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Sports · NHL

Ducks Sign Tyson Hinds To Two-Year Deal

Although it’s no longer top of mind due to other circumstances, it was always going to be crucial for the Anaheim Ducks to address their defensive depth for the 2026-27 season. Th…

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Sports · MMA

TTP Ep. 539: Xavier Franklin, Jackson Ross, and UFC 329

Xavier Franklin Interview (2:04) Kicking off this UFC 329 edition of TTP is our interview with the Ultimate Fighter’s bantamweight cast memeber, Xavier Franklin. Franklin discusse…

Sports · NFL

Browns ‘Strongly Considered’ Drafting Denzel Boston At No. 24

The Browns reeled in former Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston with the 39th overall pick in the draft, but they nearly took him far earlier. General manager Andrew Berry & Co…

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Sports · NFL

Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 68

It is Day 68 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening g…

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Sports · NFL

Ranking every player on the Detroit Lions’ 2026 roster: 80-71

Our countdown of the Detroit Lions’ 2026 roster continues. As a reminder, eight members of the Pride of Detroit staff ranked every player of Detroit’s current 90-man roster from 1…

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Sports · NBA

Waiting for Mike Brown, Part 1

Part 1: He’ll probably be here today I’m in Scarsdale, standing outside of Eye Designs of Westchester, and waiting for Mike Brown, head coach of the NBA Champion New York Knicks. …

Sports · European soccer

Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL

Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana ruptures an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.

Sports · MLS

Scaloni breaks down in tears after Argentina’s epic comeback against Egypt: ‘What a group of players!’

In the middle of a tremendously competitive match, Argentina managed to defeat Egypt in the final minutes. After the victory, Lionel Scaloni and his assistant coach jumped with jo…

Sports · MLS

Argentina Engineer Stunning Comeback To Beat Egypt in The World Cup Last 16

Argentina Engineer Stunning Comeback to Beat Egypt Argentina are through to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but only after producing one of the greatest escapes of L…

Sports · MMA

What Makes MMA One of the Most Demanding Sports | Analysis

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has rapidly transitioned from a controversial, fringe spectacle in the late The post What Makes MMA One of the Most Demanding Sports | Analysis first appe…

Sports · MLS

Lionel Messi’s age vs Golden Boot rivals: How Kane, Mbappe, and Haaland compare in the scorer charts

The race has already produced historic numbers, with Messi adding another chapter to his legendary World Cup career. Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland hav…

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Sports · MLB

Latest O's injuries & transactions

Sports · MLS

How Colombia’s win, draw, or loss vs Switzerland could impact the 2026 World Cup bracket

Whether Colombia advances, falls short, or needs extra time and penalties to decide its fate against Switzerland could completely change the road toward the World Cup final, addin…

Sports · European basketball

Clippers Believed To Be Only Team Beyond Nuggets Still In Mix For Peyton Watson

Peyton Watson remains a restricted free agent with the Los Angeles Clippers believed to be the only team credibly in the mix beyond the incumbent Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets have …

Sports · NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs Keep Getting Bolder By Taking Daniel Alfredsson From Ottawa Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs hired new associate coach and Ottawa Senators icon Daniel Alfredsson. His hiring is a coup for new Leafs GM John Chakya, who still has other important deci…

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Sports · MLS

USMNT vs. Belgium: What we learned – same question, different generation

Following what might be the best performance by a USMNT side in a loss ever when the team fell to Belgium in the 2014 World Cup, a friend from Mexico said to me – “jugaron con gan…

Sports · European basketball

Horton-Tucker and Silva sign extensions with Fenerbahce

Another great moves by Fenerbahce and the second and third contract extension in the same day The post Horton-Tucker and Silva sign extensions with Fenerbahce appeared first on Eu…

Sports · NHL

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

Did one decision from the Lakers cause LeBron to decide to move on?

Sports · European basketball

Magic announce complete coaching staff additions

The Orlando Magic have finalized their coaching staff for the upcoming season, announcing the addition of several new assistant coaches. Joining the staff are Joe Prunty, Greg Buc…

Sports · MLS

Switzerland vs. Colombia odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 picks by expert on 25-16 run

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Colombia vs. Switzerland best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match as the knockout round continues on Tuesday

Sports · European basketball

How the NBA Calendar Keeps Sports Betting Active Beyond the Finals

Winning the NBA Finals may mark the end of the season, but it does not mark the end of basketball discussion or betting activity. The league operates on a year-round calendar fill…

Sports · MLS

Video: Lionel Messi scores for Argentina against Egypt to match Guillermo Stabile’s 96-year-old record

Lionel Messi scored Argentina's equalizer against Egypt, matching a historic 96-year-old record held by Guillermo Stabile. Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the record books at th…

Sports · MLS

WATCH: Legendary Andres Cantor loses mind (and voice) on Lionel Messi's dramatic goal for Argentina

The superstar attacker brought Argentina level late after trailing Egypt 2-0, and Cantor, an Argentine, absolutely lost it on the air

Sports · European basketball

Trae Young’s contract includes trade kicker

Trae Young’s new four-year, $212 million contract with the Washington Wizards includes a 7.5 percent trade kicker, league sources told HoopsHype. The agreement, which was initiall…