Manchester United are known to produce amazing talents in their academy and they have another dazzling future superstar in their ranks.Ethan Ennis delivered a terrific performance in United Under 21s’ 4-0 victory over Altrincham.He scored a brilliant hat-trick to take his season’s tally to eight goals from 11 games for the 2024/25 season. He has also registered three assists.Ennis put United ahead with a fine right-footed finish after Jack Moorhouse found him in space.The 19-year-old doubled United’s lead before the break with a similar finesse shot at the top right corner.He put on an electric display and provided a tremendous…
All eyes will be on Columbus on Saturday. Ohio State will host Indiana at noon ET, with the winner likely earning a spot in the Big Ten title game against Oregon. Ohio State is a true perennial contender, even if Ryan Day still hasn’t quite been able to finish off…
The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is all-new for 2025. The updated sheet metal should make it more appealing to American sensibilities, while several other improvements modernize the cabin. But VW will only offer the SUV in a two-row configuration going forward. The new Tiguan packs an updated turbocharged 2.0-liter EA888 engine.…
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The Philadelphia 76ers finally got to see their trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey on the court together for the first time this season on Wednesday. It lasted for roughly one half.George exited the Sixers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies, a 117-111 loss, with a left knee hyperextension and did not return, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The knee is the same knee that caused George to miss the first five games of the season due to a bone bruise from a previous hyperextension.The injury appeared to occur when George landed awkwardly after jumping to defend Grizzlies wing…
De’Anthony Melton’s season is over.The Golden State Warriors announced Wednesday night that Melton will undergo season-ending ACL surgery.Melton went down in the Warriors’ 120-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks last week, though it’s unclear when he was hurt exactly in that game. Melton, who was recently moved into the Warriors’…
Melton to undergo ACL surgery, miss remainder of Warriors season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThirteen games into the 2024-24 NBA season, the Warriors will be without a key player moving forward.Veteran guard De’Anthony Melton will undergo ACL surgery and miss the remainder of the season, the team announced…
With Maxey back, Sixers’ Big 3 available for first time in Memphis originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ Big 3 is entirely intact for the first time this season.In addition to Joel Embiid and Paul George, Tyrese Maxey is available for the Sixers’ Wednesday night meeting with the Grizzlies.…
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LaFleur, Packers refuse to overlook 49ers despite underwhelming season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIt’s unwise to overlook any opponent in the NFL – and Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur recognizes that.Despite the 49ers’ underwhelming season, LaFleur and Co. recognize the challenge that it is to face a proven San Francisco at Lambeau Field on Sunday.“Yeah, I feel like we’re going up against one of the premier teams in the National Football League,” LaFleur told reporters on Wednesday. “I know their record is certainly not where they want to be right now.“But I think they got the respect…
LaFleur slyly answers if Saleh is helping Packers prep for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaFormer 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is in enemy territory now.No longer coach of the New York Jets and instead serving as an offensive consultant for the Green Bay Packers, Saleh is giving…
Love admits Packers ‘hungry’ for revenge vs. 49ers in Week 12 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThere is nothing sweeter in sports than revenge.That’s exactly what’s on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s mind as he prepares to host the 49ers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.”I think just ending…
Should Pats draw up designed runs for Maye? Devin McCourty weighs in originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe New England Patriots appear to have something special in their rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Through his first six NFL starts, the third-overall draft pick has already made big plays both through the…
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Tarik Skubal now has a trophy honoring the best pitcher in the American League to accompany his title as the AL’s pitching Triple Crown winner.The Detroit Tigers left-hander unanimously won the AL Cy Young Award on Wednesday, receiving all 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers Association of America. It’s quite a birthday present for Skubal, who won the award on the same day he turned 28 years old.It was a muddle group in the voting behind Lugo. Seth Lugo of the Kansas City Royals finished second with 14 second-place votes, but Emmanuel Clase (Cleveland Guardians), Cole Ragans…
Atlanta’s Chris Sale and Detroit’s Tarik Skubal each won their first Cy Young Award on Wednesday night after the left-handers shared the MLB lead with 18 wins while leading their respective leagues in strikeouts and ERA.Sale was 18-3 and topped the National League with 225 strikeouts, while his 2.38 ERA…
Sean Manaea is anticipating a respectable payday in free agency, and the veteran left-hander’s value to the wide range of suitors might have just increased.The recent Mets starter surprisingly appeared on the NL Cy Young Award ballot on Wednesday, receiving a lone fifth-place vote from Nobuhiro Saito, who covers the…
For just the third time in the honor’s illustrious history, the Cy Young Awards in both leagues have been won by left-handers: Detroit’s Tarik Skubal and Atlanta’s Chris Sale.In 1977, Yankees closer Sparky Lyle became the first reliever in American League history to win the award, and Phillies ace Steve…
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The NHL world woke up to awful news Friday morning, as Blue Jackets star winger Johnny Gaudreau died Thursday night in a reported bicycle accident in New Jersey. He was 31 years old. “The National Hockey League family is shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “While Johnny’s infectious spirit for the game and show-stopping skills on the ice earned him the nickname ‘Johnny Hockey,’ he was more than just a dazzling hockey player; he was a doting father and beloved husband, son,…
The Hughes brothers are making history — again.Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes will be the cover athletes for EA Sports NHL 25. It’s the first time siblings will grace the cover of an EA Sports game.It’s not the first time siblings were on a cover for a sports game, however.…
Luke Hughes is soon going to be the third Hughes brother to make his way to the NHL. But before the Devils prospect signs with New Jersey, the defenseman has business to take care of in Tampa. Hughes, a sophomore at Michigan, is at the Frozen Four this weekend, where he…
Patrik Laine was adamant about not wanting to play for the Blue Jackets this season. On Monday, that wish was granted. After requesting a trade out of Columbus, Laine found a new home in Montreal. The Canadiens landed the talented winger in a deal with the Blue Jackets, giving the winger…
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There will be a changing of the guard in Toronto. This summer was expected to be an offseason of change in the Six. Following another early playoff exit, the speculation was that the organization would undergo serious roster turnover, including splitting up the core group. The Maple Leafs did make a switch at head coach, firing Sheldon Keefe before bringing in Craig Berube. However, there is another leadership alteration that is set to occur ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reported on Monday that the Maple Leafs are expected to name star center Auston Matthews as the new captain of…
Betting on NHL futures means wagering on events that will be decided at the end of the season. Popular NHL futures bets include:Odds to win the Stanley CupOdds to win the conference/divisionsOdds to make the playoffsOdds to win the Conn Smythe trophyOdds to win the Art Ross TrophySee below for…
The Oilers are hiring former Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman to take over as the club’s newest GM and executive vice president of hockey operations, the team announced Wednesday.The controversial decision is drawing plenty of backlash.Bowman was one of the three members banned from the NHL after a 2021 investigation…
The Kraken made their first coaching change in franchise history during the 2024 NHL offseason, but that wasn’t the only reason it was historic.While Seattle brought Dan Bylsma aboard to replace Dave Hakstol, it was the team’s choice of Jessica Campbell as one of the team’s assistant coaches that raised eyebrows across the NHL.Campbell enjoyed a quality, decade-long career as a hockey player before making the foray into coaching in 2017. She has since become a rising star and will now get a chance to prove herself on the Kraken’s bench.Here’s what to know about the Kraken hiring Campbell and her…
The Steven Stamkos era in Tampa Bay is over. The first day of free agency did not disappoint with the drama. The longtime captain’s time in Tampa Bay has come to an end, as Stamkos is reportedly set to sign a four-year deal with the Predators, leaving the organization with whom he brought two Stanley Cups. There’s no sugarcoating it — Stamkos leaving Tampa Bay is a stunning turn of events. There were rumblings starting in the preseason when Stamkos expressed his displeasure with the front office that an extension had not yet been worked out, signaling a potential divorce. While no…
Let the frenzy begin. Monday marks the official turning of the page in the NHL, as the 2023-24 campaign comes to an end and the 2024-25 season begins. Contracts have expired, and players are hitting the open market as free agents. The madness did not wait for July 1. On the second day of the 2024 NHL Draft, there were plenty of trades, including Utah landing two key members to its blue line, the Leafs giving themselves a better chance to land one of the top available defensemen, and the Lightning clearing some cap space for the captain.There are going to be…
The 2023-24 NHL season is in the books. The 2024 NHL Draft is in the rearview. Now, it’s time for the roster shuffle ahead of the 2024-25 season.Free agency is set to begin at noon ET on July 1, kicking off the period in which players can start signing with new teams.There are no shortage of stars available in free agency. Sam Reinhart, Jake Guentzel, Steven Stamokos and Elias Lindholm are among the most prominent names that will be on the open market. And that’s just the players without contracts. Then there’s trade candidates like Mitch Marner, Patrik Laine and Martin…
There aren’t many insults worse in hockey than calling someone a traffic cone. So when noted Panthers’ fan called Florida defender Aaron Ekblad a traffic cone in 2023, the 2014 No. 1 pick did not take it well.Ekblad got the last laugh in on Sunday. During the team’s Stanley Cup parade, the 10-year Panthers veteran took to the microphone on stage with a traffic cone on his head, and delivered a message to the LIV golfer.”F— you Brooks Koepka,” Ekblad shouted into the mic, followed up with a cheer.“F*** YOU, BROOKS KOEPKA”— Aaron Ekblad, wearing a traffic cone on his…
The Maple Leafs have consistently been tied to defenseman Chris Tanev in the weeks leading up to free agency. The pending unrestricted free agent is regarded as one of the top blue-liners available on the market and fits a role that Toronto is looking to address. Turns out, the Leafs liked him so much, they weren’t willing to wait until free agency opened on Monday.The team announced that it acquired the rights to Tanev in a trade with the Stars, sending a late draft pick and another pending free agent to Dallas. It allows the Leafs to negotiate with the Toronto…
The Utah Hockey Club isn’t wasting any time making a noise for itself. The NHL’s newest franchise made the first bold move of the offseason, landing star defenseman Mikhail Sergachev from the Lightning in a deal made on Day 2 of the 2024 NHL Draft. New team owner Ryan Smith hasn’t shied away from the fact that he wants this team to compete as soon as possible, and Utah GM Bill Armstrong went out and made a statement by acquiring the talent Russian, who was a key cog in the Lightning’s back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021. For Tampa Bay, it…
2024 NHL Draft orderThe first 32 picks of the NHL Draft came and went last night. Some teams, like the Sharks and Blackhawks, got their key pieces to help the future of the franchise, while 30 other teams may still be seeking that next major piece to help build for the future.Here is the remainder of the draft order, beginning with the 33rd selection.Round 2RoundPickOverallTeam2133San Jose Sharks2234Chicago Blackhawks2335Anaheim Ducks2436Columbus Blue Jackets (optional to Flyers)2537Winnipeg Jets (from Canadiens via Utah and Kings)2638Utah Hockey Club2739Ottawa Senators2840Seattle Kraken2941Calgary Flames21042Buffalo Sabres (from Devils via Sharks)21143Buffalo Sabres21244Pittsburgh Penguins (from Flyers via Hurricanes)21345Minnesota Wild21446Pittsburgh Penguins21547Detroit Red Wings21648St. Louis Blues21749Utah…
Day 1 of the 2024 NHL Draft is in the books. There were 32 names called at The Sphere in Las Vegas Friday night, as the first round of the selection show concluded. As expected, the Sharks selected Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick. The Boston University center was viewed as the consensus No. 1 prospect after a stellar freshman season with the Terriers that culminated in a Hobey Baker Award. After that, Artyom Levshunov was selected by the Blackhawks at No. 2, Cayden Lindstrom went to the Blue Jackets at No. 4, and Ivan Demidov was taken fifth by the Canadiens to round out the top…
The first round of the 2024 NHL Draft is in the books. The Sphere in Las Vegas was the site for the first 32 selections of this year’s entry-level draft, where a number of prospects had their dreams come true, hearing their name called by an NHL organization. As is the case every year, there were winners, and there were losers. Some clubs made out like kings, landing a prized possession as a building block for the future. Other teams made puzzling decisions when their time came to pick a player. Who won the first round of the draft, and who will be…
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The SEC title race may still be a mess after this week. Six teams are still fighting for a trip to Atlanta, and if the favorites win their remaining games, five teams will end the season tied for second place in the standings. And that’s not even the most chaotic scenario.Welcome to life in the era of megaconferences, where tiebreaker scenarios are so confusing that even the Big Ten’s mathematicians needed an additional 72 hours this week to discover Oregon had, indeed, secured a spot in its conference championship game. The logjam of two-loss teams in the SEC prompted an interesting conversation…
There are several side quests you can get while exploring the settlements in STALKER 2, or by simply speaking to people you meet along the way. If you talk to Lens, the resident technician in Zalissya, he’ll offer you a job called The Lost Boys. A regular group who works with Lens has gone missing, and he’d like you to try tracking them down. He can tell you where they were headed and what they were doing, but what happened to them is entirely up for you to discover. When you reach the quest’s end, you’ll encounter a difficult choice…
The Boston Bruins quickly supported newly named interim coach Joe Sacco after firing coach Jim Montogomery just 20 games into the regular season.Sacco, who has been on the Bruins bench as an associate and assistant coach since 2014, will be expected to right the ship after the Bruins stumbled to an 8-9-3 record. His tenure as Boston’s bench boss follows three Jack Adams winners in Claude Julien, Bruce Cassidy and Montgomery.“I believe Joe Sacco has the coaching experience to bring the players and the team back to focusing on the consistent effort the NHL requires to have success,” Bruins GM…
Two big-time bouts are being added to the boxing schedule for early 2025.Derek Chisora and Jarrell Miller, two heavyweights who rarely fail to entertain inside and outside of the ring, are in the midst of finalizing a Feb. 8 clash in Manchester, England, while IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia is officially set to make the second defense of his title against mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara on Jan. 8 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Queensland, Australia.Dan Rafael was first to report the news of Chisora vs. Miller, which is expected to be promoted by Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions.Chisora (35-13,…
HOWEY-IN-THE-HLLS — Jupiter boys golf, ranked No. 2 nationally per iWanamaker, withdrew two of its golfers halfway through playing in the state championship this week, ending any hope for a state title.Jupiter entered the Class 3A state championship as one of the tournament’s favorites and were in second place after the first day of play.However, the Warriors started Wednesday’s second round with only three of five golfers on the course at Mission Inn Resort + Club, dashing hopes of a state championship in 2024.Jupiter golfers Talan Wilkes and Cameron Kuchar, son of nine-time PGA Tour winning golfer Matt Kuchar, were…
On Sunday, one of the biggest matches in Spanish football takes place at San Mames, as Athletic Club prepare to take on bitter rivals Real Sociedad. Ernesto Valverde’s side are winless in their last three La Liga matches, and they will be aiming to end that run in Bilbao.Athletic will be favourites to win, and their chances of victory will be higher if Valverde can count on Oihan Sancet and Alex Berenguer. Both players have been carrying knocks over the international break, but according to Relevo, there is confidence that they will receive the medical green light before Sunday.Both Sancet…
Few sports rivalries match the pageantry and tradition of the Army vs. Navy Game and big part of that tradition is the uniforms with both the Black Knights and Midshipmen breaking out a brand new alternate set every year. This week, Army and Navy both unveiled their battle attire ahead of the Dec. 14 matchup. As usual, they certainly did not disappoint. Navy’s uniforms pay homage to the Strike Fighter Squadron 103, nicknamed the “Jolly Rogers” and with roots dating back to World War II. The squadron is considered one of the most lethal in the Navy. The group uses the call…
When you initially begin in STALKER 2, everything is off to a rough start. Your contact who was going to help you learn new coordinates to recharge your artifact is dead, and now you need to use a scanner. And to use the scanner, you need to find an artifact. There’s an anomalous field near the Research Station where you can find an artifact. Unfortunately, Hermann was not helpful in describing accurately how you can track one down. Discovering an artifact in anomalies is a huge part of STALKER 2, and this isn’t the best introduction to how it all…
