27 March 2026
Manchester United’s long-term interest in Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer continues to simmer, with a personal connection adding an extra layer of intrigue to the ongoing speculation. Palmer knows United sporting director Jason Wilcox from their time together at Manchester City, a relationship that has helped keep the lines of communication open between the two camps. United’s recruitment…
26 March 2026
The Atlanta Braves are losing another starting pitcher before the regular season even begins. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed Monday that Spencer Strider is expected to start the year on the injured list with a left oblique strain. The right-hander felt a slight pull after making a start in a minor league game against the Red Sox on Tuesday, and lingering discomfort led to the decision to scratch…
26 March 2026
Roki Sasaki’s command problems followed him all the way to Dodger Stadium. In Monday’s Freeway Series game against the Angels, Sasaki failed to record a single out in the first inning, throwing 21 pitches and allowing two runs before being pulled. He issued three walks and hit a batter while throwing just eight strikes. Spring Training re-entry rules allowed him to return and build his pitch…
26 March 2026
Carson Benge is heading to the big leagues. The New York Mets announced Monday that their No. 2 organizational prospect has made the Opening Day roster after a standout spring. Benge, 23, will start in right field and is expected to hit near the bottom of the lineup, likely in the eight hole. He hit .366 with a double, a triple and a stolen base over 46 Grapefruit League plate appearances and…
26 March 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong is on the verge of locking in his future with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs and their star center fielder were deep into extension talks Monday night and appear to be closing in on a deal, according to sources who spoke with MLB. com executive reporter Mark Feinsand. The terms and length of the contract were not immediately known, but the agreement would keep Crow-Armstrong as a…
25 March 2026
Sometimes the stars just align perfectly. New York Yankees first baseman and catcher Ben Rice has signed an endorsement deal with Ben’s Original rice, parent company Mars announced Monday. Ben Rice. Sponsored by Ben’s rice. It does not get more fitting than that. The partnership will also benefit No Kid Hungry, starting with a contribution of 22,000 meals for children facing food insecurity. The…
25 March 2026
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to Triple-A Sugar Land, the club announced Monday. Arrighetti, 26, was limited to seven starts last season due to a fractured right thumb and right elbow inflammation, posting a 5.35 ERA over 35 and a third innings. He struggled this spring as well, allowing six runs over eight innings in three Grapefruit League relief appearances.…
25 March 2026
The Minnesota Wild and the entire hockey community are mourning the loss of Jessi Pierce and her three young children, who were killed in an early-morning house fire Saturday at their home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Pierce, 37, had covered the Wild for NHL.com and other outlets for the past 10 seasons and was a beloved presence in the hockey world. Wild general manager Bill Guerin spoke…
25 March 2026
Steven Stamkos is turning back the clock at 36, and his numbers back it up. The Nashville Predators veteran has 34 goals in 70 games this season, tied for 14th in the NHL. He leads the league in game-winning goals with 10 and is tied for the most hat tricks with two, including a four-goal performance on December 11. Last season, his first with Nashville after leaving Tampa Bay, Stamkos scored 27…
25 March 2026
The Ottawa Senators are making a serious push for the playoffs. Ottawa picked up a 2-1 win at Madison Square Garden on Monday against the New York Rangers, extending their winning streak to three games and improving to 14-3-2 in their last 19 games since January 25. The Senators sit two points behind the idle New York Islanders for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference. “We’re all…
25 March 2026
The Vancouver Canucks have been officially eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention for the second consecutive season. Vancouver fell out of contention on Sunday after results elsewhere went against them, leaving the Canucks 25 points behind the Nashville Predators for the second wild card in the Western Conference with 13 games to play. It is the fifth time in six seasons that Vancouver…
25 March 2026
The Boston Bruins opened their doors on Monday for a group of high school hockey players who have shown remarkable strength in the face of unimaginable tragedy. The Bruins invited the Blackstone Valley Co-op team, Rhode Island’s Division II state champions, to Warrior Ice Arena for a day that included getting on the ice with the NHL club, a tour of the facility and a chance to meet players they…