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Plano just approved how much money exactly for a new Dallas Stars arena?

I didn’t make it to this week’s annual sports economics conference in Maryland that starts this morning, but a special guest blogger has offered to report back on the stadium papers presented there, so please tune back in later today for that. (UPDATE: now underway!) In the meantime, I’ve taken on the task of figuring […]

Why hire Mike Babcock without clarity on Cassidy?

do dah do dooo, do dah do dooo “You have now entered… The Babcock Zone.”  The Babcock Zone is a phrase I coined a couple of weeks ago to describe the eerie place the Edmonton Oilers were entering. In the most consequential franchise decision in a few years, with so much at stake, this Zone…

Lineup protection hardly matters – here’s why

Is Junior Caminero getting pitched around because neither Jonathan Aranda nor Yandy Diaz are hitting behind him in the lineup to “protect” him? How much influence does Caminero have on the number of pitches the batter ahead of him sees in the zone? Inspired by an article examining the statistical significance of lineup protection, I […]

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about what we learned regarding the Texas Rangers over the last week where Ezequiel Duran has stepped up in a big way. Kennedi Landry writes that if Jordan Montgomery and/or Cody Bradford can make it back this summer, dealing from the rotation might be Texas’ best option at the trade […]

Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 6-9-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks notes from NHL combine: Chase Reid’s dinner, Caleb Malhotra’s connection ( Sun-Times ) Could Blackhawks draft target Ivar Stenberg be the next Lucas Raymond? ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson says he’s motivated to make a major offseason move ( Athletic ) Could defenseman Chase Reid make sense for the Blackhawks at No. 4 of 2026 NHL Draft? ( Athletic ) Musings on Madison,...

Newcastle In Talks for FC Koln Winger: Report

Newcastle United have opened talks over a potential move for FC Koln winger Said El Mala as they keep actively searching for an Anthony Gordon replacement. Gordon’s £70million move to Barcelona left Newcastle needing depth at the position, with Harvey Barnes the only natural alternative currently in the Magpies roster. According to TEAMtalk, reporting on […]

Why Christian Dvorak’s extension isn’t as bad as you think

When the Philadelphia Flyers signed Christian Dvorak to his one-year contract last July 1, the idea was the Flyers were putting a short-term bandage on what looked like a significant problem. The center depth would still be an issue moving forward, but at least the Flyers had some semblance of an immediate answer to help Sean Couturier and Noah Cates carry the workload. The price of $5.4 million AAV was considered a bit steep, particularly for a guy who registered 33 points in 82 games la...

2026 World Cup Group C predictions: Can Scotland break up the Brazil & Morocco party?

Group C features an intriguing mix of teams: one clear favorite, one recent World Cup sensation, one returning European nation eager to prove itself, and one underdog with a deeply emotional narrative. Brazil stands out as the favorite, while Morocco is positioned as the most formidable challenger. However, Scotland has the potential to make the […] The post 2026 World Cup Group C predictions: Can Scotland break up the Brazil & Morocco party? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Stars owner Tom Gaglardi releases statement on potential 2031 Plano stadium

The Dallas Stars fell in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Minnesota Wild. This led to Stars GM Jim Nill making it clear that there will be changes this offseason. While the front office is talking about changes for the 2026-27 season, ownership is talking about changes for 2031, releasing a […] The post Stars owner Tom Gaglardi releases statement on potential 2031 Plano stadium appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Speedball Mike Bailey Reflects On TNT Title Bout With Kevin Knight: In AEW Right Now, I Feel Alone

Speedball Mike Bailey reflects on his TNT title bout with Kevin Knight on this past week’s edition of AEW Dynamite. Since AEW Double Or Nothing, Kevin Knight and Speedball’s tag team, Jet Speed, has been split and on the most recent edition of AEW Dynamite last week, the pair would meet in a one on … The post Speedball Mike Bailey Reflects On TNT Title Bout With Kevin Knight: In AEW Right Now, I Feel Alone appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .