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Flames Stanley Cup contender checklist: Lots to build in front of Dustin Wolf
This year’s 29th-place finish seemed like enough to earn the Calgary Flames a top-five pick for just the second time in the team’s history; the last time was back in 2014, when Sam Bennett was drafted with the No. 4 pick.The most likely landing spot was the No. 5 pick, which the Flames had a 44.6 percent chance at. Instead, the worst-case scenario happened: The Flames slid as low as they possibly could to sixth.Advertisement
Guardians rookie Parker Messick, a historic start to a career and a guy named Vean
CLEVELAND — Before Parker Messick, the last Cleveland pitcher to start a career in such dazzling fashion was a man dubbed Vean.Sylveanus Augustus Gregg was born in 1885. That’s the sort of rarified air we’re talking about with Messick, who has made 16 big-league starts, even if his poise on the mound has you convinced he has made 160.Advertisement
College softball Regional predictions: Who advances to 2026 Women’s College World Series?
This college softball season has brought it all so far: a home run chase, pitching prowess and thrilling matchups. But we all know that when it comes to the NCAA Tournament, everything gets kicked up a notch. The path to the Women’s College World Series begins on Friday, and none of what went down in the last couple of months matters anymore: It’s all about winning the next game, the next inning, the next pitch.Advertisement
Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen 'always looks the same.' What's changed in the playoffs?
No team expects to win its first eight postseason games. There, we can be honest. Still, that’s where the Carolina Hurricanes, halfway through the Stanley Cup playoffs and squarely in the middle of an ever-growing wait on the specifics surrounding their next task, find themselves.The Hurricanes are good, and the fact that they’re laying low while the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres put each other through a second-round thresher should surprise no one. At least one element contributing to t...
Rangers offseason fan survey results: Confidence in team bottoms out
With the New York Rangers entering a pivotal offseason, we wanted to get a sense of how fans are feeling about a number of topics, from their faith in president and general manager Chris Drury to their thoughts on the upcoming draft. We performed the same exercise last year, allowing us to see how fan sentiment has changed over time. Hint: The 2025-26 season didn’t help many of your outlooks.Advertisement
Blue Jays Skipper Sends Vladimir Guerrero Jr Message As Concerns Mount
BusinessSportsMoneyBlue Jays Skipper Sends Vladimir Guerrero Jr Message As Concerns MountByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 07:00am EDTTORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 12: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks to the dugout after an at bat against the Minnesota Twins in their MLB game at Rogers Centre on April 12, 2026 in Toronto,...
PGA Championship: Round one under way with McIlroy teeing off at 1.40pm
Scottie Scheffler returns as defending champion as Rory McIlroy chases second successive major title; watch all four rounds of PGA Championship from Aronimink Golf Club live on Sky Sports or stream on NOW with no contract
Pep Guardiola confirms early Man City team news before Chelsea FA Cup final
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Overtimes, everywhere, plus a PGA Championship preview
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Don’t get caught spying today. Coming up: ➕ Overtimes in both NBA and NHL ⛳ Major golf is happening right now 🕵️ A hilarious scandal To the objective observer, a difficult line exists in playoff games such as the two thrillers we saw last night in the NHL and NBA. Are you happy for a team that mounted an incredible comeback? Or crestfallen for th...
Pep talk: Guardiola fires up Palace ahead of Arsenal clash
Dubai: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was spotted speaking with several Crystal Palace players after his side’s 3-0 win on Wednesday night, a result that keeps the pressure firmly on Arsenal heading into the final two fixtures of the season.With City now just two points behind Arsenal, the 55-year-old took it upon himself to get in the ears of certain Palace players as the London club face the Gunners on the final day of the season.Guardiola fielded a heavily rotated City side against Palace...
Pep Guardiola told biggest issue with Crystal Palace 'team talk' for Arsenal decider
Manchester City cut the gap to Arsenal to just two points with victory over Crystal Palace but the Eagles could still play a vital role in the race for the Premier League title
Spygate latest: Ex-Southampton employee helping Middlesbrough as player stokes the flames
The 'Spygate' scandal has taken a fresh twist following reports a former member of Southampton's staff is currently aiding Middlesbrough in their investigation
Foden genius, VAR 'disgust': Title races go to wire. Plus: Shakira at World Cup half-time show
The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox.Hi! Phil Foden did something to make you love football and forget all the other noise last night… until VAR controversy reared up once more, this time in Scotland.Coming up:🪄 Foden’s inspiration🤕 Pulisic injury latest🎤 World Cup half-time show stars🎥 Lasso actor gets pro dealAdvertisement
Cade Cunningham has done his part. So who else will step up for the Pistons?
DETROIT — As the ball found the bottom of the net on a Tobias Harris 3-pointer with 3:02 remaining in regulation, everyone on the Detroit Pistons’ bench rose to their feet in jubilation.Harris had just put the Pistons up nine points and given all their fans in Little Caesars Arena belief that they would be heading back to Cleveland with a chance to close out this second-round series.Advertisement
Robertson to referee Celtic v Hearts title decider
Robertson to referee Celtic v Hearts title deciderImage source, SNSPublished3 minutes agoDon Robertson will take charge of Saturday's Scottish Premiership decider between Celtic and Hearts at Parkhead.The 39-year-old referee is accompanied by assistant referees Calum Spence and David Roome, while Kevin Clancy is the VAR, assisted by Matthew MacDermid.The appointments come off the back of Wednesday night's controversy at Fir Park, where Celtic were awarded a last-gasp penalty, which Kelechi Ihean...
Scarlets sign Leinster hooker McKee
Scarlets sign Leinster hooker McKeeImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, John McKee made his senior Leinster debut against the Sharks in Durban in 2022Published2 minutes agoCommentsScarlets have signed Irish hooker John McKee to help fill the void left by departing South Africa international Marnus van der Merwe.McKee, 26, is behind Ireland and British and Irish Lions duo Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher in the Leinster pecking order.The new recruit will compete with Wales hooker Ryan Elias nex...
Gabby Golf Girl Beat Steph Curry, Now She’s Pioneering A New Format
BusinessSportsMoneyGabby Golf Girl Beat Steph Curry, Now She’s Pioneering A New FormatByMike Dojc,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Dojc is a South Carolina-based journalist who covers golf. Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 06:42am EDTMay 14, 2026, 06:44am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Content creator Gabriella "Gabby Golf Girl" DeGasperis plays her shot from...
Red Roses on brink of eighth consecutive Six Nations title
The Red Roses are one game away from winning a 38th consecutive game, securing their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title, and completing their fourth consecutive Grand Slam. That is a record that speaks for itself.
IPL: Suryakumar to miss fixture against Punjab Kings due to personal reasons
Mumbai Indians will be without both their regular captain Hardik Pandya and stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav for their match against Punjab Kings. Suryakumar is unavailable due to personal reasons, adding to the team's leadership challenges. The franchise faces a decision on who will lead the side for the fixture.
Cricket Australia in talks with Amazon and Dazn over Ashes broadcast rights
Deal covers England men’s T20 and ODI tour this autumnMove may lead to new cricket rights holder in UK marketCricket Australia has opened negotiations with a number of broadcasters, including streaming platforms Amazon and Dazn, over a four-year UK rights deal that includes the next men’s and women’s Ashes tours and the 150th anniversary Test between England and Australia’s men in Melbourne next year.The Guardian has learned that Cricket Australia’s media rights team visited London last month fo...