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7 April 2024
Inter Miami CF have signed forward Leo Afonso through the 2024 MLS season with options spanning 2025-27. Afonso was Miami’s second-round selection (No. 32 overall) in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft after starring at the University of Virginia. The Inter Miami academy product is a Brazilian but does not occupy an international roster slot. “Leo is a promising attacker that we have known for a long time,…
7 April 2024
The LA Galaxy have signed Colombian defender Emiro Garcés on loan from Liga Dimayor I side Deportivo Pereira. Garcés, who is on an international roster slot, will join through the 2024 MLS season with a purchase option. Since his pro debut with Pereira in 2021, the 22-year-old has one goal in 68 all-competition appearances. Remarkably, he made four appearances in the 2023 Copa Libertadores.…
7 April 2024
Below are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 6: The Nashville Predators will clinch a playoff berth: If they win the New York Islander in any fashion (7:30 p.m. ET; MSGSN, BSSO) AND both of the following happen: 1) The Minnesota Wild lose to the Winnipeg Jets in any manner (4 p.m. ET; BSWIX, BSN, TSN3). 2) The St. Louis Blues lose to the San Jose Sharks in regulation (6 p.m.…
7 April 2024
When the Detroit Red Wings won the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on the road Monday, it was Edvinsson’s 18th NHL game. It was his first against Victor Hedman. At times, Edvinsson was awestruck by Hedman, a childhood idol and model defenseman from his native Sweden. “I kind of had to,” Edvinsson said, smiling. “When we were out there, it was game on. But when I sat on the bench, sometimes I saw how he…
7 April 2024
The Art Ross Trophy, awarded to the player with the most points at the end of an NHL season comes down to the final day of the season, April 18. Three of the biggest stars in the game have been fighting for superiority for most of the campaign. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has won each of the past three scoring races and the Art Ross five times in his nine-season NHL career. Nikita…
7 April 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired Jalen Hurts’ blindside protector for the near future, Jordan Mailata. Philadelphia recently came to terms with left tackle Jordan Mailata on a three-year, $66 million extension. The deal keeps him under contract through 2028. “It is an honour to be able to play at one club,” Mailata said on Friday during his press conference via the team website. “I’ve always…
7 April 2024
It has been a month since Darren Waller announced that he would decide on retirement soon, and the New York Giants tight end stays in the air. Waller, is several years removed from his consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. He has a downtick in performance and an uptick in injuries leading him to contemplate his NFL future. “I haven’t decided yet,” Waller recently told Forbes. “It’s just a…
7 April 2024
Kyle Van Noy had a great first year with the Baltimore Ravens, so it made sense, that he would want to do it again. Fresh off one of his best statistical seasons a decade into his NFL career, Van Noy rejoined the Ravens this week on a two-year deal, intent to keep making an impact as a mentor and former Super Bowl champion. “I bought into what we were doing last year,” Van Noy said Friday, per…
7 April 2024
The 2024 OT7 season has begun, and this year’s coverage will be aired for the first time on NFL Network and available to stream on NFL+. The season kicks off on Saturday, April 6, with NFL Network coverage starting at 4 p.m ET and continuing on Sunday, April 7 at 4 p.m. ET. Opening weekend includes a Saturday matchup between Raw Miami and Hellstar, with top QBs KJ Lacey and Dia Bell in action,…
7 April 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts described Yoshinobu Yamamoto as an artist, pointing to pitching being his best skill. A few hours later, Yamamoto created a big league-level masterpiece. In the first true road game of his Major League career, Yamamoto picked up right where he left off in his last start, striking out eight and permitting only three hits over five scoreless innings, leading…
7 April 2024
Despite being on the injured list, Jason Heyward ensured he was present for the Dodgers’ trip to Chicago. It is still where he calls home from his time playing with the Cubs. It is also a city where he makes his biggest impact off the field. Over the years, Jason has always been passionate about giving back to the community. From childhood, he knew it was his passion project if he ever got the…
7 April 2024
Stephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP whose career was stalled by injuries, has officially been listed by Major League Baseball as retired. In August, a person who knew about the situation told The Associated Press that Strasburg would not resume pitching. The MLB transaction list showed this simple entry: “RHP Stephen Strasburg retired.’’ A spokesperson for the Washington Nationals said…