After years of fighting for a consistent NHL opportunity, Zac Jones finally delivered the type of season that made teams take notice — and earned himself a fresh chance with the Utah Mammoth.The 25-year-old defenseman turned the 2025-26 season into a statement year, emerging as one of the most productive blue-liners in the American Hockey League and proving that his offensive upside was still very much intact. That performance ultimately led to Utah signing Jones to a two-year, two-way contract worth $875,000 annually at the NHL level.AdvertisementJones’ breakout campaign came with the Rochester Americans, where he became a driving force…
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I keep thinking about all the teams that don’t seem to have improved much if at all from last season. Detroit. Boston. Cleveland. Denver. Minnesota. What a weird Pangea of inertia.Then again, some teams have actually made moves. Some are better for having made those moves. Here are the handful of biggest threats to the Knicks repeating as champions in June 2027, as of July 2026.AdvertisementTORONTO/PHILADELPHIAThe Raptors and Sixers had essentially the same offseason, in that you can view them however you like and come up with completely polar opinions on both.On the one hand, Toronto traded a hill of…
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday night.Alec Bohm hit a three-run double for the Phillies, who snapped a four-game skid and finished 3-6 on their homestand against the Mets, Dodgers and Yankees.AdvertisementBen Rice homered and doubled for New York.Sánchez (13-4) gave up three runs and six hits. He struck out six and walked three.Philadelphia jumped out to a 6-0 lead against Will Warren (7-5). Bohm’s bases-loaded…
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Andrew Mangiapane’s name has always carried a little irony. A player known for battling through everything on the ice is now dealing with some actual “pain” away from it.The former Calgary Flames forward is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury, according to TSN, but the setback is not expected to…
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Now that the Guardians have taken the first two games of their series vs the Twins, it’s time to get serious with our trade targets. Previously in “this series” some pretty good players have been mentioned, and more will continue to be. But take a look at this and tell…
The countdown can officially start for the first look at the newly assembled Lakers.On Tuesday afternoon, the Lakers announced their preseason schedule. The team will play five games with only two of those at home.For those without Twitter/X, here’s a look at the schedule:AdvertisementLakers at Kings, Oct. 5, Golden 1…
The Seahawks made a change to their 90-player roster on the eve of training camp.Seattle signed cornerback Brandon Johnson and cut tight end Harrison Bryant on Tuesday.Johnson signed with the Eagles as an undrafted rookie out of Oregon last year and played in three games as a rookie, spending most…
Chandler Smith made it back to victory lane in the NASCAR Truck Series. On Saturday afternoon, Smith and the No. 38 team for Front Row Motorsports cruised to the winner’s circle at North Wilkesboro Speedway, earning his second victory of the 2026 NASCAR season. In fact, it was a historic…
Twenty-three players were spotted as Enzo Maresca took his first Man City training sessionsThe group featured a mix of senior internationals, returning loanees & academy graduatesWC participants set to return on a staggered basis, leaving a smaller squad for pre-season tourManchester City’s 2026-27 pre-season got underway at the City Football…
Despite his poor loss at the John Deere Classic, Kohles continues his good form. GettyLongtime veteran Brice Garnett surprised many with his performance at the RBC Canadian Open. GettyWith the PGA Tour returning this week to the 3M Open’s TPC Twin Cities, golf fans wonder who to take, riding off…
By day Tommy Teers is busy constructing bookcases, fitting kitchens and erecting roofs.But by night the 28-year-old trains in the gym with the aim of bringing boxing glory to Guernsey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Advertisement”I started boxing just to keep fit and to get to this stage is…
Simply called the GT, this is the fifth member of the Range Rover lineup. The new grand tourer sits lower to the ground and has a 2+2 interior layout. A three-seat rear bench is also available. It’s initially coming out as an EV, with a full hybrid to follow. Right…
Before Jared Bednar became the coach who led the Colorado Avalanche to the Stanley Cup, he was making a name for himself with the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters.One of the biggest reasons those Monsters won the Calder Cup in 2016 was a young winger named Oliver Bjorkstrand.AdvertisementBjorkstrand appeared in 51…
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the happening-est hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thanks so very much for stopping by tonight. We always have room for one more. There’s no cover charge. There are still a few tables available. Bring your…
The Utah Jazz have mostly solidified their roster for the upcoming season post the Walker Kessler trade. They signed Jaxson Hayes and Mo Bamba to solidify the center position on the roster.That doesn’t mean they couldn’t do more. It’s possible for the Jazz to make a trade to improve that…
Last week, it was announced that the New Orleans Saints and running back Alvin Kamara came to an agreement on a restructured contract which ensures that the 30-year-old will indeed play this season and likely finish his NFL career in the black and gold.However, the Saints also signed former running…
