Zakhar Bardakov came to Colorado believing his breakout season in Russia had finally earned him a real NHL opportunity.Instead, it became a one-year stopover.According to PuckPedia, Bardakov is expected to sign with KHL powerhouse SKA St. Petersburg after spending the 2025-26 season with the Colorado Avalanche. While the 25-year-old forward is heading back to Russia, Colorado will retain his NHL rights as a restricted free agent after his one-year entry-level contract expired.AdvertisementThe decision isn’t exactly a shock.Bardakov found a home on Colorado’s fourth line, but that’s where he stayed. According to reports, the Russian forward became frustrated with his limited…
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The betting market for the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft has seen plenty of wild swings. One notable occurrence was in 2022, when Pablo Banchero moved from 16-1 to -200 the morning of the draft.Former ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski then tweeted that the “1-2-3 of the NBA Draft is increasingly firm, per sources” and noted Banchero was likely to go No. 3 to Houston and Jabari Smith No. 1 to Orlando. Sportsbooks took down the odds and re-posted with Smith as the favorite. Banchero ended up going No. 1 overall to the Magic later that night.AdvertisementWhile…
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Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastWhen the San Francisco Giants ended the 2025 season, they found themselves at exactly .500 in the ultra-competitive NL West. After acquiring All-Star Rafael Devers during the season and making a few additions in the offseason, there was hope that the Giants would be pushing for a postseason spot in 2026. That plan, however, has not yet taken off, and things are reportedly set to change by the Bay.AdvertisementOn this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss reports that President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey is set to trade away key players before the…
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Owning the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2027 first-round pick, the Philadelphia Flyers could not have asked for better news to start their Wednesday morning.On Wednesday, the Maple Leafs announced that they had hired former Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller as their new head coach, marking a stark departure from…
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The NFL Draft is over, the rookies have been signed, and we’re just a few short days away from the Cincinnati Bengals’ mandatory minicamp, which runs from June 16-18. After that, we won’t see much from the Bengals — or the rest of the NFL — until training camp opens…
Real Madrid have no intention of parting ways with Endrick this summer despite reports linking the Brazilian forward with a move to Inter Milan.Earlier today, speculation gathered momentum when reports emerged suggesting Inter were exploring a deal for the 19-year-old, potentially involving a loan with an obligation to buy worth…
The UFC will be going all out when the White House hosts an event on June 14, dubbed UFC Freedom 250.The event, celebrating 250 years of America, on President Donald Trump’s birthday, features some of the best in the company competing for bragging rights. Fans in Washington can watch the…
The women’s game is flourishing right now, with the LPGA Tour in really good shape.The final round of the US Women’s Open on Sunday was proof of just how much the ladies’ game has grown recently.However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for further improvement.AdvertisementThe likes of world number one…
The Buffalo Sabres, as with many clubs looking to gain entry to the playoffs or advance further in the postseason, face a number of options depending how the dominoes fall leading up to the start of free agency. Some of those potential options were mentioned by The Fourth Period’s David…
St. Paul Saints 10, Toledo Mud Hens 9 (box)Dylan File was mauled in this one, and while the Hens fought back, it wasn’t quite enough on Friday.File gave up six runs over the first four innings of work to put the Hens behind from the start.AdvertisementMax Clark absolutely hammered a…
Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s emergence as a helpful fill-in rotation player was a pleasant surprise for the Cleveland Cavaliers. This led to his two-way deal being converted to a standard contract midway through the season.All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. A “B” represents that player meeting their…
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The NASCAR Cup Series travels up to Pocono Raceway on June 13 for the Great American Getaway 400.As the second half of the regular season begins, the focus on the points standings becomes clearer. Denny Hamlin cut into Tyler Reddick’s points lead last weekend after winning at Michigan.AdvertisementOn the other…
Real Madrid’s ambitious attempt to sign Julian Alvarez appears to have entered a period of uncertainty after Los Blancos emerged as candidates for the Argentinian earlier this week.According to Fabrizio Romano, communication between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid regarding Alvarez has now stopped.AdvertisementLos Blancos have not submitted any new offer…
Justin Gaethje looks to represent America as he competes for the UFC lightweight title on the White House lawn on June 14.UFC Freedom 250 celebrates America’s 250th birthday, on President Donald Trump’s birthday.Gaethje (27-5), the former BMF Champion, attempts to be an American hero, winning gold from the Georgian and…
