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‘They were buzzing’: Speedy Sharks remind of Maple Leafs’ fun past

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Three in the net, three tacos you get. The game wasn’t 22 minutes old when SAP Center’s 15,000-plus burst into a thunderous roar.  Not only had the plucky home team built a 3-0 lead, but San Jose’s…

Irish Cup: All you need to know about the Irish Cup semi-finals

Dungannon Swifts wrote a new chapter in the history books at Stangmore Park last season when they lifted the Irish Cup for the very first time. The Swifts erased their penalty shootout agony from 2007’s showpiece final against Linfield as…

Pirates To Promote Konnor Griffin

The Pirates are calling up shortstop Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in all of baseball, to make his major league debut in tomorrow’s home opener, Pirates insider Jason Mackey reports. The team has confirmed Griffin’s promotion but has not yet…

Lakers’ LeBron James sounds disheartened by Luka Doncic injury

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic was forced to leave their April 2 game in Oklahoma City with a hamstring injury, head coach J.J. Redick told reporters that the NBA‘s leading scorer was headed for an MRI on April…

Final Four a reality thanks to ‘International Illini’

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; IIllinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) during open locker room at the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images INDIANAPOLIS — Illinois head coach Brad Underwood signed All-American Keaton Wagler without seeing him…

9 Pirates who are good as gone after Konnor Griffin’s nine-year extension

The Pittsburgh Pirates delivered the single most inspiring move in recent franchise history on Thursday afternoon, signing 19-year-old prospect and NL Rookie of the Year frontrunner Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million contract — the most ever for a…

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel sets franchise record for 3-pointers in a season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets’ franchise record for 3-pointers in a season. Knueppel needed four 3s entering Thursday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns. After missing two wide-open looks in the fourth quarter, Knueppel finally…

Football gossip: Rogers, Salah, Guardiola, Diomande, Anderson, Wharton, Tonali, Valdepenas, Silva

Morgan Rogers open to leaving Aston Villa, RB Leipzig put £87m price tag on Yan Diomande and Saudi Pro League stepping up pursuit of Mohamed Salah. Morgan Rogers, 23, would be open to leaving Aston Villa this summer – with…

Twins Acquire Garrett Acton – MLB Trade Rumors

The Marlins announced that they have traded right-hander Garrett Acton to the Twins for minor league righty Logan Whitaker. Acton was designated for assignment by Miami a few days ago when they acquired infielder Leo Jiménez. Minnesota transferred righty David…

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker blasts Mike Tomlin

The NFL has turned the page toward the 2026 NFL Draft, and teams are preparing to add new faces to their rosters in an exciting rookie class. Some teams will do so with new leadership in the front office or…