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Oilers’ Tommy Lafreniere Takes Big Step With Summer Showcase Invite

After a breakout season, one of the most promising Edmonton Oilers prospects has just taken the next step in his exciting progression. Forward Tommy Lafreniere is among 32 players invited…

Saints set for interesting kicker competition

Second-year kicker Charlie Smyth wasn’t bad in his rookie campaign. The New Orleans Saints kicker finished the season making 12 of his 16 field goal attempts, including going 4-for-6 on 50+ yard attempts. Smyth took over for a struggling Blake Grupe and, despite some struggles, was a breath of fresh air. However, the Saints aren’t […]

2026 World Cup, Matchday 9: Match thread and discussion

Yesterday, Czechia scored first against South Africa, but were only able to manage a 1-1 draw after giving up a penalty that was scored in the 83rd minute by Teboho Mokoena. Switzerland struggled to score against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the score was 0-0 into the 74th minute, when Switzerland opened the scoring with Manzambi, […]

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Get to Know Your Orange: #62 OL, Jackson Iak

It’s time to start preparing for the 2026 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces for Year 3 of the Fran Brown Era. Up next is… Name: Jackson Iak Position: Offensive line Year: Redshirt freshman Height: 6’4” Weight: 300 […]

LSU to host final OV weekend of the summer

Just because it’s the final weekend of official visits doesn’t mean things will be quiet in Baton Rouge. LSU has a full list of prospects arriving on campus throughout the weekend, so let’s take a look at who’s coming in and where things stand. Lane Kiffin and his staff will host several committed prospects this […]

Is Jung Hoo Lee “fantastic,” or actually kinda bad in right field?

During the 4th inning of Wednesday’s second game against the Braves, the Giants’ broadcasters used the occasion of Mike Yastrzemski, current Brave and former right-fielder for Giants, stepping into the box to discuss the defensive skills of his “protegé,” Jung Hoo Lee.  Dave Flemming deemed Lee “a worthy successor.” Javy Lopez described Lee’s play in […]

Rams can’t afford to overlook 49ers in Super Bowl chase

Since trading for Myles Garrett earlier this month, the Los Angeles Rams have been the talk of the NFL offseason. However, the Rams’ hated rival, the San Francisco 49ers, are being somewhat overlooked, which could potentially threaten L.A.’s Super Bowl hopes in 2026. It’s easy to overlook the Whiners right now, as they were the […]

Meet the new Cowboys players recently added to the roster

Along with the recent mincamp came a small number of roster moves from the Dallas Cowboys. For three of the signings, they dipped into a resource that has served them well – the UFL. Both Brandon Aubrey and KaVontae Turpin were members of that league before the Cowboys scooped them up. The team also added […]

Sixers Top 3 NBA Draft Targets: Wing Edition

The countdown to the NBA Draft is on, and rumors are in full swing. With the first round set to take place on June 23rd, this will mark the first major decision making from the new-look Sixers front office. Drafting has been a strong suit in recent years. Even with Bob Myers and Mike Gansey […] The post Sixers Top 3 NBA Draft Targets: Wing Edition appeared first on Crossing Broad .

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Why are the Orioles a (not even quite) .500 Team?

I shouldn’t mislead you: the Orioles are not hovering at .500 right now, because they’re actually sitting at 35-41 (.461), fourth in the AL East, staring up at the Yankees, Rays, and even the Blue Jays. I can’t even analytics our way out of here: their Pythagorean record, the model that predicts wins based on […]

Red Sox News & Links: ‘We’re not good’

It is not even officially summer yet. That’s probably the worst thing about this horrific 2026 season. It’s not even officially summer yet, and there’s nothing to look forward to baseball wise in New England. “The Red Sox are a roster-construction failure. Management can claim to be looking for outside help, and maybe they are, […]

NBA Future Fan Rankings: 2026 Offseason

With the New York Knicks crowned champions and parading down Broadway, the other 29 teams can now focus on what’s next. With the 2026 offseason set to begin with the NBA Draft on Tuesday and Wednesday, let’s take a look at which teams project to have the best and the worst futures. The general idea […]

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Mountaintop View 6-19-26: Senate Bill, Boise State Donation, UTEP Football, Nevada Athetics, CSU Basketball, PAC 12 Basketball Rankings

Does the Protect College Sports Act go to far? Boise State secures another large donation Our team takes a look at UTEP football and its first year in the Mountain West Did a lack of facilities prevent Nevada from receiving a PAC 12 invitation? What do you think of Colorado State’s new basketball court? Early […]

Are the Braves over catcher defense?

Okay, we know they’re not really over it. But, it is kind of funny to think about. The Braves acquired Joey Bart late last night. The move is, on its face, a no-brainer. Bart was the second overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft (Alex Anthopoulos loves him some draft pedigree), but he’s also put […]

Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning for 5th round pick, signs 8-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially announced the acquisition of defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team announced on Friday morning. The news originally broke in the middle of night on early Friday morning, with Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reporting the sign-and-trade just before 2:00 AM eastern time. The Maple Leafs made…

Watch highlights from Detroit Lions minicamp, with commentary

As one of the lucky few who get to watch Detroit Lions minicamp, I try my best to paint of picture of each practice via our daily observations recaps, and our Pride of Detroit Direct exclusive video podcasts. But as much as I try to report the most relevant news and biggest plays, nothing compares […]

Tarik Skubal Gets Brutally Honest After Latest Tigers Loss

The importance of ace pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Detroit Tigers was on full display during May, during which he was unavailable after undergoing a surgical procedure to remove a loose body from his throwing arm.During May, the Tigers won a mere six games and tumbled to the bottom of the American League Central Division […] The post Tarik Skubal Gets Brutally Honest After Latest Tigers Loss appeared first on HEAVY .