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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...
“The talks continue.” That’s what David Pagnotta told us on Oilersnation Everyday on January 7th, regarding the future of Edmonton Oilers Andrew Mangiapane. Kris Knoblauch has opted to healthy scratch him for the Winnipeg Jets game on December 29th, and in three of the Oilers’ last four games, including tonight’s game against the Jets. His…
There’s still a lot of season left and a lot of things could happen between now and April. However, it seems like a good time to look back on the previews posted back in October and evaluate where we are now in relation. First there’s the standard preview I do every year where I look […]
All year, I’ve had fun tracking what I call the “Hafley Cam” during games. You know it. It’s the shot of Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley up in the crow’s nest during a big defensive moment. On my podcast, I placed a few silly prop bets related to the Hafley Cam. Do we see him […]
Every year, the NCAA Selection Committee faces the monumental task of seeding the NCAA Tournament, a decision heavily influenced by complex ranking systems. But what exactly are these systems, and how do they determine a team’s fate? For decades, the NCAA relied on the RPI, but starting in the 2019 season, a new contender emerged: […]
We are now fully into the year 2026 and just about into the spring semester at most colleges. Depending on where you live, it might not feel especially like spring yet, but several of the designated “spring sports” will get their seasons going in the coming weeks and months. One of those sports is lacrosse, […]
Well, the season is over. The tank is complete, and after weeks of speculation, the Jets will be picking No. 2 overall. At No. 2, there are still plenty of questions about what direction they take. If Dante Moore declares, the debate will almost certainly center on whether the Jets go quarterback, trade back, or […]
Firing Mike McDaniel apparently has come as a shock to only the former Miami Dolphins head coach.
Tonight in Glendale, a defensive juggernaut meets a high-octane offense as Miami vs Ole Miss kicks off the 2025-26 College Football Playoff Semifinals at The Fiesta Bowl. The Rebels (13–1) arrive as one of the nation’s most prolific scoring threats, led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and fresh off a thrilling Sugar Bowl upset over Georgia. They face a relentless Hurricanes squad (12–2) that has ridden a top-five scoring defense to consecutive playoff victories over Texas A&M and Ohio State....
There are two sides to every trade, and, for as excited as we are to have Edward Cabrera now in the Chicago Cubs’ organization, we have to say farewell to a trio of prospects who are off to Miami: outfielder Owen Caissie, shortstop Cristian Hernández, and infielder Edgardo De Leon. On the outgoing side of the trade, Owen Caissie is obviously the headliner, and a prospect about whom opinions out there are pretty well-divided, even though everyone tends to agree on the nature of the playe...
I’ll start by saying that it is probably healthier to just forget about last season and move on to how to win next year, but like many of you, I have to view the start of next season in a way that reminds me a lot of last season. The decision to remain status quo […]
After last night’s loss against Golden State, The Athletic’s Sam Amick questioned Giannis Antetokounmpo pretty directly about his future in Milwaukee. And the Bucks star delivered a message that will be music to Bucks’ fans’ ears (or at least the ones who want Giannis to remain a Buck the rest of his career): I’m not […]
Mizzou has landed another big – emphasis on big – addition to their group in the trenches. Arizona State offensive lineman Josh Atkins announced on Thursday morning that he would transfer to Mizzou for his final year of college eligibility. Atkins started his college career at Houston in 2021, but never played a snap in […]
Chris Ballard still has his “shimmer & juju” but may lose Pierce, Paye and Franklin!
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Atlético de Madrid in the Spanish Supercup Semifinal. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius and Gonzalo. Atlético de Madrid starting XI: Oblak, Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri, Gallagher, Koke, Baena, Simeone, Julian Álvarez, Sorloth. As expected, […]
John Harbaugh instantly became the biggest name on the market when the Baltimore Ravens fired him Tuesday — but teams hoping to move quickly will need patience. John Harbaugh Hits Reset Before Entering Coaching Carousel According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini , Harbaugh has informed interested clubs that he plans to take time to reflect and map out his next steps before beginning interviews sometime next week. The pause hasn’t cooled interest. At 63, Harbaugh leaves Baltimore afte...
Sally Menti and Maddie Dahlien receive their first senior national team call-ups
It’s no secret that Jalen Hurts hasn’t been utilized as much in the Eagles run game this season, but even 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan knows it’s something they’ll still need to prepare for heading into wild card weekend. Several weeks ago, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke about Hurts role this season, and alluded […]
Updates on a couple of Chicago's first-round picks included as well.
Sunday afternoon rekindles one of the most interesting new rivalries in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles clashed in the 2022 NFC Championship game, in which the 49ers unfortunately ran out of quarterbacks. The trash talk escalated all offseason, with barbs being thrown by CJ Gardner-Johnson and Deebo Samuel. Talk is […]
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has confirmed he’s set to fly back out to Saudi Arabia to rejoin the squad after returning home following an injury scare. The Germany goalkeeper left the camp before the semi-final win over Athletic Club due to a knee problem. He underwent tests back home at Barcelona and has now […]
The Wisconsin Badgers made an early splash at running back in the transfer portal, landing Iowa State Cyclone transfer Abu Sama, who comes to Madison after three strong years in Ames. Sama, a 5’11, 210-pound back, is now poised for a big role at Wisconsin in his final year of eligibility, but Wisconsin was expected […]
The book has closed on the Northwestern Wildcats’ 2025 football season, making way for a flurry of analysis on the GameAbove Sports Bowl Champions’ encouraging 7-6 season. Inside NU will spend the next few weeks wrapping our coverage of the 2025 football season with reviews of each position group. Today we’ll look at the running […]
It’s officially 2026, and the DBacks Dispatch crew is back for the start of the year! In the first episode of the new year, hosts Brett, Gabe, and Brandon got straight to the point about what is on every fan’s mind this off-season. From the non-stop rumors about a Ketel Marte trade to some dream […]
The No. 1 ranked player in the NCAA is off the board, according to Top Drawer Soccer. Today, Denver Summit FC announced that they have signed Stanford star Jasmine Aikey to a two-year contract through 2027 with a mutual option for 2028. “I’m incredibly excited to join Denver Summit FC and be part of building […]
Maybe a new competiition is what Tottenham Hotspur needs to revitalize their season? Here comes the FA Cup, in which Spurs will enter via the third round, and face a tough opponent in Aston Villa. We do know that the Premier League competition is certainly not going their way, with their extra time collapse at […] The post Tottenham Team News at Aston Villa: Mohamed Kudus, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie appeared first on The Sports Bank .