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That game was NOT how you overcome the bad vibes of a losing streak. The Royals were one strike away from a win, from ending this misery. They could not make it happen despite having all the opportunities in the world. The Orioles did not reach third base until the ninth inning. They did not […]
Newcastle United couldn’t help themselves and continued to put together awful results, with a 2–1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth at St James’ Park on Saturday. With it, the Knicks extended their losing streak and increased scrutiny on an Eddie Howe that won’t just quit, no matter how many losses he can string together. The result […]
“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” — Alexander Pope Red Sox Nation expected quite a bit from the 2026 season, so this funk we’re in feels particularly brutal. It’s a sad state of affairs when disappointment settles in, like a thick bank of fog, even before mid-April has rolled around. […]
The Mariners mercifully broke the losing streak last night with a convincing 7-3 win over the Rangers last night. With how streaky the team has been to start the year, we can only hope this marks the beginning of a long winning streak, if only to get my day job manager to shut up. Anybody […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for the NFL draft but the first pick should be set. John Spytek is expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number one pick in the draft. Mendoza will be the Raiders’ end of a drought of taking a quarterback in the first round since 2007. […]
Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers fell to the Seattle Mariners last night by a score of 7-3. Evan Grant writes that the Rangers continue to be bedeviled by George Kirby. New manager Skip Schumaker is bringing back bunting. MLB.com highlights one development for every team so far in 2026 to feel good about. Matt […]
Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0)Sunday, April 19, 20261:00 PM ETFirst Round Game #1 Home Game #1TV: ABCRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XMTD GardenOfficials: Scott Foster, Pat Fraher, Tre Maddox The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers meet in the playoffs for the 23rd time, which includes Philly’s time as the Syracuse […]
Fans of the Portland Trail Blazers should expect to see some crazy things when their team battles the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. It will be their first look this year at Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama, who sat out all three regular season meetings between the two teams. […]
Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet wasn’t sure what to expect from his 10 players making their maiden voyage into the National Hockey League playoffs. But he couldn’t have been happier with how the team played in Game 1 on the road, and how the veterans and the youngsters seemed to take it all in stride. “I don’t know if I was surprised, but the demeanor in today’s game, yesterday, I thought just the way they approached the game,” Tocchet said following Philadephia’s 3-2 win Satu...
On the afternoon of October 7, 1995, Scott Kamieniecki prepared to take the mound at the Kingdome for what would be the pinnacle of his Yankees tenure. As would be the case throughout that tenure, though, the moment was fraught. On the heels of a near-family tragedy the day prior that left him shaken, the […]
The NFL offseason ebbs and flows, and after a few relatively quiet weeks a big one awaits. On Thursday, the 2026 draft will kick off in Pittsburgh, and it will be an opportunity for the New England Patriots to add to a roster that already won them a division title and earned them a Super […]
It wasn’t meant to be, after all. The #2 LSU gymnastics team finished their season as national runners-up once again. The Tigers put up a solid 198.0750, but Oklahoma’s 198.1625 was enough to win them their eighth national championship. LSU beat Florida’s 197.6875 to give them their third straight season with a better finish than […]
Barcelona’s financial situation remains an issue ahead of the summer transfer window but the club are reportedly still optimistic they can make a major signing. According to Diario Sport, Barcelona are “working intensively” on a transfer worth around €80-90 million and believe they can “incorporate a world-class player for that figure.” Atletico Madrid star Julian […]
After a five-year absence, the Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in the NBA Playoffs following a 41-point, superstar-ascendancy-type Play-In performance from Deni Avdija. They will go on to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in what will be an exciting, though possibly uncompetitive, first round series. Amidst the majesty of this current moment […]
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (11-9) GAME 1: SYRACUSE 9, SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE 4 / 7 (BOX) Four home runs in a seven inning game is a pretty good way to get a win. Ryan Clifford got things started in the first, and all three of Ronny Mauricio, Vidal Brujan, and Onix Vega got in on the action in the third. […]
The Washington Mystics will open their 2026 training camp today. Below is the entire training camp roster. Here are some things to consider regarding the roster So those are my thoughts now that I saw the training camp roster. Am I too pessimistic? It is disappointing that the Mystics haven’t made many signings besides bring […]
We have finally hit 2026 NFL draft week. While many will wait until Monday to make that statement, officially, Sunday starts the week for most people, which means Cleveland Browns fans can continue to get nervous and excited about what their favorite team is going to do. The New York Giants were surprised, others were […]
With Barcelona’s European journey having ended early at the quarter-final stage and with the La Liga title very close, it is natural to look ahead to next season and project what the Catalans need to do to take the next step in the Champions League. The elimination to Atlético Madrid exposed the holes in the […]
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Meet the Mets The Mets fell to the Cubs 4-2 to drop their tenth straight. Mark Vientos got Mets on the board early with a towering solo homer off Jameson Taillon in the second, but the lead was short lived, as Freddy Peralta yielded a monster shot of his own to Ian Happ in the […]
A talented prospect has made his way to the pro ranks. On Thursday, the Bakersfield Condors, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, announced that forward David Lewandowski signed an amateur tryout to join the team for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. TRANSACTION: David Lewandowski has been signed to an ATO. Drafted…
Inside the Fortescue decision, the Fox and Gavrikov happiness question, and a wide-open debate about where the Rangers go from here.
Entering the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys knew they would face challenges in rushing the passer. They traded away Micah Parsons, one of the league’s most premier pass rushers, and that left a big hole. The Cowboys had 52 sacks as a team in 2024 and that number plummeted to 35 the following season. While […]
For the most part, over the last month, there’s been plenty of outspoken disappointment and second-guessing surrounding the Detroit Lions’ less-than-splashy free agent approach. Their $50.8M in total contract value ranks 27th league-wide—still more than four playoff teams (Eagles, Packers, Broncos, Jaguars). Notably, only three of the 14 playoff teams from 2025 ranked in the […]
The Yankees were one of the first teams in action yesterday, and quickly set about making the Royals one of the first teams out of action. It all turned into the Yanks’ first big blowout of the year, as they smoked KC with four homers in a 13-4 score. Huzzah! The only downside was that […]
On her latest Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Sylvia of Rocky Top Insider to chat about the Tennessee Volunteers’ prospects available in this draft. Several defensive players are mocked or linked to the Bears, including both corners Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood. They also discuss EDGE Joshua Jospehs and a couple […]