The Montreal Canadiens finally got one of their top prospects a step closer to the National Hockey League this week. After an odd couple of weeks to wrap up the schedules in Switzerland’s pro hockey leagues, David Reinbacher was free to leave Europe and head to North America. This was nearly delayed as his Kloten club almost had to play a relegation series, or two, to remain in the top circuit in the country. However, a back and forth Game 7 in Switzerland’s tier II league left no potential franchises left that were eligible to be promoted to the top league.…
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After two disappointing seasons with the Denver Broncos, following a massive trade from the Seattle Seahawks to the Mile High City, veteran quarterback Russell Wilson is on the move once again as he recently signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to be their new starter under center. With the Steelers desperate for an upgrade at the quarterback position, the storied franchise pulled out all the stops to make it happen during this NFL offseason, trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles, signing Wilson, and also trading for Justin Fields. Needless to say, the Steelers brass are not messing around this year,…
Adam Johnson died after suffering a cut to his neck caused by an opponent’s skate during a game between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers. Neck guards have become mandatory in all forms of UK ice hockey below the Elite League following the tragic death of Adam Johnson. The sport’s governing body England Ice Hockey, formerly known as the English Ice Hockey Association, announced the rule change back in October – just days after the death of Nottingham Panthers star Johnson. Johnson, 29, died after suffering a serious cut to his neck during the 35th minute of the Challenge Cup game against…
5 Brewers Players Who Won’t Be Back In 2024 These guys have played their last game in a Brewers uniform The Milwaukee Brewers have played their final game of the 2023 season, getting eliminated by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Wild Card round. It’s a disappointing end to what seemed like a promising season. The end of the season also will mean the end of certain players’ tenures in a Milwaukee Brewers uniform. Some players like Brian Anderson and Julio Teheran have already seen their tenures come to an end, getting designated for assignment during the final week of the…
Ex-Saints receiver Michael Thomas entering diversion in case stemming from arrest last fall……… KENNER, La. (AP) – Former New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas has been accepted into a pretrial diversion program that could help him avoid trial in a case stemming from his arrest last fall, a city official said. This does not constitute dismissal in any way,” Kenner spokeswoman Valerie Brolin said. “Once all matters and requirements are satisfied, the case can be closed, but it is not dismissed.” Thomas has been facing simple battery and criminal mischief charges following a confrontation with a construction worker near his…
Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith reveals squad plans, discusses wing situation following Derrell Olpherts exit Coach Rohan Smith has revealed how he plans to fill the gap in Leeds Rhinos’ squad left by winger Derrell Olpherts’ sudden departure to Betfred Championship side Wakefield Trinity. Rhinos spent up to the salary cap in pre-season and, before the campaign began, Smith stressed more signings would only be possible if an existing squad member moved on. However, speaking at his weekly preview press conference this afternoon (Tuesday), he insisted: “There’s no immediate plan to bring anyone in.” Smith said: “People aren’t usually available at this…
No. 8 Duke lost its sixth game of the 2023-24 season Saturday against Wake Forest, and afterward, things took a bad turn for the Blue Devils. As the clock hit zeros and the Demon Deacons secured their upset victory at home, fans stormed the court, and the rest of the crowd at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum went wild. The problem was that Duke players were, of course, still on the court when the fans rushed it, specifically sophomore center Kyle Filipowski. Filipowski — who finished the game with a team-high of 17 points — was standing…
Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball coach Jon Scheyer says Mike Krzyzewski truly retired, giving him ‘space’ As Duke men’s basketball players prepared for a recent practice, one man’s absence was notable. Mike Krzyzewski was not on the sideline. Despite still holding an office on campus, Krzyzewski has not been present since his retirement as Jon Scheyer, his former assistant and a former star player who helped the team win a national title in 2010, prepares to launch a new chapter for the program. Krzyzewski has been spotted at a few places in the area since he retired after his team’s run…
How the Washington Commanders hired Dan Quinn as head coach It was Feb. 7, one day after he had interviewed to be the next coach of the Washington Commanders, and the silence, in this case, was not golden. Four years after being fired as the Atlanta Falcons head coach, and following a successful stint as Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator from 2021 to 2023, Quinn believed the time was right to have a team of his own again. The phone, however, would not cooperate. So, instead of just letting him pace around his Dallas home, his wife, Stacey, suggested they ease the tension and go for…
What Raheem Morris’ return to Atlanta means for the Falcons The Atlanta Falcons hired Raheem Morris as the team’s next head coach on Thursday. Morris was last in Atlanta three years ago when he was the interim head coach after Dan Quinn was fired following the team’s 0-5 start. Morris went 4-7 as the interim coach, and Atlanta hired Arthur Smith to replace him. The Falcons fired Smith after three 7-10 seasons. Morris comes from the Los Angeles Rams, where he had three successful seasons as the defensive coordinator and is widely respected around the league. He’s coached on both sides of the ball.…