The Dodgers put World Series tickets on sale Thursday morning, selling out quickly despite prices that started above $800.The Dodgers did not make a formal announcement of the sale, or issue a news release about it. Instead, they posted the news on social media and sent an email to previous ticket buyers and other fans who had registered with the team.Lon Rosen, the Dodgers’ chief marketing officer, said the team has more than 1 million names in its database.Read more: Dodgers vs. Mets Game 4 live updates: L.A. retakes lead in third inningBy early afternoon, the scattered seats still available…
How Warriors will honor Jerry West this season at Chase Center originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors have a special tribute planned at Chase Center to honor the late Jerry West this season.Per Warriors PR, the organization will have a court decal at Chase Center with the initials…
Williams doesn’t want 49ers focused on ‘payback’ vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSANTA CLARA – The 49ers have plenty of reasons for wanting to beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.It’s a chance for the Red and Gold to win consecutive games for the…
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DeRozan meets fan who got star’s name tattooed after Kings signing originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaMany fans — across any sport or team — likely can relate to making outlandish promises if something unlikely happens for their squad.Of course, in sports, those desirable outcomes often don’t become a reality.That’s probably what Kings fan Bradley Dorward was expecting when he posted the following post to X, formerly known as Twitter, on July 5, hoping that six-time NBA All-Star forward DeMar DeRozan would sign with Sacramento in free agency.If DeMar DeRozan picks the Kings I will get his name tattoo’d…
Where Steph, three other Warriors rank in ESPN’s Top 100 list originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors are itching to get back to the playoffs after a disappointing showing last season — and it appears they have the personnel to do so.Four Golden State players were ranked in…
Klay responds to Draymond’s physical prediction for Warriors-Mavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDraymond Green and the Warriors are looking forward to facing off against Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks for the first time in the 2024-25 NBA season.The Golden State forward, in an interview with the “Sloane…
Report: Clippers star Leonard out, likely to miss Warriors’ home opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Los Angeles Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard, their best player, when they open their new arena next week, and could be without him for the foreseeable future.Leonard will be sidelined indefinitely…
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49ers practice report: Jennings’ status ‘in jeopardy’ vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe 49ers could be without their top-producing wide receiver when they face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7 on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.Jauan Jennings did not participate in practice Thursday for a second consecutive day as he deals with a hip injury, and coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR’s “Tolbert and Copes” after practice that the wideout’s status for Sunday’s game is “in jeopardy.” Running back Jordan Mason, however, who has been limited in practice this week with a shoulder injury, might be good to…
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview some very juicy matchups ahead of an exciting Week 7 slate of NFL action. The duo start with the Houston Texans visiting the Green Bay Packers, as the two hosts tell the tale of one amazing quarterback who’s being set up…
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is set to return in Week 7 after being cleared from concussion protocol, the team announced on Thursday.Nabers has been out since being injured during the Giants’ Week 4 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys.Late in the game, the Giants went for it…
If you love the NFL and you have the Yahoo Sports app, listen up! There’s now a feature in the app that lets you chat with fellow fans of your favorite football team, as well as Yahoo Sports experts. Called Game Discussions, the tool is designed to help you experience…
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It might seem like ages ago, but just nine days ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers were in trouble in the NLDS, trailing the San Diego Padres 2-1 in the best-of-five series, with Fernando Tatis Jr. bashing homers left and right. The Dodgers would find their groove, though, and it actually started with L.A.’s pitching in that Game 3 loss. The Dodgers didn’t allow a run after the second inning of that game — a streak that continued for the rest of that series, and into the NLCS. Over the last five games, Dodgers pitching has posted four shutouts, including both…
In a season marred by injury upon injury to their pitching staff, the LA Dodgers have relied on Shohei Ohtani and their offense to win them games. Last night in Game 3 Ohtani and the bats were front and center again but they were joined by tremendous pitching to propel…
Despite struggles at the plate, Francisco Alvarez keeps his place in the Mets’ lineup for Game 4 of the NLCS and the trust of manager Carlos Mendoza as the catcher looks to fix the timing issue that appears to be at the root of his hitting woes.“I feel very late…
The American League Championship Series heads to Cleveland with the New York Yankees up 2-0 on the Cleveland Guardians after their big bats jumped all over the AL Central champs in the first two games in The Bronx. Giancarlo Stanton and Juan Soto both hit home runs in the 5-2…
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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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Sometimes, the Call of Duty rumor mill has some truth to it. Unfortunately for players, in this case, it was a rumor about something that makes Activision look very, very bad. In the past few days, social media has been abuzz around an apparent exploit that allowed hackers to somehow circumvent CoD’s RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system to falsely ban innocent players, such as streamers like BobbyPoff. Today, Activision says the issue has been fixed, and affected accounts have been unbanned. “RICOCHET Anti-Cheat identified and disabled a workaround to a detection system in Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty: Warzone that…
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period claims the Vegas Golden Knights and Adin Hill haven’t begun contract negotiations.Jake Oettinger signed an eight-year, $8.25M contract extension with the Dallas Stars earlier this morning and he is one of the many goaltenders to come to an agreement on contract extensions in the last couple of weeks.Hill is in the final year of his two-year, $9.8 million contract and is the decided-on number-one goaltender in Vegas after Logan Thompson was moved in the offseason. Hill has never played a regular season as a number one netminder but was the only goalie to appear…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Taylor Pendrith took two weeks off after the Presidents Cup and didn’t miss a beat, matching his career-low on the PGA Tour with a 10-under 61 that gave him an early three-shot lead in the Shriners Children’s Open on Thursday.Pendrith missed only one fairway and one green at the TPC Summerlin, both on the same hole. He pulled his tee shot on the 18th hole — his ninth — had to pitch out sideways, hit wedge to 7 feet and saved his par.The rest was a steady diet of big drives, a lot of wedges and…
Paris Saint-Germain will have a decision coming up regarding their right-back position, Achraf Hakimi’s contract expires in 2026 and while he reportedly intends to extend his deal, nothing is signed yet.Moreover, there’s not much depth behind Hakim, so if the player goes down, PSG are in trouble. As a result, the Parisians are monitoring a young right-back to either replace Hakimi should the player not extend or be a backup. The Independent reported on Thursday that Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong is attracting interest from top European clubs. According to the report, Real Madrid are considering a January move for Acheampong, seeing…
After a thrilling 50-49 overtime win against Purdue last week, No. 22 Illinois must refocus quickly as the Illini welcome No. 24 Michigan for a Big Ten showdown on CBS. The Wolverines are coming off a bye week and looking to tackle a challenging second half of their schedule in style.The last time these teams met was a dramatic affair as Michigan edged Illinois 19-17 on a field goal in the final 10 seconds. While that 2022 Illinois team went 8-5 behind the running of star back Chase Brown, this squad is led by a dynamic quarterback. Luke Altmyer is…
In sports-car racing, we haven’t seen all-wheel drive in a long time. That changes with the Toyota GR Corolla TC, the newest race car from Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA). TGRNA made a “special agreement” with SRO Motorsports Group America, the organization that sanctions the TC America series, company representatives told Motor1. In TC America, SRO will combine the current TC and TCX classes in 2025, allowing for more flexibility in car design. The GR Corolla TC uses the road car’s stock 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine and newly available eight-speed automatic transmission. Those pair with the GR Corolla road…
As you travel the Underdark of Baldur’s Gate 3, you will eventually encounter Sovereign Spaw, the ruler of the Myconids, and Sovereign Glut, a ruler without anyone to rule. You have to choose between these two characters, and side with one of them. Both NPCs offer choices and consequences depending on your decisions. You want to consider these choices seriously, as you won’t have an opportunity to return to the Underdark as you progress closer to Moonrise Tower and Act Two. Make sure you decide to work with one of them before you depart. But which of the two is…
Bedard hopes to compete against Celebrini in Blackhawks-Sharks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaEditor’s note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng.CHICAGO — Connor Bedard was looking forward to playing Macklin Celebrini for the first time.The Sharks take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night at United Center, and it was supposed to be the first of many matchups between the old Vancouver buddies and…
