The engraving of names into the Stanley Cup is getting extra attention this summer because of six of the names included.The names of Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon’s wife and five children follow his before getting to members of the front office, coaches and players.AdvertisementHe is not the first team owner to include family members on hockey’s hallowed silver chalice. At times a matter of controversy, it has become commonplace in recent years.Penny Vinik, the then-wife of Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeffrey Vinik was on it in 2021. She did not make the cut in 2020 when the couple was…
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When the Toronto Raptors acquired star forward Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in late June, questions immediately arose about regarding Leonard’s status. The forward and the Clippers were still under investigation by the NBA after reports emerged accusing the Clippers of paying Leonard impermissible benefits to sign with the team ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season.That investigation is still underway and the Leonard trade cannot be completed until the NBA closes the case, both teams confirmed Thursday.AdvertisementThe Clippers issued a statement to ESPN confirming the situation, saying the team has cooperated with the NBA for the last 10…
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When the Nationals signed Foster Griffin in December of 2025, he was labeled as a low-upside reclamation project. The southpaw hadn’t thrown an MLB pitch since September of 2022, a season in which he posted an 8.33 ERA across 6.1 innings with the Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays. His prestige as a 2014 1st-round MLB Draft selection had long worn off, and he was forced to play in Japan for 3 seasons before earning another chance at the big leagues.In need of pitching, Washington’s front office gave him that chance, likely hoping that the lefty, who had thrown…
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Former NHLer and the offseason coach of New York Islanders defensemen Isaiah George and Matthew Schaefer, Mark Giordano, has earned a promotion.After winning the Calder Trophy as an assistant coach with the Toronto Marlies, the Maple Leafs have promoted Giordado to Jim Hiller’s staff:George told The Hockey News during development…
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Jim Furyk has suggested that Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley switching the holes they teed off on during the Ryder Cup should not have happened, and was an indication of how far Team USA finds itself behind Europe. Furyk is the man tasked with leading Team USA at the 2027…
On Thursday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has requested a trade and has provided the Pacific Division club with three to five teams he is willing to waive his no-movement clause for.In a recent article for The Fourth Period, David Pagnotta reported that the Pittsburgh…
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Before the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, New York Knicks analyst Monica McNutt was confused about the presence of Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden. McNutt, who has worked as a radio voice for the Knicks since 2023, was heard discussing Swift’s appearance on celebrity row with play-by-play man…
The Cowboys drafted linebacker DeMarvion Overshown in the third round in 2023. They were excited about his potential then and as excited now.Overshown, though, has not fulfilled that potential because of unfortunate injuries.AdvertisementHe has played only 19 games in three seasons.Overshown said this week that he is aiming to be…
The Busch family’s racing legacy continues to evolve following the death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch.While 11-year-old Brexton Busch returned to competition this week at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Cook Out Summer Shootout, another familiar face drew attention from NASCAR fans. Kyle’s older brother, Kurt Busch, was there supporting his nephew…
FIFA World CupMexico 2 – 0 South Africa FTThree players were sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.South Africa finished with nine men, while Mexico were reduced to 10 in the closing moments.AdvertisementBrazilian referee Wilton Sampaio produced…
Golfing great Phil Mickelson has reportedly been banned from playing at Southern California’s The Farms Golf Club after being accused of making unwanted contact with a female employee.The three-time Masters winner was “told to vacate” the grounds of The Farms Golf Club following the incident that allegedly occurred in the…
DENVER (AP) — Joe Sakic trusts his core group of players. That trust extends to his head coach, too.So he’s giving them the benefit of the doubt.The Colorado Avalanche president of hockey operations — and now de facto general manager — plans to run it back next season behind a…
Catcher Will Smith was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, a move that appeared to be inevitable for the past week.Smith, 31, hasn’t appeared in a game since June 5 due to stiffness in his neck. His IL stint is retroactive to June…
The 2026 NBA Draft is less than two weeks away, and the latest batch of national mock drafts suggest there is no consensus yet on how the picks will fall outside of the top four. BYU’s A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson of Kansas, Duke’s Cameron Boozer and UNC’s Caleb Wilson are…
Few Cowboys players need a big 2026 more than TE Luke Schoonmaker, but most of them probably have better opportunities. The former second-round pick is entering the final year of his contract with stalled development and potentially a lower spot on the depth chart. It’s going to be an uphill…
