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Donald Trump invited a whole slew of family and supporters to his celebration speech at the Palm Beach Convention Center late Tuesday after winning the presidential election. Among them was a famous pro golfer.It wasn’t Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus, or Rory McIlroy or Brooks Koepka, all great golfers and all of whom live in Palm Beach County and have played with Trump over the years.Trump called out LIV golf’s Bryson DeChambeau, who this summer played a round of golf with Trump as part of the golfer’s YouTube golf “Break 50” series. The 31-year-old native Californian has become one of…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta claimed the ‘result’ is the ‘worst thing’ of their night in San Siro, as he believes his side showed complete ‘dominance’ despite falling to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Inter in the Champions League.The Gunners went behind in the closing minutes of the first…
The strength of a Pokémon you can catch in Pokémon Go is determined by their combat power (CP), which you can see directly underneath them when you catch and level them up. Every Pokémon has a maximum CP limit they can reach, and some are significantly stronger than others. A…
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The Tatum-Kerr drama explained ahead of Celtics-Warriors showdown originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonWhenever the Golden State Warriors come to TD Garden, the loudest boos are usually reserved for instigator Draymond Green.But there will be a new Public Enemy No. 1 in Boston on Wednesday, and he won’t be wearing a uniform.Warriors head coach Steve Kerr got on the bad side of Celtics fans this summer due to his (mis)management of Jayson Tatum at the 2024 Paris Olympics. As head coach of Team USA, Kerr bafflingly left Tatum on the fringe of his 10-man rotation, playing the recent NBA champion…
The small sample size theater of the opening weeks of the NBA season leads to wild swings and some jumbled NBA Power Rankings, like this one. The top is pretty straightforward (especially the top two), but I am willing to bet Dallas will be back in contender status soon, that…
Subscribe to Good Word with GoodwillOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Isis “Ice” Young to discuss everything that’s going on in the early part of the 2024-25 NBA season.Vinnie and Ice start with the NBA suspending Philadelphia…
Will marquee Warriors-Celtics matchup be decided at 3-point line? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOSTON – A test of depth will take place Wednesday night at TD Garden when the Warriors and Boston Celtics face off for what should be a battle between two of the NBA’s best teams…
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49ers open Gross-Matos’ practice window, making practice-squad moves 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.SANTA CLARA — The 49ers opened the practice window for defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos on Wednesday.Gross-Matos appeared in three games this season before going on injured reserve due to a knee injury. He had just one tackle and one quarterback hit on the season before sustaining the injury.The 49ers signed Gross-Matos, 26, to a two-year, $18 million…
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should roll with the Minnesota RB in Week 10 vs. the Jaguars.View moreVideo TranscriptAaron Jones has five expected rushing touchdowns based on usage, but he’s only recorded two this season.He’s due for major TD regression and Jones gets a…
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won’t be limited at practice this week after he briefly went down with what looked like a potentially scary injury late in their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.Mahomes, who initially hurt his ankle in Week 8, aggravated the injury again…
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was responsible for one of the weirder moments in Week 9 when he walked off the field in the middle of a play against the Arizona Cardinals. Wednesday we finally got an explanation from head coach Matt Eberflus and Moore himself.Eberflus told the media…
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Qualities Posey, Giants will seek in free-agent hitters this offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBuster Posey will be busy in his first offseason as the Giants president of baseball operations.San Francisco, on the heels of a disappointing 2024 MLB season, has plenty of holes to fill and improvements to make up and down its roster.Posey spoke with reporters at the annual general managers meeting on Tuesday in San Antonio, where he discussed the Giants’ offseason approach and the type of players he and his front office will target, specifically on offense.San Francisco will pursue hitters who “have a…
Seven was the luckiest of numbers for the Atlanta Braves in the third quarter of 2024, as the club capped the seventh straight season in which it advanced to the playoffs with 7% increases in both baseball revenue and total revenue.In the three-month period ended Sept. 30, Atlanta Braves Holdings…
SAN ANTONIO — With the GM Meetings nearly over and the MLB offseason stirring to life, longstanding speculation about Juan Soto’s free agency has become reality: The Mets and Yankees are hot for him.It’s what everyone expected, and now it is happening. But there is nuance to it.Here are notes…
SAN ANTONIO — Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and pitcher Spencer Strider are not expected to recover from injuries in time for Atlanta’s season opener at San Diego on March 27.Acuña, the 2023 NL MVP, tore his left ACL on May 26 and the 26-year-old slugger had surgery on…
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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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Opening night of the 2024-25 college basketball season saw only a single ranked-on-ranked matchup. No. 6 Gonzaga routed No. 8 Baylor 101-63 on Monday night at Spokane Arena in the first of many marquee matchups before conference play begins for most teams at the turn of the calendar year.In recent years, the theme of the season’s opening week has been defined by the lack of marquee matchups. That will change this weekend when events such as the Veterans Classic on CBS Sports Network get going before the action really heats up during the week of Thanksgiving when premier multi-team event…
Now that we have actual College Football Playoff Rankings, I am using those instead of AP rankings going forward. The big game on the calendar for Saturday is No. 11 Alabama at No. 14 LSU. The loser will pick up their third loss of the season, and while it will likely stay in the CFP Rankings, it will be done as a playoff contender.With only one three-loss team in the first set of rankings and a month to go, it seems pretty unlikely that an at-large team will be selected at 9-3. A team that loses its conference championship game…
Modellista built a rugged Toyota Land Cruiser for this year’s SEMA Show. The aftermarket specialist previews possible new products it plans to bring to the United States. The Land Cruiser has body armor, a roof rack, and green LED accents. Modellista, Toyota’s in-house customization brand in Japan, is at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas to test out possible new products for the American market. And boy does it have something… special. The company dressed up a new Toyota Land Cruiser in an assortment of futuristic off-road goodies, turning the SUV into a Cyberpunk-looking overlander from the future. The…
There are plenty of unique locations you can visit around the island in Fortnite Remix, but not all of them are easy to find. You need to track down certain spots to finish some daily quests, as is the case with the search containers at base camps task. Finding and visiting locations you’re not familiar with can be tough, but it’s always worth doing if you want to claim as much XP as possible. If you need help navigating through this daily quest, here’s how to search containers at base camps in Fortnite Remix. Search containers at base camps in…
The Philadelphia Flyers’ general manager, Danny Briere, has been straightforward about the reality facing his team, both with fans and players alike.Despite an unexpected season of success last year and the promising arrival of Matvei Michkov this summer, Briere has left no illusions: the Flyers are still deeply in a rebuild. And in a rebuild, Briere cautioned, regression is not only possible but probable.Now, as the Flyers struggle to find positive results, many are asking if the current slump is a setback beyond what was anticipated—or if it’s an unfortunate, but unavoidable, part of the path to something greater.A Season…
PHOENIX — A year ago, Steve Stricker had such a commanding lead in the Charles Schwab Cup standings that he was able to skip all three of the playoff events on the PGA Tour Champions and still claim the Cup.This time around, as the circuit reaches the season finale at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship there are still 10 golfers who have a chance to win it.Of those 10, four are a long shot, as they each would need to win and have a lot of other things go their way. Of the top six, if any of them win…
Arsenal travel to Italy this evening when they take on Inter Milan in the league phase of the Champions League. The Gunners have made a strong start to their European campaign but sit just outside the automatic qualifying spots after three games.Mikel Arteta’s men are unbeaten from their first three matches with wins over Paris Saint-Germain and Shakhtar Donetsk following a goalless draw with Atalanta on the opening gameweek. The Champions League offers Arsenal the chance to get back to winning ways after losing to Newcastle at the weekend. They have seven points and will keep in touch with the…
Ashton Jeanty is in the midst of a historic season for Boise State, and he has worked his way into the thick of the Heisman Trophy discussion. According to Broncos wide receiver Latrell Caples, that has opened things up for the rest of the offense in more ways than one.Jeanty is already at 1,525 rushing yards through eight games, and he’s chasing down Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing records. Having a running back like that is already enough to make opposing defenses stack the box, but Caples says defenses are going all-out to end Jeanty’s Heisman campaign too.”We’re playing conference teams,”…