BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres entered their first-round series against Boston being questioned over their lack of playoff experience.Turns out, they needed just over 52 minutes of game time to get the hang of it.AdvertisementDrawing upon the never-quit identity the team forged in vaulting from last place in the Eastern Conference standings in early December to winning its first Atlantic Division title, the Sabres marked their return to the playoffs after a NHL-record 14-season drought with a big bang.Thompson scored twice as part of Buffalo’s four-goal surge over the final 7:58 of regulation in rallying the…
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The Chicago Bulls have begun their search for a new president of basketball operations with a preliminary list of candidates that the team has requested to interview, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.The six candidates the Bulls have received permission to interview are Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd, Detroit Pistons senior VP of basketball operations Dennis Lindsey, Atlanta Hawks senior VP of basketball ops Bryson Graham, Cleveland Cavaliers assistant GM Mike Gansey and San Antonio Spurs assistant GM Dave Telep.Additionally, the Bulls are expected to include Austin Brown, the co-head of Creative Artists Agency’s basketball division in their search, according to…
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Last week, we talked about how Pirates’ hitters were going to face juicy matchups. Brandon Lowe (2 HR, .346 BA), Spencer Horwitz (2 HR, .333 BA), Oneil Cruz (1 HR, .200) and Konnor Griffin (3 SB, .308) were the top performers, among others, in Week 4. There won’t always be hits like these, but it’s nice when they do hit, especially when poor-pitching teams align with offensive surges.We’ll examine the notable schedule notes in the week ahead, including the teams with seven games and some with only five. Then we’ll discuss some shallow- and medium-sized leagues, plus deep league waiver…
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Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to even their Round 1 series against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 2 at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, April 20.AdvertisementMy top Flyers vs. Penguins predictions and NHL picks…
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Sheila Johnson had recently bought Innisbrook Resort and was at the 2009 Super Bowl in Tampa. It was there that Condoleezza Rice told Johnson she should pick up golf. On one of their first outings, it started pouring rain.“I am soaked down in my drawers, and a Secret Service agent…
Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, a new electric hatchback for Europe. The EV has a front motor making up to 147 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The Ioniq 3 features Hyundai’s new Pleos Connect Infotainment system, with buttons. Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, its…
Denny Hamlin is used to heartbreak in late-race NASCAR situations, but this one may sting even more. With two laps to go, Hamlin was about to hit the white flag before a spinning Cody Ware brought out the caution. Instead of going to victory lane, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver…
Italy international Marco Palestra has not ruled out a potential move to Inter during the upcoming transfer window, but insists that for now, his entire focus is on helping Cagliari achieve Serie A survival: ‘We’ll see in the summer’.Palestra has been one of Italy’s biggest breakthrough stars of the 2025-26…
There is no single, best golf shoe. There’s only the best golf shoe for your game. Maybe you value comfort over everything. Or maybe you won’t wear anything other than a spiked shoe (though we’re here to tell you that you can get plenty of grip from spikeless options). Maybe…
Toyota doesn’t currently have plans for a RAV4 EV. Chief engineer Yoshinori Futonagane says the company hasn’t given it a ‘lot of deep thought.’ Toyota wants to have a multi-energy strategy across model lines. Toyota’s electric SUV lineup is already expanding with new additions like the compact C-HR and the…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — None of the past four NASCAR Cup Series champions managed to win more than four races in their entire season.Puts into perspective the kind of roll Tyler Reddick is on right now.AdvertisementThe driver for the 23XI Racing team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan…
Carragher Raises Fresh Doubts Over van Dijk Future After Everton DramaCarragher verdict after Everton clashThere are moments in a season that feel heavier than the result itself, where the narrative stretches beyond ninety minutes and into the uncertain future of a squad. Liverpool’s late victory over Everton carried that weight,…
Late on Saturday night at the 1997 British Open, Justin Leonard was eating dinner alone and lamenting that he had kicked away a golden opportunity to win the Claret Jug, falling five strokes behind the lead. That’s when Barbara Nicklaus, the better half of Jack, who had watched her share…
NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series teams will help usher in Chicagoland Speedway’s rebirth this week with a Goodyear tire test.The sessions are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at the 1.5-mile track in Joliet, Illinois, where NASCAR’s national series last raced in 2019. The facility will welcome…
The running battle between Erling Haaland and Gabriel was a theme of the title showdown between Manchester City and Arsenal.The Norway forward had already had his undershirt partially ripped in one physical tussle during City’s 2-1 win on Sunday.AdvertisementIt was the kind of scrap fans love to see in big…
If LIV Golf really is coming to an end this year, it was still one heckuva run for Jon Rahm. The 31-year-old Spaniard won for a second time in 2026 on the Saudi-backed circuit on Sunday and for a fourth time overall to increase his career earnings to about $92…
