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Craig Berube on reuniting with Sammy Blais in Toronto: “A heavy, heavy hitter with no fear… He has really good hands and a good shot”

On the eve of the new season, Craig Berube discussed the addition of Sammy Blais to the roster, the plan for Easton Cowan, and the differences in this year’s team vs. last. Practice Lines – October 7 Lines at final Leafs practice before regular season opener Knies – Matthews – MaccelliMcMann – Tavares – NylanderJoshua […] The post Craig Berube on reuniting with Sammy Blais in Toronto: “A heavy, heavy hitter with no fear… He has really goo...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 4 months ago | 2 reads

How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season?

The roster is set… for now.  While the regular season is about to begin, it still feels like there is quite a bit to sort through in Toronto, but in the meantime, we have our first look at the new faces arriving and some minor moves to contemplate. The Leafs’ initial roster has been set, […] The post How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season? appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 4 months ago | 3 reads

How Live Slots Are Merging Table Game Features for Hybrid Thrills

Slots have always been about rhythm and surprise. You press a button, the reels spin, and the outcome arrives in a flash. Table games work differently. They slow things down, add tension, and pull players into the moment. What is happening now is that designers are borrowing pieces from both traditions. Live slots are taking... The post How Live Slots Are Merging Table Game Features for Hybrid Thrills appeared first on League Freak - Covering The NRL, Super League And Rugby League World Wide...

From League Freak | 4 months ago | 3 reads

How did Red Sox pitching prospect Jose Bello (part of return for Rafael Devers) fare after trade?

After writing about James Tibbs III over the weekend, it feels like an appropriate time to examine how the other prospect the Red Sox acquired from the Giants in the Rafael Devers trade — Jose Bello — fared in the wake of the blockbuster deal being made in June. Unlike Tibbs, Bello was not subsequently … Continue reading "How did Red Sox pitching prospect Jose Bello (part of return for Rafael Devers) fare after trade?"

From Blogging the Red Sox | 4 months ago | 3 reads

August's San Diego Final Opens Door to North Carolina for Wygodzki; Top Seeds Penickova and Goode Begin Play Tuesday at ITF J300 Pan American Closed

©Colette Lewis 2025--Spring, TexasAlthough those living in South Texas scoffed at the suggestion that it was more like summer than fall today for the opening round of the ITF J300 Pan American Closed, but temperatures in the low 90s with little breeze did challenge many of those engaged in long three-set battles at the Giammalva Racquet Club outside Houston. But New Yorker Paige Wygodzki was

From ZooTennis | 4 months ago | 2 reads

Three things we learned – Brentford 0-1 Manchester City

Erling Haaland’s early goal was enough for Manchester City to overcome Brentford and head into the second international break of the season three points off the top of the Premier League. The 25-year-old’s ninth minute goal came after he outmuscled Sepp van de Berg following a long ball forward and manoeuvred the ball onto his […]

From Bitter and Blue | 4 months ago | 0 reads

Schadenfreude 368 (A Continuing Series)

Everything Trump Touches Dies Volpe: "It's not a cult." Facts : In postseason history , teams taking a 2-0 lead in a best-of-5 series have gone on to win that series 80 of 90 times ( 88.9% ) In Division Series w/current 2-2-1 format, teams to win both G1+2 at home have advanced 31 of 34 times ( 91.2% ), incl 20 sweeps The Blue Jays scored 20 consecutive runs between Yankees runs  They're the first team in postseason history to score 20 consecutive runs within a series The Blue Jays ' 23 r...

From the joy of sox | 4 months ago | 3 reads

National League Division Series: Game 2 Thread

National League Division Series: Game 2 Thread Well, game one is over and Matthew Boyd did not throw very many pitches. Moving along, game two of the NLDS begins at 8:08 pm central time on Monday, October 6.  The Brewers will send Aaron Ashby to the mound to open things up. The lefty pitched an inning and a third in game one of the series and held the Cubs hitless while striking out one.   Shota Imanaga will be the first Cub to take the mound in game two. He pitched in the loss to...

From The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog | 4 months ago | 2 reads

Monday Quickie - (former) Nats in the playoffs

If rooting for (or against) former Nats in the playoffs is fun for you heres the list  Blue Jays : Max ! although they left him off the ALDS roster as he struggled at the end of the year. Jacob Barnes would also get a ring if they are generous (release by Tor in August)  Yankees : Amed Rosario is it, though they have regular season Nats villain DJ LeMahieu and post-season Nats hero, Trent Grisham.  Tigers : "Garbage" Kyle Finnegan was acquired by Detroit in a trade. Tanner Raine...

From Nationals Baseball | 4 months ago | 6 reads

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau

The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed left-shot winger Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers on Monday. They also officially managed to pass all four of their waived players — Dakota Mermis, Henry Thrun, Matt Benning, and Michael Pezzetta — through the waiver wire and will keep them under club control to start the 2025-26 […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 4 months ago | 2 reads

How to make sure Red Reporter shows up in your Google search

As many of you are likely aware, Google searches are … different these days. The good news is Google is offering a solution for folks who like to get their news from specific sources. If you want to help Red Reporter — while also streamlining all your Google searches — there is now a way. […]

From Red Reporter | 4 months ago | 0 reads

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward in practice: “No decisions have been made… Just keep working and practicing”

After Monday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the final cuts, Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward, and the Blue Jays’ killer start to the ALDS. Practice Lines – October 6 Lines at first Leafs practice post training camp Knies – Matthews – MaccelliMcMann – Tavares – Nylander Joshua – Domi – Robertson Lorentz – Roy […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward in practice: “No decisions have ...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 4 months ago | 4 reads

Slate: Collapse

Football I don’t have much to say about the game this past Saturday. You already know how it went down, you’ve heard what the coaches and players had to say, and you’ve read Jon Morse’s thoughts on the whole debacle. The tagline for this season should be “not when it matters.” Case in point: the […]

From Bring On The Cats | 4 months ago | 2 reads

Takeaways from someone who watched a little bit of Hornets v Thunder

We got to watch some Charlotte Hornets basketball on Sunday. It wasn’t the full experience. It was live streamed on the team website, so there where no frills on the broadcast. Dell and Eric weren’t on the call in part because Eric Collins was calling the Carolina Panthers game. Collins was a joy to listen […] The post Takeaways from someone who watched a little bit of Hornets v Thunder first appeared on At The Hive .

From At The Hive | 4 months ago | 3 reads

Schadenfreude 367 (A Continuing Series)

Yankees - 000 002 500 - 7 10 1 Blue Jays - 023 611 00x - 13 15 1 " I expect us to go out and play well today. " Aaron Boone @_IAmNotANumber_ So fucking much for that. @JamotheDooD Bahahahaha wrong again you clown!! @Mr_CheeseHead So, expect the complete opposite of that @Jordirod2 Yeah if you swing at every first pitch and popup you'll win @DianeAlonge Hahahahahaha!!!! @Piff131 Update, they did not go out and play well today @Oghuz1014 This guy is a fucking moron Yankees Pushed To Br...

From the joy of sox | 4 months ago | 3 reads

How trio of prospects traded by Red Sox at deadline fared with new teams

Ahead of the July 31 trade deadline earlier this summer, the Red Sox made deals for two impending free agents in an effort to bolster their pitching staff for the stretch run. In doing so, they parted ways with a trio of top prospects who had already reached the upper levels of their system. This … Continue reading "How trio of prospects traded by Red Sox at deadline fared with new teams"

From Blogging the Red Sox | 4 months ago | 4 reads