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…

Tennis great Lindsay Davenport has criticised Iga Swiatek, claiming the world No 1 uses bathroom breaks as a tactic to disrupt her opponents. The three-time Grand Slam champion asserted that Swiatek uses the tactic every time she loses a set and labelled it a “bad habit that should be patrolled by the powers that be.”…

Sinner-Djokovic-Alcaraz2© PA Images The US Open is less than a week away – and there are three clear contenders for the men’s singles title. World No 1 Jannik Sinner, No 2 Novak Djokovic, and No 3 Carlos Alcaraz sit well clear of the rest of the field, and it is tough to see who could challenge all three of them….

Novak Djokovic © Clive Brunskill / Staff Getty Images Sport© © Clive Brunskill / Staff Getty Images Sport The former world number 1 was having a very complicated season before his triumph in Paris, he had not won an ATP title and seemed to have lost motivation. The atmosphere of the Olympics transformed him, allowing him…

Everton have reportedly rejected a bid from Marseille for one of their players. Neal Maupay is the subject of a reported bid from Marseille (Image: Getty) Everton have reportedly rejected a bid from Marseille for striker Neal Maupay. The French club are claimed to have made a loan offer with the option to buy in an attempt…

Matt Targett breaks silence after ‘kick in the teeth’ nightmare as Newcastle defender opens up© Reach Publishing Services Limited Matt Targett has admitted that his time on the sidelines was ‘so frustrating’ as the Newcastle United defender looks to put his injury nightmare behind him. Targett has not kicked a ball for the first team in nearly nine months….

West Ham United are clearly now at a stage of the transfer window where moving on players is more of a priority than bringing more new faces in. The summer transfer window has been a magnificent one so far for West Ham, with Julen Lopetegui having brought eight fantastic players to the London Stadium. The Hammers head coach is now said to be prioritising…

ATLANTA — The injury-plagued Atlanta Braves have sustained another major blow, announcing Monday that third baseman Austin Riley will miss at least the rest of the regular season after breaking his right hand. Riley was struck Sunday by a 97 mph fastball from Los Angeles Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz in the first inning. An MRI…

With the NHL skipping out on the traditional All-Star Weekend next year and opting for an international tournament instead, let’s take a look at which Maple Leafs we may see on Canada’s roster come next February. Apr 27, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) celebrates scoring a goal against…

Dennis Hildeby had a strong debut season in the Toronto Marlies’ net and he’s looking to have an even better year in the AHL in 2024-25. From Aug. 12 to Aug. 23, I will highlight the top 10 prospects within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. The rankings will be based on: Highest ceiling at the NHL level,…

It’s still early, but many of the Cowboys latest draft picks look to be in positions to help this team early in the season, including Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau. Through two preseason games, Liufau has been trusted in early game situations including a start against the Raiders that saw him play one drive and make plays…