Malte Gustafsson hasn’t allowed himself to think about it yet, to envision a future Islanders blue line with him and Matthew Schaefer — both first-round picks, both left-handed, both just 18 years old — in prominent roles.“He’s very, very grounded and humble when it comes to his journey,” recalled Tom Jankovic, his head coach with the HV71 under-20 team and assistant coach with Sweden’s under-18 national team.AdvertisementWhen Schaefer introduced Gustafsson in Buffalo as the Islanders’ selection at No. 13 in last month’s NHL draft, there was something fitting about the duo overlapping.One obvious piece of their future welcomed another one…
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The Washington Wizards are hiring Knicks legend Patrick Ewing as an assistant on coach Brian Keefe’s staff, according to multipe Saturday reports, following SNY’s Ian Begley breaking report that Ewing was “in talks with the Wizards to join the club’s coaching staff.”ESPN’s Shams Charania subsequently reported that Ewing “agreed to become an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards and head coach Brian Keefe.”AdvertisementEwing, 63, has been an advisor and basketball ambassador with the Knicks for the past two seasons.”As I said the day my number 33 jersey lifted into the rafters at MSG, I will always be a Knick and…
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Struggles with clutch hitting haunt the Milwaukee Brewers yet again, as they strand nine runners on base on their way to a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.Entering tonight’s game, the Brewers’ main focus was to get a deep outing from their starting pitching and clean up the runners in scoring position. Unfortunately, neither issue was solved, despite one of them being out of the team’s control.AdvertisementHopes were high for a deep outing, as Brandon Woodruff was making his third start since coming off the injured list. But after getting the first two batters of the bottom of the first…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators signed newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract Saturday.The 24-year-old Bourque was acquired from Dallas on Wednesday in a trade that also sent defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to the Predators.Bourque had career highs with 20 goals and 21 assists in 82 games…
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Former All-Pro pass rusher Aldon Smith has died.The San Francisco 49ers, who selected Smith seventh overall in the 2011 NFL draft, released a statement mourning his death on Saturday, June 13.“We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith,” read the Niners’ statement.Advertisement”Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer…
LONG POND — It has been a breakout season for Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series.First, Carson Hocevar scored his first career series win at Talladega in April in the No. 77 Chevrolet. Then, three weeks ago at Charlotte, Daniel Suarez posted an emotional victory in the No. 7…
“I am not here to be the best player of the tournament,” said Vinicius Jr on the eve of Brazil’s opening World Cup game.”I am here to help Brazil get back to the top.”And the supremely talented forward backed up his words on the pitch at the New Jersey New…
In the Hockey country of Canada, fashioning a jersey is never a bad idea. The Rink at TPC Toronto, in fact, is known for even golfing fans boasting their favorite pastime. So when Wyndham Clark did it, it shouldn’t be the worst idea, right? Except, he chose to play villain.Wearing…
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Goaltender Carter Hart and the Vegas Golden Knights are back home in front of friendly fans for Game 6 as they try to stay alive down 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final.He was asked by a reporter during media availability on Saturday, June 13, about the “no means no” chants…
CHICAGO — Yoshinobu Yamamoto was so close. Again.Yamamoto sailed into the ninth inning with a no-hit bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Tristan Peters hit a leadoff homer for the Chicago White Sox. The Japanese right-hander had to settle for a dominant performance in a 7-1 victory on Saturday.AdvertisementThe…
You’d be forgiven if you watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday and think it’s being played at Madison Square Garden; that’s how big a presence Knicks fans are trying to make themselves known in San Antonio.Basketball fans know Knicks fans travel well, but this is different. The…
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Aldon Smith, former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker, has died at the age of 36.The news was announced in a statement by the 49ers on June 13, mourning the loss of the 7th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.Advertisement“We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon…
LONG POND — In 2006, Denny Hamlin showed up at Pocono Raceway for the first time and swept the pole and the checkered flag in both races.Twenty years later, Hamlin still gets it done at Pocono.The veteran driver captured the pole for The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA…
Every World Cup, we’re treated to a handful of new names looking to make an impression, and perhaps the 2026 edition has already delivered its breakout star.Ayyoub Bouaddi, aged just 18, was in the spotlight on Saturday as Brazil and Morocco played out a thrilling 1-1 draw.AdvertisementBorn in 2007, the…
