8 December 2025
Former Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks died on Saturday at age 79, the team confirmed. Hicks previously owned the Rangers and Dallas Stars during some of the most successful periods. The Rangers praised Hicks as a passionate, competitive owner and extended condolences to his family. Hicks owned the Rangers from 1998 to 2010, including division titles in his first two seasons. He hired executives…
8 December 2025
Despite arbitration raise, the Mariners are not considering trading Randy Arozarena due to relaxed payroll pressures. President Jerry Dipoto and general manager Justin Hollander strongly value Arozarena and are comfortable keeping him long term. Postseason struggles drew attention, but officials emphasize his 27 homers, All-Star nod, and standout midsummer performance. Arozarena is one year from…
8 December 2025
Trade buzz is growing around Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore as teams seek starting pitching upgrades. Several pitchers headline the market, though Detroit ace Tarik Skubal would command the largest trade package. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that some clubs definitely expect Gore to be traded this offseason. More than half the league has checked on Gore, while Washington continues listening…
7 October 2025
The Golden State Warriors are set to welcome Jonathan Kuminga back after the forward agreed to a two-year contract worth up to $46.5 million. Kuminga was due in the Bay Area on Wednesday and expected at Chase Center on Thursday for a physical and his first practice. Coach Steve Kerr said his first step will be a sit-down with the 23-year-old. “At the heart of any good team culture is…
3 September 2025
Former NBA point guard Jeremy Lin announced his retirement from professional basketball in a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday night. “It’s been the honor of a lifetime to compete against the fiercest competitors under the brightest lights and to challenge what the world thought was possible for someone who looks like me,” he wrote. “I’ve lived out my wildest childhood dreams to play in front…
3 September 2025
Matthew Caldwell is stepping down as the business operations president of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. He is accepting a 10-year deal as CEO of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. The teams announced the deal on Wednesday. Caldwell will begin overseeing “day-to-day business operations and high-level strategic initiatives for the…
3 September 2025
Cavaliers forward Max Strus is expected to miss at least the first month of the season after having surgery Tuesday on his broken left foot. The Cavaliers said Strus suffered a Jones fracture during offseason training. The procedure was performed by Dr. David Porter at Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Indianapolis in consultation with team physician Dr. James Rosneck. The Cavaliers said…
3 September 2025
Sam Bennett lifelong dream came full circle this week in Holland Landing, Ontario. The Florida Panthers forward returned home with the Stanley Cup and posed for a photo in front of a poster of the very same trophy that once hung in his childhood bedroom. This time, however, he was holding the real thing. The visit marked Bennett’s second straight summer with hockey’s most coveted prize, following…
3 September 2025
For Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling, Stanley Cup celebrations turned into a family affair in Fort Lauderdale this weekend. In a video shared by the team, Forsling’s young son Bo stole the spotlight by raising a miniature version of the Cup as his father hoisted the real thing. Cheers rang out as the youngster mimicked the champion’s pose, drawing as much applause as the trophy itself.…
11 August 2025
Barcelona have reinstated Marc-André ter Stegen as club captain after settling a disagreement over the goalkeeper’s fitness. Earlier this week, the Catalan side had launched disciplinary proceedings and stripped the 33-year-old of the armband. This followed a row linked to his recovery from back surgery in late July. Reports suggested Ter Stegen had initially refused to release his medical…
11 August 2025
The 29-year-old missed most of last season after tearing his ACL against Arsenal, a blow that coincided with City’s dip in form. He was forced off again in their 4-3 FIFA Club World Cup loss to Al-Hilal this summer and is still recovering. Speaking before City’s pre-season friendly with Palermo, Guardiola said Rodri is unlikely to return before September. “Rodri is getting better but he had a big…
11 August 2025
Viktor Gyokeres marked his first appearance for Arsenal with a goal in their 3-0 pre-season victory over Athletic Club. The 27-year-old celebrated with his trademark mask gesture after converting a cross from fellow summer signing Martin Zubimendi. The Sweden international will hope it is the first of many as Arsenal look to end a five-year trophy drought. Mikel Arteta’s side begin their 2025/26…