Since the Montreal Canadiens beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, there’s been a lot of talk about how Rod Brind’Amour’s team was rusty or how it handed the game to the Habs by not playing up to its own standards. But there’s one insider who’s not buying into that narrative: Elliotte Friedman.The Sportsnet’s personality made it clear that the Canadiens deserved full credit on his 32 Thoughts podcast:In a building that was hostile, in a building that was excited, in a building that was difficult to play in, they absolutely smothered them and…
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The 2026 NBA Draft is starting to come into focus.The draft lottery and scouting combine are over and workouts at team facilities around the country are underway before the Washington Wizards officially go on the clock with the No. 1 pick. The top-four prospects have seemingly been decided but there’s no defining consensus yet on what order they might be selected. The real intrigue starts after that, with a bevy of talented guards and a few intriguing wings and bigs for NBA teams to sort through.AdvertisementThat uncertainty is reflected in mock drafts across the country, as well as the latest…
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 21: (L-R) Ben Rice #22, Trent Grisham #12, Cody Bellinger #35, Anthony Volpe #11, Aaron Judge #99 and Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees look on during the final out of the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 21, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Toronto Blue Jays won 2-0. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images There were positives to come out of the first game between the Yankees and Rays, but they were overshadowed by another bullpen meltdown. This…
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When the Lakers traded for Rui Hachimura in 2023, they were acquiring a disgruntled wing, upset that the Wizards were not willing to commit to him long-term.The player who helped them to the second round of the 2026 playoffs years later had changed drastically, embracing his role on a team…
It is official.Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for another season.After months of speculation, Rodgers has agreed with Pittsburgh to terms on a new one-year deal to return to the Steelers for the 2026 season, where he will be reunited with Mike McCarthy.AdvertisementThe two spent 13 seasons together…
In a qualifying session that pushed drivers and pit crews to their limit, it was Denny Hamlin who came out on top at Dover Motor Speedway, and will lead the field to the green flag in Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race.Hamlin’s pole-winning qualifying time was 1 minute, 49.298 seconds.AdvertisementUnlike traditional race…
Xabi Alonso has been confirmed as the new Chelsea manager on a long-term contract.The Spanish tactician has penned terms on a four-year deal to succeed Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge and will begin his reign on 1 July ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.AdvertisementThe 44-year-old is likely to lead the Blues…
The return of “Notorious” is now official, as Conor McGregor will return to the UFC this summer. The former two-division UFC champion will take on Max Holloway at UFC 329.UFC 329 is set for July 11 from Las Vegas and will mark the first time McGregor has competed on Paramount+…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Oleksandr Usyk wants to make some “noise” before he calls time on a career that has made him the most dominant heavyweight boxer of his generation.That goes some way to explaining this month’s showdown with a champion kickboxer in Egypt on May 23. Just don’t expect…
The Senators’ 2020 NHL Draft just keeps on giving.Of course, that was the draft where the Senators had the most lucrative first round in franchise history.At No. 3 overall, they landed their current best player in centre Tim Stützle, who already has 409 points in 447 games. That already ranks…
The Braves lost Saturday night and will now have a chance at 1:35 PM ET today to take the series win with them from a series that they really should win. Once again, bullpen fatigue bit them, as this sort of six-man rotation arrangement with two hybrid-long-men in Reynaldo Lopez…
Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference)Detroit; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDTLINE: Pistons -4.5; over/under is 206.5EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 3-3AdvertisementBOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers in game seven of the Eastern Conference second round. The…
Now that’s more like it.The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-signing Aaron Rodgers to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. It’s a move that will solidify the starting quarterback spot for a team that had been lacking one all offseason. Now the room is no longer incomplete for Mike McCarthy’s new…
DOVER, Del. — Some results sting more than others.And Justin Allgaier got one on Saturday in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, finishing second at the “Monster Mile” after he was unable to hold off a resurgent Corey Day with three laps remaining. The result…
West Ham United travel to Newcastle United searching for a result to boost their hopes of Premier League survival.The gripping relegation battle sees the Hammers inside the drop zone by a point with London rivals Tottenham Hotspur just ahead but vulnerable due to not playing again until Tuesday at Chelsea.AdvertisementNuno…
