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Why Lane Hutson's shooting evolution makes such a difference for the Canadiens
TAMPA, Fla. — Late last season, Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson had a prime opportunity to shoot a puck in Calgary, right in the heart of the slot, and he dished it to a teammate instead.That teammate was the now-retired David Savard, who fired a one-timer that was smothered by Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf.Advertisement
Blackhawks fans' confidence in rebuild, Danny Wirtz, Kyle Davidson and more survey results
Historically, we’ve held our Chicago Blackhawks fan survey later in the summer, after the draft and free agency. That tends to be a time of optimism, with new blood infusing the franchise with new excitement. So this time, we wanted to get a sense of what the mood was right at the end of another long and trying season, as the rebuild marches slowly on.Advertisement
Ashley Cole: ‘The players have to trust what I’m asking them to do’
Former Arsenal, Chelsea and England left-back is in his first manager’s job, with playoff-chasing Serie B side, CesenaIt has been a long journey for Ashley Cole, but also for his wife, Sharon Canu. It took seven years for Cole to get his first job as a head coach, with Cesena in Italy, having retired from playing. During that time, Sharon had to endure many dinner table tactical briefings with salt and pepper shakers. The pair met a decade ago while Cole was playing for Roma – Canu is from Italy...
The Ducks failed to finish off the Oilers, and now the pressure is on
EDMONTON — The Anaheim Ducks said the right things in a bustling visitors locker room at Rogers Place well before Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers began Tuesday night.“It’s for sure going to be the hardest game we’ve played so far,” Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe said. “Obviously, they’re going to have a huge jump. It’s not easy eliminating a team. So, for us, we just have to play our best game and we know that. We just have to be ready to go from the start.”Advertisement
Can Winnipeg's AHL playoff success give the Jets hope? Should it?
Dom DiVincentiis has played in a must-win, winner-take-all playoff game and won it. Brayden Yager has taken key faceoffs, winning 63 percent of them in the playoffs — including 14 of 17 in the defensive zone. Colby Barlow got hot at just the right time, doubling his shot rate down the stretch and scoring four goals in four games to ensure the Manitoba Moose got to play in the postseason at all.Should this give the Winnipeg Jets hope?Advertisement
‘Pinnacle of art and culture’: Europe’s media on nine-goal PSG-Bayern thriller
Champions League semi-final first leg was described as ‘pure madness’ and ‘football in its finest essence’French media were in thrall to a victory hailed as a milestone performance, calling Paris Saint-Germain’s 100th win in the Champions League as “one of the finest” in the club’s history.Bayern Munich will be hoping for a repeat of their goal bonanza when they host the holders in the semi-final return leg next Wednesday, with Tuesday’s 5-4 loss in Paris breaking the competition record for most...
Yankees Legend Makes MLB History After Sudden Firing
BusinessSportsMoneyYankees Legend Makes MLB History After Sudden FiringByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorApr 29, 2026, 07:00am EDTATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 14: The New York logo is displayed on a hat during the MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves on August 14, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Spor...
GM Looks To Make Engineering Gains With New F1 Team
InnovationTransportationGM Looks To Make Engineering Gains With New F1 TeamByBill Koenig,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the auto industry and its impact on almost everything.Follow AuthorApr 29, 2026, 07:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SUZUKA, JAPAN - MARCH 27: Valtteri Bottas driving the (77) Cadillac F1 Team MAC-26 Ferrari on track duri...
With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Oilers turn to predictable formula to stay alive
EDMONTON — Every organization strives to create a predictable formula it can fall back on when times get tough.They’d all love to establish a championship chasing recipe as simple and effective as what they’ve got here in Edmonton: When the Oilers are facing elimination, they turn the keys over to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and let two of the game’s most clutch superstars carry them through to another day.Advertisement
Where things stand with Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman as Cubs near end of trip
SAN DIEGO — In the hopes of building a perennial playoff contender, the Chicago Cubs invested more than $350 million in the left side of their infield. Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman were the first two picks in Major League Baseball’s 2015 draft, and before reaching free agency, they separately carved out careers as All-Stars, Gold Glove winners and World Series champions.Advertisement
Welcome to next-level football. Plus: Why Perez wants Mourinho back at Real Madrid
The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox.Hello! Paris Saint-Germain versus Bayern Munich was heavyweight football at its finest. Somebody should have told Pep Guardiola.Coming up:🤯 Brilliant PSG-Bayern tear-up👀 Mourinho back to Real Madrid?!🇻🇦 Infantino ‘Pope’ request fails🚗 Guardiola’s League One tripAdvertisement
Arsenal: Martin Odegaard responds to transfer talk as 'mindset' explained ahead of Atletico clash
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Can Kansas State, Collin Klein's old-school values survive modern college football?
“CK, we need to talk.”When Collin Klein saw that message on his phone, he knew Chris Klieman had something important to tell him. It was 6:30 a.m. on a Monday in December, two days before Kansas State announced Klieman was retiring after seven seasons as head coach. Klein, the Wildcats’ former offensive coordinator and their starting quarterback in 2011 and 2012, was at the top of the list to replace him.Advertisement
FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions
Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.
Liverpool and Arne Slot have been given Michael Olise verdict they cannot ignore
Arne Slot knows what Liverpool must do after Michael Olise's performance for Bayern Munich against PSG on Tuesday
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Mykhailo Mudryk ban update as Shakhtar fear £26m losses over Chelsea exile
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Real Madrid Reassign Thiago Pitarch to Castilla in Bid for Game Time
Rabat – Real Madrid have opted to send Thiago Pitarch back to Real Madrid Castilla, a move driven by the need to secure regular playing time for the young midfielder after weeks on the fringes of senior action. Pitarch had been involved with the first team since February, training alongside top-level players and gaining exposure to elite standards. Yet, that experience did not translate into match minutes, leaving the academy graduate without competitive rhythm during a crucial stage of hi...
2026's Costco-value late-round NFL draft picks, plus examining the 49ers' confidence
I want to start by acknowledging the obvious: It’s too early to judge this draft class. At least for me.In 2022, Dane’s top classes turned out elite. In 2023, the Lions should’ve been higher and Colts lower, but otherwise: spot on. Similar successes in 2024 and 2025.So I’m doing something a bit different here. I don’t have the expertise of Dane, so I’m classifying later-round picks based on where experts like him thought they should’ve been drafted, according t...
'His priority is saving Tottenham': Agent rubbishes exit talks as transfer meeting planned
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