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How do the Panthers move on after a lost season? Catching up with Bill Zito
When Aleksander Barkov went down during a drill back on Sept. 25, there was no way of knowing how much it would foreshadow the kind of season it would be for the Florida Panthers as a whole.Of course, everyone knew losing Barkov long-term to a torn ACL/MCL (which required surgery) would be tough to overcome, but the prevailing feeling was that if any team could do it, it was the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.Advertisement
Mike Conley: I’ve never been called for a technical in 1,224 games. Here’s why
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here.Mike Conley is a guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves in his 19th season. He has played more than 37,000 minutes in the NBA and has never been called for a technical foul.At least 15 times a year I get the questions from other players: “Are you going to get a tech tonight? Are you going to finally do it?”Advertisement
Calgary Flames are No. 3 in Scott Wheeler's 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings
Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2026 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. You can find the complete ranking and more information on the project and its criteria here, as we count down daily from No. 32 to No. 1. The series, which includes evaluations on nearly 500 prospects, runs from March 9 to April 8.Advertisement
USMNT Player Tracker: Agyemang out of the World Cup, Balogun shines, Pulisic's goal drought continues
It was a weekend of contrasting fortunes for USMNT forwards. There was heartache for one striker, further momentum for another — and that disconcerting goalless streak for Christian Pulisic drags on.Welcome to this week’s USMNT Player Tracker.Agyemang injury, Balogun’s sensational goalAs he went down the tunnel at Pride Park on a stretcher, his hands over his face, Derby County’s Patrick Agyemang was clearly distraught. Minutes earlier, the striker had jumped to challenge for the ball in th...
Miracle of Mirassol: How Football Manager inspired Brazilian coach of the year
As the Copa Libertadores returns for 2026, even Brazilian football aficionados could be forgiven a double take when they peruse the list of teams. There among the giants of South American football are Mirassol. And their story remains astonishing.
Cincinnati Bengals' NFL Draft wants and needs: Cornerback, edge top must-haves
NFL Draft month is upon us, which means teams will be spouting buzzwords about best player available, scheme fit and playmakers on draft weekend.Perhaps more than any regarding team performance, you’ll hear about wants and needs.Every team wants certain types of players or positions filled, of course. The difference between teams drafting from a position of power and those more likely to make uncomfortable reaches is the ratio of wants to needs.The Cincinnati Bengals have needs; Many of them.
As Astros define roles on their depleted pitching staff, where does Ryan Weiss fit?
DENVER — Coors Field is no place to conduct pitching auditions, yet there stood Ryan Weiss in a scenario he didn’t seek. He signed an incentive-laden contract with the Houston Astros as a starting pitcher, a fact he first mentioned in December and has reiterated across an awkward beginning of his tenure with the team.Advertisement
The Champions League quarter-finals: The numbers you need to know
The Champions League quarter-finals begin on Tuesday, with eight of Europe’s biggest sides fighting to keep their routes to Budapest alive.The opening night brings Europe’s most-played fixture, and an Arsenal defence that has starved every opponent it has faced this season. Then, on Wednesday, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid meet for the fourth of five times in just two months. Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, meanwhile, renew their rivalry in a rematch shaped by last season’s round of 16.These...
McLeary replaces McAneny in Scotland squad
McLeary replaces McAneny in Scotland squadImage source, SNSImage caption, Jodi McLeary played in Monday's derby as Maria McAneny missed outPublished4 minutes agoRangers midfielder Jodi McLeary has replaced Celtic counterpart Maria McAneny in the Scotland squad for next week's World Cup qualifying double header against Belgium.The 21-year-old McAneny, who has two caps, missed Celtic's 3-0 derby defeat by Rangers in the Scottish Women's Premier League on Monday.McLeary, who sta...
Joey Barton pleads NOT guilty after Huyton 'golf club fight'
Joey Barton pleads NOT guilty to GBH after Huyton 'golf club fight'Ex-Man City and Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton was one of two men allegedly involved in an altercation close to Huyton and Prescot Golf Club, in MerseysideNewsPhil Cardy Senior Reporter10:47, 07 Apr 2026Updated 10:55, 07 Apr 2026View ImageBarton has been charged with wounding with intent(Image: PA)Former footballer Joey Barton has pleaded not guilty to assault following an alleged fight at a golf club.Barton ap...
Meet the die-hard Angels fan and mother of 5 who captured Jo Adell's magic moment
Kayleigh Kraus took a shot for the ages on her cellphone. High school photo class might've helped.
Harry Maguire's two-word declaration makes clear exactly why he's staying at Man Utd
Harry Maguire's two-word declaration makes clear exactly why he's staying at Man UtdHarry Maguire pledges rest of his career to Manchester United after signing a new deal until 2027, which he has deserved following some stand out performances this seasonCommentsSportJeremy Cross Chief Sports Writer10:42, 07 Apr 2026Updated 10:42, 07 Apr 2026View ImageHarry Maguire has penned a new Manchester United contract(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Harry Maguire has signed a new con...
Harry Maguire signs Manchester United contract extension with Kobbie Mainoo set to follow
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From goal-fest to snooze-fest - inside Defoe's mixed start at Woking
A six-goal thriller followed by a lifeless stalemate - Jermain Defoe experienced the full rollercoaster of management during his first weekend at Woking.A chaotic 3-3 draw against Eastleigh on Friday marked Defoe's first match in charge of the National League club, raising hopes of an exciting new era, before a forgettable 0-0 draw at Braintree Town on Monday brought a dose of reality.
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When does the Masters start and who will win? Date, odds and how to watch first 2026 major
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USMNT's Patrick Agyemang suffers ruptured Achilles, out of the World Cup
United States men’s national team striker Patrick Agyemang has suffered a ruptured Achilles, his club Derby County has confirmed, ruling the 25-year-old out of the World Cup.Agyemang sustained the injury during Derby’s 2-0 home win over Stoke City in the English second tier on Monday, with the American taken off on a stretcher during the first half.Advertisement
MLB Power Rankings: Who's your team's early difference-maker?
Every week, we ask a selected group of our baseball writers — local and national — to rank the teams from first to worst. Here are the collective results.The early days of the 2026 MLB season have produced memorable debuts, unforgettable images and regrettable decisions. The implementation of ABS has captivated fans, and the baseball itself has done the rest. For this week’s edition of the Power Rankings, we highlighted one member of each team who has been an early difference-maker.All stats...
In one night, Nationals' James Wood shows the kind of player he can be
WASHINGTON — On Monday night, St. Louis Cardinals righty Ryne Stanek threw an eighth-inning fastball that might as well have told James Wood to prove it.Prove that the first week was a fluke. Prove that, if your issue is pitches on the outside, you can still hammer one inside. Prove that you are the high-leverage threat that you were in 2025.Down three, Wood proved all that and then some.Advertisement
As WNBA free agency starts, a question for every team
After all of the anticipation, free agency is finally here. And it will be frenetic.Teams have already begun extending qualifying offers and designating core players. They’re also deciding which unsigned players’ rights to retain. Starting Wednesday, they can officially begin negotiating with free agents — an incredibly pivotal period that will last all of three days before signings can start on Saturday.Advertisement
Named: Masters 2026 champion revealed by supercomputer - with data tipping Rory McIlroy's nemesis to gain Augusta revenge
Named: Masters 2026 champion revealed by supercomputer - with data tipping Rory McIlroy's nemesis to gain Augusta revengeBy MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 10:13, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 10:30, 7 April 2026 e-mail 11 View comments