When the Senators parted ways with head coach DJ Smith and GM Pierre Dorion during the 2023–24 season, it was fair to wonder if they’d get another opportunity. The two men were at the helm through some pretty dark days for the franchise, including a seemingly never-ending rebuild.But after a couple of seasons as an assistant coach in L.A., Smith resurfaced this season as the Kings’ interim head coach when Jim Hiller was fired, and helped guide them to the post-season.AdvertisementIt was a reminder that everyone is usually better in their second job because of the lessons learned in their…
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With Game 7 in the balance Sunday, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus randomly headbutted Toronto Raptors All-Star Scottie Barnes.Strus was issued a flagrant 1 foul after a replay review. He was lucky to have avoided a flagrant 2 penalty and an ejection.AdvertisementThe incident took place late in the third quarter as the Cavaliers held a 76-61 lead. Cleveland had just scored a bucket, and Barnes took the inbounds pass under the basket on Toronto’s ensuing possession.Then — apparently unprovoked — Strus leaned down and drove the crown of his head into Barnes’ chin.Here’s the full sequence.Officials immediately blew the play…
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Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs were cast out by the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 8-7.Jordan Wicks had a rough start in a rehab assignment. He took the loss after giving up six runs on nine hits over 3.2 innings. The positive news is that he struck out four and walked just one and 50 of his 75 pitches were strikes.AdvertisementThe also-rehabbing Ethan Roberts threw the ninth inning without allowing a run or a hit. He issued a one out walk, but picked the runner off first. Roberts did not strike anyone out.For the third-straight game, DH Kevin Alcántara homered. It was…
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Damon Jones, who played 11 NBA seasons and served as a Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach from 2016-18, plans to plead guilty to sports gambling charges that were brought forth by the Department of Justice last fall, according to multiple reports Thursday.Jones reportedly requested a change-of-plea hearing for one of the…
NFL teams are going through various exercises ahead of the NFL Draft. The goal is to prepare yourself for any potential unexpected scenario while you’re on the clock.We’ll work through a scenario I did with Rob Lowder, where we labeled each prospect “hot,” “lukewarm,” and “cold” in each round.AdvertisementIf it’s…
With all due respect to Alex Bowman’s recovery from vertigo, and return to the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 over the weekend after missing four NASCAR Cup Series races, now it’s time for the 32-year-old to save his job.Everyone downplays it, but Bowman is in a contract year, and having faced…
Erling Haaland has labelled Bernardo Silva as the most intelligent player he has ever worked with.Silva currently leaves a legacy of 19 major honours, including six Premier League titles.The duo turn their focus to a ‘title decider’ against Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday.Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has paid…
When Henrik Stenson tees it up in the Senior PGA Championship, he’ll be doing so with a golf ball you’ve probably never heard of—and that’s kind of by design. Stenson is playing a ball from The Underground, an invitation-only society of well-connected, avid golfers co-founded by Garry Singer (who founded…
BMW discontinued the 6 Series in 2019, but rumors suggest the automaker will revive the model. Unofficial renderings from sugardesign_1 depict what a next-generation 6 Series could look like with the brand’s Neue Klasse design language. There are rumors that a new 6 Series will replace the discontinued…
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The playoff pushes for the San Jose Sharks and Winnipeg Jets both came up short, and the two teams will hit the ice with nothing on the line in their season finale at the…
After finally snapping a six-game losing streak in last night’s 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Brewers have a chance to build a bit of momentum and end the homestand on a high note.Brandon Sproat gets the ball today as he looks for his first win as a…
Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones has requested to change his plea to guilty after he was charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering and accused of sharing and selling insider information about undisclosed details of NBA games on numerous occasions.Jones’ change-of-plea request was noted in a court…
The Jets have cancelled a scheduled visit by Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey per Connor Hughes of SNY.Adam Schefter of ESPN adds some additional insight on the decision to cancel.Teams are allowed to bring 30 prospects without local ties to their facility before the NFL Draft. These visits can…
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In recent weeks, Ryan Blaney has grown increasingly frustrated with mistakes on pit road and slow stops from the No. 12 Team Penske Ford crew. Crew chief Jonathan Hassler has been fairly open about the problems as well, and the need to improve.Despite winning at Phoenix, he had to overcome…
