Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Juraj Slafkovský is hoping for another magical run at the Olympics with Team Slovakia. [ NHL.com ]
The hopes and pressures of a nation rest on Slafkovský’s shoulders. [ Radio-Canada ]
Canadiens’ Top 25 this century: Ranking the Habs players who stood out, a five-part feature series. Starting with 21-25. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Yes, Lane Hutson is in the Norris Trophy conversation. [ RDS ]
Tomas Plekanec is enjoying a new career path as ...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Gonzaga Bulldogs graduate forward Graham Ike was listed as one of the 20 best college basketball players being considered for the prestigious Wooden Award. The proven veteran under coach Mark Few is more than deserving of this high honor. Ike, the only active player in the nation to have over 2,000 career points and 1,000 […]
From The Slipper Still Fits
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It’s not like the Golden State Warriors haven’t tried at all to build a competent team around Stephen Curry in the latter stages of his special career. Though they managed to squeeze another title out of their big 3 in 2022, the Warriors were unable to hit on ready-now draft picks that would both pave […]
From Pounding The Rock
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Barcelona look for a strong start to the Copa del Rey semi-finals when they face a monster test away to Atlético Madrid in the first leg at the Metropolitano. Here’s how we think Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Thursday’s battle: Defense Barça have had four full days to rest and prepare after […]
From Barca Blaugranes
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From We Ain't Got No History
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Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler is so much more than a Big Ten Player of the Year candidate, or Freshman of the Year candidate. He’s a National Player of the Year candidate. Yesterday saw Wagler named to the Wooden Award Late Midseason Top 20 Watch List, as annou ced by the Los Angeles Athletic […]
The post Keaton Wagler Definitely in National Player of the Year Conversation appeared first on The Sports Bank .
From The Bank
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The Lakers’ home floor has long been a stage for stars. Tuesday night, it became Victor Wembanyama’s canvas. With a performance that felt equal parts artistry and avalanche, the San Antonio Spurs rolled past a short-handed Los Angeles Lakers squad, 136–108, in a game that was effectively decided before halftime. Wembanyama authored the kind of […]
From Pounding The Rock
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Pumas defeated San Diego FC by a 1-0 score that was not enough to overcome the 4-1 loss in the first leg and Pumas was eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Pumas went on the offense from the start but were caught a couple of times on counter attacks and were not able to create […]
From FMF State Of Mind
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This Pacific Northwest matchup inside the McCarthey Athletic Center got out of hand quickly, thanks to the round-the-clock defensive pressure put on by the No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs (24-2, 12-1 WCC). Coach Mark Few’s group held the Washington State Cougars (11-16, 6-8 WCC) to a season-low in points while scoring 31 points off 21 forced […]
From The Slipper Still Fits
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While my grandma was still alive, she often told our family her story of passing by the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre aftermath on her way to work the morning of February 14, 1929. Bessie Banks, 23 years old at the time, was on the Clark Street bus to her job at the Palmer House when […]
The post The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Site is a Totally Vacant Lot appeared first on The Sports Bank .
From The Bank
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Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton fall to Bournemouth 2-1. Here’s how it happened. [RBM] Watch the highlights below. “I’m disappointed. It’s a game we could have won, possibly. It looked as if we might have done. It was a bit scrappy at times, but I’m just disappointed that we gave away two really […]
From Royal Blue Mersey
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Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has been quizzed on ongoing speculation that the club want to bring in Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid this summer. Araujo was full of praise for the Argentina international and feels he is one of the best in his position. “He’s a great player; for me, he’s one of the best […]
From Barca Blaugranes
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Sunderland go into tonight’s game at the Stadium of Light knowing that a win would not only preserve their unbeaten home record, but also put them level on points with tonight’s opponents. Can we spring a surprise and beat Liverpool on our own turf? Join Gav, Andrew and Ant as they look towards what is […]
From Roker Report
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For the first time in a few weeks, we have a chance to breathe. And by that I mean Juventus aren’t playing a midweek fixture and get to enjoy the all-to-foreign concept these days of having nearly an entire week to prepare for their next opponent. Ah, and what a next opponent that it is. […]
From Black & White & Read All Over
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WSU put out an embarrassing effort Tuesday night in Spokane, falling 83-53. The 53 points scored were the Cougs’ lowest scoring output of the season. Three early turnovers had the Cougs down 12-6 four minutes in, but Ri Vavers nailed a three and Morton made three free throws to keep the game in reach. A […]
From CougCenter
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In a market full of bold claims—faster motors, longer range, bigger numbers—it’s easy to assume that better e-bikes are simply more extreme ones. More power, more speed, more capability. But when it comes to commuter e-bikes designed for city riding, the priorities often look very different. Instead of pushing limits, many of these bikes are […]
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From The Bank
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Wednesday 11th February 2026 Sunderland v Liverpool – Premier League Stadium of Light Kick-Off: 20:15 Tickets & Match Coverage Tickets: Tickets are sold out. TV/Stream: Full live match coverage is available via TNT Sports. Radio: Full live match commentary available via BBC Radio Newcastle (not online) Don’t forget to follow the blow-by-blow account of the […]
From Roker Report
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Sunderland were well and truly entrenched at the bottom of the First Division as they stepped into this game against fellow strugglers Bristol City at Roker Park. Eleven games without scoring a goal and fourteen games without a win had seen confidence on the terraces and in the dressing room plummet. The purchase of Mick […]
From Roker Report
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It seems crazy to suggest after winning the title last season, but with one win in eight, is pressure really starting to mount on Arne Slot again? It’s a bit of an uncomfortable conversation. Slot done a brilliant job to win the league last season, especially taking over from Jurgen Klopp. He’s also had to […]
From Roker Report
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Martin Wanless predicts… Score prediction: Sunderland 1 Liverpool 0 Sunderland’s first goalscorer: Diarra We don’t need to fear anyone at the Stadium of Light and Liverpool’s away record suggests we’ve got a good chance of getting something tonight. Of course, it’ll be incredibly tough, but Liverpool can be beaten, and I think we can secure […]
From Roker Report
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Saturday’s game at Arsenal was probably our best away performance of the season – but the fact is we came away on the wrong side of a 3-0 defeat and our away form needs sorting out. At the Stadium of Light, we’re a different proposition, and under the lights we’ll be hoping to continue that […]
From Roker Report
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The significantly undermanned Lakers were overwhelmed by the Spurs in a 136-108 loss on Tuesday night. It’s the second loss in a row with one more game left until the All-Star break. The game started as we all expected, with Victor Wembanyama dominating. After a 3-pointer from Julian Champagnie to open the scoring for San […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
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San Antonio started its Rodeo Road Trip by displacing the Boston Celtics with the highest scoring half (84 to 83) by an opponent in Lakers’ franchise history on the way to a blowout win. Los Angeles, missing Luka Doncic, Lebron James, and Austin Reaves, could not stop Wembanyama from putting up a Gervin-like 25 point […]
From Pounding The Rock
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Super Bowl LX Odds This is now the longest point between one Super Bowl and the next. I’m writing this on the Tuesday after the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX, 29-13, in what was one of the less entertaining games that I can remember. Seattle’s defense suffocated Drake Maye and the Patriots’ offense throughout […]
From Gridiron Experts
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Duke’s win over Pitt was not flawless. It was not one we will talk about in years to come. But it was an important win, and some really good things happened—not least of all succeeding while Pat Ngongba had to sit due to a wrist injury. Pitt started out hot, running out to a 12-6 […]
From Duke Basketball Report
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