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The Canadiens are exponentially gathering playoff experience against the Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. — As Brendan Gallagher walked into Benchmark International Arena to play Game 5 of the Montreal Canadiens’ series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, he thought about the last time that happened.It was called Amalie Arena at the time, but memories of the pain Gallagher felt from losing the Stanley Cup Final in 2021 come rushing back every time he returns.Advertisement
Fernando Tatis Jr. is hitting baseballs harder than anyone. None are leaving the yard
SAN DIEGO — Two hundred fourteen days after he last homered in a big-league game, Fernando Tatis Jr. stepped into the batter’s box with no outs and the bases loaded. It was the bottom of the eighth, the San Diego Padres trailed by two runs and the crowd at Petco Park stirred with anticipation. Then, on a 1-1 count, Chicago Cubs reliever Ben Brown hung a curveball.Advertisement
Brendan Sorsby and the transfer portal's vetting problem; is the 2027 QB class overhyped? Mandel's Mailbag
It’s been an unusually newsy week in college football for late April. And while I write the mailbag a day later than usual, I’m sure something else will drop as soon as it goes live.Will Brendan Sorsby even play one down for Texas Tech? — Ben C.If Brendan Sorsby loses eligibility due to gambling, Texas Tech will be unable to land another QB in the portal for 2026, and backup Will Hammond, who tore his ACL last year, won’t be ready to begin the season. How much is this going to torpedo Tech’s sea...
FIFA VP, Concacaf president Montagliani backs calls to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – This city is presently global football’s epicenter, with FIFA and its many delegates descending on Western Canada for this week’s pre-World Cup FIFA Congress. Among the chief dignitaries on hand is FIFA vice president and Concacaf president Victor Montagliani, an area native who is now very much thinking and acting globally. But there is one significant local matter that has his attention, as the urgency around it ramps up.Advertisement
Patriots' lingering offseason questions: What will they give up for A.J. Brown?
The roster-building portion of the NFL offseason is over for the New England Patriots after the draft, even if a big acquisition seems to be on the horizon.The franchise’s decision-makers have mostly put their team together and sent a message about what they’re looking for from the roster: that they want to run the ball more consistently and be better on the offensive line.Advertisement
NHL playoffs Concern-o-Meter: Favored Oilers, Lightning on the brink of elimination
Everything is amped up in the Stanley Cup playoffs — excitement, tension, concern and, most of all, drama.That is even more true with five teams pushed to the brink of elimination. Those teams no longer have the luxury of brushing off a loss and reloading for the next game. One mistake could mark the end of the season.So how worried should these teams be? It’s time to dust off the Concern-o-Meter™.Advertisement
How the Cubs are scoring more runs by swinging less
The Chicago Cubs rank third in the majors in runs per game. They’re doing it without a dominant slugger. And they’re doing it in somewhat of an unusual manner, swinging at the fewest strikes of any club.That’s right, the Cubs entered Thursday last in swing rate inside the zone, and third from the bottom in overall swing percentage. And no, it’s not simply the Alex Bregman Effect, even though “swing less” is pretty much the third baseman’s personal credo.Advertisement
Scouting notes on Gerrit Cole, Franklin Arias, Ronny Cruz, Marco Luciano and more
My planned trip to Somerset for their doubleheader with Portland, which would have gotten me 14 innings of both Franklin Arias and George Lombard Jr. — the top prospects for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, respectively — didn’t quite pan out, as the Yankees promoted Lombard to Triple A on Tuesday night. It is the second year in a row Lombard moved up within 24 hours of when I was scheduled to see him, and I take that personally. I went anyway, getting two games of Arias, a rehab start f...
Vikings draft-pick confidential: What I've heard from college coaches and staffers
Every year, when the dust settles in the days following the NFL Draft, college coaches and personnel staffers tend to have thoughts.They know the draft prospects as well as anyone. They have also watched the entire scouting cycle, aware of the narratives, the interest and the best fits.So, to add further perspective on the players the Minnesota Vikings selected, we thought it would be worth reaching out to many of these people to get their perspectives. Here is what we heard about each of the Vi...
How did the 'pillow fight' Pacific Division get this hard for the Edmonton Oilers?
In late March, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said, “A lot of teams are fortunate to play in this division. It’s a bit of a pillow fight right now.” He was correct; the division title was a three-way futility fight well into the final two weeks of the regular season.McDavid’s words land a little differently now. The Pacific was a farce in 2025-26, with the Oilers finishing in second place. If the team is unable to get past the Anaheim Ducks, does that make the Oilers one of the softest t...
Mets' long list of woes includes three starters who've hit the skids
NEW YORK — For three important New York Mets pitchers, the nightmarish second half of 2025 has yet to end.An offense that returned to its slumber in Wednesday night’s 14-2 loss to the Washington Nationals remains the Mets’ biggest problem in the present. However, the pronounced and persistent struggles of David Peterson, Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga are a major issue for New York.Advertisement
Bills post-NFL Draft depth chart: Where are they still missing pieces?
The 2026 NFL Draft is done, and the Buffalo Bills head into spring workouts with most of their depth chart filled in. There will be some additions over the next few months, but the team they have now is essentially the one they’ll have this season.Here is how the team looks heading into offseason workouts in May.*Denotes an undrafted free agent who agreed to terms to join the 90-man roster, according to a league source.Advertisement
Leah Williamson: Arsenal defender signs new contract after Lioness' injury-hit season
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Crystal Palace peaking at perfect time as Oliver Glasner eyes parting gift
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'Really sad': Mauricio Pochettino issues Tottenham relegation verdict
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Mikel Arteta triple tactics gamble pays off to leave Arsenal in driving seat against Atletico
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Release Hardik Pandya: Mumbai Indians told to reset after 3 mellow years in IPL
Release Hardik Pandya Mumbai Indians told to reset after mellow years in IPL
Rise in caesarean section births in Gaza brings danger and infection risks
Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure
Cade Cavalli is everything the Nats need, now and in the future
NEW YORK — At the end of a wet, chilly night at Citi Field, Cade Cavalli pointed to his catcher. Or maybe he was pointing at the strike zone. After throwing his final 24 pitches for strikes, he probably should have also pointed at the strike zone.“He had 24 strikes in a row?” manager Blake Butera asked.Yes, he did.“I did not know that,” Cavalli said.Sure, but he sensed that something was going right.Advertisement
'Difficult to accept' - Pochettino's sadness for relegation-threatened Spurs
Mauricio Pochettino has said he feels "really sad" watching his former club Tottenham stuck in a fight against relegation from the Premier League.Pochettino guided Spurs to a second-placed finish in the league in 2016-17 and reached the Champions League final in 2019 during a five-year spell in north London.