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Josh Allen sits the throne

The 2026 NFL Draft is behind us, with Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck and several rookie quarterbacks now hoping to carve out successful careers at the next level. Some will get a chance to win their starting job in…

‘Not good enough’: Playoff-fatigued Oilers overwhelmed by upstart Ducks

ANAHEIM — They’ve been searching for it all year long. As it turns out, “it” was never there. The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks Thursday night, losing 5-2 in Game 6 of their Round 1 series, unable…

Unai Emery: Villa boss furious with VAR for not sending off Elliot Anderson

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was highly critical of the video assistant referee for not sending off Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson in two impassioned rants after his side’s 1-0 loss in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final….

Latest On Padres’ Pitching Staff

The Padres have weathered their shaky early-season rotation to conclude April with a strong 19-11 record. Their starting pitching group should improve within the next couple weeks, which could lead to some decisions for the front office. Griffin Canning seems…

Connor McDavid rips Oilers’ calling ‘average team with high expectations’ after playoff exit

The Edmonton Oilers ended their season with a 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 on April 30, 2026. Anaheim wrapped up the first-round series 4-2, and Edmonton struggled again with pace and consistency, problems that defined their…

Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff exits after velocity dips

Apr 30, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) walks off the mound with an injury in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Milwaukee Brewers right-hander…

Saving the Phillies season in 5 essential steps: Adios, Alec Bohm

The Philadelphia Phillies started the Don Mattingly era on a high note, but at 11-19 on the season, there’s still a lot of ground to make up. It’s clear the Phillies, as currently constructed, cannot and will not compete for…

Blue Jays’ bats go quiet, end chaotic April with loss to Twins

MINNEAPOLIS — The final day of an April marked by near-constant roster churn came and went without any moves by the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, manager John Schneider noted that Addison Barger’s return is on the horizon, the slugger due…

Nottingham Forest: Penalty king Chris Wood can first Forest to glory

Wood’s spot-kick, smashed high beyond Emi Martinez, was his 200th career goal and gives Forest something to defend at Villa Park next week. The New Zealand international only returned this month, having been sidelined since October with his knee issue….

Foster Griffin, Early Prize Of The International Free Agent Arms

The 2025-26 free agent class featured a lengthy list of pitchers coming over from Asia. They brought varying resumes and asking prices but were typically lumped together during offseason discussions. Left-hander Foster Griffin was one of the less heralded members…