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What I'm hearing about the Penguins: Mario Lemieux's involvement, plus playoff tidbits
PHILADELPHIA — With about 20 minutes remaining before Game 5’s puck drop on the event level at PPG Paints Arena, a familiar figure climbed out of a car from the indoor parking spot that has only belonged to him.Mario Lemieux, flanked by a couple of friends and family members, took the elevator to the suite level and watched the team that exists because of him stay alive against the Philadelphia Flyers.Advertisement
Jannik Sinner ends hopes of fast-rising teenager Rafael Jodar at Madrid Open
World No 1 halts Jodar’s run 6-2, 7-6 (0) in quarter-finalsAnastasia Potapova beats Karolina Pliskova in three setsJannik Sinner ended the inspired run of teen home favourite Rafael Jodar with a 6-2, 7-6 (0) victory at the Madrid Open on Wednesday to complete his set of semi-finals reached at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.The 19-year-old Jodar has taken the tour by storm this clay season, winning a maiden ATP title in Marrakesh, and making the semi-finals in Barcelona and the quarter-finals...
Carlos Cortes, Sal Stewart and more max exit velocity Statcast standouts
Earlier this year, I quarreled with the Statcast bat speed metric. I suggested cross-referencing it against max exit velocity and that max EV would be the more bettable stat.The issue I have with bat speed is that it’s an average. Hitters aren’t maxing out their bat speed with every swing. Sometimes they are fooled and barely swing. Median would be better, but we don’t have that. Speaking as a former competitive bowler, I know average is a bad stat. People purposely tank games they know they’ll...
Scheffler would consider having input in Team USA captain choice
Scottie Scheffler says he would consider having more input on electing future Team USA Ryder Cup captains, should the PGA of America ask him to contribute.Jim Furyk was announced as Team USA's captain for the 2027 tournament at Adare Manor on Friday, with the 2003 US Open champion having previously captained the side in 2018, when Team USA were beaten by Europe in Paris.
Magic's Franz Wagner likely to miss Game 5 with calf strain: 'We want Franz to be healthy'
DETROIT — Orlando Magic players do not expect Franz Wagner to play in Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons, and one of the Magic’s star players is saying that it would not be smart to risk aggravating Wagner’s right-calf strain and potentially have it morph into a much more serious injury.Advertisement
Veteran goalkeeper, 70, to return to pitch for official game in Spain
Ángel Mateos González due to play for CD Colunga, making him oldest player to take part in official matchAt an age when many veteran footballers might prefer to be regaling grandchildren, friends and assorted barflies with slightly embroidered tales of their former sporting prowess, 70-year-old Ángel Mateos González is heading back on to the pitch.The Spaniard, who retired from competitive football 27 years ago, is due to play in goal for the Asturian team CD Colunga in a fifth-tier match this S...
F1 Fantasy tips to take on Antonelli in Miami and Canada
Upcoming Sprint weekends in Miami and Montreal present a strategic double header for F1 Fantasy managers. With changeable weather conditions proving to be a factor in recent years at these tracks, who can deliver the points?
Shaun Murphy hits top form to knock world champion Zhao out at Crucible
British player wins 13-10 in gripping quarter-finalWorld No 4 latest to succumb to ‘curse of the Crucible’Defending champion Zhao Xintong was knocked out of the world snooker championship on Wednesday following a 13-10 quarter-final defeat by Shaun Murphy.Zhao, 29, was the first Chinese player to be crowned world champion when he beat three-time winner Mark Williams 18-12 in last year’s final. Continue reading...
Aston Villa chase destiny against resurgent Nottingham Forest in all-English showdown
While Unai Emery’s side are hoping to right past wrongs, their opponents are a serious threat under Vítor PereiraIt is eight years since Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest played out a Championship classic, a topsy-turvy 5-5 draw at Villa Park in which Tammy Abraham got four goals. John McGinn was also in the Villa side and Matty Cash scored to earn Forest a 3-2 lead with 22 minutes on the clock, before more drama ensued. Forest were reduced to 10 men but Lewis Grabban, who played for Villa the p...
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction
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How to watch Penguins vs. Flyers: First Round Game 1 TV channel and streaming options for April 29
The Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (41-25-16) at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 29, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The teams meet for Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs First Round. The Flyers are up 3-2.How to watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: TNT Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia odds Puck Line: Philadelphia -1.5 (+200), Pittsburgh +1.5 (-250) Favorite Moneyline:...
Goalkeeper, 70, set to feature for Spanish club
When he pulls on the gloves for CD Colunga against CD Praviano in the fifth tier of Spanish football on Sunday, Angel Mateos Gonzalez will become the oldest player to appear in an official match in Spain.
How to watch Diamondbacks vs. Brewers: TV channel and streaming options for April 29
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for Ildemaro Vargas to extend a 21-game hitting streak against the Milwaukee Brewers, on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. ET, at American Family Field. Brandon Sproat (0-1, 6.45 ERA) gets the start for the Brewers, who are 15-13 this season and fourth in the NL Central. Eduardo Rodriguez (2-0, 2.89 ERA) is the expected starter for the Diamondbacks, who are 15-13 and third in the NL West.Advertisement
When Man Utd will announce Kobbie Mainoo's new contract as star gets huge pay rise
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United, concluding a remarkable turnaround after he looked set to leave under their former manager, Ruben Amorim
How to watch Tigers vs. Braves: TV channel and streaming options for April 29
The Detroit Tigers will look to Kevin McGonigle, who is currently on a 12-game hit streak, when they take on the Atlanta Braves and Ozzie Albies, who has hit in 10 games in a row. It begins at 7:15 p.m. ET on Wednesday, at Truist Park. Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.72 ERA) gets the start for the Tigers, who are 15-15 this season and first in the AL Central. JR Ritchie (1-0, 2.57 ERA) is expected to start for the Braves, who are 21-9 and first in the NL East.Advertisement
The Phillies are in a deep hole. But manager Don Mattingly has been here before — and thrived
PHILADELPHIA — Check the record, Don Mattingly was saying Tuesday afternoon. Check what happened in Los Angeles, back in another time, back when Donnie Baseball was the manager of the L.A. Dodgers.You think it looks kinda bleak in Philadelphia these days? Don’t tell that to the new interim manager of the Phillies. “Only” 10 games under .500, with 134 games to go? Mattingly has been there, done this. Only much worse.Advertisement
Rob Gronkowski, legendary tight end, voted into Patriots Hall of Fame on first ballot
After an incredible nine-year career with the New England Patriots, tight end Rob Gronkowski was voted into the Patriots’ Hall of Fame on the first ballot. He beat out fellow finalists Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri to become the 2026 inductee.Gronkowski, who won three Super Bowl titles in New England, finished his career ranked as the team’s all-time leader in receiving touchdowns (79), second in receiving yards (7,861) and fifth in receptions (521). Finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame ar...
How to watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers: First Round Game 5 TV channel and streaming options for April 29
In Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors square off. The series is tied 2-2.How to watch Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Venue: Rocket Arena Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Streaming (in-market viewers): Fubo (try for free) Streaming (out-of-market viewers): NBA League Pass Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Toronto vs. Cleveland odds Spread: Cleveland -9.5 (-102), Toronto +9.5 (-118) Favorite Moneyline: Cleveland -400 Under...
NHL Vezina Trophy finalists announced: Vasilevskiy nears rare goaltending territory
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy, Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders and Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins on Wednesday were named finalists for the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL goaltender “adjudged to be the best at this position.”Vasilevskiy, who won the award in 2019, is the favorite to win it again. Doing so would make him the 24th goalie in NHL history with multiple Vezina Trophy wins. He also join Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky and Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck as the onl...
Coventry City beat Premier League rivals to first summer signing
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