The Vancouver Canucks have taken an unusual approach to “toughen up” star player Elias Pettersson, sparking questions on whether their tactics are bordering on good for the superstar or bullying. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Canucks’ management signed Pettersson to an eight-year, $92.8 million contract with expectations that he…
Following a 6-4 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights, Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark gave a candid post-game interview. In it, he took full responsibility for the loss. He noted that, with more reliable goaltending, the Senators would have been able to turn the game around. In Ullmark’s eyes, he was responsible for the Senators’…
Boston Celtics All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum has made a firm statement of intent to the league through the first two games. Tatum continued his impressive form in Thursday’s win on the road in Washington, taking Boston’s record to 2-0 for the season. The 26-year-old logged a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds alongside six…
2 Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has admitted to sometimes questioning himself, even as the club endures a troubling period on the pitch. For the third consecutive Europa League match, United led but failed to win as Fenerbahce secured a 1-1 draw in Istanbul on Thursday. Onana was one of the better performers for United…
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a 5-1 loss at home to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Let’s break down the good, bad, and ugly aspects of the Maple Leafs’ performance in this game. The Ugly: 1. Poor Start: The game got off to a rough start for the Maple Leafs as they gave…
2 Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves condemned the “terrible position” Manchester United find themselves in after their third consecutive Europa League draw. The Reds threw away yet another lead on the continent as their away clash with Fenerbahce ended with honours even at 1-1. And both former United midfielders bemoaned the club’s inability to get…
Dominic Thiem has no regrets about retiring at the 2024 Vienna Open, but the 31-year-old was satisfied with how he played in his final match, especially in the first set. Thiem had already enjoyed a memorable retirement ceremony on Sunday at the tournament. He played an exhibition set with Alexander Zverev, who the Austrian defeated…
Manchester United were foiled in Istanbul as Fenerbahce fought back from a goal down to hold the Reds to yet another Europa League draw this evening. The overwhelming feeling is one of frustration, but there was a ray of light in the centre of the park as Manuel Ugarte turned in a solid performance and…
San Diego State on Thursday announced plans to construct a $3 million golf performance center at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California. The news comes on the heels of an anonymous $1.5 million donation. In addition, two golf simulators will be housed on campus. The performance center will feature indoor hitting bays,…
Manchester United travelled to Istanbul to take on Fenerbahce in a crucial Europa League match on Thursday night. After returning to winning ways against Brentford at the weekend, Erik ten Hag’s side were hoping to record two wins on the trot. Andre Onana started in goal, denying Altay Bayindir a start against his former side….
