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The last time North Dakota had a freshman goaltender guarding the cage in an NCAA Tournament game, and also securing a win, was Zane McIntyre in 2013.But the last freshman netminder to earn a shutout was Jordan Parise in 2004.Jan Špunar etched his name in both categories, turning aside all 31 shots in North Dakota’s 3-0 win over Merrimack to advance to the Regional Final on Saturday against Quinnipiac...
Before we dive into an analysis of Matthew Liberatore’s arsenal changes from spring training, let me take a second to introduce myself. I’ve been reading VEB for as long as I can remember. It’s always been an awesome place for analysis and fan commentary. I hope, in some small way, to be able to contribute […]
It’s just past noon here at the desk, the post breakfast Häagen-Dazs Coffee Almond Toffee is open. As unhealthy as that may seem, my only defense is that I am juggling quite a bit right now and sometimes ice cream is the only thing that sounds like it might turn the day sweet for a […]
A lot can change in just a few days, especially when it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers. Back on Monday, the Sixers were without five main rotation players — Joel Embiid (oblique), Paul George (suspension), Tyrese Maxey (finger), Quentin Grimes (illness) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) — in their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. […]
After a planned February date fell through, WBA interim light heavyweight champion Albert Ramirez is once again scheduled to defend his belt against Lerrone Richards. As before, the bout will air on subscription service PunchingGrace.com. Venezuela’s Ramirez (22-0, 19 KO), a 2016 Olympian went 3-0 with three finishes in 2025, notably taking out Marko Calic […]
Continuing this series, where I highlight my top ten favorite running backs from the upcoming NFL draft class, the current or former pro they remind me of most, and whether I see them as a fit for Ben Johnson’s offense this season for the Chicago Bears. Remember, these are NOT fantasy rankings or even who I think will […]
MLB Spring Training is over, and the 2026 baseball season is upon us! As teams put the final touches on their Opening Day rosters, let’s look at some of the biggest headlines across the league. 10. Grayson Rodriguez starts on the Angels IL The Angels have always struggled with pitching, but missing the ace they […]
I recently had the opportunity to chat at length with new Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos and learned several things about him that make me even more confident than I was before that he’s going to be an outstanding fit in Madison. Here are five fun facts about Mateos, who is excited to take over the […]
Since the modern era of Wolfpack basketball, I’m going back to Everett Case, NC State has not hired an assistant coach to fill the Men’s basketball head coaching position. Notes: So Why Would Corrigan Hire One Now? And Let’s Not Kid Around, if He Did It Would Be Justin Gainey. Boo Corrigan is not a […]
Earlier this week, ESPN.com released a list covering the 10 best and 10 worst transactions since last offseason. To nobody’s surprise, the Dorian Finney-Smith signing was on the list coming in at number seven. So far this season, Finney-Smith is averaging just 3.2 points per game and has yet to score in double digits in […]
Nebraska’s spring game is at 11 a.m. in Memorial Stadium and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. There will be a lot to digest, but here are five things I’m looking forward to watching. First Team Offense vs. First Team Defense This would be worth the price of admission for the Nebraska spring […]
Earlier this week, NBA Players Association (NBPA) released the following statement rebuking the Bucks over their alleged desire to shut Giannis Antetokounmpo down for the remainder of the season following yet another injury: “The Player Participation Policy was designed by the league to hold teams accountable and ensure that when an All-Star like Giannis Antetokounmpo […]
We looked at potential wide receivers for the San Francisco 49ers to consider after the first round, under the impression their hand might be forced in the first round. General manager John Lynch has made it no secret that he wants to build his team through the defensive line. There have been plenty of swings […]
With free agency calming down and the 2026 NFL draft about a month away, one of the biggest remaining needs on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster is at nose tackle. Meanwhile, Georgia defensive tackle Christen Miller ranks 45th on NFL Mock Draft Database’s consensus big board, putting him in play for the Raiders in the […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, we asked Yankees fans to predict how far the team would go […]
While we’re sitting over here focusing on what’s going on over at the Smith Center with the men’s team, the UNC women’s basketball team had an amazing weekend in Chapel Hill. They hosted an NCAA Tournament pod for the second year in a row, and showed that they earned the fourth seed that many questioned […]
A dynamic start from their ace. Two stars clubbing huge home runs. A rookie making a splashy debut. Some drama late, exterminated by their closer. Yep, 2026 Opening Day had pretty much everything you wanted to see from the Philadelphia Phillies. On a gorgeous spring day at Citizens Bank Park, a lot of things went […]
The Gwinnett Stripers have released their initial roster for the 2026 season today, ahead of today’s first game of the season. The roster below is mostly as expected, though there is one big, surprising omission in Jhancarlos Lara not being part of it after spending a good chunk of time in Gwinnett last season. Starters […]
The Dallas Cowboys have eight picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. They own picks 12, 20, 92, 112, 152, 177, 180, and 218, and the shape of the roster makes it easy to see why an all-defense approach could be appealing (even if it is very unlikely). Dallas has already reworked the unit some this […]
Paul Skenes is arguably the best pitcher in the league even after a rough start on Opening Day to the New York Mets. So it should be no surprise that teams would have interest in the former Cy Young winner, especially teams with a lot of money like the New York Yankees. Skenes is under […]
The San Jose Sharks pushed the St. Louis Blues to overtime, but could not manage to get the final goal to seal the win. With less than three seconds remaining on the clock, the Sharks hung Alex Nedeljkovic out to dry and allowed Dylan Holloway to retrieve a puck alone, drive the net and put one over Nedeljkovic’s shoulder for the game-winner. Nedeljkovic got as big as he could in the net and hugged the post as well as he could; it was just an excellent shot by Holloway. HOLY MOLY DYLAN HO...
Our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft is underway! From now until draft day, members of our comment section will represent all 32 teams in the draft, allowing our community to run its own collective mock! It’s also an opportunity for those members to write their own articles explaining their first round picks. Our […]
March Madness is in high gear, and so there’s more interest to the upcoming NBA Draft, likely to take place on June 23 and 24 at its home since 2013, Barclays Center, Brooklyn. No, the dates are not yet official but the enthusiasm is. For the Nets, with a high lottery pick, this year’s draft […]
Are you ready for the NFL Draft yet? Well you better be soon, because it’s just around the corner for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks! While the Seahawks only have four draft picks entering April, there’s still plenty of intrigue in terms of what they’ll do at cornerback, running back, edge rusher, and even […]
The United States Men’s National Team have two big friendlies coming up, first against Belgium on Saturday followed by a match against Portugal on Tuesday. We take a deep dive into the roster on Episode 179. The USMNT roster has 27 guys who get one final chance to leave an impression upon head coach Mauricio […]
The roster blow up and rebuild has officially begun for Ole Miss men’s basketball as guard Eduardo Klafke will transfer after the Rebels posted a losing season. The 6’5” sophomore from Brazil played in 70 games over the last two seasons for Chris Beard. His minutes per game increased from 10 to 15 from year […]