coach of the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team. The team will play in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, Dec. 26, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026, in … Read more
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IPL 2025 season kicked off with a high-octane clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens. KKR, under Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership, began their innings with optimism but faced early setbacks. Quinton de Kock fell cheaply in the very first over, caught behind off Josh Hazlewood for just … Read more
First baseman Bryce Harper loves being a Philadelphia Phillie. Harper has embraced the city and the fans from the beginning. He has become a fan of every professional sports team in the city. He was even fined for wearing a Wawa-themed headband and cleats. However, his love of the Phillie Phanatic makes everything else pale … Read more
Team USA took the ice in Boston for the first time on Monday evening, as they faced Sweden to close out the preliminary round of the 4 Nations Face-Off. Both teams were dealing with injuries and sickness, as Matthew Tkachuk (USA), Auston Matthews (USA), Charlie McAvoy (USA), Rickard Rakell (SWE) and Mika Zibanejad (SWE) were … Read more
The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) has kicked off in China with unprecedented success! Prior to the MiLP entrance into China, the only pickleball tournaments were divided by age group, not skill level. This series is the first of its kind in the country to divide pickleball competition categories by Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) … Read more
A wave of excitement swept through Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday morning as fans began to gather at the venue as early as 5 AM, eager to witness the return of Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli to the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. Kohli, who had confirmed his availability for Delhi’s final league match against … Read more
MADISON — The top-ranked Wisconsin Badgers extended their unbeaten streak to 13 games with a 5-2 win over St. Cloud State. Wisconsin outshot the Huskies 49-16 and held them without a shot attempt for nearly the entire second frame in a dominant showing in front of a sold-out crowd at LaBahn Arena on Saturday afternoon. … Read more