The Jets completed an interview with Brian Gaine for their General Manager position, the team announced Tuesday night.Gaine, in his second stint in Buffalo, currently serves as the Bills’ assistant G.M. He returned to Buffalo in 2019 in the role of senior personnel adviser, a position he held for three seasons before a promotion.Gaine has G.M. experience, having held the post with the Texans in 2018-19.Gaine started his scouting career with the Jets from 1999-04 before moving to the Cowboys as their assistant director of pro scouting from 2005-07. He also held the positions of assistant director of player personnel…
Look, we’re not going to say that TGL, the tech-infused indoor golf league, is playing right down the middle … but Tiger Woods walked out for his TGL debut to “Eye of the Tiger.” That’s about as safe and on-the-nose as you can get.Woods helped create TGL, and his appearance…
Roma will have to address the future of Mile Svilar soon.The 25-year-old is consistently proving himself week in, week out, providing Roma with key saves.The club have prioritized his renewal to reward him for his performances and fend off from the interest of other clubs.As reported by La Repubblica, Svilar’s…
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cam Johnson returned from a five-game absence with a right ankle sprain and scored 24 points in the Brooklyn Nets’ 132-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.Keon Johnson and Noah Clowney each added 20 for the Nets, who snapped a five-game losing streak.Scoot Henderson had a career-high 39 points, including eight 3-pointers, for the Blazers.Nets guard Ben Simmons, whose status was uncertain because of lower back injury management and a sore left knee, started and finished with five points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. He’ll sit out of Wednesday’s game at the Clippers.Blazers…
Steph, Draymond, Kerr have discussed Warriors’ reality together originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIf the Warriors figure things out and put together an NBA playoff run, it would be a welcome sight. But three people at the franchise’s core aren’t willing to forgo the team’s future to help facilitate…
There was a time when it looked like Golden State’s offseason gambles would pay off — back before Thanksgiving when the Warriors started 12-3 and had people thinking letting Klay Thompson go, adding depth and leaning into their youth was the play. The Warriors are 7-17 since then and hit…
3 observations after severely undermanned Sixers fall to Thunder originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers could not overcome a gigantic difference in manpower Tuesday night against the Western Conference-leading ThunderThey fell to a 118-102 loss at Wells Fargo Center, dropping to 15-23 with their third consecutive defeat. Oklahoma City…
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Some Tar Heels also have rabbit ears.North Carolina G.M. Mike Lombardi has once again called a report regarding the potential NFL future of UNC head coach Bill Belichick a fake.Last week, after NFL Network reported that multiple teams reached out to inquire as to whether Belichick would be interested in leaving Chapel Hill for pro football, Lombardi brushed it off as a “complete falsehood.” This week, after PFT reported that Belichick’s slowly-forming coaching staff has made folks from the university all the way up to the Commissioner of the ACC nervous about Belichick’s plans, Lombardi sounded off again, with a…
Lions running back David Montgomery hasn’t played since Dec. 15 when he injured his knee in a loss to the Bills. The Lions initially thought the injury to his MCL might be season ending.Montgomery, though, had a full practice Tuesday and will return Saturday against the Commanders after a three-game…
The Bears completed an interview with Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their vacant head coaching job, the team reports.Shaw, 52, was Stanford’s head coach from 2011-22, compiling a 96-54 record with the Cardinal and three Pac-12 conference titles. Before returning to his alma mater to coach in 2007,…
The Raiders have requested permission to interview Steelers director of pro personnel Sheldon White for their vacant General Manager position, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.White joined the Steelers in 2022.He began his scouting career in 1997 with the Lions before being promoted to director of pro personnel in 2000.…
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‘Go Dodgers’: Snell claps back at Giants fan on Instagram originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIt didn’t take long for Blake Snell to put his Giants tenure in the rearview as he embarks on a new journey with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Like, literally only a few minutes for the former San Francisco ace to post a photo of him in a Dodgers uniform to his Instagram and change his profile picture since the official announcement of the five-year free-agent contract with Los Angeles back in November.The two-time Cy Young Award winner couldn’t hide his excitement about joining the reigning…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Reliever Chris Martin is guaranteed $5.5 million in his one-year contract with the Texas Rangers and can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses.Martin gets a $1 million signing bonus as part of the agreement announced Jan. 6 and a $4.5 million salary.He would earn $150,000 each…
NEW YORK — Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency with ripple effects for Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements worth millions are on hold pending his decision.The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are considered the…
It remains unclear when — or if — Yankees top prospect Spencer Jones will make his major league debut in pinstripes. The left-handed slugger, standing at an imposing 6-foot-6, has a handful of minor league hurdles to climb this coming season before he can truly set sights on a huge…
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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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Chants of “Fire Woodson” echoed inside the hallowed walls of Assembly Hall on Tuesday night as Indiana coach Mike Woodson and his team suffered the program’s largest home loss since 2010, falling 94-69 to No. 19 Illinois in Bloomington, Indiana. Indiana trailed by 25 minutes late in the first half, prompting calls from the student section for IU to fire its coach. The chants continued on several occasions but it did not alter the trajectory of the contest, as the Hoosiers fell behind by as many as 30 before halftime and at one point trailed by 31 points in the second half…
Former MLB outfielder Bubba Thompson is trying his hand at a different sport. According to AL.com, Thompson has joined the South Alabama football team as a walk-on.In a video Thompson posted on his social media accounts, he can be seen throwing a football inside South Alabama’s practice facility. South Alabama coach Major Applewhite confirmed to AL.com that Thompson will be joining the team for spring practices and will walk on as a quarterback.Thompson does have experience under center as he was an all-state quarterback at McGill-Toolen Catholic School in Mobile, Ala. back in 2016. However, the 26-year-old has spent the…
A former WWE star gave Corey Graves a piece of advice following his emotional outburst on X/Twitter. Graves recently shared a lengthy message on the social media site after losing his spot as a main roster commentator. Veteran WWE commentator Jonathan Coachman has now reacted to Corey’s outburst. Graves has been sent to NXT to announce alongside Booker T and Vic Joseph. A clip from the show recently circulated on X showing an upset Graves behind the announce desk. Corey Graves recently shared a message on X, expressing his frustration over the recent developments. Now, former WWE commentator Coachman has…
NEW YORK (AP) — Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 2-0 on Tuesday night.Adam Gaudette and Artem Zub scored as the Senators won their third straight and snapped New York’s three-game winning streak.Marcus Hogberg stopped 23 shots in his second consecutive start for New York, which dropped the opener of a seven-game homestand. Ilya Sorokin was available but didn’t play due to illness, and Semyon Varlamov is on injured reserve.Gaudette redirected a shot from Tyler Kleven past Hogberg at 8:42 of the first period. Zub…
PALM BEACH GARDENS — Tiger Woods walked out of the arena at the SoFi Center on Tuesday night showing few signs his much-anticipated TGL debut had turned into the biggest beatdown in the league’s brief history.Giggly and red-eyed from laughter, Woods took a self-deprecating tone to his team’s 12-1 lashing at the hands of Collin Morikawa and Los Angeles Golf Club.“We were entertaining. We hit a lot of shots,” Woods laughed. “I think the people here got to see how bad pros can be. It was a boat race. … I can only imagine what our teammate, Tom Kim, is…
Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni is having a good time amid Nerazzurri’s dominant spell of form in Serie A.Simone Inzaghi’s side achieved a historic feat last weekend.Matteo Darmian settled a drab contest at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, firing Inter to a 1-0 win against Venezia.It was their sixth away league win without conceding on the spin.Therefore, it’s unsurprising that the mood has improved after a disappointing Supercoppa Italiana loss to AC Milan.Inter took to Instagram with a video of Bastoni tackling a cluster of balls, saying: “No Basto don’t do…. he did it.” Read the full article here
It was easy to overlook a hot start to Chris Beard’s second season at Ole Miss for a couple of reasons. The Rebels also started with a bang in 2023-24, standing at 15-1 this time last year before going 5-11 and missing the NCAA Tournament.Then, there’s the simple fact that, even after a 14-2 start, Ole Miss entered midweek action just eighth in the NET among SEC teams, which relegated the Rebels — fair or not — to a certain level of anonymity in the nation’s toughest league.But you can’t sleep on the No. 21 Rebels now, not after their…
North Carolina made the biggest splash of the 2024-25 coaching carousel when it hired NFL legend Bill Belichick, who brings eight Super Bowl wins to Chapel Hill. Though Belichick has earned his stripes as a guaranteed Pro Football Hall of Famer, this is his first stint as a collegiate coach, entering at a time when the sport is in a constant state of flux. For instance, Belichick took the position in the middle of one of two transfer portal windows, which allow college football players to move schools with near impunity. Those transfers can be enticed by name, image and likeness…
