DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon is known for his speed and his scoring. He can deliver some big hits, too.The Colorado Avalanche forward crunched Minnesota’s Quinn Hughes and Matt Boldy in the third period as part of a big game where he scored a goal and notched two assists.AdvertisementJust Nate being playoff Nate.He downplayed the hits after a 5-2 win in Game 2 on Tuesday night gave Colorado a 2-0 lead in the second-round series with the Wild. He was modest about his offensive production as well.“Just excited to play,” said MacKinnon, who scored a league-leading 53 goals in the…
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DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.Duncan Robinson added 19 points for the top-seeded Pistons, who ended an NBA record-tying 12-game postseason losing streak against a single opponent, a drought that dated to the 2007 Eastern Conference finals.AdvertisementGame 2 is Thursday night in Detroit.Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, ending his NBA-record streak of scoring 30-plus points in nine straight series openers.James Harden had 22 points and Max Stus scored 19 for the No. 4-seeded Cavs,…
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After the first month of the minor league season, MLB Pipeline reposted their top 100 prospects list with the graduation of St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt. Catcher Ethan Salas, playing with the San Antonio Missions, has taken the 100th spot and re-entered the list after being left off at the start of the season.AdvertisementHe joins LHP Kruz Schoolcraft as the only two Padres prospects on the top 100 list, Schoolcraft is listed at No. 78. Salas has had an impressive first month with the Double-A Missions, again showing why he was so highly thought of as a 17-year-old.…
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The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers.One of the 2026 NFL…
For decades, the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway was NASCAR’s most historic track, a symbol of grassroots racing. However, political friction has now pushed the track into a period of uncertainty. Yet hope seems to persist, as Dale Earnhardt Jr. signals that maybe, after a long time, the old soul of the…
Real Madrid have been eliminated from the Champions League after losing the quarter-final tie 6-4 on aggregate to Bayern Munich.Trailing 2-1 from the first leg, Madrid made a stunning comeback at the Allianz Arena, scoring three goals in a breathless first-half.AdvertisementBut their efforts went in vain, as Luis Diaz and…
The 2027 Ryder Cup is some way away, but there is already a major difference between the preparation of Team Europe and the United States.Looking to defend their title at Adare Manor next year, Europe have decided to appoint Luke Donald as captain for the third successive tournament.AdvertisementHe was the…
It’s been a big week for fans of the Nissan GT-R. During our visit to the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, we learned a lot about the next “Godzilla.” CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed that the R36 is already in development and hinted that even more sports cars could follow in…
CHICAGO – The Chicago Blackhawks hosted their season finale at the United Center by welcoming the San Jose Sharks. Neither team is going to the playoffs, but there is always going to be hype around a Connor Bedard vs Macklin Celebrini matchup.Before the game began, the Blackhawks announced an extension…
On Jackie Robinson Day, it would be the A’s who’d strike first. Tyler Soderstrom’s opposite field double brought home Carlos Cortes.This would be the first time in 2026 that the A’s filled the box score in the first inning. They were the only team who hadn’t done so this season.Off…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V.J. Edgecombe added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers weathered the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Orlando Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night and secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.The Sixers moved on to…
Love him (I do) or hate him, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., is one of the most respected voices in the NFL Draft scene. After coming on the scene in 1984, before the NFL Draft was what it is today, Kiper has helped revolutionize one of the final weekends in April…
The big question mark for many NASCAR drivers is what after retirement? While not many have answers for the same, Joey Logano seems to have it all sorted.In a recent NASCAR Live podcast appearance, Joey Logano was asked whether he would entertain a career as an analyst or a broadcaster…
WASHINGTON — Come summer — when FIFA’s gluttony devours North America, the heat index becomes the pivotal statistic and the quality of soccer is good but not great — you’ll be hard-pressed to discover the sport’s soul.The World Cup is less than two months away and, while it is undeniably…
The war of words between Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison continued on Wednesday during a press conference promoting Rousey’s upcoming Netflix bout with Gina Carano.While Harrison, the reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion, had her chance to discuss Rousey already, this time, it was “Rowdy” who used the microphone to address…
