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The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t been able to string wins together yet this season. They’re 2-2 and coming off a loss against the Cleveland Browns. However, they sound motivated to put that behind them and get a win this week. That won’t be easy, though. The Steelers are playing the Indianapolis Colts, who are 2-2 now […]
#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Rick Burleson kkundahl Sat, 2026-10-10 09:53 One of the young core of the mid-1970s Red Sox, Rick Burleson became one of the most respected shortstops of his era. Craig Muder For eight seasons in the 1970s and early 1980s, Rick Burleson was considered one of the best – and toughest – shortstops in the game. Multiple shoulder injuries derailed his career, but Burleson remains for many Red Sox fans the definition of what a middle infielder should be...
Kaat purrs in World Series debut kkundahl Wed, 2026-10-07 09:09 Making his first postseason appearance on Oct. 7, 1965, Jim Kaat pitched a complete game and outdueled Sandy Koufax in a 5-1 Twins victory over the Dodgers. Craig Muder In a World Series matchup with perhaps the greatest pitcher of his generation, Jim Kaat was equal to the task. On Oct. 7, 1965, Kaat got the starting assignment for the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of the World Series. Pitching for the Dodgers t...
The Pistons need to see Jalen Duren perform with real stakes before getting excited.
One of the surprising Tampa Bay Lightning players from the 2025-26 season appears to be set to return to the line-up after an off-season injury kept him out for the first three games. Dominic James has recovered from the broken hand he suffered during his workouts and could be in the line-up as soon as Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild. In order to open up a roster spot for James, the team placed center Jansen Harkins on waivers for the purpose of reassigning him to the Syracuse Crunch...
Connor McDavid may appreciate Alex Ovechkin now, but not long ago, that wasn’t the case. McDavid, who grew up in Newmarket, Ontario, a suburb roughly 40 miles north of Toronto, was a huge Toronto Maple Leafs fan as a kid. And like many other Canadians, his favorite player was Ovechkin’s biggest rival. “Well, I was
The Worksheet, a comprehensive fantasy football preview by Rich Hribar, breaks down everything you need to know about the Browns vs. Jets Week 5 matchup. Find a breakdown of every Week 5 NFL game in our Worksheet Hub. The Jets are one of two teams (the other being the Bengals) without a [...]
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks faced the Philadelphia 76ers for the first NBA preseason game on Monday. The defending champions suffered a brutal 23-point loss, even though the 76ers did not play LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. It’s the preseason, and the Knicks starters did not spend much time on the [...]
Kristin mocked Kyle Juszczyk’s battered face.
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown shared a powerful message following their first preseason game of the 2026-27 NBA season. They faced the Philadelphia 76ers and suffered a 120-97 defeat on Monday. Unfortunately for the 76ers, backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered an ankle injury. Initially reported by The Athletic that the 2026 NBA champion [...]
The Cleveland Cavaliers found a good duo, but then they had to break it up at the last minute during the February 2026 trade deadline, with Darius Garland, whom they picked fifth overall in 2019, becoming the casualty. Garland and Donovan Mitchell made the Cavs relevant again. They haven’t missed the playoffs since the 2022-23 [...]
Was Giannis Antetokounmpo not on good terms with his former teammates? Did he ever try to become the leader of the Milwaukee Bucks? Those are just some of the questions supporters of his former team are asking right now as they witness the Greek Freak move on to the Miami Heat. Antetokounmpo’s time with the [...]
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was caught up in controversy after his comments about LeBron James’ departure. On Media Day, a reporter asked Doncic his thoughts about being the Lakers’ leader now that James is with the Philadelphia 76ers. This was what the Slovenian star said: “Uh, it feels great,” Doncic said. “Obviously it’s [...]
Philadelphia 76ers‘ newest star, Jaylen Brown, played in his first NBA preseason game for the franchise on Monday. The former Boston Celtics star had a promising performance, as he had 22 points in 17 minutes of action. He led the 76ers to a 120-97 win over the defending champions, the New York Knicks. Brown was [...]
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers played their first NBA preseason game on Monday. They secured a 127-103 win over the Sacramento Kings, thanks to Doncic’s 21-point performance. It was a promising start to the 2026-27 season, as they showed promise in the new era of Lakers basketball. Head coach JJ Redick spoke highly [...]
The Worksheet, a comprehensive fantasy football preview by Rich Hribar, breaks down everything you need to know about the Giants vs. Commanders Week 5 matchup. Find a breakdown of every Week 5 NFL game in our Worksheet Hub. Washington is allowing 2.65 points per drive, 29th in the league. Washington has allowed [...]
Even as the reigning back-to-back NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander feels he still has more room to improve. During a recent media availability, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard reflected on how he got better this offseason. Gilgeous-Alexander also talked about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s current core. He looks forward to leading the group this upcoming season, [...]
LaMelo Ball showed a glimpse of what he can do for the Minnesota Timberwolves during their 116-97 preseason win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. In 17 minutes, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard tallied 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists. More importantly, Ball looked at home playing alongside his new co-stars, Anthony Edwards and Rudy [...]
Jason Kidd has spent most of his adult life moving between roles inside the NBA. He became a Hall of Fame point guard, moved directly into coaching and eventually guided the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals. His next step may take him away from the sideline. Only months after Dallas ended his five-year tenure, [...]
Rui Hachimura led his new team, the Los Angeles Clippers, to a 104-101 win over the Golden State Warriors in their preseason opener yesterday, registering a team-high 21 points, five rebounds, and four three-pointers in 15 minutes. While many were surprised by Hachimura’s display, he insists he’s ready to take on a larger role with [...]
The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren finally ended their protracted standoff by agreeing to a new five-year, $200 million contract extension. The one-time All-Star had to choose between long-term security and testing unrestricted free agency next summer by signing a $9.6 million qualifying offer. In an interview with SI’s Blake Silverman, the anonymous NBA scout [...]
LeBron James has spent so long in the NBA that his career now challenges the normal language used to describe athletic decline. He is no longer merely playing beyond expectations for his age. He is entering territory no player has occupied before. His 24th season places another record beside a career already crowded with them. [...]
Dylan Harper entered the NBA as one of the most talented players in the 2025 draft class. The San Antonio Spurs selected him with the second overall pick, adding another young star to a core already built around Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Harper did not receive the same role as some of the other [...]
Victor Wembanyama completed his third NBA season with the first Finals appearance of his career. The San Antonio Spurs had developed into a championship contender, but their season ended with a five-game series loss to the New York Knicks. Wembanyama averaged 26.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.6 blocks and 2.6 assists during the Finals. His individual [...]
OKC Thunder don't need to play at Paycom Center for it to be considered a homecoming for rookie Otega Oweh.
The Worksheet, a comprehensive fantasy football preview by Rich Hribar, breaks down everything you need to know about the Eagles vs. Jaguars Week 5 matchup in London. Find a breakdown of every Week 5 NFL game in our Worksheet Hub. The Jaguars are sixth in offensive EPA (27.15). The Eagles are 31st [...]