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Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in goal-scoring history in fascinating twilight

Barring a surprise second wind (more like third or fourth) Alex Ovechkin’s 21-year NHL career is likely coming to an end at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. He wasn’t about to skate off into the sunset without one-upping the…

‘We failed’: Raptors earn blowout loss to Suns

PHOENIX — Remember when the biggest gripe around the Toronto Raptors was when they would play good teams tough well into the fourth quarter and then stub sneakers down the stretch? Well, it wasn’t all that long ago, to be…

Craig Bellamy: Inside the complex mind of Wales’ head coach

There was a spiritual pull for Bellamy returning to Wales. Born in Cardiff, he spent most of his playing career outside of his homeland, representing the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle. As a coach, Bellamy followed Vincent Kompany to Anderlecht…

AL East Notes: Gil, Bastardo, Lux

Since the Yankees play only nine games during the season’s first 13 days, manager Aaron Boone announced today (to the Athletic’s Chris Kirschner and other reporters) that the team will use a four-man rotation of Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will…

How many perfect March Madness brackets are left?

The 2026 NCAA Tournament is in full swing, and several March Madness upsets have taken place as we approach the Sweet 16. Entering Sunday’s full day of Round of 32 action, two perfect brackets were remaining in the Bracket Challenge….

Alex Ovechkin becomes 2nd NHL player with 1,000 career goals

Mar 20, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after defeating the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin became just the second…

UNC’s future already looking brighter with ominous Hubert Davis update

If the writing was already on the wall for North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis after another dismally disappointing March Madness exit, we now have the magnifying glass so anyone can read it now. With reports indicating that…

Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in third round of Miami Open

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets. The 22-year-old Alcaraz, who completed the career Grand Slam when he won the Australian Open in January,…

Netball Super League 2026: London Pulse end Nottingham Forest’s unbeaten run

London Pulse coach Sam Bird says her side’s ability to keep their cool in tight games will serve them well for the rest of the Netball Super League season after a thrilling 73-63 victory over Nottingham Forest. Pulse ended Forest’s…

Guardians To Select Rhys Hoskins’ Contract

Rhys Hoskins will break camp with the Guardians, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that Cleveland will be selecting the first baseman’s contract prior to Opening Day.  The Guards will have to make a corresponding move to create…