It has been six months since Marc-Andre ter Stegen picked up an injury that forced Barcelona to look elsewhere but also bring Wojciech Szczesny back from retirement. he Szczesny decision has worked out remarkably well for the club, with the Pole emerging as one of the top-performing goalkeepers in Europe since the turn of the … Read more
After submitting a nearly picture-perfect performance in a 6-2 win over the Calgary Flames, the Toronto Maple Leafs are keeping their lines intact on team photo day. Toronto held its annual team photo day at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday morning, before getting ready for Wednesday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Maple Leafs head coach Craig … Read more
The Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings faced off for the third time this season and second time in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Monday evening, Mar. 17. The Kings had a healthy roster, while the Wild were still without the same three as the past few weeks: Jonas Brodin, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Kirill Kaprizov. … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to get much going lately, now 1-4-1 in their last six games despite ponying up for a couple of big additions at the deadline. Between numerous blown leads along that stretch along with their biggest strength in goaltending coming back to earth, the Leafs haven’t inspired much hope as … Read more
Cole Eiserman popped a hat trick Jan. 11 for BU (photo: Matt Woolverton). Hockey East has announced the 2024-25 all-rookie team and six other season-long awards as voted by the league’s 11 head coaches. All-Rookie TeamG: Callum Tung, UConnD: Cole Hutson, Boston University *D: Francesco Dell’Elce, MassachusettsF: James Hagens, Boston College *F: Teddy Stiga, Boston … Read more
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde is edging closer to a potential return to the Spanish national team. As relayed by Mundo Deportivo, head coach Luis de la Fuente is considering calling him up for the upcoming UEFA Nations League quarter-final matches against the Netherlands on March 20 and 23. If included in the squad, this would … Read more
Nick Bochen anchored the Bentley back end this season (photo: Bentley Athletics). Atlantic Hockey America has announced its 2024-25 all-AHA teams and AHA all-rookie team. 2024-25 ALL-AHA FIRST TEAMEthan Leyh, F, Gr., BentleyLiam McLinskey, F, Sr., Holy CrossMatthew Wilde, F, So., RITMac Gadowsky, D, So., Army West PointNick Bochen, D, Gr., BentleyThomas Gale, G, Sr., … Read more
Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, David Lloyd, and former England cricket players remarked on India’s alleged unearned benefit in the current Champions Trophy. The conversations started after the Men in Blue advanced to the semi-final and unlike other clubs, they didn’t have to travel to any other city. The present batch of cricketers—Jos Buttler, David Miller, … Read more
One of the more fun ideas the MLB has come up with over the past couple of years is the Spring Breakout games. They give fans a chance to see their top prospects live in the flesh. Most casual fans don’t follow Minor League baseball super closely but know who the teams top prospects are. … Read more
Every successful baseball team must get contributions from far more than the 26 players they break camp with after spring training. Clubs will add new players in trades or sign them off waivers or the remaining free-agent market, but the most exciting kinds of additions come internally. There is always a special kind of buzz … Read more