Browsing: All news

With the NBA about to take a break before its Finals, the NHL takes center stage. And it’s one heck of a show that the final four are putting on.

While four NHL teams are still battling for a shot at hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup, the other 28 are trying to figure out what they can do to better position themselves to do it next season.
One team trying to crack this nut — well, more accurately, they’re trying to figure out how to make the postseason — is the Ottawa Senators. 
However, despite rumors, the team’s GM Steve Staios says trading team captain Brady Tkachuk isn’t something they’ll be trying.

DESTIN, Florida – One of the most intriguing storylines heading into SEC spring meetings this week was the ongoing lawsuit filed by Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada against Florida head coach Billy Napier, along with others associated with the Gators. 
The question of whether or not Napier would actually comment on the matter was certainly a hot-button topic before his arrival. How would he respond? Could he actually say anything, since this was an ongoing legal issue was the biggest question.

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
One of the most-hyped rookie classes in WNBA history is already off to an impressive start. Let’s rank them.
The 2024 WNBA Draft class – one of the most highly anticipated in league history – is entering its third week of the season, and while there have been several standouts, there have also been a fair share of growing pains.
Three of the heavily hyped rookies are averaging double figures — Cameron Brink, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese — while several others have begun to look increasingly comfortable offensively.

It’s not a guarantee that Bronny James will hear his name called during the 2024 NBA Draft. In fact, there is a chance he will return to the college ranks after entering the transfer portal following his freshman campaign at USC. 
James doesn’t appear to be concerned about the odd chance that things don’t work out in his favor – which is an understandable mindset as the son of LeBron James – seeing as how he’s reportedly ignoring a number of workout invites from teams around the NBA.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson impressed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout May, but bad weather in both Indianapolis and Charlotte completely messed up his planned attempt at doing The Double and competing in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
It was a bummer for sure, and Larson was pretty down on himself after a pit lane speeding penalty (something that happens to the best of them; Scott Dixon threw away a potential race win in 2022 that way) which led to a P18 finish, but it was still a great showing.

The NHL narrowly missed out on a dream matchup for the Eastern Conference Final, which would have been the New York Rangers facing the Boston Bruins. However, the Florida Panthers defeated the Bruins in six games, sending the Cats to the Final to face New York instead.
Still, having the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Final is a massive win for the league. New York draws fans better than any team in the NHL and the viewership numbers show that yet again. 
Florida won the first game of the series, 3-0, in what was a dud of a match. I should know, I was there.

The good vibes from Minnesota’s surprise run to the conference finals are being replaced with concerns about the ability to keep this team together.

Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports
Everything we know about the accusations against Commanders kicker Brandon McManus.
CW: This story contains instances of sexual harassment.
On Monday, ESPN’s Michael DiRocco reported that two women have accused current Commanders kicker Brandon McManus of sexual assault, and are suing him and the Jacksonville Jaguars for failing to create a safe environment for the team. The two women are being represented by Tony Buzbee, who also represented the women who sued Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson.

Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images
These players were already good, but have taken their games up a level to kick off the 2024 WNBA season.
This WNBA season has started with a ton of excitement, great competition, and a lot of new faces in the league. And while this year’s much-hyped class of rookies are showing out in their first professional season, the league’s veterans are coming out strong as well.
With only 144 available roster spots currently in the WNBA, it’s one of the hardest leagues to find a place in.