[ad_1] Five-star small forward Tounde Yessoufou committed to Baylor on Wednesday, giving head coach Scott Drew his fifth consecutive recruiting class with a five-star prospect. Yessoufou, 18, chose the Bears over Arizona State and USC after visiting the Baylor campus in August. Five-star recruit Tounde Yessoufou moved to the United States from Benin, Africa, at…
[ad_1] In a preseason where Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen have been battling for a limited number of spots, one name stands out as a potential dark horse: Marshall Rifai. Despite flying under the radar, Rifai has quietly built a reputation as a dependable, physical presence on the blue line. His recent performances have made fans…
[ad_1] Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has admitted that he is “all in” on the North London club’s journey and states that he is motivated by becoming the man to deliver Spurs fans a trophy. The Premier League outfit have seen just one trophy arrive at the club over the last 33 years which came in…
[ad_1] Edmonton Oilers first-round pick Sam O’Reilly will get a huge opportunity to showcase his talents on the second line tonight in pre-season action against the Seattle Kraken. The 18-year-old forward will skate alongside veteran Corey Perry and Vasily Podkolzin, a clear sign that the team wants to see how he handles top-six minutes before…
[ad_1] Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh handled his first NHL training camp with the maturity of a seasoned veteran, despite not making the regular-season roster after being drafted ninth overall this summer. Reflecting on his first training camp experience, the young defenseman described it as “humbling” and acknowledged areas he needs to improve. “I really…
[ad_1] Raphael Lavoie got unfortunate news on Tuesday as he’s out for a couple of days with a lower-body injury. While the issue doesn’t sound too serious, any missed time for Lavoie is a big deal as he’s one of the players in Oilers camp fighting for a job on the opening night roster. Raphael…
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs’ future stars delivered an impressive performance in their annual prospect showdown against the Montreal Canadiens. They won both games and gave fans a glimpse of the young talent making its way through the system. From Easton Cowan’s game-winning heroics to Topi Niemela’s offensive flair, the weekend showed fans that there…
[ad_1] (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) The New York Jets have one of the NFL’s better defenses, at least on paper, and it is a big reason why some have been picking them to at least reach the AFC Championship Game. They have a strong front seven, and their secondary is led by cornerback Sauce…
[ad_1] Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports Yeah what the heck, let’s watch the super regional no-hitter again. This is Kumar Rocker at his peak: A 19-strikeout no-hitter in the NCAA Tournament. (Also: Hey, look, it’s Joey Loperfido!) Watching that video, you’d get the notion that he ran up to the mound that night in Nashville and…
[ad_1] Easton Cowan had a great 2023-24 season in junior hockey with the London Knights. He’s a player who could (and I believe will) significantly impact the Toronto Maple Leafs team this season. The question is: What should the Maple Leafs do with this young rising star? One of the Worst-Kept Secrets Is Cowan’s Place…
