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Behind Joe Pavelski's inspirational speech and role in Wisconsin's run to title game
LAS VEGAS — Before the University of Wisconsin left for regionals a few weeks ago, the Badgers had a team meeting after practice.Not a surprise, captain Ben Dexheimer said. But what happened was.Joe Pavelski, a Badgers legend, walked into the room in his team gear and provided an inspirational speech. Pavelski has been helping the team on and off the ice over the last couple of years since he retired in July 2024 after an 18-season NHL career. So the guys were very familiar with the future Hall...
Breaking down the Knicks’ playoff picture, Josh Hart’s late-game defensive impact
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks’ playoff picture is still a bit pixilated despite their holding the No. 3 seed for most of the calendar year and having only two games remaining in the regular season.The Knicks took down the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, 112-106, and grabbed their second straight win against an opponent with an above-.500 record after going winless in their previous six attempts. It also secured the tiebreaker against the No. 2-seeded Celtics and kept the door open to moving u...
Cowboys mailbag: Biggest reasons to be optimistic in 2026, ideal draft trade partners
With the NFL Draft less than two weeks away and league meetings taking place last week in Arizona, it seemed like a good time for a Dallas Cowboys mailbag.We asked for questions earlier this week. Here are the responses:Note: Some questions edited for claritySam C.: What is (Cowboys defensive coordinator) Christian Parker looking for in DL profile?Each position is a little different, but versatility seems to be a big factor. Of course, every coach wants linemen who have great ability to get to t...
Nikola Jokić's defense, Jayson Tatum's glass work and more NBA trends I'm watching
Stars are playing like role players. And a role player is performing like a star.Let’s open the notebook to run through three NBA trends that have caught my eye this week.The Jokić defenseThe greatest swing skill for the NBA playoffs resides in Colorado.Will Nikola Jokić’s defense sink as low as it has for most of this season, or might it rebound to respectable levels when games matter most?Advertisement
The hunt for a 2026 Masters gnome: How it works and the even more exclusive new item
Kelley McWhirter attended The Masters last year and brought home an unexpected permanent resident without first consulting his wife, Laura Buchtel McWhirter. The guest even brought a bag over his shoulder and carried in a peach ice cream sandwich, which could’ve easily ruined any rug in the New Orleans residence had it melted.Advertisement
Konnor Griffin's contract, Mason Miller's Time and a 1-ball walk: Weird & Wild
There was an actual game in which 93 hitters reached base. … I think we just saw the first one-ball walk in history. … And then there was a starting pitcher, in a real major-league game, who faced 11 hitters in the first two innings and not one of them put a ball in play.So … was that Weird and Wild enough for you?Advertisement
Minnesota Vikings could target these 7 sleepers in the 2026 NFL Draft
When it comes to draft preparations, this is crunch time for NFL teams. The Minnesota Vikings, for example, have been hosting draft prospects in recent days to study their medicals and gather more in-person intelligence.Another sign that the draft is close? Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s exceptional draft expert, published his yearly draft guide, “The Beast.” It’s loaded with intel. It’s a perfect guide to some of the sneakier, lesser-known candidates who could be in play in the later rounds.Adver...
Using 'The Beast' to dive into prospects to fit the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive needs
“The Beast” has arrived. Every year, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler delivers the NFL’s definitive draft preview. It contains 629 pages of absolute must-read information. While consuming it myself, I kept in mind the Philadelphia Eagles’ positional needs and compiled a contextualized list of prospects to keep an eye on. There is plenty to get to. So, we won’t waste more time on introductions. Today, we focus on the Eagles’ offensive needs.A quick reminder of the Eagles’ 2026 draft picks.First R...
Michigan's Adam Valentini is 'an absolute dog' and shouldn't be a 2026 NHL Draft underdog
LAS VEGAS — The highest-scoring under-18 player in college hockey wasn’t Tynan Lawrence, or Ilia Morozov, or Oscar Hemming, ranked seventh, eighth and 11th, respectively, in North America by NHL Central Scouting for the 2026 NHL Draft.The most productive under-18 player in the regular season this season in goals (11), assists (15), points (26) and points per game (0.68) was Adam Valentini, who NHL Central Scouting ranked 109th on their mid-term list.Advertisement
The Falcons should draft a wide receiver; 'The Beast' breaks down their best options
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. “The Beast” is here. And the Atlanta Falcons have to be taking a wide receiver, right?This week’s release of Dane Brugler’s annual draft guide means it’s time to start getting serious about figuring out which direction the Falcons are going in the draft, and another pass catcher has to be a serious consideration.Despite what Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.Advertisement
Confessions from a laid-off sports columnist: Candace Buckner is done being sidelined
Maybe I should’ve stayed home in my stretchy pants. That thought raced through my mind late Monday night, my first day back in the real world of working, which just so happened to be the capstone of the 2025-26 college basketball season. While Michigan players were celebrating, and UConn players were sobbing and forming a straight line to shake hands and show sportsmanship, I was foolishly packing up my laptop and leaving my seat inside Lucas Oil Stadium. Had a story to file, ya know.Advertiseme...
Are the Las Vegas Raiders on the upswing? Why this offseason offers optimism
Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek’s disastrous debut season together was just another chapter in an era of dysfunction for the Las Vegas Raiders.Last offseason, Brady was the officiant in the arranged marriage between former head coach Pete Carroll and Spytek. Spytek didn’t choose Carroll, and the misalignment between the front office and coaching staff produced a season that ended with them picking first in this year’s draft.Advertisement
As Mets emphasize run prevention, growing pains at the corners surface vs. Diamondbacks
NEW YORK — Brett Baty read the ball well. He tracked its flight while quickly going back to the outfield wall. Instead of making the catch, however, the ball sailed over his head.It was a good effort for someone new to right field in the major leagues.“That was the first one I’ve gotten near the wall,” Baty said. “Still working hard to get some experience with the wall balls and stuff. I think they are extremely hard, but I am going to do everything I can to go catch those — run through the wall...
FIFA faces new crisis as SoFi Stadium workers in LA threaten strike action
With just over 60 days before the World Cup begins, FIFA has a new crisis on its hands: strike threats from thousands of workers at SoFi Stadium, the tournament’s host venue in Los Angeles and the site of the opening USMNT game during the tournament.SoFi Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers and Rams in the suburb of Inglewood, is scheduled to stage eight World Cup matches: five in the group stage, two round-of-32 games and a quarter-final.Advertisement
Jayson Tatum calls return to Madison Square Garden 'a big moment' for him
NEW YORK — When one of the Boston Celtics buses arrived at Madison Square Garden for shootaround Thursday morning, several players headed straight for the court. As they did that, Jayson Tatum veered off in the other direction, walking down the hallway toward the locker room where he finished one of the worst nights of his life.Advertisement
The latest on Argentina's dubious World Cup run-up, Messi's odd lack of commitment
Lionel Scaloni settled into his seat and prepared to take questions from reporters. It was minutes after Argentina had defeated Zambia 5-0 in a friendly on March 31 at the famed Estadio Bombonera in Buenos Aires. The win came three days after the reigning world champions had beaten Mauritania 2-1 in the same stadium.Advertisement
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أحرز اللاعب التونسي وسيم الصيد ميدالية برونزية خلال بطولة شمال افريقيا لكرة الطاولة التي اختتمت أمس الخميس في مدينة بنغازي الليبية. وجاءت برونزية الصيد اثر هزيمته في نصف نهائي مسابقة الفردي رجال امام المصري حلمي محمود بنتيجة 2-4. كما فازت التونسية آلاء السعيدي بجائزة اللاعبة المثالية للروح الرياض
مولودية الجزائر تعمق الفارق
حقق فريق مولودية الجزائر فوزا جديدا، عمق بفضله الفارق عن الوصيف شبيبة الساورة إلى 12 نقطة.وفازت “المولودية” أمسية الخميس على الضيف مولودية البيض، بثلاثية نظيفة في إطار الجولة الـ26 من الرابطة المحترفة الأولى.شاهد المحتوى كاملا على الشروق أونلاينThe post مولودية الجزائر تعمق الفارق appeared first on الشروق أونلاين.
الأهلي يختتم تدريباته اليوم استعدادا لمواجهة سموحة في الدوري
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