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Kyle Dubas said he'll eventually have to make people 'unhappy,' and now is the time
The list of objectives for the person running the Pittsburgh Penguins is unique and complicated.Kyle Dubas’ job isn’t easy. He’s generally expected to:• Win a championship ASAP • Get younger • Rebuild the system • Find a new, young star who will become a box-office attraction • Avoid pushing Evgeni Malkin away under any circumstances • Stay on Pat Brisson’s good side • Respect nostalgic aspects of the Big Three • Produce a team that sells out PPG Paints Arena every nightAdvertisement
Firing Craig Berube was easy. Now the Maple Leafs need bigger swings to fix the mess
It was 12 years ago, almost to the day, that then-Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan renewed his embattled head coach’s contract after a disastrous season.Randy Carlyle was gifted a two-year extension to his deal following an ugly 84-point campaign, as the Leafs new-look front office wanted time to evaluate what they had. Less than eight months later, they knew: Carlyle was fired, and Toronto (again) cratered into the league’s basement, as the rebuild that became this franchise’s Cor...
Texas Tech is college softball's new villain — and the Red Raiders don't care
LUBBOCK, Texas — When Texas Tech rolled through the softball postseason last spring, collecting its first-ever Regional and Super Regional titles along the way, the Red Raiders became the darlings of the 2025 Women’s College World Series.Led by pitcher NiJaree Canady’s million-dollar arm — the ace received a lucrative name, image and likeness deal to transfer from Stanford to Tech before her junior season — and signature foot stomp, Texas Tech dazzled die-hards and casual fans, serving notice in...
Canadiens playoff notebook: Even-strength production from top line appears imminent
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Montreal Canadiens love to put process over results.But in the immediate aftermath of a loss, and in the midst of a streak you’re not particularly fond of, that kind of perspective can be difficult to maintain.Especially in the playoffs, where the importance of results multiplies.Advertisement
Washington Commanders 2026 schedule: What we know about their opponents so far
The NFL will release the full schedule for the 2026 season at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, which means the Washington Commanders will soon know their route back to a potential playoff berth.Washington’s 2026 home and away opponents are already known after it finished 5-12 last season. Commanders' 2026 opponents
New York Jets 2026 schedule: Mendoza's Raiders visit, plus trips to Chicago, Detroit
The NFL will release the 2026 schedules for all 32 teams at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday. Here is what we know about the New York Jets’ schedule so far.The Jets will play each team from the AFC West and NFC North, as well as the 2025 fourth-place teams from the NFC West, AFC South and AFC North. New York will also see its AFC East division rivals twice, once on the road and once at MetLife Stadium, as part of its 17-game schedule.Here is the lineup of home and road opponents, listed alphabetically. Jet...
Now healthy, 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke is showing off his arm talent: 'Heck of a thrower'
The San Francisco 49ers are set at quarterback after all the Mac Jones trade speculation never materialized into anything this spring. But who will back up Brock Purdy in 2027, after Jones presumably leaves as a free agent?The 49ers are hoping it will be Kurtis Rourke, who made a rare appearance outside of the classroom Friday. The second-year player led the proceedings at rookie camp, after watching Purdy and Jones last season and taking plenty of notes.Advertisement
Why college softball's best pitcher turned down hundreds of thousands to stay at Belmont
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Maya Johnson remembers them all, every slight, even if they weren’t intended that way and came from her closest people.The Belmont senior pitcher and All-American, of course, can tick off the schools that didn’t recruit her out of Columbia Station, Ohio. She’ll never forget the one that landed her, Pittsburgh, refusing to clear her to play as a freshman because of her struggles with lupus, a chronic disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own organs. S...
Flames Stanley Cup contender checklist: Lots to build in front of Dustin Wolf
This year’s 29th-place finish seemed like enough to earn the Calgary Flames a top-five pick for just the second time in the team’s history; the last time was back in 2014, when Sam Bennett was drafted with the No. 4 pick.The most likely landing spot was the No. 5 pick, which the Flames had a 44.6 percent chance at. Instead, the worst-case scenario happened: The Flames slid as low as they possibly could to sixth.Advertisement
Guardians rookie Parker Messick, a historic start to a career and a guy named Vean
CLEVELAND — Before Parker Messick, the last Cleveland pitcher to start a career in such dazzling fashion was a man dubbed Vean.Sylveanus Augustus Gregg was born in 1885. That’s the sort of rarified air we’re talking about with Messick, who has made 16 big-league starts, even if his poise on the mound has you convinced he has made 160.Advertisement
College softball Regional predictions: Who advances to 2026 Women’s College World Series?
This college softball season has brought it all so far: a home run chase, pitching prowess and thrilling matchups. But we all know that when it comes to the NCAA Tournament, everything gets kicked up a notch. The path to the Women’s College World Series begins on Friday, and none of what went down in the last couple of months matters anymore: It’s all about winning the next game, the next inning, the next pitch.Advertisement
Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen 'always looks the same.' What's changed in the playoffs?
No team expects to win its first eight postseason games. There, we can be honest. Still, that’s where the Carolina Hurricanes, halfway through the Stanley Cup playoffs and squarely in the middle of an ever-growing wait on the specifics surrounding their next task, find themselves.The Hurricanes are good, and the fact that they’re laying low while the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres put each other through a second-round thresher should surprise no one. At least one element contributing to t...
Rangers offseason fan survey results: Confidence in team bottoms out
With the New York Rangers entering a pivotal offseason, we wanted to get a sense of how fans are feeling about a number of topics, from their faith in president and general manager Chris Drury to their thoughts on the upcoming draft. We performed the same exercise last year, allowing us to see how fan sentiment has changed over time. Hint: The 2025-26 season didn’t help many of your outlooks.Advertisement
Blue Jays Skipper Sends Vladimir Guerrero Jr Message As Concerns Mount
BusinessSportsMoneyBlue Jays Skipper Sends Vladimir Guerrero Jr Message As Concerns MountByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 07:00am EDTTORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 12: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks to the dugout after an at bat against the Minnesota Twins in their MLB game at Rogers Centre on April 12, 2026 in Toronto,...
PGA Championship: Round one under way with McIlroy teeing off at 1.40pm
Scottie Scheffler returns as defending champion as Rory McIlroy chases second successive major title; watch all four rounds of PGA Championship from Aronimink Golf Club live on Sky Sports or stream on NOW with no contract
Pep Guardiola confirms early Man City team news before Chelsea FA Cup final
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Overtimes, everywhere, plus a PGA Championship preview
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Don’t get caught spying today. Coming up: ➕ Overtimes in both NBA and NHL ⛳ Major golf is happening right now 🕵️ A hilarious scandal To the objective observer, a difficult line exists in playoff games such as the two thrillers we saw last night in the NHL and NBA. Are you happy for a team that mounted an incredible comeback? Or crestfallen for th...
Pep talk: Guardiola fires up Palace ahead of Arsenal clash
Dubai: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was spotted speaking with several Crystal Palace players after his side’s 3-0 win on Wednesday night, a result that keeps the pressure firmly on Arsenal heading into the final two fixtures of the season.With City now just two points behind Arsenal, the 55-year-old took it upon himself to get in the ears of certain Palace players as the London club face the Gunners on the final day of the season.Guardiola fielded a heavily rotated City side against Palace...
Pep Guardiola told biggest issue with Crystal Palace 'team talk' for Arsenal decider
Manchester City cut the gap to Arsenal to just two points with victory over Crystal Palace but the Eagles could still play a vital role in the race for the Premier League title
Spygate latest: Ex-Southampton employee helping Middlesbrough as player stokes the flames
The 'Spygate' scandal has taken a fresh twist following reports a former member of Southampton's staff is currently aiding Middlesbrough in their investigation