We are just past one-quarter of the way through the 2026 season. And the Cubs are off to one of the best 41-game starts in franchise history. Since 1945 — an arbitrary cut-off, granted — only two other Cubs teams have gone 27-14 to start the season. Those were the 1969 and 1977 Cubs and, […]
Eli Drinkwitz and his staff have never been shy about utilizing the portal. Not the Deion Sanders’ level of “54 new guys in every year” sort of frequency, but certainly to the point where they can add impact transfers to fill in gaps. For example, at the conclusion of a 2021 football season that featured […]
Good morning! A satisfying 3-1 win last night featured the Mariners’ eighth straight victory over the Houston Astros dating back to last season. A season-high seven strikeouts for starter George Kirby was supported by a few strong bullpen outings, and a solo home run from Julio Rodriguez highlighted the Mariners’ scoring. Bryan Woo gets the […]
With the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp now in the rearview mirror, several players were able to come in and have an impressive weekend. The Saints went out this offseason and bolstered their wide receiver room, and that rookie talent was on display throughout camp. Players like Jordyn Tyson, Bryce Lance, and Barion Brown all […]
This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (17-21, 7.5 games back) The Storm Chasers split their series against the Indianapolis Indians, […]
Today we unveil our 13th installment of the Legends Series, featuring pitcher Wade Miller. Prior to tearing his rotator cuff, Wade was one of the brightest pitchers in the major leagues. Q: There was that three-year stretch with the Astros in which you won 45 games, fueled at one point by a 12-game winning streak, […]
“I’m the most physical corner in this draft class.” That is what Seattle Seahawks cornerback Julian Neal told reporters in the conference call with the media after his selection as the 99th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Physical cornerbacks seem to be a staple here in Seattle. Fans can think back to players like […]
The Kansas City Chiefs solved several major roster needs this offseason. The front office addressed running back, cornerback, and defensive tackle while also rebuilding the secondary with quality acquisitions at safety and slot defender. Those moves give Kansas City a strong foundation for the 2026 season, but there are still several important holes on the […]
With Barcelona having clinched back-to-back La Liga titles with three games to spare, much of the conversation is about what’s happening in the summer as Hansi Flick’s side look to make moves in the market to improve the squad next season. Marcus Rashford’s future is very much up in the air as the Englishman’s loan […]
Newcastle United legendary striker Alan Shearer has cast doubt over Anthony Gordon’s chances of succeeding at Bayern Munich, pretty much urging him to reconsider any potential move to the German giants as speculation around a potential summer transfer keeps gaining traction. The former Magpie made his stance clear when discussing Bayern’s forward line ahead of […]
Game Recaps Michael Soroka continues Diamondbacks’ dominant pitching in win over Rangers by Alex Weiner [Arizona Sports] The Diamondbacks have won three straight games having scored eight total runs. They are back to .500 at 20-20. Arizona has allowed 10 runs over its last seven games. The last time the D-backs had a seven-game stretch […]
With the regular season well behind us and the NCAA Tournament underway, there’s one more bit of May business to tend to: the selection of the All-American teams. The media gave their input on that late last week when both USA Lacrosse and Inside Lacrosse revealed their 2026 All-Americans in the form of first, second, […]
Morning A’s fans! The moment has finally arrived. If reporting is to be believed, the Athletics are set to promote top outfield prospect Henry Bolte to the major leagues for the very first time: It’s a well-deserved promotion for the Athletics’ 2nd-round pick from the 2022 Draft. The 22-year-old has steadily climbed the minor league […]
Before the season Paul Toboni was very active on the waiver wire. With the Nats having plenty of roster spots up for grabs, the front office decided to take chances on players. We wrote about the Nats heavy use of the waiver wire this winter. Now that we are about a month and a half […]
Yesterday, the Atlanta Falcons made a series of moves that included a few surprises, cutting ties with a buzzworthy undrafted free agent and a roster stalwart while adding new faces. Per the team, the Falcons have signed: To open up room, they’ve cut: I won’t write about Robinson because we had a separate story, but […]
A detailed scouting report on Vancouver ahead of FC Dallas’ 2026 showdown, breaking down formations, key players, tendencies, and tactical edges.
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers signed center Jake Slaughter to his rookie contract (Chargers.com) Five things to know about new Chargers tight end David Njoku (Chargers Wire) Here’s why Keaton Mitchell is motivated for his opportunity with the Chargers (Chargers.com) The Chargers […]
It used to be that the only holiday NFL fans really had to pay any attention to was Thanksgiving, because you knew that there was going to be a doubleheader on that day. The Lions were going to play someone right around noon or so, the Cowboys were going to play someone later on in […]
On Monday afternoon, it was officially announced that the Buffalo Bills would host the Detroit Lions on Amazon Prime’s first Thursday Night Football game of the season on September 17. This game will take place during the second week of the 2026 season, as the Bills play their first regular season game at the new […]
Indiana football, as is custom for recent champions in American sports, made the customary visit to Washington D.C. and the White House on Monday afternoon, with Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers addressing a crowd on the South Lawn. Here’s everything you need to know about the Hoosiers today: ICYMI on The Crimson Quarry What they’re […]
The San Diego Padres took a happy flight from San Diego to Milwaukee after splitting a four-game series at Petco Park with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Padres would have liked to win the series, but after a poor offensive showing over the four games at home, they will take winning two of the four […]
Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett had to miss the entire second round of the playoffs due to injury and it was a complete mystery until now.
In a letter to fans from the player himself that was released by the Flyers on Tuesday morning, Tippett revealed that he was unable to play in the second round against the Carolina Hurricanes due to an internal bleeding issue that he sustained while playing in the first round against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Upper management backing of head coaches under pressure isn’t unusual. In fact, it’s often seen as the kiss of death to have a sporting director come out to say he backs a manager going through a difficult spell—given the very fact such a statement has to be made speaks to how bad things are. Liverpool, […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears sign four players, announce WR Squirrel White’s retirement Yay on the new players but sad news that all of our Squirrel jokes will go un-snarked. 2026 NFL rookies: Day 2-3 draft picks with instant impact includes Bear Field Yates shows some love to a “controversial” Bears pick with some […]
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