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Sources: B. Tkachuk to Panthers, joins brother

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk was dealt to the Florida Panthers for a host of draft picks Sunday, pairing the rugged left wing with his brother, Matthew, on a two-time Stanley Cup championship team that missed th

McMann to stay with Kraken on six-year deal

Forward Bobby McMann will remain with the Kraken after agreeing to terms on a six-year deal Sunday, the team announced.

Kraken pick up RFA Samoskevich in Panthers deal

The Kraken have acquired 23-year-old forward Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Panthers that will send the No. 25 pick in Friday's NHL draft back to Florida.

Oilers re-sign Dickinson to 5-year, $20M contract

The Oilers have re-signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $20 million, preventing the defensive-minded center from testing the free agent market.

Canes fans jam Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade

Thousands of Hurricanes fans crammed onto sidewalks, gathered around office building windows, even lined up on floor after floor of at least one parking deck to cheer and wave at the team's Stanley Cup championship parad

PWHL adds first investors to sustain rapid growth

The PWHL announced Monday it has added Detroit-based Ilitch Companies and Toronto-based Kilmer Sports Ventures as its first two investors.

Rotation depth? Clutch hitting? Biggest strengths ...

For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.

Blaze Alexander is proving to be more than a utility player

Most utility players have some sort of deficiency in their game that prevents them from being considered an “everyday” option. But occasionally, those super subs go on a hot streak that makes you wonder if they could mak

Commanders News: Is 37 y.o. spec teams ace Nick Bellore on roster bubble?

The Daily Slop – 22 June 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in gen

Wyndham Clark wins second U.S. Open; NBA Draft a day away; will USMNT hold up in World Cup?

Covering a triumphant weekend in Southampton, World Cup drama and NBA Draft predictions

2026 NBA mock draft: What we're hearing a day befo...

We have a new 60-pick mock draft ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

Bilas' 2026 NBA draft superlatives: Most talented,...

Who should be No. 1? Who is the best guard after Darryn Peterson? Jay Bilas highlights 11 top prospects.

MLB Power Rankings: How a clear-cut Big Four have established themselves at the top

The Dodgers, Braves, Brewers and Yankees have all separated themselves from the pack headed into the midway point

32 teams, 32 surprises: Which players stood out on...

From rookies to veterans, here are the players who have made an early impression on every NFL team ahead of training camp.

Ranking the 100 best prospects in the NBA draft: W...

Who made big jumps in the top 25? Where do Dybantsa and Peterson land? Here's our final big board of 2026.

Orioles Prospect JT Quinn On Making Transition To Full-Time Starting Pitcher In Pro Ball

Drafted by the Orioles with the 69th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, JT Quinn is off to a strong start with High-A Frederick, going through the transition to full-time starter in pro ball. "[I'm] just trying out figu

Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Myles Garrett trade was a win-win for two teams on AFC heavy list

From blockbuster free agent signings to draft-day steals, we rank the NFL franchises that made the biggest roster upgrades ahead of the new season

Orioles minor league recap 6/22: Keys homer four times in win

Triple-A: Syracuse Mets 5, Norfolk Tides 3 The Tides brought the tying run to the plate twice in the 9th inning, but couldn’t complete the comeback, dropping a back-and-forth series finale to the Mets. Syracuse took an e

Yankees vs. Tigers prediction, odds: 2026 MLB picks for Monday, June 22 by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Monday's matchup

Orioles news: Wins in Los Angeles, Kremer starts rehab

Hello, friends. The confusing Orioles have done it again. They wrapped up their weekend series against the MLB-best Los Angeles Dodgers, who also happen to be two-time defending champions, by putting a 12-1 thumping on t

NBA Mock Draft Roundup Vol. 2: Who the experts think the Wizards will take

On May 26, Greg Finberg wrote a 2026 NBA mock draft roundup on which prospect will be going No. 1 to the Washington Wizards. Today is June 22, the day before the real thing. And we gotta update it. So let’s update this m

MM 6.22: Maryland women’s lacrosse alum Kori Edmondson scores twice in WLL debut

After a long-winded 2026 collegiate season and grueling U.S. women’s national team practices, Maryland women’s lacrosse alum Kori Edmondson came out swinging in her professional debut. The former Terp scored twice for th

Can Commanders start ’26 season with a Week 1 win vs Eagles in Philly?

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… The 5 O’Clock Club The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news b

Sources: Thunder to ship Wiggins to Hawks for pick...

The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday.

McCollum stays with Hawks on 1-year extension

Hawks guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Sources: Goodwin joining Gillespie in Suns return

The Suns have reached a second deal this weekend, as free agent guard Jordan Goodwin intends to join Collin Gillespie in re-signing in Phoenix, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Caldwell-Pope picks up option with Griz

Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his $21.6 million player option with the Grizzlies for the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN.

Brunson slams skeptics as Knicks revel in parade

Jalen Brunson finally hit back at his skeptics as the Knicks and millions of fans celebrated the franchise's first NBA championship in 53 years with a parade Thursday.

Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA

Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said.

NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead in Brady Tka...

The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

Let's make a deal: Projecting six NHL summer trade...

The draft and free agency are quickly approaching. Here are a handful of logical swaps that should be made.

Brewers' Gasser 'confident' after first win since ...

Milwaukee's Robert Gasser earned his first win since May 15, 2024 in the Brewers' 9-4 win over the Braves on Sunday.

Marlins cut ties with struggling infielder Morel

The Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment and placed slugger Liam Hicks on the injured list because of a lower back strain.

Rangers' Leiter (ankle) to IL; Seager remains out

The Rangers have placed Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list with an ankle issue the right-hander has been battling most of the season, while star shortstop Corey Seager still isn't ready to return from a concussion.

Yankees activate Wells after 2-week absence

The Yankees activated Austin Wells from the 10-day IL after the catcher missed two weeks because of cervical headaches.

Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies

Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle as the Phillies beat the Mets 15-3.

Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again

Shohei Ohtani announced on social media that he is a father again, and hours later, he hit a homer in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Orioles.

Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'

Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.

Mystics at Lynx final score: Washington moves above .500 with 84-79 win

The Washington Mystics have the youngest team in the WNBA. And they have now moved above .500 by defeating two championship contenders in back-to-back games. On Friday, they defeated the New York Liberty 86-83. And now,

Brady Tkachuk trade grades: Panthers connect on big swing, Senators must reset after ending rebuild

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk have been reunited in Florida

Orioles take series with dominant 12-1 win over Dodgers

The Orioles entered today’s series finale against the Dodgers fresh off a pair of late-inning affairs. Wisely, the Birds decided not to leave anything to chance this afternoon. Baltimore scored in each of the first four

Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 21: Alec Bohm among top HR player props for Sunday

The Phillies third baseman is due and has a solid matchup to make him one of our top home run picks for Sunday

Mets vs. Phillies prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Sunday Night Baseball from advanced model

SportsLine's model simulated New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies 10,000 times and revealed its MLB predictions and Sunday Night Baseball picks

Shorebirds Fall in Finale to Pelicans

Delmarva Suffers First Loss of the Second Half

Rafael Devers tries to reject pinch-runner in Giants' loss to Marlins: 'You know how competitive he is'

Manager Tony Vitello said he didn't feel the need to talk to Devers about the incident

Povich Impresses, Estrada Has Career Day for Baysox in Sunday Win over Flying Squirrels

Povich goes three and one-third scoreless innings, Estrada and Hodo combine for seven RBI

Father’s Day Orioles game thread: at Dodgers, 4:10

The Orioles will look to take the series today with Brandon Young on the mound at Dodger Stadium. The team let Friday’s game slip away and nearly lost control in the ninth inning last night. Can the Orioles manage to sec

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade would create chaos; Wizards select Darryn Peterson at No. 1

There is bound to be drama on draft night and in this mock draft, we project trades that could happen -- including the Giannis blockbuster

Leo Chenal on why he chose Commanders, Daronte Jones, Sonny Styles

Leo Chenal surveyed the NFL landscape and his market developing in free agency. Washington sure looked like a good one.   The Commanders placed a three-year, $24.5 million contract before him. The organization looked sol

MLB rumors: Astros' (surprising?) trade deadline plans, why the Pirates could bring some drama to the draft

The trade deadline is barely six weeks away

Breaking down that bizarre game-ending play in the Pirates-Rockies game

Billy Cook was ruled out on runner interference after accidentally kicking Kyle Karros' glove

Which was more impressive: Bryce Harper's cycle or Kyle Schwarber's three-home run game?

The Phillies won a laugher over the Mets on Saturday behind two sparkling performances from Harper and Schwarber

Commanders News: Coleman & Allegretti aim to be starters again in ‘26

The Daily Slop – 21 June 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in gen

Titans, DT Simmons agree to $105M+ extension

The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a three-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options

The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and any possible legal r

Fresher than listed: Sauce says he's 24, not 25

Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner says he is 24 years old, not 25 as he is listed in many corners of the internet.

ESPN: Pennel knew woman whose body found

Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with a young woman whose body was found on a property he owned when she went missing, an ESPN investigation found, contradicting Pennel's claim he did not know her.

Burrow: Bengals have same vibes as LSU title team

Joe Burrow said the vibes on this year's Bengals' team are similar to what they were on the 2019 LSU team he led to a College Football Playoff championship.

Daniels still adjusting to new Washington offense

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, trying to rebound from a tough injury-filled season, said he likes their new offense -- but a lot more work remains.

Cards QB Beck trying to speed up learning curve

Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck said he's jumped in headfirst into the early days of his NFL career rather than trying to take things slow.

Orioles minor league recap 6/21: Dzierwa shines, Beavers continues rehab

Triple-A: Syracuse Mets 11, Norfolk Tides 10 Norfolk carried a one-run lead into the bottom of the ninth, but Syracuse won the game with an RBI triple and a walk-off sac fly. Former minor-league free agent Hans Crouse bl

Cade Povich to Make MLB Rehab Start With Baysox on Sunday Afternoon

Rehabbing Orioles’ left-hander slated to start for Chesapeake on Sunday afternoon

Orioles news: Rutschman’s concussion, Keys division title

Hello, friends. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads of Birdland. This article is being written before the result of Saturday’s game against the Dodgers is settled, though of course you’ll know what happened by the time yo

The 4 most intriguing non-NFC East Commanders games of 2026

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… The 5 O’Clock Club The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news b

O’s avoid disaster, make Rogers gem stand up in 3-2 win

There were some worrying moments at the end, but ultimately the Orioles were able to ride a terrific start from Trevor Rogers and a clutch double off Blaze Alexander’s bat to a 3-2 win on Saturday night in Los Angeles. I

Big First Inning, More Dzierwa Dominance Lead Baysox Past Flying Squirrels Saturday

No. 12 Prospect earns quality start, Bencosme and Anderson hit homers for second straight game

Shorebirds Win Second Straight Behind Herbert's Brilliance

Delmarva Begins Second Half 2-0

LIVE: First Round Mock Draft with Kevin Broom and Matt Modderno

Join us now for a LIVE first round mock draft with me and Matt Modderno. Starting now. Click here to watch. Shoot us comments and questions — we’ll answer as we can.

NBA trade rumors: Bucks have 'unrealistic' asking price for Giannis Antetokounmpo; Isaiah Stewart on the move?

As we inch closer to the NBA Draft, all eyes are on the Bucks and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo

Commanders CB Mike Sainristil poised for 3rd-year leap – survey results

In this week’s Reacts survey, we asked two questions, both focused on predicting on-field performance for Washington players who are not currently considered elite or who may not yet be on the Commanders roster. Question

Commanders News: RB Rachaad White looks like “an incredible bargain”

The Daily Slop – 20 June 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in gen

De'Aaron Fox was an NBA Finals flop, but he remains a luxury the Spurs can afford to keep

Fox's time in San Antonio will eventually run out, but it doesn't need to happen right away

Commanders Antonio Williams growing with Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin

Antonio Williams carries high expectations despite being a third-round NFL draft pick. The former Clemson receiver is expected to make a profound and instant impact on the Commanders in 2026 despite his draft slot, likel

Glenn Clark Radio Week In Review: June 15-19, 2026

In case you missed anything from Glenn Clark Radio this week, here are a few highlights to check out, including interviews with former Ravens LB Jason Phillips, Crofton native and former USMNT midfielder Kyle Beckerman a

The pressure on the Wizards’ front office has never been higher

Since 2023, the Washington Wizards front office’s plan was simple: lose games, accumulate draft assets, develop young players, and wait for the moment when the rebuild finally produced a legitimate cornerstone. Or at lea

Clutch Offense Lifts Delmarva to Win in Second-Half Opener

Shorebirds Come from Behind to Start the Second Half 1-0

Baysox Blast Off, Get Quality Start From Yates in Friday Win over Flying Squirrels

Yates goes six innings, Anderson and Vasquez add three hits each

Mystics at Lynx preview: Washington heads to Minnesota on Father’s Day

The Washington Mystics play the Minnesota Lynx tomorrow evening on Father’s Day. Let’s preview this game. Game info When: Sunday, June 121, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch: Monumental

Mystics at Liberty final score: Washington upsets New York, 86-83

Sometimes, David beats Goliath, y’all. That is what happened today when the Washington Mystics defeated the New York Liberty, 86-83 on Friday night at Barclays Center. The most impressive part of this game was the fourth

College sports bill headed to Senate for full vote...

The Senate Commerce Committee voted 19-9 on Thursday morning to move the Protect College Sports Act forward to a full Senate vote.

Texas A&M adds four-star defender Henderson

Texas A&M added ESPN's No. 1 outside linebacker to the nation's top-ranked 2027 recruiting class with a commitment from four-star defender Kaden Henderson.

🏈 Future Power Rankings: All 68 Power 4 teams

Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?

5-star CB John Meredith III commits to Texas

Five-star prospect John Meredith III, ESPN's No. 1 cornerback in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Texas.

Rape charge against ex-BYU WR Kingston dismissed

A judge dismissed a first-degree felony rape charge against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston, though prosecutors said they planned to refile the charge.

Cincinnati denies claim it knew of Sorsby's bettin...

Cincinnati on Wednesday, responding to Brendan Sorsby's agent publicly questioning the school's handling of the quarterback's gambling in 2024, said it would never knowingly play an athlete who violated NCAA gambling rul

‘Human computer’ OC Declan Doyle earning rave reviews right away

The Baltimore Ravens experienced a massive shakeup to the coaching staff after failing to make the playoffs in a disappointing 2025 season. Jesse Minter replaced longtime head coach John Harbaugh at the top and quickly b

Titans All-Pro Jeffery Simmons signing multiyear extension to become NFL's highest-paid defensive tackle

Simmons was drafted by the Titans in the first round in 2019

ESPN's Perkins takes role as Jackson State GM

Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State, he told ESPN.

Report: D’Angelo Russell opts in to $6M player option

Veteran guard D’Angelo Russell has opted in to his $6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Jake Fischer reported Friday. Russell, 30, was acquired by the Wizards on Feb. 5 as part of a trade that sent Anthony Da

Green Bay's Gottlieb extended through 2030-31

Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb has agreed to a contract extension that takes his deal through the 2030-31 season.

Ex-Iona player ruled ineligible over point shaving

A former Iona men's basketball player was ruled ineligible by the NCAA for his alleged role in a point-shaving scheme.

NBA trade rumors: Latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo, plus possible backup plans for Celtics, Heat, Wolves

All eyes are on Antetokounmpo as the NBA Draft nears and the offseason heats up

Ex-Providence player acquitted in domestic case

Former Providence men's basketball player Duncan Powell has been found not guilty of two misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged altercation with a woman in March.

Darren Raddysh trade grades: Have the Maple Leafs acquired their new No. 1 defenseman?

Toronto is betting that Raddysh's late breakout season wasn't a fluke

Colts star Sauce Gardner clears up confusion about his date of birth: Why almost everyone got his age wrong

The Colts cornerback clarified that he is 24, not 25, after years of conflicting birthdate listings across NFL resources and major sports websites

NFL minicamp overreactions: Chargers WR ready for a breakout? Are 2026 Bengals really the 2019 LSU Tigers?

From Tre Harris' breakout potential to Joe Burrow's lofty Bengals comparison and looming quarterback questions, here's what to buy — and what to fade — from NFL minicamp

He covered the Knicks for 23 seasons. He watched them win a title from a bar in Florida

Marc Berman, formerly of the New York Post, is happy that Knicks fans can 'finally rejoice'

Trae Young isn’t the star the Wizards should bet on

If you haven’t seen it already, Greg Finberg wrote about reports about Trae Young planning to decline a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season and become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Go ahead and r

10 biggest questions for NBA offseason: Where will Giannis land? How do Spurs rebound? What's next for LeBron?

Less than a week after the Knicks won the title, we've already moved into free agency and trade mode

Could LeBron James and Stephen Curry team up? Why the pairing is possible, 10 years after 2016 Finals

In 2016, LeBron and Steph battled in the most memorable Finals of the century; in 2026, they could become teammates

How USMNT can clinch Group D in World Cup; Wyndham Clark builds huge U.S. Open lead

Plus game-by-game picks for the 2026 Big Ten football season

Former Ravens CB Chris McAlister On Coaching In UFL, Ring Of Honor Chances

After a successful season with the Louisville Kings, former Ravens CB Chris McAlister can add UFL champion to an already impressive resume. He wouldn't mind one more accomplishment -- becoming a member of the Ravens Ring

MM 6.19: Maryland football defensive back Dontay Joyner arrested on harassment charges

Maryland football cornerback Dontay Joyner was arrested on harassment charges on June 11, multiple sources confirmed. Joyner was booked by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office for telephone misuse and electronic communica

Beavers Reaches Twice; Baysox Fall to Flying Squirrels on Thursday Night

Orioles' outfielder begins MLB Rehab Assignment with a pair of walks

For once, Cowboys enter NFL summer break free of contract drama

After years of offseason contract battles involving stars like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons, Dallas heads into the summer with rare peace and quiet

Calais Campbell is approaching this season like it will be his last

The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their defensive line by reuniting with veteran Calais Campbell this offseason. An NFL player reaching their 19th season is almost unheard of, especially for defensive linemen, which natural

'Bet on yourself': How Yaxel Lendeborg raised his NBA stock by delaying the draft

The Michigan star went from fringe first-round to projected lottery pick by spending one more season in college.

Ranking the 25 greatest players in Steelers history: Terry Bradshaw, Ben Roethlisberger among the legends

From "Mean" Joe Greene to T.J. Watt, here's how the best Steelers of all time stack up

Super Bowl dark horse: Why Joe Burrow has the Bengals feeling like a serious title threat in 2026

The Bengals -- yes, the Bengals -- feel like a legitimate Super Bowl contender heading into the season

NFL, MLB, NBPA to Congress: We back college bill

The NFL, MLB, NFLPA and NBPA sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act while encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.

College Hoops Offseason Roundup: Morgan State

The college basketball offseason brings significant change to almost every roster in the Division I landscape. For Morgan State men's basketball and head coach Kevin Broadus, the challenge starts with finding an answer a

Ranking CFB's top running backs: Who are the best of a strong group?

Kewan Lacy, Mark Fletcher Jr. and a host of others are in the running for the top of our list.

2026 AFC North Positional Rankings: Interior Offensive Line

During this year’s free agency cycle and 2026 NFL draft, all four AFC North teams made significant moves to add talent to their rosters. While more additions are still possible over the next few months, everyone’s core p

Dylan Beavers To Begin MLB Rehab Assignment With Baysox

Rehabbing Orioles’ outfielder joins the Baysox at Prince George’s Stadium on Thursday night

Ravens OL Emery Jones Jr. Excited To Learn From Coaches Declan Doyle, Dwayne Ledford

Offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. is excited to begin his second season with the Ravens after missing much of 2025 due to recovery from shoulder surgery, and he welcomes the opportunity to learn from new coaches and vete

MM 6.18: Maryland football earns commitment from class of 2027 DL J.A. Agberodiola

Maryland football’s quest to fortify the trenches got a big — really big — boost Wednesday, as the Terps announced the signing of 6-foot-3, 340-pound defensive lineman Jayden “J.A.” Agberodiola. The Terps reportedly beat

Baysox fall to Flying Squirrels late in back-and-forth Wednesday night finish

Vasquez homers, accounts for all three runs

Open thread: Maryland women’s basketball

Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland women’s basketball. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our women’s basketball coverage here. All open thre

Open thread: Maryland football

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Open thread: Maryland lacrosse

Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland men’s and women’s lacrosse. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our coverage of lacrosse and other Olympic

Open thread: Maryland men’s basketball

Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland men’s basketball. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our men’s basketball coverage here. All open threads

Ravens Reacts Survey: which FA should come to Baltimore this summer?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys

Home Runs Lift Tides to Win

Barrero, Fabian Launch Two Homers Each

German Quality Start Spoiled

Norfolk Drops Road Opener in Syracuse

Loose Feathers: spring tryouts, ex-Ravens champs win UFL title

Welcome back to Loose Feathers, where we round-up recent minor news items about the Ravens! The spring is scarce on updates, but let’s get into the latest! Ravens hosted 3 tryout players at mandatory minicamp The Ravens’

Former Orioles 1B/OF Trey Mancini On Making It Back To The Big Leagues With Angels

Former Oriole Trey Mancini reflected on his return to the big leagues after a three-year absence and the role Brady Anderson played in his comeback. The post Former Orioles 1B/OF Trey Mancini On Making It Back To The Bi

Looking Back At Maryland Sports History: Mary Powers And ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

How did "The Star-Spangled Banner" come to be played at sporting events and when did Marylanders start yelling out the "O"? The post Looking Back At Maryland Sports History: Mary Powers And ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ app

MM 6.17: Maryland men’s lacrosse recruit Brady Mollot named Baltimore Sun Metro Player of the Year

Maryland men’s lacrosse looks to have a bright future ahead, as one of its highest-rated recruits, Brady Mollot, was named the Baltimore Sun Metro Player of the Year.  Mollot, a five-star recruit ranked 19th overall in t

How Can Orioles Navigate Critical West Coast Trip?

As the Orioles open a nine-game West Coast trip, Stan "The Fan" Charles and Luke Jackson discuss the latest on the O's and how critical the trip is for Baltimore's playoff chances. The post How Can Orioles Navigate Criti

Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby declares for 2026 NFL supplemental draft; top 50 NBA trade candidates

Plus, the Bulls have their next head coach

We asked, you answered: which Ravens have the most to prove in 2026?

Last week, we asked Baltimore Beatdown readers which Ravens on offense and defense in 2026. For the first, there was one dominating answer: Rashod Bateman. The 26-year-old wide receiver is coming off the worst statistica

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Patience, guts and a little luck: How the Hurricanes stayed the course and got rewarded with a Stanley Cup

The Hurricanes never wavered when the years of playoff setbacks piled up

2026 Stanley Cup Final: Jaccob Slavin becomes second American to win gold medal, Stanley Cup in same season

Jaccob Slavin just made American hockey history

Stanley Cup Final 2026 scores, schedule, where to watch, stream: Hurricanes win second Cup in team history

The Hurricanes have knocked off the Golden Knights to win the Cup

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026: Bracket, scores and schedule as Hurricanes defeat Golden Knights to win Cup

The Hurricanes have won their second Stanley Cup in team history

Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes odds, prediction, time: 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 6 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights picks for their 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 6 matchup on Sunday

2026 AFC North Positional Rankings: Offensive Tackle

During this year’s free agency cycle and 2026 NFL draft, all four AFC North teams made significant moves to add talent to their rosters. While more additions are still possible over the next few months, everyone’s core p

Open discussion thread: U.S. makes World Cup debut vs. Paraguay

Any soccer fans out there? Lamar Jackson said he was going to “look into” the World Cup, so we figured we’d give Ravens fans a place to talk about the U.S. Men’s National Team’s debut against Paraguay! “I really haven’t

An Early Summer Look At 2026 Maryland Football

The 2025 University of Maryland Football season started with 4 wins, and ended with 8 consecutive losses. The first three of those eight straight losses being by a combined 10 points against Washington, Nebraska, and UCL

Shorebirds Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway

SpongeBob Day Meet & Greet

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with the Shorebirds with July 3 and July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza

Wednesday Night's Game vs. Memphis Postponed

Game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday, with first pitch of game one at 12:05 p.m.

44 Games Until The Trade Deadline

Currently the O’s are 31-37, 4th place in the AL East, 10GB of Tampa Bay and New York. They’re 2 games behind Toronto and Texas who are tired for the 3rd WC, with the Athletics also a game and a half ahead of Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles Top 30 Prospects

Norfolk Scoreboard Tracker

Thought Exercise; Create The 2nd Best Basketball League

Baltimore has been without an NBA team of their own, since the Bullets left for DC in 1973. As I was born in ’79, that means my lifetime has been spent without an NBA team here in Charm City. Despite that, I’ve always en

Chesapeake Baysox to Host Star Spangled Spectacular on July 4th

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Live Music, Fireworks, and Family Fun at Prince George’s Stadium

Boosting Maryland’s Football Attendance and Game Day Experience

The University of Maryland 2026 Football season is now less than 3 months away. We’ll spend plenty of time between now and then looking at Coach Mike Locksley’s roster. Here, we’re just thinking about logical steps MD co

Willems Hits 12th Home Run at Gwinnett

Norfolk Drops Road Trip Opener

Welcome To June; Facts and Opinions

With a 5 run 9th inning Saturday, and a 9-5 win today; the Baltimore Orioles salvaged a four game split with the Jays. In homage – and with the usual apologies –  to former Baltimore Sun / Comcast Sportsnet / Baltimore R

World Cup 2026 – USMNT and Group D

Several weeks ago we took a look at the upcoming WC. The setup for this tournament and how the groups might shake out in what will be the first WC expanded to 48 teams. So there’s no need to go into any backdrop here’s a

2026 NCAA Lacrosse Championship Weekend

Welcome to the 2026 NCAA Lacrosse Championship Weekend. The games this year will be down in Charlottesville, VA. The final weekend of the lacrosse season is here with two matchups that I couldn’t be more excited for. Let

First Round Review, Quarterfinal Preview

The opening round of the NCAA Tournament is in the books and we had some exciting lacrosse over the weekend. Three underdogs won outright and Yale took Syracuse to the final minute. A lot of media minds thought Army woul

It’s the End of the Rink as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

So, announcement time. As you may have gathered from the launch of our Discord and maybe other things, Japers’ Rink as we’ve known it is once again changing. But unlike when we moved from Blogger to SB Nation in 2008

Monday Caps Clips

Your savory breakfast links: Cole Hutson learned a lot in his first 14 NHL games with the Washington Capitals, and he’s keeping those lessons in mind for his offseason training. [THN] The Hershey Bears announced t

Weekend Open Thread

Enjoy the playoff hockey or the “lovely” spring weather this weekend!

Friday Caps Clips

Your savory breakfast links: Logan Thompson has found plenty of success with the Washington Capitals, and he says it’s because he was able to feel at home in DC quickly. [THN] Rasmus Sandin’s ACL injury will almos

Thursday Open Thread

Tough news on the injury front yesterday: #Caps defenseman Rasmus Sandin underwent a surgical procedure Tuesday to address the ACL tear in his right knee. Sandin sustained the injury on April 11 against Pittsburgh. A

Wednesday Caps Clips

Your savory breakfast links: We want YOU to join us and all the super-cool party people over at the brand new Japers’ Rink Discord! [Rink] The Bears took a 1-0 lead in their opening-round series against Bridgeport

Join Japers’ Rink on Discord

We’ll keep this brief because if you’ve been reading your Clips (you have, haven’t you?), you already know that we’ve added a new place for you to enjoy the Japers’ Rink content and community, a Discord server for game a

Tuesday Caps Clips

Your savory breakfast links: We have a lot to say about the Capitals’ season and what the future holds – check it out in our latest roundtable! [Rink] Hear from Chris Patrick and Brian MacLellan as they talk about

Perdue Farms and Delmarva Shorebirds launch 2026 Perdue Strike Out Hunger Challenge on Delmarva

For many families across the Delmarva Peninsula, putting food on the table remains a daily challenge. Today, one in seven people in the region face food insecurity. At Perdue Farms, we believe that no neighbor should hav

All 2026 Tides Home Games to Be Televised Regionally or Locally

MASN, The Spot Norfolk 27, MyTVZ to Televise Tides Home Games

Shorebirds Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule!

It's almost that time of year again where the grass is green, the sun is out, and we are all enjoying those warm summer nights at Perdue Stadium watching Shorebirds baseball! As we prepare for the 30th season of Shorebir