DENVER (AP) — Forget motivational speeches. Colorado coach Jared Bednar simply let the game tape do the talking.The Avalanche went over the video of their 4-2 loss to Vegas in the opener of the Western Conference Final. All things considered — no Cale Makar, defensive miscommunications, falling behind 3-0 — Bednar saw more that was quickly fixable than not, even if it might have been hard to watch again.Advertisement“We don’t tiptoe around it in our locker room. We show the things we liked, we show the things we didn’t like. There’s no secrets,” Bednar said as the team prepared for…
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Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Ever lose a bet and come away even more convinced you were right? It’s a risky mindset—but sometimes it holds up.AdvertisementThat’s the case here. The New York Knicks played far from their best in Game 1 and still walked away with an overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those busted Tuesday tickets might just be setting the stage for Thursday cashes.These Cavaliers vs. Knicks props and NBA picks are doubling down on a pair of Game 1 angles, with confidence that New York’s shooting…
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry needs hip surgery that could endanger his availability at the start of next season.Terry has a chronic hip impingement, the Ducks revealed Thursday in their postseason injury report. Anaheim’s first playoff season since 2018 ended last week in the second round…
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The quality of racing at Dover during the All-Star Race was elite. It may not have felt particularly “All-Star-esque,” but the racing itself was top-class. As a result, conversations about the track potentially remaining on the calendar are beginning to grow. At the same time, there were things viewers simply…
Countries have started naming their 26-man squads for World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer.With 48 teams involved in the tournament, which starts on 11 June, there will be more players than ever accomplishing their goal of appearing in football’s most famous competition.AdvertisementEach country must…
Aaron Rai withdrew from this week’s PGA Tour event, the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Dallas, on Monday after winning the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club a day earlier.Rai, 31, will be replaced in the field by South Korea’s Seung-Yul Noh. He wasn’t the only one to withdraw…
OTTAWA – Kori Cheverie saw Monday night coming.“I know that the third (win) is going to be the hardest,” the Montreal Victoire coach said after her team took a commanding 2-0 lead in the Walter Cup Finals. “That’s what we’re focused on right now. The girls are allowed to be…
If it worked for Tarik Skubal, it’s worth a try. Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes told reporters on Monday that pitcher Blake Snell will undergo the same semi-experimental procedure as the Detroit Tigers ace to clean up loose bodies in his left elbow.Snell was placed on the IL…
It’s too early to call this the “Dunk of the Series,” right?Either way, Victor Wembanyama will have an incredible still shot of a dunk he threw down between two-time league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren.AdvertisementWembanyama, in the second quarter of the San Antonio Spurs’…
According to ESPN’s Matt Bowen, the Indianapolis Colts are the best fit for veteran free agent wideout Deebo Samuel among potential NFL suitors: Deebo Samuel, WRBest team fit: Indianapolis ColtsThe Colts added veteran receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine this offseason, but Samuel would bring a unique skill set to coach Shane Steichen’s offense as a complement to Alec…
The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the 2026 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the entry list has been revealed.NASCAR released the 2026 Coca-Cola 600, O’Reilly Series, and Truck Series entry list for Charlotte on Monday afternoon. This is Charlotte’s first of two oval dates on…
Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is one of the question marks over their squad next season, with the Catalan side seemingly yet to take a definitive decision on his future. The exit of Robert Lewandowski would appear to bring him closer to staying at Camp Nou next year, but it seems…
For those who have not recently checked on Tom Kim’s career trajectory, doing so would be a bit of a shock. At 23, he seems like he’s been around forever. He has three PGA Tour wins, 12 victories total on various tours around the world, and has twice been an…
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Rebecca Leslie scored the winning goal with 56 seconds left on Monday night to give the Ottawa Charge a 2-1 win over the Montreal Victoire to force a Game 4 in the best-of-five Walter Cup Final.The Victoire, with two overtime wins on home ice, lead the…
The San Francisco Giants begin a three-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight.Taking the mound for the Giants will be left-hander Robbie Ray, who enters tonight’s game with a 3.04 ERA, 4.92 FIP, with 49 strikeouts to 20 walks in 50.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the…
