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Making sense of Carlos Mendoza's expiring contract situation with the Mets
Carlos Mendoza’s exasperation has come earlier this year.Positive through so many of the undulations in 2025, Mendoza’s simmering frustration only came through in last season’s final weekend, as the Mets let a playoff berth slip through their grasp.That was the same tone Mendoza struck at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night, after just the 19th contest of the season, when the Mets lost their eighth consecutive game.Advertisement
WWE women’s champ Jade Cargill on why she has the edge over Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 42
Jade Cargill has been a constant presence in the WrestleMania spotlight since she joined WWE in 2023.Cargill teamed with Naomi and Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 40 to defeat Dakota Kai, Asuka and Kairi Sane. Cargill pinned Kai for the win in that match. At WrestleMania 41, Cargill made history being a part of the first non-stipulation women’s singles match at the event. She defeated Naomi after their friendship fracture.She is back in the spotlight once more – this time as the WWE women’s champi...
White Sox expanded 'Pope Hat' giveaway due to demand: 'This is going a little bit too crazy'
For a Major League Baseball team, the best way to draw big crowds on a consistent basis is to either play in an iconic ballpark like Wrigley Field or have a consistently successful team. If you can do both, even better.For the Chicago White Sox, the former isn’t an option and the latter has been an annual problem.Advertisement
NHL report cards: Grading every team’s 2025-26 regular season
A quarter of the way through the 2025-26 season, and then again at the midpoint, The Athletic’s NHL staff broke out their red pens and handed out grades for every team.Now that the regular season is behind us and all 32 clubs get set for the playoffs or offseason, there’s no better time to reflect on every team’s season as a whole.Advertisement
NBA playoff predictions 2026: the winner, key players and dark horses
Will an Oklahoma City repeat end an NBA-record run of seven different champions in seven years? Our writers make their picks ahead of Saturday’s postseason tip-offWemby will no doubt be the answer to this question at some point in the (perhaps not-too-distant) future. But for now, I defer to those with at least some playoff experience. For my money, Jokić still reigns supreme as the best player alive, and for that reason, he’s my pick. CDL Continue reading...
‘We’ve got to wake up and smell the coffee’: Tony Rowe on Exeter’s new American frontier
As West Country club join rugby’s modern-day gold rush, their chair looks forward to some US razzmatazz and a possible Prem expansion into WalesTony Rowe has not yet had time to ensure Exeter’s proposed new American owners feel fully at home in the west. On a damp morning at Sandy Park no one is wearing a Stetson hat and there is not even a horse tied up outside reception. Maybe that will be part of the handover package assuming the Chiefs’ 700-odd members vote in favour next month of proceeding...
Can USC close games to reach College Football Playoff? Plus, a breakout freshman receiver
LOS ANGELES — USC’s assistant coaches spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon. It was a good opportunity to gain some insight into the Trojans, who have plenty of experience returning but also welcome a highly touted No. 1-ranked recruiting class.Here are some takeaways from conversations with USC coaches as the program looks to reach the College Football Playoff for the first time under coach Lincoln Riley.Advertisement
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs preview
Something just feels right about a first-round series between these (non-divisional) teams. Las Vegas and Salt Lake City are a breezy six-hour drive away from each other. Don’t laugh; going from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia at the wrong time could take nearly that long.The hockey should be interesting, too. In the Golden Knights, we get a star-studded team that got its act together at the right time. In the Mammoth, we get an up-and-coming, entertaining young team bringing playoff hockey to its ci...
How much did 4 slogans help Sabres get back to NHL playoffs after 15 years?
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Before the Buffalo Sabres embarked on the 2025-26 season, they took a few days during training camp for an organized team event away from the rink. At the time, head coach Lindy Ruff spoke vaguely about the retreat, telling reporters it was about “culture.”That’s a loaded word, especially when it comes to the Sabres. Buffalo came into the season with an NHL record 14-season playoff drought, and had mustered only 79 points in the standings in 2024-25. For many reasons, this season...
India Women begin T20 World Cup prep with a five-match series against South Africa
India Women begin T World Cup prep with a fivematch series against South Africa
Cavaliers are built to win now. Can they meet expectations and their hefty price tag?
A month of bonding didn’t eliminate all surprises.Two defenders followed James Harden as he dribbled backward behind the 3-point arc. This was a classic double-team, one that occurred in the middle of an early-March victory. Harden, the biggest name to change teams leading into this winter’s NBA trade deadline, had been a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers for weeks. Still, his teammate did not know what to expect.Advertisement
How the WNBA stacks up against NWSL, PWHL, and other pro leagues after new CBA
A’ja Wilson must be feeling pretty good right now.The former South Carolina star’s alma mater made it to the NCAA Tournament championship game for the third straight year. Her line of signature Nike basketball shoes is expanding, with the highly anticipated A’Two set to drop at the beginning of May.Oh, and she recently secured a $1.2 million raise by signing the richest contract in WNBA history.Advertisement
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs preview
In many respects, no matchup better exemplifies the NHL’s impending changing of the guard than this one: A duel between the best of the Atlantic Division’s past and future.The Tampa Bay Lightning are two-time Stanley Cup champions, have two other finals appearances and have consistently gone deep over the last decade. If everything goes according to plan, it’s exactly what the Montreal Canadiens hope their next decade looks like.Advertisement
76ers And Celtics Renew Rivalry With 23rd NBA Playoff Series
The 76ers play the Celtics in the Eastern Conference first round, the 23rd playoff series between the teams. The 76ers last won a playoff series against Boston in 1982.
Blue Jays Shortstop Sends 4-Word Kazuma Okamoto Message After Apparent Apology
The Toronto Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette replacement offered a response on struggling with the team’s new $60 million star.
PFA chief lifts lid on London Marathon journey fuelled by family heartbreak
PFA chief lifts lid on London Marathon journey fuelled by family heartbreakPFA chief Maheta Molango is used to helping footballers - and now he sets sights on another cause close to his heartCommentsSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer11:00, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPFA chief Maheta Molango raising funds for charity fightMaheta Molango has worked tirelessly to help footballers. And now he is running a different path for another cause very close to his heart.Professional Footballers’ Association...
Jon Cooper and the Lightning aren't ready to pass the baton to the Canadiens
It was December 2022 and Jon Cooper was in the mood to play along that morning.During a media scrum after a morning skate in Toronto, I asked the Tampa Bay Lightning head coach about how his team seemed to be getting so little attention at that point in the season, despite showing every sign of being a contender again, just months after losing in the Stanley Cup Final to Colorado.Advertisement
Canada vs New Zealand T20 World Cup match under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim
Must ReadSportsCanada vs New Zealand T20 World Cup match under ICC scrutiny after corruption claimBy AFP -Apr 17, 2026New Delhi: The International Cricket Council said Friday it is investigating Cricket Canada over allegations of match corruption, including the team’s loss to New Zealand at the recent T20 World Cup hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The game in Chennai — which Canada lost by eight wickets — is under scrutiny following allegations of corruption highlighted in a documentary aired by t...
Man City injury blow for Arsenal title showdown as star man ruled out
Man City injury blow for Arsenal title showdown as star man ruled outManchester City have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their crunch Premier League meeting against Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday afternoonCommentsSportSimon Bajkowski and Connor O'Neill Senior Sports Content Creator10:43, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMan City manager Pep Guardiola(Image: (Marc Atkins/Getty Images))Ruben Dias will miss Manchester City’s game against Arsenal after failing to recover from an ankle injury. The t...
What it's really like to try to make it to F1
What it's really like to try to make it to F1Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, After his win in the 2024 F2 Monaco feature race, Zak O'Sullivan (centre) shared the podium with current Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar and Alpine reserve driver Paul AronBySophie TrifonoffBBC Sport journalistPublished7 minutes agoFormula 1 is an exclusive club that thousands of drivers across the motorsport ladder dream of joining.Unfortunately for most, that dream doesn't work out. It takes immen...