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The NHL's 2026-27 season is nearly here, and with it comes new changes to the league. From mandatory protective equipment, to an increased regular-season, there's no shortage of changes to the product. Here are the six most notable changes this coming year.
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers sent catcher Kyle Higashioka to Triple-A Round Rock on an injury rehab assignment Friday. He is scheduled to bat second as the Round Rock Express’ designated hitter Friday night against the Oklahoma City Comets at Dell Diamond, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. CT. Higashioka has been on the 10-day […]
The Connor Hellebuyck drama continues in Winnipeg, as there is no deal yet for the future Hall of Fame goaltender. But it isn't for lack of other teams trying. We've heard all about the Buffalo Sabres and their attempts to land Hellebuyck, and the Carolina Hurricanes and their potential offers. But according to insider Elliotte Friedman , speaking on NHL Tonight, the Florida Panthers were "hot" for Helly earlier this summer. But developments since then have made that possibility mu...
New York Jets wide receiver and 2025 team MVP Isaiah Williams is poised to have a breakout 2026 season following a strong training camp.
Marek Vanacker had a career year in the OHL. Now, all eyes will be on how he translates his power forward game to the pros.
Assessing Toronto’s goalie situation heading into the 2026-2027 season. The post Where do the Sceptres stand in net? appeared first on The IX Sports .
It's a limited slate as Week 1 continues, but there's still plenty of high-end talent to be found — including multiple Miami Hurricanes.
He's baaack. Ben Simmons, after sitting out last season, has re-emerged and is ready for an NBA comeback, signing a league-minimum $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. Just in: Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons has agreed on a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, his agents Max Wiepking, Sean Tribe and Ryan Arney tell me and @MarcJSpears . The one-time All-NBA star is back in the NBA for a 10th season after sitting out 2025-26. pic.twitter.com/xj5X7lr3op — Shams C...
Texas Rangers lineup for September 4, 2026 against the Tampa Bay Rays: starting pitchers are Trevor Williams (opening for Kumar Rocker) for the Rangers and Nick Martinez for the Rays. Texas looks to build on yesterday’s success game. Our old pal Nick Martinez is facing his former club for the first time since 2023, when […]
The 2026-27 NHL season will no longer feature any spontaneous emergency backup goaltender moments, with each franchise having an employed netminder in case of emergency. What are some of the best EBUG moments in NHL history?
The Boston Bruins have been without a captain since the team traded away Brad Marchand at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The absence has been understandable given the state of…
The Miami Hurricanes acquired Darian Mensah through the transfer portal this offseason to step in as the program’s new starting quarterback. Hours before the team’s season opener, one analyst proclaimed that Mensah is a clear upgrade over Carson Beck. During a segment on ESPN’s “Bussin’ and Pate,” college football analyst Josh Pate declared that Miami […] The post Analyst says Miami ‘upgraded’ at QB after Carson Beck’s departure appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After Ben Simmons and the Sacramento Kings’ offseason workouts this summer, the three-time All-Star guard is making his return to the NBA. Simmons agreed to a one-year deal, worth $3.5 million ahead of the 2026-27 season. He last played for the LA Clippers in 2024-25, appearing in only 18 games after his trade from the […] The post Ben Simmons’ redemption story coming with Kings would be all-time upset appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pete Crow-Armstrong made a point of attending Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks games during the offseason, often appearing alongside fellow burgeoning superstar Caleb Williams. Neither young athlete is lacking in the swagger department, and both have put their respective sports on notice that a new day is dawning in Chicago. To that end, they’ve recruited Bulls … The post PCA’s Mutual Admiration Society Witnesses Latest Signature Moment appeared first on .
In what was perhaps a glimpse into the future, the Vancouver Canucks skated at Britannia Community Centre on the city’s east side Friday morning. Weekend concerts forced the team out of its Rogers Arena home base. So the players shifted the site of their informal on-ice workout to what one day may be the club’s…
The Jets have chosen six captains for the season. The Jets have announced six players as season-long captains for the 2026 regular season. The leadership group selected by teammates is represented by QB Geno Smith and RG Joe Tippmann on offense; LB Demario Davis, S Minkah Fitzpatrick and DT Harrison Phillips on defense; and WR-KR Isaiah Williams on special teams. It seems worth noting the rapid […]
As jersey patch deals continue to sweep across college football, Kentucky Football is doing something different this year. On Friday, UK announced that UK Invests will be the official jersey patch of Kentucky Football. Beginning with tomorrow’s game against Youngstown State, the UK Invests logo will appear on football jerseys to elevate storytelling around one of UK’s fastest-growing […]
The Texas Rangers are hiring.
The Edmonton Oilers have a long history of giving people second chances. This has been the case since the 1980s, a philosophy supported by former general manager Glen Sather. Of course, people should be held accountable for their actions. However, once they have dealt with their issues, who doesn’t deserve a second chance? If you…
Earlier this week, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy chatted with QR Calgary’s Jock Wilson, and part of their conversation might have caused some worries about the status of Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau’s return from hip surgery. Well, Sportsnet’s Eric Francis had a chance to get a few updates from Conroy in his latest column,…
Kansas opens the 2026 season in the friendly confines at the base of Mt. Oread to take on the Sharks of Long Island. This is the first-ever meeting between Kansas and Long Island. The Numbers Long Island: 0-1, 0-0 NEC Kansas: 0-0, 0-0 B12 Line: KU -41.5 (Yup you read that right) How to Watch […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers announced their 2027 spring training schedule on Friday. It includes 29 Cactus League games, starting Friday, Feb. 19, against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium. Major League Baseball put out the full 2027 spring schedule the same day. All 30 clubs in the Cactus League and the Grapefruit […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill said the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays are both difficult to strike out from top to bottom in the order. Quantrill made the comparison after holding the Rays to 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings in a 6-0 Texas Rangers win on Thursday night at […]
Metsa’s new contract carries a $900,000 NHL cap hit for the 2027-28 season
ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Foscue said Cal Quantrill does not get the credit he deserves. Foscue drove in the first run of a 6-0 Texas Rangers win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night at Globe Life Field, and Quantrill allowed 2 singles and 2 walks over 7 scoreless innings. “No, I definitely don’t […]
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