It was moments before Game 3 was set to begin, and the city where Shohei Ohtani was born breathed a collective sigh of relief.“I almost cried when I saw the injury,” 50-year-old resident Ayako Oyama said, referring to a partial shoulder dislocation the Dodgers superstar had suffered on a base-stealing attempt two days earlier.Despite fears that the designated hitter would be out for the rest of this series, he had bounced back, and Oyama, dressed in a blue Ohtani jersey, had come to the local auditorium where the city was holding a World Series watching party.Her employer — the city…
The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves enter 2-1 on the season ahead of this TNT matchup.Minnesota is on a two-game winning streak over Sacramento (117-115) and Toronto (112-101). The Timberwolves have had two days off ahead of this game, which will be an advantage against the Mavs. Julius Randle and…
Report: 49ers’ Shanahan a fan of rumored trade target Johnson originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIf history is any indicator, it’s that the 49ers might have a deal or two up their sleeves before the NFL’s Nov. 5 trade deadline.What position will they address and how big of moves…
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Kuminga trying to build ‘bigger legacy,’ follow Mutombo’s footsteps originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaProgramming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Zena Keita and Dalton Johnson at 4 p.m. PT today from Chase Center, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook.SAN FRANCISCO – Days before Jonathan Kuminga’s rookie contract extension deadline came and went, the 22-year-old Warriors forward spoke with NBC Sports Bay Area on a special edition of “Dubs Talk.”Kuminga maintained the notion he was putting all his trust in his agent, Aaron Turner, whether the two sides could come to…
Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks went down with a gruesome non-contact leg injury in a game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.As Hendricks was jogging near the baseline at American Airlines Center in Dallas, he suddenly collapsed to the court after his right leg gave out. Hendricks’ right leg…
Payton Pritchard is thriving as a momentum shifter for Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonAsk any Celtics player when they knew Boston would win the decisive Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals, and most will point to the same play: Payton Pritchard’s buzzer-beating heave to end the first…
We’re entering week two of the NBA season, which means overreactions are happening across the league. Is Tyrese Haliburton a bust this season? Were we too high on Jalen Johnson? Is Denver cooked? A lot of those questions were answered on Monday night to kick off a new week on…
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The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here.You’ll need to drop some players to make room for your waiver-wire adds — here are candidates to consider.Aaron Rodgers, QB, Jets (47%)Rodgers hasn’t made it to three TDs or 300 yards in any game this year (or 20 fantasy points), and obviously his running chops departed long ago. The next three matchups are favorable by the stats, but I can’t unsee this ugly 2-6 start from the Jets.Jalen McMillan, WR,…
Insane defense numbers highlight this week’s Roob’s Eagles Stats originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaIn this week’s Roob’s Eagles Stats, we’ve got an achievement the Eagles hadn’t pulled off in 71 years, some wild defensive trends and the usual supply of crazy Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley facts and figures.We…
The Los Angeles Rams are a good example of how each week changes the NFL trade block.The Rams seemed like sellers a week ago. Then they got Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp back, upset the Minnesota Vikings to improve to 3-4, and maybe they’re not sellers anymore. Although, maybe that…
The Steelers saw their three-week streak of games with a blocked kick come to an end against the Giants on Monday night, but they came up with another way to impact the game on special teams.Calvin Austin broke a 9-9 tie with a 73-yard punt return touchdown in the third…
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Houston Astros2024 record: 88-731st place, AL WestTeam ERA: 3.74 (6th in MLB)Team OPS: .740 (8th in MLB)What Went RightOn June 18th, the Astros were 10 games back in the division, but Houston proved once again that it’s a long season. The Astros outlasted the Seattle Mariners and defending World Series champion Texas Rangers to win the division for the fourth year in a row and seventh time in the last eight years. The Astros’ offensive core of Yordan Alvarez (168 wRC+), Kyle Tucker (180 wRC+), Jose Altuve (127 wRC+) and Alex Bregman (118 wRC+) all had productive years, though a…
The Dodgers are on the verge of their second World Series championship in five years. They could be on the verge of their third title in eight years but (insert trash can banging sound here).The 2017 Houston Astros will forever live in infamy. Just ask Clayton Kershaw.You might say the…
The Mets have eight players eligible for salary arbitration this offseason, which is five fewer than they had last offseason — when Pete Alonso was due for a large raise in his final year before free agency. The eight players eligible this offseason are David Peterson, Paul Blackburn, Tyrone Taylor,…
NEW YORK—The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of sweeping the New York Yankees in a World Series that has not exactly been an artistic success.The anticipated matchup of star sluggers—Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers and Aaron Judge for the Yankees—has thus far been a bust. The pair of…
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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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Wekfest is all about the love of cars. Numerous events are held all around the globe, with the most recent taking place last week in Costa Rica. There are car shows, drift exhibitions, racing events, and general motoring camaraderie spanning several days. It’s here where we watch a race between a Ford Mustang and a Porsche 911 GT3 end in disaster. This isn’t your typical drag race. The happens on a track, yes, but it’s not your average quarter-mile strip with staging beams, a light tree, and time slips. The race starts with a wave of the hand, and you’ll find…
Buckshot Roulette, the indie hit game where you play Russian Roulette with added features and surprises, has suddenly announced a multiplayer beta for the game on Steam. When you load up the game, however, you might be surprised that a multiplayer version is unavailable. That’s because the game developer has locked the multiplayer game on Steam behind a beta, which you need to join the game’s Discord server to find. Not everyone has a Discord account or understands how beta branches work, so let us help you get into the game. Buckshot Roulette multiplayer beta code You need to take…
The Seattle Kraken have recalled defenseman Cale Fleury and forward John Hayden, the team announced Monday.Fleury, a product of Calgary, Alta., was recalled by the Kraken recently when Vince Dunn went down with an injury. In four games with the Firebirds this year, he has scored three goals and collected an assist.Drated by the Montreal Canadiens in the third round of the 2017 NHL Draft, Fleury was selected by the Kraken at their expansion draft and has been a member of the organization since then. Over the course of 63 career NHL regular season games, he has two points.Hailing from…
Inter Milan have reportedly inserted a termination clause in the new contracts of Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian.According to FCInter1908, the defending Serie A champions have renewed several high-profile deals in the past 12 months.In addition to Acerbi and Darmian, they’ve handed new contracts to Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Nicolo Barella.While the Armenian renewed until 2026, like Acerbi and Darmian, the Italy international’s new agreement ties him to the club until 2029.However, the Nerazzurri have handed themselves a wriggle room in the contracts by incorporating these termination clauses.These would allow for potential adjustments if needed in the future.Indeed, Inter will be…
Twelve days after Tony Bennett’s abrupt retirement, the portal has come calling for Virginia basketball. Jalen Warley entered the transfer portal Tuesday just eight days ahead of Virginia’s season-opener against Campbell. Warley will redshirt the 2024-25 campaign to save a year of eligibility, according to a report by Joe Tipton. He will have one more year of eligibility remaining for the 2025-26 campaign.The 6-foot-7 wing spent the last three seasons at Florida State before transferring to Virginia in early May. Warley was expected to compete for a starting job after racking up extensive experience in the ACC for the Seminoles.…
There are hallmarks of great teams that aren’t difficult to notice. First of all, if you ever stand next to them on the field, it’s hard not to notice how different the elite teams look physically. I remember being on the field before the College Football Playoff National Championship between Alabama and Georgia at Lucas Oil Stadium and being amazed by the players I saw on both teams. Compared to what I had seen at other games, everybody in uniform on that field (OK, everybody aside from Bryce Young) looked like they were from a different planet.But while body types,…
Bertone has designed some truly beautiful cars in its 112-year history; the Alfa Romeo Montreal, the Lamborghini Countach, the Lancia Stratos—the list goes on. The Italian brand’s latest creation is no less stunning. The new Bertone Runabout was inspired by the Autobianchi A112 Runabout concept Marcello Gandini designed for the brand back in 1969. Remember this wacky thing? But instead of the Fiat 128 platform used by the original, this one has a modern (unnamed) base. Although, it looks very Lotus-y. Photo by: Photo by: Bertone Andrea Mocellin penned the new design, which is heavily inspired by the original concept.…
Life is what we all have, a good one is what we all aspire to, and for some, the NY Times Mini Crossword puzzle is a big part of it. The Two Down clue for today’s NYT Mini Crossword, “home to the first animals on Earth,” is where life began several millennia ago. Now, animals of all kinds have reached across the planet to spread life everywhere the eye can see. But where did it start? Read on below for hints and the answer to today’s Two Down clue. ‘Home to the first animals on Earth’ Oct. 29 Mini Crossword…
