
Prospects Shine at MLB Futures Game During All-Star Break
The recent Futures Game highlighted emerging MLB stars, from Nathan Flewelling's MVP homer to Kade Anderson's dominant pitching, offering fresh insights for baseball enthusiasts.
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The recent Futures Game highlighted emerging MLB stars, from Nathan Flewelling's MVP homer to Kade Anderson's dominant pitching, offering fresh insights for baseball enthusiasts.

The Boston Bruins’ offseason moves, from the acquisition of JJ Peterka to the reinforcement of their blue line, aim to build on a 100‑point season and return the team to playoff contention.

With ten defensemen vying for a limited number of spots, the Boston Bruins face tough decisions that could reshape their blue‑line heading into the new campaign.
The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) will launch its first season on August 1 in Springfield, Illinois, featuring four teams, notable players, and a schedule that blends tradition with innovation.

The Boston Bruins release their offseason report cards, Jordan Oesterle retires, Fabian Lysell joins the Avalanche, and the Winnipeg Jets ink their 2026 first‑round pick. Meanwhile, arbitration dates are set, the Rangers avoid arbitration with Braden Schneider, and speculation swirls around Patrick Kane.

The NHL franchise announced a series of promotions and departures within its Hockey Operations department, aiming to strengthen its front office ahead of the next season.

The NHL franchise announced a series of front‑office moves, including the departure of longtime executive Evan Gold and the promotion of internal talent, alongside new senior hires.

The Bruins have added Kevyn Adams as senior advisor, promoted Dennis Bonvie and Jeremy Rogalski, appointed Alex Gimenez to a new CBA role, and said Evan Gold will leave the organization.

The organization welcomes new advisors, promotes internal talent and makes key roster moves as it prepares for the upcoming campaign.

The Boston Bruins announced a series of front‑office changes, bringing Kevyn Adams on board as a special advisor, promoting Dennis Bonvie and Jeremy Rogalski to assistant general managers, and appointing Alex Gimenez as Director of Hockey Operations. Evan Gold is departing the organization.

The WPBL will launch its first season on August 1, with games centered in Springfield, Illinois, and managers facing unique challenges in this pioneering women's baseball league.
Mississippi State's baseball program celebrated a productive showing in the 2026 MLB Draft, with four recent standouts signing professional contracts before the deadline, collectively earning $4.16 million in signing bonuses.

UMass reveals its full nonconference slate, featuring a season‑opening test at Troy, a Boston College showdown at TD Garden, and a home game against Wake Forest at the MassMutual Center.

Boston and Washington swap arms and bats in a bid to sharpen their postseason hopes.

A weekly look at hitter matchups, performance metrics and start‑sit recommendations for the July 27‑August 2, 2026 window, featuring standout players from the Rockies, Giants and Red Sox.

Despite a 6.06 ERA and zero wins above replacement, the Red Sox right‑hander’s recent performances suggest a potential shift from starter to reliever, offering depth as the club navigates injuries and aims for October.

An editor reflects on how soccer shaped his life, from early fascination to professional coverage of the sport's biggest stage.

The Carolina Hurricanes open the 2026‑27 NHL season on September 29 by hosting the Florida Panthers, raising their Stanley Cup banner, and headlining a triple‑header on ESPN that also includes Rangers‑Bruins and Blackhawks‑Golden Knights matchups.

The Boston Bruins will start their new season at TD Garden, facing the New York Rangers on a primetime ESPN broadcast, with tickets going on sale this Friday at 2 p.m.

Boston will open its next NHL campaign on September 29, 2026, with tickets set to go on sale July 17, 2025, after a presale for newsletter subscribers.

The New Jersey Devils announced a series of appointments that will see Leo Luongo take charge of goaltending, while Ted Donato, AJ MacLean and Dan Stewart join as assistant coaches, strengthening the team’s depth and expertise.

After a rocky start and a mid‑season surge, the Detroit Tigers must decide whether to trade ace pitcher Tarik Skubal, a free‑agent‑to‑be, or keep him in hopes of a playoff run.

After a breakout rookie campaign that earned her a spot on the PWHL All‑Rookie Team, forward Abby Newhook has signed a two‑year deal with the Boston Fleet, securing her through the 2027‑28 season.

The NASCAR Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend, joined by the Craftsman Truck Series in a schedule that includes practice, qualifying and a televised main event.