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Edmonton Oilers Sign G Ilya Konovalov
Updated:In the lead-up to last night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Edmonton Oilers took care of a bit of…
Read moreYour Morning Dump… Where the officiating in this league sucks
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… -r1a1highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
Read moreGAMEDAY 54: Penguins at Flyers again
Penguins (34-16-3) @ Flyers (23-22-7) Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia, PA Tuesday, May 4 | 7:00PM Eastern NBCSN | NBCSP…
Read moreUFC Vegas 25 Recap (aka Jiri ProFUNzka) | MMA Gambling Podcast (Ep.34)
Updated:Readers, lend me your ears – below is a link to the 34th episode of the MMA Gambling Podcast on…
Read moreAsante Samuel Jr. explains what ‘dog mentality’ means to him
Updated:Asante Samuel Jr. learned from one of the best — his father — and it sure looks like he’s on…
Read moreMatthew Stafford feeling ‘reenergized’ over Rams trade, website optimization company
Updated:It’s been five years since Matthew Stafford last played in a playoff game, and he appears excited about the opportunity…
Read moreDanny Ainge challenges Celtics players, but leadership void remains a big problem
Updated:Earlier today on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Danny Ainge made it crystal clear that it’s the players, not coaches or…
Read moreRECAP 53: Pens drop a dud; Who’s your least favorite Penguin of all-time?
Updated:Great news! Evgeni Malkin made his return to the lineup after missing 23-games with a lower-body injury. Bad news! This…
Read moreOilers Gameday: @ Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers were a virtual lock to make the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs before the COVID-19 pandemic reached North…
Read moreEdmonton Oilers Expect To Get Everyone Work In Season’s Final Stretch
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers can clinch a berth in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a point of any kind tonight…
Read moreOilers Managing Rest And Recovery Down The Stretch
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers will play both tonight and tomorrow night in Vancouver against the Canucks. The back-to-back set in British…
Read more5 thoughts on a (different kind of) frustrating Celtics loss vs Portland
Updated:Not even gonna pretend that these thoughts on last night’s Celtics game are rational. This is pure fan energy. Let’s…
Read moreUFC Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Featherweights: May 3/21
There is constant debate about the “official” UFC fighter rankings, which are based on voting from a panel of journalists….
Read moreGameday 53: Penguins @ Flyers
Updated:Penguins (34-15-3) @ Flyers (22-22-7) Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia, PA Monday, May 3 | 7:00PM Eastern ESPN+ | NBCSP…
Read moreYour Morning Dump… Insult, injury and incompetence in a loss to the Blazers
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… -r1a1highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
Read moreUFC Vegas 25 Pick ‘Em Results
Congratulations to Andre Tran for winning our UFC Vegas 25 Pick ‘Em Contest! Next Pick ‘Em action will be…
Read moreTweet of the Moment
Updated:San Jose (Brent Burns) called for tripping at 9:15 of the 3rd period. — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 2, 2021…
Read moreRapid Recap: Aaron Nesmith shines as Celtics rediscover winning ways vs Charlotte
Updated:The Celtics showed a pulse for about 36 of 48 minutes in tonight’s 120-111 victory over the Charlotte Hornets and…
Read moreRanking Five Players the Packers Can Least Afford to Lose to Injury in 2021
Updated:The NFL has just extended its schedule to 17 games which means that the likelihood of injuries playing a factor…
Read moreDominick Reyes Career Earnings
Updated:Dominick Reyes Career Earnings (UFC only – doesn’t including undisclosed bonuses of PPV earnings) * denotes an estimated purse…
Read moreUFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka Results
Updated:UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka May 1, 2021 UFC APEX Las Vegas, Nevada UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs…
Read moreRECAP 52: Blanked. Jarry, Pens Shut Out Caps, Take Sole Division Lead
Before we get to the Penguins taking control of first place in the division, let’s talk a little about how…
Read moreOilers Prospect Ilya Konovalov Coming To North America
Updated:The KHL season is now complete, and as of today NHL teams can sign KHL free agents to contracts. That’s…
Read more15 Years Later: A Look Back At The 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs: May 1st, 2006
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers pulled off a gritty 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, April 29th, 2006, to…
Read more5 rational thoughts about the Celtics comeback and Tatum’s milestone
Updated:Last night’s Celtics game was a whirlwind unlike any other in this season. I did my best to document the…
Read moreOilers Gameday: Vs. Flames
The Edmonton Oilers delivered their second consecutive lackluster effort against the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, suffering a 3-1 defeat…
Read moreGame Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues 5/1/2021 @ 7:00PM CST at Enterprise Arena
Minnesota Wild (31-14-4) 66pts 3rd in Honda West 3.20 Goals For Per Game (15th in the NHL) 2.67 Goals Against…
Read moreGameday 52: Let us eat grapes
Penguins (33-15-3) @ Capitals (32-13-5) Capital One Arena | Washington, DC Saturday, May 1 | 7:00PM Eastern NHL-N | NBCSWA…
Read moreFive Fearless Predictions for the Rest of the Packers 2021 Offseason
Updated:The first wave of free agency is over and the Green Bay Packers spent most of their money and energy…
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