Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends Anthony Volpe despite disappointing sophomore season: ‘Ebbs and flows’ Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe started his sophomore season strong, but things have gone off the rails since and he’s looking rough enough that some in the Bronx have been wondering if he could use some more minor-league seasoning. Yankees president Brian Cashman…
A massive trade went down in the NHL on Monday, as multiple reports indicated the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Montreal also acquired a 2026 second-round draft pick in the deal while sending defenseman Jordan Harris back to Columbus. On paper, the trade should benefit all parties. While the Blue Jackets…
The Chicago Cubs reportedly made a few changes that will bring some youthful energy to their bullpen. According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, the Cubs released relief pitcher Hector Neris after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers. Chicago replaced him by calling up pitching prospect Jack Neely, who was acquired from the New York Yankees…
The Edmonton Oilers have made an interesting trade on Sunday to bring in young forward Vasili Podkolzin from the Vancouver Canucks. Reports are confirming this evening that the Edmonton Oilers are adding depth to their forward group. They have landed former first round pick Vasily Podkolzin in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, the Canucks will receive a…
John Tavares: More Valuable Than Ever to the Maple Leafs© Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports Despite recent changes, John Tavares is proving to be even more valuable to the Toronto Maple Leafs now than ever before. With Auston Matthews named the 26th captain in franchise history, Tavares is stepping down from the role he held since 2019. While some might interpret…
The Dallas Cowboys put backup quarterback Trey Lance in the driver’s seat for their first preaseason game versus the Los Angeles Rams last week, but Lance failed to deliver. It was the first time the 24-year-old quarterback stepped into live NFL action in over a year, and though the Cowboys only lost by one point, Lance’s performance didn’t…
A proposed trade sees the Cowboys acquire Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne. The Dallas Cowboys still have yet to agree to a new contract with star receiver CeeDee Lamb. The three-time Pro Bowl receiver remains a holdout during the preseason as both sides continue to negotiate. While the Cowboys stress that Lamb isn’t going anywhere, that…
Rassie Erasmus names Springbok squad for All Blacks Tests: Who made it, who missed out Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included three Rugby World Cup winners in the national squad for the first time this year as he welcomes back Steven Kitshoff (prop), Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) and Canan Moodie (utility back) from injury for the Rugby Championship Tests against New…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made another stunning selection call to boost his squad ahead of their two Ruby Championship encounters with the All Blacks. In the squad announcement made Tuesday, it was confirmed that the Springbok coach has opted to increase the playing group from 33 to 37 men for the two sold out Tests against…
Alcaraz has been in the spotlight after smashing his racket during his game against Monfils in Cincinnati. The US Open is getting closer and the world’s top tennis players are preparing for the season’s fourth and last major. Carlos Alcaraz is one of them, although the Spaniard had to deal with some unexpected issues. The world No….
Fighting and being an enforcer is a bit of a dying art in the NHL, but that doesn’t mean tough guys are completely gone from the game and the Toronto Maple Leafs have arguably the top dog. According to NHL Network’s Stu Grimson, Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves is the league’s top tough guy heading into 2024-25….
Roger Federer and his wife Mirka are widely known as one of the power couples of tennis. They met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and while the latter retired from professional tennis soon after, she continued to be associated with tennis as the manager of her then-boyfriend. The couple tied the knot in 2009 and…