Jets make Kevin He highest-drafted Chinese-born player at 109 overall

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

Watch as the Winnipeg Jets select Kevin He with the 109th overall pick, making him the highest-drafted Chinese-born player in NHL history. The Toronto Blue Jays made a pair of roster moves to their bullpen ahead of Saturday’s tilt with the New York Yankees, the team...

Utah trade for Sergachev, send Geekie and Moser to Lightning

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

Watch as NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly announces that the Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defenceman Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club for Conor Geekie, J.J. Moser, the 199th overall pick in 2024, and a second round pick in 2025. The Toronto Blue Jays made...

Copa America Preview: Chile stands in Canada’s way for knockout berth

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

Saturday’s group stage finale vs. Chile is all that stands between Canada and the rarefied air of the knockout round of the Copa. John Molinaro previews the big match. The Toronto Blue Jays made a pair of roster moves to their bullpen ahead of Saturday’s tilt with the...

UFC 303 Cage Locks: Can Alex Pereira repeat history against Jiri Prochazka?

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

UFC 303 is finally here and what was once Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is now a light-heavyweight championship rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka plus a short-notice co-main event with the always entertaining Bran Ortega and rising star Diego...

Andrew Wiggins’ absence casts shadow over otherwise brilliant day for Canadian men’s national team

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

For a Canadian basketball fan, it was a wonderful sight to behold: the best and most complete collection of players the men’s national team has ever had in one gym. With one exception. Michael Grange explains. The Toronto Blue Jays made a pair of roster moves to their...

Lightning GM confirms Steven Stamkos will test free agency

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

General manager Julien BriseBois confirmed on a conference call that the two parties had not made any progress following Saturday’s trades and the Lightning captain will test free agency on July 1. The Toronto Blue Jays made a pair of roster moves to their bullpen...

Sabres buy out remainder of Jeff Skinner’s contract

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

The Buffalo Sabres have bought out the final three years of Jeff Skinner’s contract, the GM Kevyn Adams announced Saturday. The Toronto Blue Jays made a pair of roster moves to their bullpen ahead of Saturday’s tilt with the New York Yankees, the team announced. RHP...

Buyer Beware: Five players to be wary of overpaying as UFAs

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

NHL free agency opens on July 1 and while teams look to add new players to their lineups, here are five players GMs should be careful not to spend too much money, or term, on. The Toronto Blue Jays made a pair of roster moves to their bullpen ahead of Saturday’s tilt...

Germany capitalize on momentum swing to sink Denmark’s hopes in stormy clash

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

Germany went from despair to delight in the space of a minute as a couple of big VAR calls set the host nation on its way to a storm-affected 2-0 win over Denmark and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals on Saturday. The Toronto Blue Jays made a pair of...

Lightning’s BriseBois makes big trades ahead of free agency, with an eye on Guentzel

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

Tampa Bay GM Julien BriseBois electrified the draft Saturday morning by trading Mikhail Sergachev to Utah and Tanner Jeannot to Los Angeles — with the Lightning poised to do big business as free-agency approaches. The Toronto Blue Jays made a pair of roster moves to...