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What I'm seeing from Red Wings prospects in the AHL playoffs: Standouts so far
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As the American Hockey League affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins steamrolled their way through the regular season, finishing atop the Western Conference with 107 points, the big question was what it could all mean for the Detroit Red Wings down the line.Detroit has had prospects in Grand Rapids all season, including some big names playing key roles. It’s also had a deep lineup of veterans, who have been able to insulate those young players and drive the team to success.Adverti...
Can the Tigers stay afloat after a perilous homestand and injury bug?
DETROIT — Let’s compile a partial list of all that has happened since the Detroit Tigers started a six-game homestand Friday.— They went 2-4, dropping their season record to 18-20.— Jack Flaherty endured a disastrous start and finally shared his strife in an emotional postgame interview.— Tarik Skubal, the team’s greatest asset and incomparable ace, went on the injured list and had surgery to remove loose bodies from his throwing arm.
Miami's new-look O-line, Texas' portal haul and more: 6 things we learned in spring
There were many big offseason questions facing college football programs across the country. Most of them weren’t resolved during spring practice, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t learn anything in the past few months.Here are a few things that stood out.1. Miami’s rebuilt O-lineNew Miami quarterback Darian Mensah will have plenty of weapons at his disposal, including senior Cooper Barkate, his former teammate at Duke and a 2025 second-team All-ACC pick, and sophomore Malachi Toney, the Foot...
Sway Auston Matthews. Fix defence. Nail the No. 1 pick: Maple Leafs offseason priorities
New general manager John Chayka said the Toronto Maple Leafs would need a high “hit rate” this offseason to turn things around in a meaningful way next season.Hit on what exactly? These are the big priorities (in no particular order) for Chayka and the front office.1. Win over MatthewsAny determination on next steps for the Leafs begins at the top with captain Auston Matthews.Advertisement
How the Avalanche are bottling up stars like Matt Boldy and beating the Wild at their own game
DENVER — During the third period on Tuesday, Matt Boldy got knocked hard, head-first into the boards by Nathan MacKinnon.In another post-whistle scrum, he got punched in the face by Parker Kelly, spending a couple of shifts after that getting in the ear of referee Graham Skilliter.You couldn’t blame him.Advertisement
Penguins' Kyle Dubas has made strides, but now comes the hardest part
PITTSBURGH — Kyle Dubas’ list of priorities when he took control of the Pittsburgh Penguins was daunting because, in 2023, the Penguins were in a truly horrible state. They had just missed the postseason. Their core was aging. They had no draft picks. They had no prospects. It was bad, and it was going to take a long time before things got better.Though there have been plenty of swerves along the way, things are starting to look up.The Penguins made the playoffs in 2026.They have an assortment o...
What we learned about the pecking order after Miami
After a lengthier than normal break, the F1 circus reconvened in Miami for the second Sprint weekend of the season as the newly upgraded cars broke cover – causing a few changes to the pecking order.
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'I told them we just got punked': The Wolves were dominated by the Spurs in Game 2
SAN ANTONIO — There was a certain tranquility in the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room before Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs. Julius Randle sat in one corner relaxed and laughing with a few reporters. Mike Conley got dressed and with a grin as he spoke about the chemistry of this team being as good as it has been in years.Advertisement
What Liverpool need in Chelsea showdown to qualify for Champions League
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MS Dhoni is CSK. Be careful in wishing him to retire: Clarke warns Thala critics
MS Dhoni is CSK Be careful in wishing him to retire Clarke warns Thala critics
Australian North set to be England selector
Australian North set to be England selectorImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marcus North played 21 Tests for Australia, including two Ashes seriesByStephan ShemiltCricket CorrespondentPublished2 minutes agoEngland are set to appoint former Australia international Marcus North as their new national selector.As first reported in the Telegraph, the 46-year-old has been chosen after final interviews this week.The move is not finalised, but North would become the first foreigner in charge of...
Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts? Who will win 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year?
In 2024, Caitlin Clark was the no-brainer pick. Last season, little debate ensued about Paige Bueckers’ win.This season’s preseason prediction for 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year also seems pretty locked down. Our experts mostly foresee Olivia Miles performing well enough with the Minnesota Lynx to take home that honor near the end of the summer. But with a talented rookie class, it could be up for grabs.Advertisement
Aston Villa ex-president of football operations Monchi close to Espanyol role
Aston Villa’s former president of football operations Monchi is close to joining Espanyol.Monchi, 57, departed Villa in September following the club’s disappointing start to the season and criticism over their transfer strategy.Sources briefed on the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, indicated he is being lined up for a head of football role with Espanyol.Advertisement
Nationals issued a pregame challenge about adjustments, then score 15 runs
WASHINGTON — This is what the Washington Nationals want it to look like.That doesn’t refer to the season-high 15 runs they scored in a walloping of the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Or the grand slam that CJ Abrams called from the dugout moments before he sent it a dozen rows deep. Nor the home run that Drew Millas said he called — his first this season — four hours before it actually happened.Well, it kind of means those things.Advertisement
Beyond intensity, Canes coach Rod Brind'Amour leans on preparation, staff to lead
RALEIGH, N.C. — The perception of Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour is pretty universal: a hard-working player who brought that mentality to coaching, using his enthusiasm and on-ice resume to earn the respect of — and get the most out of — his players.But there’s more to Brind’Amour than the person fans see screaming and scowling behind the bench or stomping around the dressing room in a postwin video looking like some combination of Godzilla and Chris Farley’s famous Matt Foley charact...
The new 14-team Super League is working. Why not add London too?
Bradford Bulls, York Knights and Toulouse are holding their own and the league needs more reach and diversityBy No Helmets RequiredWith the Rugby Football League’s next round of talks with the NRL due on 15 May, the decision whether Super League will remain at 14 clubs or expand again to add London Broncos is imminent. The club could squeeze into a 14-team league via the IMG gradings but that would send any club ranked beneath them down to the Championship, potentially putting newly promoted Yor...
Spurs rely on wise coaching and a strong start to turn Wolves series around
SAN ANTONIO — This was an evening of mantras for the Spurs. Being surrounded by good coaching can result in many tidbits that stick in the mind when the pressure rises. A principle or even a perspective keep players grounded when the speed and layers of the game become overwhelming.De’Aaron Fox remembered how Sean Sweeney viewed defense. The Spurs’ associate head coach and defensive coordinator is often calling out assignments and coverages, or pulling players aside to talk them through somethin...
Higgins returns in one Irish change for Wales game
Higgins returns in one Irish change for Wales gameImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Higgins started the opening game of the Six Nations against EnglandByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished2 minutes agoIreland head coach Scott Bemand has made one changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Women's Six Nations home game against Wales at the Affidea Stadium.Eve Higgins replaces Nancy McGillivray, who is not involved in the matchday squad, at centre in the sole alterations f...
This Sabres-Canadiens playoffs series looks like the future of the Atlantic Division
BUFFALO, N.Y — Scroll down the Game 1 lineup Wednesday night and the number of players on each side with so little career playoff experience jumps off the page.Peyton Krebs, six career playoff games before this round for the Buffalo Sabres. Ditto for Tage Thompson. And Jack Quinn. And Zach Benson. And Josh Doan. And Owen Power. And, of course, captain Rasmus Dahlin.Advertisement