The Edmonton Oilers are hitting the reset button at the most desperate time of their season. Veteran goalie Calvin Pickard will start Game 3 of the Oilers’ first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed on Friday. Down 2-0 in the best-of-seven battle and facing the threat of elimination, the…
OTTAWA — For a second, Simon Benoit just stood there. Arms raised. Still. Frozen in disbelief. Then, like a stampede, his teammates came crashing toward him, yelling, cheering, mobbing him by the boards. In a moment few would’ve predicted, Benoit — not Matthews, not Marner, not Tavares — had just become the unlikely overtime hero….
CLEVELAND — For most of the night, it looked like the Cavaliers were going to coast to an easy Game 2 win. The threes were falling, the crowd was electric, and the Cavs were up by as much as 19. But then the Heat did what the Heat always do—refuse to quit. And when Cleveland…
Green Bay might be one of the NFL’s smallest cities, but it’s about to play host to one of the league’s biggest events — the 2025 NFL Draft. And while fans are excited about team picks and future stars, city officials and local business owners are eyeing something else: the massive economic boost that’s coming…
Sometimes, in sports, you just know when a player’s special. You can see it in how they carry themselves, how they play, how they lead. That’s been Kerby Joseph from day one in Detroit — and now, the Lions have made it official: he’s not just special, he’s their future. On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions…
METAIRIE, La. — Joe Dumars doesn’t need to prove anything to anybody. He’s already a Hall of Famer, a three-time NBA champion, and someone who’s earned respect at every level of basketball — from gritty Detroit Pistons guard to league executive. But now, he’s stepping into a very different challenge: fixing the broken culture of…
Another week, another delay — but this time, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. The Hernandez vs Magsayo WBC-ordered junior lightweight title eliminator between Mexico’s Rocky Hernandez and the Philippines’ Mark Magsayo has once again been postponed. It was supposed to go to a purse bid on April 22, the third scheduled attempt,…
Aaron Pico’s long-anticipated move to the UFC is finally official. The 28-year-old featherweight and former Bellator star, known for his explosive style and relentless drive, has signed an exclusive contract with the UFC. His manager, Ali Abdelaziz, confirmed the signing to ESPN on Tuesday. While the UFC hasn’t locked in a date for his debut…
Akie Iwai delivered a sensational performance Saturday at the JM Eagle LPGA Championship, shooting an 8-under 64 and securing a share of the third-round lead. She’s joined atop the leaderboard by Lauren Coughlin and Ingrid Lindblad, with all three sitting at a strong 17-under 199. The battle at El Caballero Country Club promises an electric…
The Philadelphia Eagles just made a big move to lock down the future of their offensive line. On Monday, the team announced they’ve agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension with center Cam Jurgens — a move that keeps him in Philly through 2029 and shows just how much they believe in him. Agent…
The New Jersey Devils’ playoff journey couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start. In a rough 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday night, the Devils didn’t just lose on the scoreboard — they lost key players to injury, and with them, maybe a big chunk of hope for this first-round series. Already…
Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron are set for a showdown that could define both of their careers. When they first met in October during Whittaker vs Cameron, Whittaker’s overconfidence cost him dearly, resulting in a messy draw that raised more doubts than praise. Now, the rematch is about redemption, maturity, and the ability to bounce…
NEW YORK — For most of Saturday night, during the Knicks vs Pistons Game 1 showdown at Madison Square Garden, it looked like the Detroit Pistons were about to steal the show. The young team, riding the momentum of their breakout season, defended Jalen Brunson well, shot the lights out from deep, and carried an…
In a move that brings both stability and future potential to their defensive lineup, the Edmonton Oilers have extended the contract of 24-year-old defenseman Ty Emberson for two more years. The contract, announced on Saturday, comes with an average annual value of $1.3 million, reflecting the team’s faith in Emberson’s steady performance as they gear…
