When Bowden Francis had a no-hit bid broken up in the ninth inning for the second time in 2024 last Wednesday, he became the first pitcher since Nolan Ryan to have multiple calls that close in one season. The 28-year-old is in the midst of a run so successful it has drawn comparisons to guys like Pedro Martinez, Randy…
If the NHL, as expected, expands further into the United States, prospective ownership groups are under pressure to present an attractive package to the league. In Atlanta, that includes a new arena, but what comes first: the team or the construction? Will Wagner‘s bright start for the Toronto Blue Jays has hit an abrupt end.…
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk express his excitement for an opportunity to make his family happy like Matthew did last season, bringing home the Stanley Cup. Not long ago, women’s soccer was in the periphery of the sports world, a mere afterthought compared to the men’s game. At the inception of the National Women’s Soccer…
Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse says he’s not going to dive into any injury situation he may be going through after a short and relaxing off-season, says he’s “pretty confident” that he’ll be ready for game one of the regular season. ARLINGTON, Texas — It’s uncanny, really. Every time Bowden Francis pitches there’s a no-hit bid.…
Flames goalie Dustin Wolf discusses his mindset heading into another camp, where things are a bit more clear, he knows what kind of battle he’s facing, and is ready to claim the number one netminder status with the club. AUSTIN, Texas — Arch Manning is getting his starting moment for No. 1 Texas. The second-year freshman, who…
Edmonton Oilers sniper Zach Hyman says he’s feeling “no pressure” to follow up his first career 50-goal season, says nobody expected him to score 50 last season, says every year is different, and he’ll do whatever it takes to help this team win. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without the heart of their defence…
Watch as Cleveland Guardians’ Andres Gimenez walks off the Twins once again in the extra inning to clinch a playoff berth. In buying out Bell’s ownership share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Rogers Communications Inc. is going all-in. Rogers announced Wednesday it is purchasing Bell’s 37.5-per-cent share of MLSE for C$4.7 billion, giving it…
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson discusses his off-season training while trying to deal with a nagging knee issue, but says he’s pain-free and feeling good after the first day of camp. Canada will meet three-time champion Germany in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga, Spain this November. Canada secured a berth in the quarterfinals —…
With 157 players participating in this week’s Canadian Futures Showcase, hosted by the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, coaches and scouts are looking beyond the box score for what Canada’s best prospects bring to the table. Every year there is optimism. Every fall brings a sense that this is finally the season where the…
The Edmonton Oilers have added another body to training camp. The defending Western Conference champions signed forward Jasper Weatherby to a professional tryout agreement on Thursday, the team announced. Weatherby, 26, spent the entirety of last season in the AHL and recorded 12 goals and 13 assists in 66 games with the Milwaukee Admirals. The…
Watch as Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani gets underneath the tag to swipe his 50th bag of the campaign, putting him just two home runs shy of being the first-ever member of the 50-50 club. SINGAPORE — Oscar Piastri says he’s happy with the apparent flexible rear wing on his race-winning car but it’s…
Jaromir Jagr’s legendary hockey career may have finally reached its end. The Athletic’s Rob Rossi reported Thursday that Jagr said he plans to retire after the 2024-25 Czech Extraliga season in a phone interview. EDMONTON — Last season began under a “Cup or Bust” banner, a declaration made by the team leaders after Edmonton had lost…
The Anaheim Ducks have named defenceman Radko Gudas as the ninth captain in team history. the ninth captain in Ducks history. CALGARY — Craig Conroy is thrilled that after two years of relative turmoil, his club will enter training camp without excessive distractions. The Flames will also enter camp without a proven starting goalie or a clear…
Lions coach Dan Campbell is selling his suburban Detroit home to get more privacy. It’s not quite deja vu all over again for the Winnipeg Jets, but — just like 12 months ago — there’s an air of uncertainty around the team as it prepares to open training camp ahead of the 2024-25 season. In…
New York Rangers defenceman Jacob Trouba said Thursday “there’s no animosity” toward the organization following an off-season in which his name was prominently mentioned in trade rumours. MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are beginning their quest to get out of the bottom rung of the NHL standings, to make a push towards a playoff picture…
The Vegas Golden Knights won’t have goaltender Robin Lehner available this season as he is unfit to play. PENTICTON, B.C. — For the first time in many years, the Vancouver Canucks open training camp on Thursday with something more solid than hope to stand on. The team is coming off a 50-win, 109-point season that…
Kyle Okposo is going out on top. After winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers last season, Okposo, 36, announced his retirement from the NHL on Thursday. Okposo paid tribute to trainers, coaches and teammates from the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres and Panthers in an open letter announcing the decision. “I always try…
Moritz Seider and the Red Wings agreed to a seven-year, $59.85 million contract extension on Thursday, with an average annual value of $8.55 million, the club announced. The Ottawa Senators have invited goalie Dustin Tokarski to camp on a Professional Try-Out, the club announced on Thursday. The 35-year-old from Humboldt, Sask., was drafted 122nd overall…
Aaron Rodgers knows a little bit about fierce NFL rivalries. He helped fuel one during his 18 seasons in Green Bay. TORONTO — Everything was on the table, they said. Including running it all back, apparently. Yes, the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ biggest off-season changes after another early playoff exit — the core’s post-season series record sits…
Brad Treliving was very clear about the one thing he wasn’t going to talk about on the day the Toronto Maple Leafs staff and players kicked off training camp Wednesday by meeting with the media at the Ford Performance Centre, writes Ryan Dixon. After finishing with the worst record in the NHL last season, the…
With the clarity of knowing his future with the team, Elias Pettersson also knows he needs to be better than he was in the final third of last season. The forward chats with Iain MacIntyre to discuss his outlook heading into training camp. The launch of training camp is always a big deal for the…
With Evander Kane set for surgery, will he become the Oilers’ Mark Stone, spending the entire season on LTIR only to emerge from the dressing room for Game 1 of the playoffs? It’s certainly one of the possibilities. Days after digesting the UFC’s event at the Sphere, I can say, without pause, the event was…
How Linus Ullmark goes in 2024-25, so too might the future of this Ottawa Senators core. The 2023 Vezina Trophy winner will be faced with his toughest test yet: To increase his workload and deliver a playoff spot to a team full of potential but light on success. TORONTO – Stubby Clapp traces his nearly…
Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs made it clear they will try to tone down the rhetoric around his expiring contract this season. Speaking to Elliotte Friedman, the winger said he wouldn’t shut down extension talks once the season opens. ATLANTA — One of the first people Frank Ferrara met when he came to…
Juraj Slafkovsky, who looks like a dinosaur among men, was dominant on virtually every shift he took with linemates Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki on Thursday. GREENBURGH, N.Y. — New York Rangers defenceman Jacob Trouba said Thursday “there’s no animosity” toward the organization following an off-season in which his name was prominently mentioned in trade…