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 first surprise of the 2024 NHL Draft came early on Friday night.The Ducks, who owned the No. 3 pick, selected Beckett Sennecke with their first-round pick. It came as a shock to just about everyone, including Sennecke himself.The 18-year-old winger from Toronto looked baffled but also thrilled by the selection. Most mock drafts and experts had Sennecke falling later in the draft. Bryan Murphy had the Buffalo Sabres drafting Sennecke at No. 14 in his final mock draft. Furthermore, Sennecke revealed that he never met with the Ducks prior to the draft, enhancing his surprise.Why did Anaheim decide to draft…
There was Canadian royalty at the 2024 NHL Draft, and no, it wasn’t Wayne Gretzky.Celine Dion, a multi-time Grammy award winner from Quebec, made a surprise appearance at the draft to announce the Canadiens’ No. 5 pick. She ultimately called Ivan Demidov’s name for Montreal.She created a dramatic atmosphere in Las Vegas on an already exciting night for the NHL. Fans were shocked and have used a video of Beckett Sennecke as a social media reaction to seeing the singer on stage.Why was Dion in the building? The Sporting News answers that below.2024 NHL DRAFT: RESULTS | GRADESWhy is Celine Dion at the NHL Draft?Dion…
The 2024 NHL Draft class has to wait no longer. Draft day is here. The Sphere in Las Vegas is the site for the 2024 NHL Draft, where dreams become reality for 224 prospects. The first 32 picks in this year’s selection show are set to be picked tonight, followed by the remaining six rounds on Saturday. This year’s class is not as deep as the 2023 group, but it is full of talent at the top, especially on the blue line. However, the headliner is projected franchise center Macklin Celebrini. The projected No. 1 pick became just the fourth freshman ever to…
The frenzy that is free agency is about to begin. The NHL does not stop rolling. The Stanley Cup was handed out earlier this week, with the Panthers claiming the first championship in franchise history. It marked the unofficial end of the 2023-24 season, as all the clubs gear up for a run next year. Officially, the 2024-25 season opens up on July 1. That is the first day of free agency, where contracts expired for pending free agents and they hit the open market. There are a few key names to watch for this free agency period. Some of the biggest names…
For the second consecutive year, the drama at the NHL Draft starts after the No. 1 overall pick.The Sharks have made no secret that they plan to select Boston University star Macklin Celebrini with the top pick in the draft, after winning the lottery in May, and San Jose is thrilled to be able to add the standout center to its young core.Once the Sharks make it official Friday, the Blackhawks are up. Chicago, Anaheim, Columbus and Montreal will welcome new pieces aboard before the Utah Hockey Club makes its first selection since moving from Arizona.The newly-crowned Stanley Cup champion…
Tij Iginla is expected to be among the players to have his name called during the first night of the 2024 NHL Draft.Iginla’s name will be familiar to many, especially Calgary Flames fans awaiting news about who their team might select with the ninth overall pick.Here’s what to know about Tij Iginla and the 17-year-old’s connection to Jerome Iginla.NHL MOCK DRAFT: Where Tij Iginla lands among first 32 selectionsIs Tij Iginla related to Jarome Iginla?Yes, Tij Iginla is Jarome Iginla’s son. Tij was born on Aug. 1, 2006, when his father played for the Calgary Flames.Jarome Iginla enjoyed a 20-year…
The 2024 NHL Draft is set to get underway Friday, June 28.Right on the heels of the Panthers being crowned Stanley Cup champions, the league looks toward the future as top prospects like Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini and Russia’s Ivan Demidov wait to hear their names called.The NHL Draft has changed locations in recent years. When the Sharks are on the clock with the No. 1 pick, where will this year’s event take place? The Sporting News has answers below.MORE: 2024 NHL Mock Draft: Final first-round projectionsWhere is the 2024 NHL Draft?The 2024 NHL Draft will be held at the Las…
There isn’t much drama anticipated at the start of the NHL Draft on Friday.Boston University center Macklin Celebrini has long been the projected No. 1 overall pick, and all indications are that the Sharks will fulfill that expectation by bringing the 18-year-old to the San Jose.While Celebrini spent his brief college career in the northeast, his fit in the Bay Area is natural. Celebrini’s father has ties to another professional team in the area, just in an entirely different sport.Here’s what you need to know about Celebrini’s father and a full look at his family tree.MORE: Final big board for…
Now that the Panthers have won the Stanley Cup, all NHL teams can officially flip the page to next season.That process formerly begins Friday night with Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Draft.This year’s crown jewel prospect is Macklin Celebrini. The 18-year-old center had a sensational freshman season for Boston University, notching 32 goals and 32 assists in 38 games. Celebrini also won the Hobey Baker as the nation’s preeminent player. In doing so, he became just the fourth freshman to win the award, company that includes two other high draft picks: Jack Eichel (No. 2 overall in 2015) and…
Less than a week after the conclusion of the NHL season, the draft is here. This year’s draft will be held at MSG sphere in Las Vegas, the first time the venue has hosted the event.The San Jose Sharks own the first pick, with the Chicago Blackhawks and the Anaheim Ducks owning the next two picks.Center Macklin Celebrini is believed by many to be the first one off the board, heading to the Sharks. The Boston University product became the youngest player to take home Hobey Baker Award this past season. After Celebrini, a few of the other top prospects include…
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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…
