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Lightning Morning News: 2026-27 Salary Cap set at $104 million

With league revenues continuing to operate at a healthy clip, the NHL let their franchises know what their cap for next season is going to look like. As has been speculated for some time, the 2026-27 upper limit will be at $104 million, an increase of $8.5 million over the current ceiling. That also means that the salary cap floor is going up from $70.6 million to $76.9 million. The @NHL and @NHLPA announced that the Team Payroll Range established for the 2026-27 League Year, pursuant t...

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Managing Madrid Podcast: What Is Real Madrid’s Ceiling This Season?

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Faysal discuss Real Madrid’s ceiling this season, the importance of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid’s midfield problems, the way Alvaro Arbeloa is using Gonzalo Garcia, and more — including a couple hot takes. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated […]

If the Flyers are rebuilding, why aren’t the kids playing?

Despite Danny Briere and Rick Tocchet’s comments on how this is a ‘young team’, the Flyers’ reluctance to consistently play their young prospects shows that they might be more focused on short-term stability than long-term growth. The Philadelphia Flyers have undoubtedly been struggling — losing 12 of their last 15 — and during a skid like this, you’d expect the young guys to be getting heavy minutes, right? Well, that hasn’t been the case. The kids aren’t alright With The Offsp...

Jaxson Hayes says competing in dunk contest is a dream come true

The NBA’s All-Star weekend is an opportunity for the league to showcase its talent. The main event is the All-Star Game, but the 3-point Contest, Rising Stars Game, and the Slam Dunk Contest are also important fixtures of the festivities. For any NBA player, being involved in the weekend is an honor, but for Jaxson […]

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Yankees 2026 Season Preview: Gerrit Cole

It has been 469 days since we last saw Gerrit Cole on an MLB mound, and it won’t be that much longer before the Yankees’ ace makes his triumphant return. After missing an entire season to Tommy John surgery, it is uncertain whether we can still consider him to be the Yankees’ ace, but there […]

2026 spring training storylines to watch for pitchers and catchers

Spring training is finally upon us as pitchers and catchers began reporting this week with the Colorado Rockies joining the party on Thursday. This means we’ll be getting our first look at the new-look Rockies after a busy offseason that saw them remake their entire front office and coaching staff. The next step is figuring […]

Rank the division

There is, I suspect, very little doubt about the top and bottom of the division. The Dodgers are prohibitive favorites – around 7-1 on at the sports books – to win the NL West for the thirteenth time in the past fourteen years, as well as the fifth season in a row. At the other […]

What was the most miserable Royals season you endured?

Most readers here love the game of baseball and love our Royals, but there are some seasons that truly test us. The hitters can’t hit, the pitchers can’t throw strikes, the ball gets kicked around the field, and the losses pile up. By June, you already have an eye towards Chiefs training camp. You’re a […]

2026 Mountain West Baseball Preseason Award Prediction

Let’s keep the hype going for the 2026 Mountain West baseball season. We’ve already covered our preseason rankings and all-conference team, so now let’s look at our award predictions for the new season. Player of the Year Sean Yamaguchi, Nevada Sean Yamaguchi enters the 2026 season as the most dynamic everyday player in the Mountain […]

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Sights and sounds from Lakeland as Tigers pitchers and catchers report

The whiplash from the surprise of the Justin Verlander signing, to the images of the franchise’s greatest pitcher working out in his old haunts alongside Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, and Framber Valdez on Wednesday, made from some fine visual storytelling. Pitchers and catchers reported to the Detroit Tigers complex in Lakeland to kick off spring […]

Seven Candidates to Replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur

When all was said and done, Thomas Frank just couldn’t get the supertanker turned around fast enough. Using a supertanker as a metaphor was an interesting choice, on his part, but that boat was now officially sunk. Frank lasted just eight months in the role, as he proved to be no better than his predecessor, […] The post Seven Candidates to Replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur appeared first on The Sports Bank .

Washington vs. Penn St Game Preview and Open Thread

After competitive losses to UCLA and Iowa teams that are more “good” than “great,” the Huskies have run to the end of their leash and have no more room for error if they want to keep any postseason dreams alive. Since they have hung with so many of the nation’s top teams, UW remains #44 […]