Chris Pronger has played alongside some of the greatest defensemen in NHL history.He knows what an elite blueliner looks like.So when a Hockey Hall of Famer looks at Cale Makar’s record-breaking contract and sees little reason for concern, it is worth listening.AdvertisementMakar’s eight-year, $163.2 million extension with the Colorado Avalanche makes him the first player in NHL history to carry an average annual value above $20 million. The number is staggering, and the commitment will shape Colorado’s roster for years to come.But Pronger does not see the deal as a reckless gamble.He sees a superstar getting paid like a superstar.”I…
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Shortly after NBA commissioner Adam Silver handed the Los Angeles Clippers the most severe punishment for salary cap circumvention in over a quarter of a century, star forward Kawhi Leonard, the central figure of the yearlong investigation, released a statement:”Integrity and respect for this game are fundamental to who I am. I accept full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people within my inner circle and regret the distraction this situation has caused the fans and my family. “I entered into my contract with the Clippers as well as the agreements in question in good faith, fully committed to fulfilling my…
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The Game and 50 Cent’s smash hit “Hate It Or Love It” blasted from the Mets clubhouse speaker following the team’s series-clinching 10-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.After all, on this night, rookie outfielder Nick Morabito was the underdog on top.AdvertisementMorabito made his MLB debut on May 19, but after going hitless in his first 11 career at-bats, he was sent back down to Triple-A Syracuse just a week later.He was called back up to the bigs by the Mets on Sep. 1, which is when all rosters across the MLB expanded from 26 to 28 players.Morabito — who…
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Vitória and Vasco have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (2) clash in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.The teams meet again one week after the first leg at São Januário, which ended in a 1-0 win for Vasco.AdvertisementTherefore, Vitória need to win by at least a two-goal margin to secure…
Colin Montgomerie believes that it is imperative that the golf ball is rolled back in the professional game, and even suggested that he would be in favour of tournaments providing the ball that players use.The subject of the golf ball rollback has divided many for several years now. There had…
Of the 16 drivers who comprise the newest iteration of the Chase for the Championship, only two of them have competed in the version that predated The Playoffs from 2004-to-2013.Denny HamlinJoey LoganoAdvertisementOn one hand, this gives them both a baseline understanding of how to navigate the next 10 weeks but…
Manchester City have completed their squad overhaul – including a fully revamped midfield – to the tune of £458m, a new Premier League record for a summer window.But that eyewatering sum does not tell the full story.AdvertisementNew Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca received the full backing of director of football…
I asked my cellphone to play J.J. Spaun the other day, though I meant to say J.J. Cale, the Clapton whisperer from Tulsa. If I may: I was distracted, reading about Venus Williams playing U.S. Open tennis at 2 a.m. in my morning paper. The phone decided, all on its…
The Tkachuk brothers have arrived in South Florida.Recently, members of the Florida Panthers have been making their way back to Broward County ahead of the team’s annual training camp, which is set to begin in just over two weeks.AdvertisementOn Tuesday, a video was posted on social media by Panthers Skills…
The ‘win and you’re in’ may be gone, but the importance of winning remains critical in the battle to become a NASCAR Cup Series champion. Ryan Preece showed just how valuable a win can be last than a week ago at Daytona International Speedway.And while there is one point between…
Phil Parkinson says he is pleased that the summer transfer window has closed as his Wrexham side ignited their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Millwall.Striker Kieffer Moore and summer signing Jacques Ekomie both netted after Zak Sturge’s first-half own goal as the Red Dragons won in style in the…
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Former Seattle Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen announced he had signed with the New York Rangers on Wednesday. Tolvanen and the Rangers agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.15 million. Last season, with the Seattle Kraken, Tolvanen appeared in 78 games. The 27-year-old recorded 12 goals and 24 assists for a total of…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wasn’t supposed to be at Daytona International Speedway when Tom Cruise arrived.NASCAR changed that.Earnhardt revealed on the “Dale Jr. Download” that he had initially planned to leave Daytona after the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. Instead, NASCAR asked him to spend another night in town for a…
Everton have emerged from the transfer window with a thin squad and a growing problem involving a 25-year-old defender who could not secure the move the club had been considering. The Telegraph via Goodison News reports that Jake O’Brien is “disillusioned” after Everton entertained interest in him but failed to…
