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The Tampa Bay Lightning have chosen Victor Hedman to be their new captain, taking over from Steven Stamkos

Victor Hedman celebrates a goal with Steven Stamkos in the 2nd period

The Tampa Bay Lightning named Victor Hedman as their new captain on Wednesday when training camp began, making him the successor to Steven Stamkos. Hedman, who is starting his 16th season with the team, was…

John Calipari will make his debut with Arkansas when the team faces Kansas in a charity exhibition game this October

John Calipari questions from the reporters in a press conference

John Calipari will make his first appearance at Arkansas in a charity exhibition game against Kansas next month. The two schools announced on Wednesday that their men’s basketball teams will face off on October 25…

Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers are resuming their preparations, emphasizing the need to focus on the future

Florida Panthers players sit on the bench

The Stanley Cup is still touring South Florida after the championship win. It visited the Miami Heat’s basketball court this week and has more events planned. The celebration of the NHL title continues in some…

Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson will be sidelined for a significant part of training camp due to having a cyst removed from his foot

Jason Robertson runs after the puck

Dallas Stars leading scorer Jason Robertson will be out for most of training camp but is expected to be ready for the season opener after surgery to remove a cyst from his foot. General manager…

Sirianni is under scrutiny for questionable decisions that led to the Philadelphia Eagles’ defeat against the Atlanta Falcons

Philadelphia Eagles players in the practice

Nick Sirianni faced criticism for some questionable decisions, yet he still had the Eagles on the verge of victory, with their win probability nearly at 100% in the final minutes of the game. The Eagles…

The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing in former standout Kareem Hunt to join their practice squad

Kareem Hunt (NFL)

The Chiefs are bringing Kareem Hunt onto their practice squad, reuniting with a running back who became famous with them before a video showed him assaulting a woman, which led to his release, according to…

Miami Dolphins put Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve following his recent concussion

Tua Tagovailoa collides with Damar Hamlin in the 2nd half

The Miami Dolphins placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve on Tuesday after he was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years. Tagovailoa will miss at least four games and could return in Week 8…

Cousins unexpectedly resembles a $180 million quarterback after guiding the Atlanta Falcons to a stunning victory in Philadelphia

Kirk Cousins Leads Falcons’ Stunning Comeback Over Eagles, Securing First Win of the Season

With high expectations facing a potential 0-2 start, Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons suddenly regained their confidence. The outcome was a game-winning drive that changed the outlook for the season. Cousins completed five out…

The Indianapolis Colts have placed Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve due to a sprained right ankle

Indianapolis Colts players in the warm up

The Indianapolis Colts will be without three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner for at least four games after placing him on injured reserve on Tuesday due to a sprained right ankle. Buckner has been…

Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets anticipates experiencing “a lot of emotions” ahead of his first home game since his injury

Aaron Rodgers in the NFL joint practice

Aaron Rodgers is trying not to focus too much on his return to MetLife Stadium. However, the New York Jets quarterback knows that everyone will be watching him on Thursday night when he plays against…

Harbaugh and Herbert recognize the advantages of the Los Angeles Chargers staying on the East Coast to get ready for their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Jim Harbaugh walks along the sidelines in the game

Most coaches and players would dislike spending a week on the road, but Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers are enjoying it. Since they have games in the Eastern time zone for two weeks…

The WNBA playoff picture is becoming clearer as the New York Liberty secure the top seed and Minnesota Lynx locks in the second spot

Courtney Williams and Napheesa Collier celebrates after a win

More than half of the WNBA playoff spots are now filled, with the New York Liberty securing the No. 1 seed on Tuesday night. The remaining matchups for the postseason will be decided when the…

Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released following a short period of detention in Poland

Oleksandr Usyk speaks in the conference

Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was released after a short detention at Krakow airport in Poland, according to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday. “I was disappointed by this attitude towards our citizen and champion,”…

Just before training camp, the Dallas Stars secured contracts for two important defensemen, Esa Lindell and Thomas Harley

Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell skates with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the game

The Dallas Stars secured two important defensemen with new contracts just before training camp began. Esa Lindell received a five-year extension worth $26.25 million, while Thomas Harley signed a two-year deal for $8 million. The…