Page 145 — Sports Al Dente

Opening day arrives: Juan Soto takes the field, Paul Skenes faces Sandy Alcántara, and more

Juan Soto, Blake Snell, and Clay Holmes play for new teams, Paul Skenes makes his first opening-day start at 22, and Sandy…

By ROBERT JACKSON Mar 27, 2025 7 min read

NHL (NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE) CLASSIC

Blues secure 7 straight wins, boosting their playoff hopes after a two-year gap

By RYAN DYRUD Mar 27, 2025 3 min read

NHL (NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE) CLASSIC

Goalie interference is once again a hot topic as NHL playoff races and tensions rise

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Mar 27, 2025 6 min read

NHL (NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE) CLASSIC

From Moscow to Washington, Alex Ovechkin’s journey to becoming the Great 8 and pursuing NHL history

By JAMES BROWN Mar 27, 2025 8 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

Calipari takes on the Cinderella role with 10th-seeded Arkansas in the Sweet 16

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Mar 27, 2025 5 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

LeBron James caps off a strong finish to lead the Lakers over the Pacers and extend his record scoring streak

By RYAN DYRUD Mar 27, 2025 3 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

West Virginia names Ross Hodge of North Texas as its new head coach

By MICHAEL SMITH Mar 27, 2025 4 min read

BASEBALL CLASSIC

The March Madness rivalry reignites as Caleb Love, now with Arizona, faces Duke once more

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Mar 27, 2025 5 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

March Madness belongs to Nova SE, driven by a coaching powerhouse in Division II

By ROBERT JACKSON Mar 27, 2025 7 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

BYU’s Richie Saunders claims tater tot king status as he leads to the Sweet 16

By MICHAEL SMITH Mar 27, 2025 4 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

T-shirts are everywhere during March Madness. Why? “It’s all about that dripper vibe.”

By RYAN DYRUD Mar 27, 2025 4 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Vikings Yet to Name J.J. McCarthy as Starting QB, Keeping Competition Open

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Mar 27, 2025 2 min read