Connor Bedard broke windows and records in becoming the NHL draft’s presumptive No. 1 pick
The tales of how much time Connor Bedard devoted to developing his precise and productive puck-shooting skills have become the stuff of lore.
The tales of how much time Connor Bedard devoted to developing his precise and productive puck-shooting skills have become the stuff of lore.
Tyreek Hill allegedly was not respecting his elders. In looking for updates on the latest off-field incident involving the Dolphins receiver, I tripped over this nugget — the man Hill allegedly hit last Sunday at a Miami marina is 57 years old. That sounds really old, says the 58-year-old who is writing these words. Not [more]
When DraftKings swooped in with a late effort to snatch the U.S. operations of PointsBet from Fanatics, it felt like there was more to the story. And there reportedly is. Via Josh Kosman of the New York Post, DraftKings and Fanatics nearly merged two years ago, at a time when each company was valued at [more]
The defending champion Aces are 12-1 to start the season
Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain each face questions heading into Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Nashville Superspeedway.
When it comes to improving the officiating function, the NFL typically has displayed a toxic combination of cheapness and stubbornness. Last night’s USFL playoff game between Pittsburgh and Michigan revealed the folly of one of those attributes. Late in the fourth quarter, with the Maulers leading the Panthers 20-17, Michigan connected on a 55-yard touchdown [more]
Antonio Brown’s exit from the NFL came quickly and largely unexpectedly. Although he seemed at times to be destined for a memorable departure, no one could have envisioned Brown stripping out of his jersey and shoulder pads and leaving the field during the game. The notion that Brown quit quickly became balanced by the fact [more]
Former Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith has been eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame since 2012, but so far he’s not in. He’s hoping the class of 2024 may be his time. “I feel I’m deserving but I don’t get to vote,” Smith told Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette. Smith had good [more]
Hart appeared headed to free agency but the sides may be close to an opt-in and extension.
Tony Stewart was famous for being hot on the track when temperatures rose. Are there current drivers who perform better during certain parts of the season?
As a first-round draft pick in 2021, Jaguars running back Travis Etienne suffered a foot injury in the preseason and didn’t play at all in the regular season. In 2022, Etienne ran for 1,125 yards. And in 2023, the Jaguars think Etienne is ready to do even more. Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said Etienne [more]
The USMNT left it very late, but the defending champions battled back for a draw in the Gold Cup opener.
Before the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreements, not many draft picks had their contracts in place before July 4. Now, most are done well before the Fourth of July rolls around. As of Friday, all but 31 draft picks have signed. In all, 228 draft picks are under contract. In round one, 22 of 31 picks [more]
The USFL playoffs began on Saturday night in Canton. The game went down to the wire, and then some. After a Michigan Panthers field goal forced overtime, the Pittsburgh Maulers won in the USFL’s unconventional (but intriguing) extra session, by converting a pair of two-point conversions and stifling the Panthers three times. The Maulers won [more]
The 76ers are entertaining Harris trade offers, but the asking price is high.
How the field finished behind winner AJ Allmendinger.
AJ Allmendinger scores his second Xfinity victory of the season.