Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about the diamond sports and how one is still kicking while the other… not so much. We’ll start with Mizzou Softball, which kept its fledgling postseason hopes alive by going up against one of the best pitchers in the country and scraping their way back to a […]
College basketball analyst Bart Torvik has released his early projections for the 2026–27 season, and the outlook for Kentucky remains uncertain. Despite an incomplete roster, Kentucky currently sits at No. 45 nationally in Torvik’s rankings, with a projected No. 12 finish in the Southeastern Conference. The Wildcats trail several conference rivals, including Arkansas (No. 5), […]
After a strong showing in Game 1 of the North Division Semifinals, the Laval Rocket have dropped back-to-back games while being outscored 12-4, and find themselves on the brink of elimination to the Toronto Marlies. For a team that bulldozed their way to the conference finals last year and collected consecutive North Division titles, this is not a spot they expected to find themselves in.
On Sunday it was disaster right out of the gate as Lucas Condotta was handed a double-minor for high-...
It’s a tale as old as time at this point. The Yankees, loaded with talent and with their usual championship aspirations, roar out of the gate, looking every bit the class of the American League for the first half or so of the season. Then, the midseason swoon hits, and the team plummets in the […]
*Y’all catch Game 1 of the Flyers-Canes series, which inexplicably was played on Saturday night while the first round is still going on? It was uh… well it was a little rough. RECAP !
*It got pretty scrappy, this game, and Rick Tocchet had some things to say about that. [ BSH ]
*One of the reasons this game was so rough was the Flyers were without Owen Tippett, and they’re probably going to need him and his speed if they’re going to stand a chance. [ The Athletic ]
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Coming off arguably one of the best wins of the season against Valencia, Atlético Madrid travel to London to take on Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League semifinals. It’s a winner-take-all match following Wednesday’s 1-1 draw, and both clubs are desperate to end up in Budapest for the May 30 final. Tuesday night’s winner […]
Feel relieved, Islanders fans: the Canadiens have eclipsed the 2015 Islanders’ dubious records by recording even fewer shots in a Game 7 than the Islanders did on that terrible night in D.C. Of course the critical difference is that the Canadiens’ 9 shots (compared to the Islanders’ 11 on that frustrating night opposite Barry Trotz’s […]
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… As the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans begin the off-season, two of the franchise’s biggest stars are in something of a “wait-and-see” mode regarding their future. Captain Sidney Crosby hasn’t decided whether he’ll continue playing beyond the 2026-27 season when his contract expires. He could sign […]
Well, Saturday was a load of rubbish, wasn’t it? A quick caveat before I start. Yes, there are reasons to be grateful. The ‘at least we have a club’ mantra has become somewhat of a meme on social media, but it’s sometimes worth taking a step back and considering how poor the off-field situation was […]
What are we supposed to do now? But seriously, after watching the Celtics collapse against the 76ers and seeing their season come to a crashing halt, it feels like something is missing from spring. We’ve all devoted countless hours to watching this team play in May and June, and knowing that the journey is completely […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a series sweep of the rival Cincinnati Reds, but they still find themselves at the bottom of what’s been a tightly contested National League Central division all season long. Despite the last place distinction that the Pirates hold, they still have a record over .500, as they are currently […]
Occam’s razor is attributed to a 14th-century friar named William of Ockham. He doesn’t seem to be widely remembered for much else. The simplest explanation is: his idea that the explanation with the fewest elements is probably the most logical one was by far his best work. The Houston Rockets had a disappointing 2025-26 season. […]
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about hype. What are you most hyped about heading into the 2026-27 season? You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Hype Week” articles here. Ohio […]
The Miami Dolphins have had a pretty busy offseason as the team had to find a new general manager and head coach after the season ended. Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley then had to retool the roster as the team was short on cash to spend and then spent thirteen picks in the NFL Draft. […]
Expert links former 49ers star to NFC West rival as best fit“Jaxon Smith-Njigba was incredible for the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks, but he shouldered a hefty 36 percent of Seattle’s targets and 37 percent of its receptions, both figures counting as the highest by any player on any team in a season over the last […]
Barça to face OL Lyonnes in sixth UWCL Final in a row | FC Barcelona Barcelona Femeni beat Bayern Munich on Sunday to reach a sixth straight Women’s Champions League final. The Catalan giants will face OL Lyonnes in the showpiece event in Oslo on May 23rd. A Clásico that could bring a league title […]
New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: The Yankees have been mulling their options with Anthony Volpe for days now, but they made it official on Sunday — the shortstop will not be getting handed the starting job back after his rehab assignment, instead getting optioned down to Triple-A Scranton. It’s a reversal of fate […]
The NFL Draft is in the books, but the preparation for the 2026 season continues. On Monday, the New England Patriots will kick off the second phase of their offseason workout program. Despite the sessions again being voluntary, the expectation is that attendance will again be strong. Phase 2 will see the full coaching staff […]
College hockey coaches recently wrapped up their annual convention in Bonita Springs, Fla., a week-long gathering that also includes conference-level meetings.Normally, items on the agenda include things like rule change suggestions, and NCAA Tournament formats. But these are not normal times.Foremost on the agenda was a meeting with NCAA lawyers, who went over the age and eligibility rule changes...
Barcelona have been warned off Alessandro Bastoni by Inter chief Piero Ausilio who says the club want to keep hold of the Italy international. Inter were crowned Serie A champions again on Sunday which saw Ausilio talk about Bastoni. The club’s sporting director says no offers have been received and that Inter don’t want to […]
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
“So young in age, but their ability to handle these things, it goes beyond how old they are,” Brendan Gallagher explains about the Canadiens’ experience of playing significant roles trumping their youth. [ The Athletic ]
The Canadiens set the NHL record for the fewest shots on goal (9) in a playoff win. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Samuel Montembeault and Jacob Fowler had a little fun at their goalie’s expense following a post-game interview. [ Jou...
Never change a winning lineup: it’s a classic old adage in football. We haven’t had much chance to put that into practice of late, but we did win an important game last weekend, against Leeds United in the FA Cup semifinal, so now we have something to possibly not change. And sure enough, for the […]
Editor’s Note: (re-publishing this Mark Hamill, lightsabe post today, to honor #MayThe4th. It originally ran in December of 2015, as the first Star Wars movie in 13 years was set to premiere) What in the universe does Mark Hamill hosting a special on lightsaber duels have to do with sports? More than you think. Fencing […]
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After a convincing 4-1 defeat of the Portland Trail Blazers in round one, the San Antonio Spurs will face a familiar foe in the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves are red hot, coming off a 3-2 victory over the Denver Nuggets, despite missing several key rotation players. The series is set to be a defensive, physical […]
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Check out our match preview of today’s match against Manchester City. [RBM] Do the Blues have a chance against Guardiola? Here’s how to stop City. [RBM] “Beto has had to go through the protocol for concussion, which was correct, so he’s gone through that period and he’s been training. […]