Subscribe to Inside CoverageJason Fitz is joined by Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab to go behind the scenes on the latest news and storylines from around the NFL. The New York Jets fired their general manager Joe Douglas, which leads to a conversation about the future of the Jets and whether the complicated late-career saga of Aaron Rodgers is truly coming to an end after this season. In other New York quarterback news, the Giants benched QB Daniel Jones and are planning to start Tommy DeVito with Head Coach Brian Daboll’s job potentially on the line. Is desperately trying to…
It wasn’t a bizarre fever dream — Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson actually happened.The colossal AT&T Stadium-hosted spectacle garnered the attention of the combat sports world this past Saturday night. Paul, 27, has had no issues early into his professional boxing career getting fans interested in seeing him suffer a…
Caitlin Clark has been busy on the pro-am circuit this month.The WNBA Rookie of the Year took part in last week’s festivities ahead of the LPGA’s penultimate event, The Annika driven by Gainbridge, and then joined Zach Johnson and PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan for nine holes on Wednesday at…
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Subscribe to Good Word with GoodwillOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Isis “Ice” Young to talk about some of the biggest disappointments in the league so far this season.They start in Philadelphia, where the 76ers blew a huge lead to the Heat before having a team meeting where Tyrese Maxey called out Joel Embiid for a lack of professionalism. Is Embiid upset about something else? Why didn’t Nick Nurse or Daryl Morey get involved?Speaking of disappointments, Tyrese Haliburton has been struggling with the Indiana Pacers this…
Why Draymond believes Harden deserves top spot on NBA 3-point list originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDraymond Green believes James Harden, not his Warriors teammate Steph Curry, deserves the No. 1 spot on the NBA’s all-time 3-point list — but not for the reasons one might think.Earlier this month,…
As they embark on the longest road trip of the season, the Knicks look and sound like a team that’s finding a rhythm on offense.“We’re starting to click,” Josh Hart said late Monday night.“I think we’re starting to figure out how to play with each other,” Cam Payne said a…
Steph wants to set unbreakable 3-pointer record but sees one threat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaA few days after James Harden moved past Ray Allen and into second place on the NBA’s career list for made 3-pointers, he shared an embrace with the man in first place.That’s about…
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Eagles injury report: No DeVonta Smith to start Rams week originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaAs the Eagles took the field to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” to kick off Rams week, they were without several key players, including star wide receiver DeVonta Smith.Smith was dealing with a hamstring injury before the mini bye week and he seemed to be having plenty of discomfort as he left the field last Thursday night on his 26th birthday. After Smith limped into the locker room following the 26-18 win, A.J. Brown presented him with a birthday cake.Last week, Smith was listed as…
49ers star Williams sought LeBron’s advice on career longevity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaProgramming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports App, YouTube and Facebook.Perhaps no professional athlete embodies career longevity better than Los…
On his first play against the Green Bay Packers, Caleb Williams lined up in shotgun.Running back D’Andre Swift flanked his left side, wide receiver Rome Odunze in the backfield to the Chicago Bears quarterback’s right. Just before the snap, Williams sent wide receiver D.J. Moore in motion.Then Williams handed off…
On Target is a periodic column where we examine stats, trends and data points tied to the men who catch the football in our fantasy world.Let’s dig into it.Where are the Trey McBride touchdowns?Every so often I like to have fun with something I call the Diontae Johnson Award. It’s…
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There was a time when the Boston Red Sox sat at the table of baseball’s elite. This is a franchise with a rich history in a major market, a devoted fan base and plenty of money to spend. But over the six seasons since Boston last won the World Series in 2018, the franchise has not been the same.In that span, the Red Sox traded one of the franchise’s biggest superstars, Mookie Betts, to the Dodgers, with whom Betts has won two World Series titles while remaining one of the game’s biggest superstars. Meanwhile, Boston has missed the postseason in…
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastOne of the more highly debated subjects of the baseball offseason is when the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot gets released. This year, however, there will be no debate about if Ichiro Suzuki will be elected, but rather if he will become only the second player ever…
While he has not played for the New York Rangers during this road trip Jake Leschyshyn experienced a special moment.Leschyshyn was called up by the Rangers last week from the Hartford Wolf Pack after Filip Chytil suffered an upper-body injury.The Rangers played in Vancouver to take on the Canucks on…
One of the things at the top of the list for the Mets this offseason will be rebuilding a rotation that could be losing three core members from the 2024 group.Free agents Sean Manaea and Luis Severino both rejected the Mets’ one-year, qualifying offers in order to hit the open…
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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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MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — One day after getting Robert Thomas back in the lineup, the St. Louis Blues got some more encouraging news.Defenseman Philip Broberg has started skating less than three weeks after injuring his right knee on Nov. 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs when Leafs forward Mitch Marner fell on his leg in the second period.The Blues announced he would be sidelined 4-6 weeks, but to have him skating on the front end of that four-week timeline is encouraging.”‘Broby’s been really good,” Blues coach Drew Bannister said after practice on Wednesday. “He’s been on the ice; he’s had…
Ariel x Ade, episode 1: Paul vs. Canelo next? Eddie Hearn drops nuggets, moreOn the debut episode of Ariel x Ade, the duo unite in studio to discuss the biggest topics from the world of boxing, including Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano, Latino Night, and more. Read the full article here
The LPGA has officially rolled out plans for a program that will provide top amateurs a direct path to membership.The LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway, or LEAP, will launch next year and is modeled after the PGA Tour University’s Accelerated program. Like Accelerated, players who reach a 20-point threshold by achieving certain elite benchmarks will be able to activate up to a year and a half of exempt LPGA status.The big difference from the men, however, is that players don’t have to be in college, only amateur, and they can start earning points at any time. There will be a rolling…
Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris has said the club will join Manchester City in voting against amendments the Premier League has proposed to rules governing commercial deals.On Friday, top-flight clubs will vote on the changes to Associated Party Transaction regulations (APTs) at a Premier League meeting.Sawiris, Egypt’s richest man, argued the league needed a “fresh start” and as such the vote on APTs should be delayed until February to increase the chances of “unanimous support”.Manchester City have already written to the 19 other clubs expressing their “fundamental concern” over what they claim are “unlawful” amendments the Premier League has proposed.In…
No. 2 UConn led for all but the opening 91 seconds on Tuesday in an 81-46 demolition of East Texas A&M. One would assume that’d make the winning coach a happy man.But one would assume wrong.”Yeah, so, um, yeah just comically bad,” UConn coach Dan Hurley said after the easy victory vs. the Lions. “Second-half rebounding, so far below our standard. Ball security throughout the game, it’s been a long time since we’ve been that bad. … At times we played hard, but once we got it to 37 with 12 minutes to go, it turned into a debacle out…
The Northern Illinois Huskies (6-4) and the Miami (OH) RedHawks (6-4) square off during Tuesday night MACtion. These teams roll into this matchup on win streaks. Last week, Northern Illinois defeated Akron 29-16. As for the RedHawks, they’ve reeled off five straight wins. On Nov. 13, they blew out Kent State 34-7. Miami is tied atop the MAC standings at 5-1 and battling for a spot in the conference title game. The RedHawks currently have the second-lowest MAC title odds (+320), behind only Bowling Green. NIU, meanwhile, is two games back at 3-2 and cannot reach the MAC title game. Kickoff…
Back in 2021 Lotus confirmed its Emira sports car would be the last internal combustion-powered vehicle in its lineup, with the brand set to go all-electric by 2028. In a refreshing reversal, the China-owned British manufacturer says it’s now axed that plan, instead turning to hybrid power for upcoming models. The switch-up comes as luxury car buyers continue to show reluctance to buying EVs, even in popular markets like China. CEO Feng Qingfeng told reporters at the Guangzou motor show Lotus plans to develop a “super hybrid” technology that combines fast charging and a turbocharged combustion engine, promising 680 miles…
As you start your adventures on Luma Island, you will find yourself exploring hidden areas inside dark caves. To make your way through safely, you will need a torch, and the only way to craft it is with Farm Resin. How to get Farm Resin in Luma Island Farm Resin is essential in Luma Island, especially if you want to stay alive while exploring! There is danger lurking underground, hidden in the shadows, and the only thing to keep you safe is a flaming torch. Crafting torches is easy if you have the right ingredients—wood and Farm Resin. Farm Resin…
