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11 June 2025
The 2025 Fanatics Fest NYC is back at the Javits Center from June 20–22, featuring NHL stars Quinn, Jack and Luke Hughes, Henrik Lundqvist, and legend Jaromir Jagr, among other top athletes and celebrities. The event, run by Fanatics, will feature autograph sessions, exclusive merch drops, live podcasts, and panels. New this year: the Fanatics Games, where 50 fans will compete against 50 athletes…
11 June 2025
Nate Schmidt saw how some NHL defensemen were finding their game again with the Florida Panthers and coach Paul Maurice. Since signing a one-year contract with them on July 3, the 33-year-old defenseman has experienced that firsthand. “The best way I can describe it is he frees you up to play the style of game you were meant to play,” said Schmidt, who also played for Maurice with the Winnipeg…
11 June 2025
Spencer Carbery was expecting to do a television interview and ended up being surprised with the Jack Adams Award. On Saturday, the Washington Capitals coach was announced as the winner of the award given to the top coach in the NHL as voted on by the National Broadcasters’ Association. The 43-year-old was recently in studio with Capitals play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati of Monumental Sports…
11 June 2025
In the aftermath of the Florida Panthers’ win on Friday, most of the talk was about the great offensive plays and players. For Florida, Brad Marchand scored twice on breakaways, including at 8:05 of the second overtime, and Sam Bennett set an NHL record with his 12th road goal of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For Edmonton, Connor McDavid had three assists, including his dazzling stickhandling and…
11 June 2025
Minnesota United FC. earned their first-ever win at Lumen Field, defeating Seattle Sounders FC 3-2 victory on Matchday 17 of Sunday Night Soccer. The victory ends a 10-game winless streak in Seattle dating back to Loons MLS debut in 2017. Head coach Eric Ramsay, in just his second season, acknowledged the significance: “It speaks to how difficult it is to come here and get a point, let alone…
11 June 2025
Minnesota United FC have signed midfielder Carlos Harvey to a contract extension through 2028, with an option for 2029, the club announced Tuesday. The 25-year-old Panamanian international was acquired from USL Championship side Phoenix Rising ahead of the 2024 season. Since joining, Harvey has made 40 appearances (28 starts) across all competitions, contributing two assists. Known for his…
11 June 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves have plenty of reason to run back the same roster after reaching the Western Conference finals for the second straight time. “We feel very happy with the core we have. We don’t feel like there’s tremendous pressure to do much,” president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said. Connelly later added: “Those organizations that can show patience tend to have a really…
11 June 2025
Kevin De Bruyne is nearing a move to Serie A champions Napoli as a free agent following his departure from Manchester City. Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna confirmed the Belgian is “pretty close” to joining the club. Joining Napoli will potentially link him up with fellow Premier League exports Romelu Lukaku, Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour. De Bruyne, 33, recently ended a decade-long…
10 June 2025
Sean Monahan dedicated this season to Johnny Gaudreau, following the tragic death of his best friend last offseason. On Thursday, Monahan, the Columbus Blue Jackets forward, was announced as the recipient of the Masterton Trophy, voted for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Monahan was presented the trophy at his home outside of Toronto when he was surprised with a visit from…
10 June 2025
In one of the most emotional moments of the NHL season, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan was named the 2025 recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded for perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Monahan, 30, received the award at his home outside Toronto, in a surprise orchestrated by none other than Meredith Gaudreau, widow of Johnny Gaudreau, Monahan’s…
10 June 2025
What began as a simple family errand turned into a heartwarming encounter that the Stephens family will remember for years. All thanks to Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman. On Friday, Adam and Angela Stephens were out shopping with their three children: Luke (9), Jake (7), and Emma (5) when the boys convinced their parents to visit the trading cards aisle. Luke was browsing for Pokémon cards…
10 June 2025
Minnesota United FC have signed midfielder Carlos Harvey to a contract extension through 2028, with an option for 2029, the club announced Tuesday. The 25-year-old Panamanian international was acquired from USL Championship side Phoenix Rising ahead of the 2024 season. Since joining, Harvey has made 40 appearances (28 starts) across all competitions, contributing two assists. Known for his…