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Ivan Demidov’s eight‑year, $73.2 million contract with the Canadiens highlights his commitment to building a lasting contender, while the Boston Bruins navigate defensive depth issues and evaluate the future of prospect Dans Locmelis.
The NHL on Prime Wednesday Night Hockey series launches on September 30, 2026, with the first overall picks facing off, and will run through the 2037‑38 season, offering a curated slate of games for Canadian fans.
Max Scherzer's dominant pitching and key homers from Alejandro Kirk and Kazuma Okamoto complete a three‑game sweep, leaving Seattle with a four‑game losing streak.
The New York Rangers entered the offseason with a clear mandate to reverse a two‑year slump, earning a No. 7 ranking from The Hockey News after adding Pavel Dorofeyev, Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson. General manager Chris Drury’s strategy, praised by analyst Adam Proteau, centers on bolstering the forward lines, reinforcing the blue line, and shoring up goaltending with Joonas Korpisalo. The loss of Vincent Trocheck and a last‑place finish in the Metropolitan Division set the stakes high as the club seeks to end a Cup drought that began in 1994.
After going undrafted and signing two‑way deals, RJ Luis Jr. wins a court order that clears the path for his comeback with the LSU Tigers, sparking a wider debate over NCAA eligibility rules.
Harvard opened its 2026 campaign with a 4‑3 loss to UMass, featuring a brace from captain Ólöf Kristinsdóttir and a penalty conversion by Jasmine Leshnick, but a second‑half collapse cost the Crimson a win.
The Bears will open the season with a four‑game road swing, host a trio of Ivy League rivals, and navigate a packed December schedule before a January showdown with city rival and Ivy opponents.
The Seattle Kraken's recent hiring of Lane Lambert reflects a broader pattern of frequent coaching changes across the NHL, a trend that shapes team dynamics and player experiences.
The story of Horace Wilson, a Gorham-born farmer who introduced baseball to Japan in the 1870s, is being revived through events, visits and plans for public art that link Maine and Japan.
From a pandemic‑hit season at Michigan to a Calder Trophy and a thriving NHL career, Matty Berniers reflects on the people, places and moments that defined his rise.
The Women’s Professional Baseball League opened with a dramatic comeback, blending tradition, innovative rules, and community enthusiasm.
The Winnipeg Jets face a lighter back‑to‑back schedule in 2026‑27, a factor that could boost their regular‑season performance.
Assistant coach Venla Hovi, an Olympic bronze‑medalist from Finland, recently contributed to the Boston Bruins’ development camp and continues to influence collegiate hockey through her role at Harvard, championing professionalism and scouting excellence.
The New York Mets secured a 3-0 victory over Toronto, with Nolan McLean’s seven strikeouts leading a flurry of moves and storylines across the majors.
Hilary Knight has signed a one‑year agreement with the Professional Women's Hockey League’s newest franchise in Las Vegas, a deal that includes a sign‑and‑trade pathway to Detroit and places the star forward closer to her Chicago roots.
The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams playing 104 matches across three continents, with detailed timelines for group play, knockout rounds and the championship match
The full competition calendar has been released, detailing group‑stage pairings, knockout rounds and the venues that will host the tournament’s most anticipated fixtures.
The new league will launch its first game on August 1, offering tiered tickets, apparel and a 30‑game schedule across four U.S. markets.