Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes says that he sees a young roster that can play fast and defend aggressively. (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “What would you say this team’s identity is going into a new season?” Barnes: “Push the pace and play defense. That’s our main priorities. That’s what we’ve been working on a lot….
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) After 24 seasons, the New England Patriots felt it was time to move on from legendary head coach Bill Belichick and officially begin rebuilding, with former player Jerod Mayo taking over Robert Kraft’s team. After being fired by the Patriots, Belichick interviewed for some coaching vacancies around the league but…
The defensive-heavy Chargers will face off against the offensive-heavy Cardinals in a matchup that is sure to be exciting. Check out our picks and predictions for the highly anticipated Monday Night Football game!
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The trade deadline in the NFL is just a couple of weeks away, and that means certain players from all around the league are going to be circled and viewed as potential trade chips. One player who could be a possible trade candidate, according to NFL.com’s Tom Blair, is Miami…
After a 20-17 win vs. Pittsburgh in Week 5, the Cowboys were 3-2 and had a chance to compete for first place in the division. Dallas knew they had a tough matchup in Week 6 vs. Jared Goff and the Lions. At the end of the first quarter in Week 6, Dallas was down 7-3…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Summer celebrations have wrapped up. Training camp has finished. Preseason games are done. Championship rings have been handed out. All that’s left for the Hershey Bears to do now is to raise their 13th Calder Cup championship banner. That happens tonight at Giant Center. Then comes a long trek, one…
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) The Atlanta Falcons find themselves atop the NFC South after picking up two consecutive wins. Under new head coach Raheem Morris, the Falcons have done well on both sides of the football and will have a good chance to pick up another victory when they take on the Carolina Panthers…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense was ranked in the middle of the pack by The Athletic despite a significant overhaul this offseason. GM Brad Treliving’s complete blue line makeover was expected to elevate the team’s defensive prowess, but skepticism remains regarding how well the new pieces will gel and perform. What’s Wrong With the Maple…
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for the 2024-25 NHL season, the team’s defense remains a hot topic of discussion. While the Oilers boast some of the league’s top talent upfront with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the blue line is a more polarizing subject. Some models, including the one created by The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn,…
1 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dropped his first choice centre backs, Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez, for today’s Premier League tie against Aston Villa. It is a brave decision from the manager, whose future, many believe, rests on delivering a positive result today. Their positions will be taken by Harry Maguire…
