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Michigan has had high highs and low lows. So how should AD Warde Manuel's tenure be viewed?
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Being a college sports fan in 2026 means living with a degree of cognitive dissonance. Even by those standards, Michigan fans have had a lot to process in the past six months.Michigan saw its football program dragged through the mud for several weeks in December. In April, the school had a parade through the streets of Ann Arbor to celebrate a men’s basketball national championship. A few days later, a judge sentenced former football coach Sherrone Moore to 18 months’ probatio...
Browns NFL Draft big board: Looking at potential options on all 3 days
The Cleveland Browns have some clear offensive needs ahead of this week’s NFL Draft. They have a quarterback competition in its early stages under new coach Todd Monken. General manager Andrew Berry, entering his seventh draft after last year’s was clearly his best, needs a left tackle, at least one wide receiver and might be back in the quarterback mix.Advertisement
'Every kid's dream' - third-choice keeper Woodman on life at Liverpool
Liverpool's Woodman on life as third-choice keeperImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Freddie Woodman made his first Premier League appearance since 2021 on SundayByAadam PatelFootball reporterPublished4 minutes agoComments"Did I ever think I was going to be playing for Liverpool in the Premier League? Probably not, but when I'm called upon, I just wanted to do my best." This time last season, Freddie Woodman was sidelined with injury for Preston North End as they narrow...
How the Winnipeg Jets became a mushy-middle team — and 4 ways to break free
The Winnipeg Jets have a strong but imperfect core group of players, led by Connor Hellebuyck, Josh Morrissey, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor — in that order. The Jets do not have an obvious next wave of elite talent, nor is their roster deep in game-breaking talent beyond the aforementioned core.It is difficult to chart their route to the Stanley Cup.Advertisement
Ducks' playoff newbies mostly met the moment in Game 1, which should give them hope
EDMONTON — Thirteen players on the Anaheim Ducks took part in their first Stanley Cup playoff game on Monday night, including their starting goalie.That’s a huge number for any team, never mind one that has to deal with an Edmonton Oilers squad that reached the doorstep of a Stanley Cup championship for two seasons. But this Anaheim team has turned over its entire roster since its previous playoff appearance in 2018.Advertisement
Breaking down the Blue Jackets' four prominent UFAs ahead of a busy offseason
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Don Waddell made a bold decision last winter when he opted to let all four of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ prominent unrestricted free agents play through the early March trade deadline to avoid any disruptions in the dressing room.But those negotiations can’t be punted down the road much further.Advertisement
Blues report card: Final grades for the defensemen, goalies, coach and GM
ST. LOUIS — At the beginning of the 2025-26 season, the St. Louis Blues’ defense and goaltending were stunningly bad. In mid-November, the club had the worst goals-against average in the NHL (3.84).Coach Jim Montgomery switched from a zone defense to man-to-man coverage, and the Blues tightened up in their own zone. From Nov. 16 on, they had the ninth-best GAA in the league (2.87) and goalie Joel Hofer’s save percentage was 52 points higher (.867 to .919).The recovery was good to see, but w...
What Denver Broncos' draft history with George Paton could say about team's 2026 plans
George Paton is entering the final season of a six-year deal he signed to become the general manager of the Denver Broncos in 2021. If the head coach who works with Paton has his way, an extension to keep the GM in Denver for the foreseeable future will soon be on the way.“It’s overdue,” Sean Payton, who has worked with Paton in Denver since early 2023, said during the NFL Scouting Combine in February. “I say that respectfully to the process, but he and I have a great working relationship. So my...
How Pete Crow-Armstrong is channeling his emotions for next phase with the Cubs
CHICAGO — No one expects Pete Crow-Armstrong to suddenly become a stoic. Telling a natural entertainer to tone it down would be a mistake. The Chicago Cubs acknowledge this is more of a gray area, another step in his evolution.Crow-Armstrong’s loud talents and energetic style are major reasons the Cubs invested $115 million in his future. The flashy highlights and passionate displays resonate with both young fans and the corporate partners signing him to endorsement deals.Advertisement
Blackhawks fan survey: When will the Stanley Cup playoffs return to Chicago?
Watching the Buffalo Sabres back in the Stanley Cup playoffs, you can’t help but wonder when it’ll be the Blackhawks’ turn to return to the postseason. The Blackhawks don’t have the longest playoff drought among NHL teams — and their drought’s length depends on whether you consider the 2020 playoff bubble the real playoffs — but Chicago still hasn’t hosted a playoff game since April 15, 2017. Anton Frondell was 9 years old back then.Advertisement
Barcelona squad audit: Rashford interest has cooled but the frontline needs reinforcement
A summer of change looks to be on the horizon for Barcelona.Hansi Flick’s team are in a strong position to retain their La Liga title from last season and lifted the Supercopa de Espana in January against Real Madrid, but defeats to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals and Copa del Rey semi-finals stung.Advertisement
Commanders NFL draft big board: 24 potential fits spanning all 3 days
The Washington Commanders’ roster is still far from complete, but it doesn’t have any gaping holes. General manager Adam Peters made sure of that in free agency, when he plugged the biggest gaps with veterans who fit the scheme and play style the team is seeking this year with new coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones.Advertisement
College softball power rankings: There's movement in the top 10 after (another) wild week
Every week while I’m watching softball matchups or catching up on scores, I tell myself, “Man, this is going to be the hardest week to decide the power rankings.” And every time, each week is one-upped by the last. In terms of unpredictability and chaos, I think the games from April 13 to Sunday take the cake … for now.Advertisement
Ben Shelton Leads The Roger Pro 3 Tennis Shoe Launch
BusinessSportsMoneyBen Shelton Leads The Roger Pro 3 Tennis Shoe LaunchByTim Newcomb,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 07:00am EDTBen Shelton in the new The Roger Pro 3 during the Australian Open. OnBen Shelton started wearing the new The Roger Pro 3 tennis shoes publicly during January’s Australian Open. But the world No. 6 has been pulling on the shoes for...
Unlikely star Freddie Woodman relishing first Liverpool Premier League start - 'A dream'
Unlikely star Freddie Woodman relishing first Liverpool Premier League start - 'A dream'Freddie Woodman was brought to Liverpool as a third-choice keeper but is now set to start for Arne Slot's side in the Premier League against Crystal PalaceCommentsSportAndy Dunn Chief Sports Writer12:00, 21 Apr 2026Updated 12:04, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesFreddie Woodman is set for his first Premier League start in almost five years(Image: Getty Images)It took Freddie Woodman a while to realise t...
Sutton's predictions - midweek games including Burnley v Man City
Sutton's predictions - midweek games including Burnley v Man CityPublished5 minutes ago1 CommentsManchester City will top the Premier League for the first time since 21 August if they beat Burnley on Wednesday - but will the struggling Clarets still save themselves from relegation?"Mark Chapman was telling me on the Monday Night Club that Burnley are not mathematically down yet," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. "I know Artemis II has just been around the moon but...
Concerning Chelsea statistic lays bare Liam Rosenior's biggest issue
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Forget West Ham, new Tottenham relegation rival revealed as run-in predicted
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Alan Shearer predicts Eddie Howe will NOT be Newcastle manager next season
Alan Shearer predicts Eddie Howe will NOT be Newcastle manager next seasonEddie Howe is under mounting pressure at Newcastle after another loss and club legend Alan Shearer believes the Magpies will make a change in the dugout come the summerCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer11:32, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesEddie Howe has overseen an underwhelming Newcastle seasonAlan Shearer doesn't see Eddie Howe remaining in charge of Newcastle beyond this season following Saturday's loss t...
Can Arsenal's season be compared to McIlroy's 2025 Masters?
Can Arsenal's season be compared to McIlroy's 2025 Masters?To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedCan Arsenal's season be compared to McIlroy's 2025 Masters?Close00The Monday Night Club's Mark Chapman and Andros Townsend discuss whether Arsenal's season is comparable to Rory McIlroy's 2025 Masters play-off against Justin Rose.READ MORE: Will lack of a ruthless match-winner cost Arsenal the title?MNC: Manches...