Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Mike Trout decided to take a more aggressive approach on the bases this season. Formerly a stolen base threat, Trout longed for his glory days and expressed frustration at the effects of new rules limiting base stealing. The Angels ranked last in the AL in stolen bases last year but…
Lindy Ruff, 64, has been hired by the Buffalo Sabres as their head coach once again. Ruff previously coached the Sabres from 1997-98 and from 2012-13. The decision to bring him back comes after the Sabres missed the playoffs for the 13th straight season and made changes by firing Don Granato after four unsuccessful seasons….
Shane Doan, former captain of the Arizona Coyotes, has been reunited with his retirement banner, making for an emotional and significant moment in Coyotes history. The banner, which was left behind at Gila River Arena, found its way back to Doan thanks to a dedicated fan who rescued it from a dumpster a few years…
When Barcelona walk out at the Parc des Princes to face Paris Saint-Germain, they’ll do so with Frenkie De Jong at the heart of their midfield. The Dutchman has been out injured for a few weeks but makes the timeliest of returns against the French giants, handing Xavi a huge boost in the process. When…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday April 9, 2024 Danielle Collins has rocketed up the rankings in the last two months, rising from outside the Top 70 in early February to the Top 20 on Monday. The American, who claimed her second of back-to-back titles on Sunday in Charleston, and stretched her career-best winning…
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says it was “a surprise” for him that Ben Chilwell played both games for England during the international break as the Argentine coach did not seem happy with Gareth Southgate. The left-back has had injury issues this season and played 67 minutes against Brazil and then completed the full match against Belgium…
The Montreal Canadiens announced on Monday that head coach Martin St. Louis is set to rejoin the team and assume his position behind the bench for Tuesday’s matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. St. Louis, who had been on leave from the team since March 16 to attend to family matters, has reunited with the Canadiens…
Until this March, forward Ryan Dzingel had not played a game of professional hockey this season. He last suited up for 22 games with the Chicago Wolves during the 2022-23 season, scoring 11 points (2G, 9A) over that stretch. But despite his time away from the game, Dzingel is picking up right where he left…
On Tuesday, Washington added a veteran signal-caller who could mentor a top draft pick. Marcus Mariota, 30, agreed to a one-year deal with a base value of $6 million and worth up to $10 million, one person with knowledge of the terms said. Washington explored the veteran quarterback market and had interest in Sam Darnold…
With the United States Women’s National Team in a transition period, there is an opportunity for new players to make their way into the squad. However, one past name who made an initial breakthrough but experienced a career setback could also enjoy a return to the fold. After an almost two-year absence due to a…
