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DETROIT - It was only one game, but those hoping the Blue Jackets finish with the best odds to win the "Connor Bedard Sweepstakes" in the 2023 NHL draft lottery might've felt a chill go through their spine Saturday night. It wasn't the Blue Jackets' nail-biting 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesar's Arena that did it as much as…

When the puck is dropped at center ice at the TD Garden on Jan. 14 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, it will be the official start to the second half of the 2022-23 regular season for the Boston Bruins. As the top team in the NHL with a 32-5-4 record, first-year coach Jim Montgomery and his team have far exceeded preseason expectations. There have…

Arsenal look to continue their title charge as they head across north London to take on rivals Tottenham in another massive north London derby. The Gunners currently sit with a slender lead at the top of the Premier League, with Antonio Conte's Spurs side sitting precariously in fifth, two points outside a Champions League spot and 11 points behind…

Leinster are in England this weekend for a Champions Cup clash against Gloucester. here and when is it on? The match takes place at the 16115-seater Kingsholm Stadium with a 1.00pm kick-off on Saturday. Where can I watch the game? The match will be shown live on BT Sport 2 and ITV1 from 12:30pm. What's the team news? Gloucester have yet to issue an…

A look at who is trending up and down the past week in Minnesota sports, featuring Twins newly re-signed shortstop Carlos Correa, Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov and a couple Vikings standouts including Justin Jefferson. Carlos Correa, Twins shortstop (UP ⬆) He's home. After swinging.291/.366/.467 with 24 doubles, a triple and 22 home runs in 2022,…

San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings 1/11/2023 Picks Predictions Previews The San Jose Sharks will play against the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 10:00 PM (EDT). The Sharks are in seventh place in the Pacific Division with an overall record of 13-21-8. The team escaped from a…

NEW YORK - Halfway through the 2022-23 season, the Rangers had already received seven loser points - also known as the one-point consolation prize for teams that fall short in overtime or shootouts. Those skill competitions have not been particularly kind to them, but the odds began to even out Tuesday. Kaapo Kakko and Artemi Panarin both netted…

Two teams on opposite ends of the spectrum will meet up Monday when the Montreal Canadiens play host to the Seattle Kraken in an inter-conference game. Since Dec. 19, the Kraken have scored the most goals per game (4.50) in the NHL, while the Canadiens have allowed the most (4.67) over the same span. Defenseman Vince Dunn has nine points since Dec.…

To mark the halfway point of the 2022-23 regular season, NHL.com is running its third installment of the Trophy Tracker series. Today, we look at the race for the Calder Trophy, given annually to the best rookie in the NHL as selected in a poll by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Matty Beniers has been rewarded for a stellar start to…

Every nation has now played their second game at the Rugby League World Cup. Here is Rugby League Live's Team of the Week. Full Back: James Tedesco - Australia The Kangaroos captain showed his class in Australia's 84-0 rout of Scotland. So good on his feet and always a genuine option, he scored his second half try despite playing the ball moments…

Spurs enjoyed one of their best ever starts to a Premier League season, with Antonio Conte continuing his brilliant start to life in North London. However, things have slowed in recent months, with injuries to attacking players in particular impacting upon his side's league form. The January transfer window could be a chance to revitalise the squad…

Atlético Madrid to draw 1-1 with Barcelona- 11/2! At 11/2, a £10 bet would return £65! Betfair Sports Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets Between them, these two clubs have won ten of the last 14 La Liga titles so, come May, will either be able to dethrone Real Madrid? Barcelona start the weekend at the summit, seeking their first title in four seasons,…

Arsenal have enjoyed a great season and sit top of the Premier League, but with the strength of Manchester City's squad challenging them there are some important decisions to make for Mikel Arteta and Edu this month. The Gunners have lost Gabriel Jesus to injury, with the Brazilian striker having become a key part of their success this season. This…

The Colorado Avalanche will be finishing the first half of the 2022-23 season with a record of 19-12-3. Their 41 points are good enough for fourth in the Central Division and sixth in the Western Conference. It may seem like a lackluster performance for the defending Stanley Cup champion, but that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, Las…

Bath Rugby tighthead prop Will Stuart will start his fourth consecutive Test for England as the club's only representative in the matchday 23 to face Australia in the series decider at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Bath's giant wing Joe Cokanasiga misses out on selection while Northampton captain Lewis Ludlam replaces the concussed Sam…

Ulster are in Italy this weekend for a URC trip to face Benetton. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo in Treviso with a 1.00pm kick-off on Saturday. Where can I watch the game? The match will be shown live on Premier Sports. It is also being streamed live on…

Leinster are back on the road with a United Rugby Championship trip to Ospreys in Wales this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? Saturday's match takes place at the Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea with a 7.35pm kick-off. What's the team news? Johnny Sexton misses out and is in a race to be fit for the Six…

Munster welcome South African visitors in the United Rugby Championship this weekend with Lions arriving on tour. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? Friday's match takes place at Musgrave Park in Cork with a 7.35pm kick-off. What's the team news? Kiran McDonald will go for a scan on an arm injury sustained against…

We saw a bit of a shake-up in the third period against Colorado and it appears we could see the same on Saturday: Byfield - Kopitar - Kempe Iafallo - Danault - Arvidsson Fiala - Lizotte - Vilardi Grundstrom - Kupari - Anderson-Dolan Anderson - Doughty Durzi - Roy Edler - Walker Copley Quick Down 4-2 after two periods on Thursday, Todd…

Iran will play the United States on Tuesday on the final day of World Cup Group B. The teams will play at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium at 7:00 PM in the United Kingdom. Not far from the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, fellow Group B members Wales and England will meet at the Al Thumama Stadium. The United States have not made their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign…

We're in the thick of it now. After a leisurely six weeks without club football, the season has picked back up properly, and Liverpool are playing their third game in a week, with another two coming to start the new year. First up, though, Leicester at Anfield. It's been a rough tenure for former Reds manager Brendan Rodgers, as his Leicester side…

Queensland Reds 15 (Richie Asiata try 56m, Lawson Creighton try 71min; con, pen) HT: 21-3 Yellow card: Pablo Matera 55min The early exit of Sevu Reece and Pablo Matera's yellow card were the biggest concerns for Scott Robertson as the Crusaders spluttered their way to an unconvincing 28-15 win over the Queensland Reds in Christchurch on Friday…

The Golden Knights' grins were spread wide across the visiting locker room Tuesday night at SAP Center as they posed for a photo commemorating Phil Kessel's record-setting 990th consecutive game played. The Knights were ecstatic all week to celebrate their popular new teammate and his accomplishment. To do so with two wins against Toronto and San…

The year is winding down and the transfer rumor mill is picking up. Liverpool are acquiring Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in a transfer swoop that shocked everybody, especially Manchester United, the club long rumored to be interested in Gakpo's services. I'm Mike Goodman, and we'll break down the first major move of the transfer window in today's…

Read all of Daniel Storey's World Cup 2022 group guides here here Brazil Serbia Switzerland Cameroon All times GMT Switzerland vs Cameroon: 10am, Thurs 24 Nov (Al Janoub) Brazil vs Serbia: 7pm, Thurs 24 Nov (Lusail Iconic) Cameroon vs Serbia: 10am, Mon 28 Nov (Al Janoub) Brazil vs Switzerland: 4pm, Mon 28 Nov (Stadium 974) Cameroon vs Brazil: 7pm,…

Some of the Ottawa Senators' top prospects are ready to take on the world. The Senators are well-represented at the 2023 IIHF world junior championship that got under way Boxing Day in Halifax and Moncton. General manager Pierre Dorion, assistants Trent Mann and Ryan Bowness along with the rest of the scouting staff will be keeping a close eye on…

JOAO FELIX'S agent has held talks with Manchester United, according to reports. The Portuguese forward has expressed an interest in leaving Atletico Madrid, following a tough couple of seasons after his big-money move to the Wanda Metropolitano. And his Portugal team-mate Diogo Costa is the man United want to replace David de Gea. The Porto…

Harry Kane helped Tottenham recover from a two-goal deficit to grab a point at Brentford and almost won it when heading against the bar in the closing stages. The World Cup hangover seemed real in the first half as Spurs were lacklustre with Kane anonymous in his first game after his penalty miss cost England in the quarter-final against…

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin already knew what was next before Mark Howe stated it clearly at the conclusion of a video congratulating him for passing his late father, Gordie Howe, for second on the NHL all-time goals list. "Now it's time to set new goals for No. 99," Howe said, speaking on behalf of the Howe family. As much as the Washington…

Ilya Samsonov knew there was an opportunity in Toronto. Days after the Washington Capitals elected not to tender him a qualifying offer to retain his rights, he prioritized a chance to get playing time for a contending team over money or term. "This was the fit that he wanted," Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said of the 25-year-old. "If…

Ireland travel to Paris this Saturday for a daunting clash with France in the Six Nations. ere is everything you need to know about the game: What are the teams? It was confirmed today that Johnny Sexton will miss out after picking up a hamstring injury in training, with Joey Carbery set to make his first Six Nations start. Robbie Henshaw and Iain…

Their decision to stick with Ian Foster as All Blacks coach instead of appointing Scott Robertson made the worst possible start in Christchurch on Saturday night when Argentina produced a magnificent blood and guts performance to produce a stunning 25-18 victory at Orangetheory Stadium. It would not be over egging things to say the high priests of…

CHELSEA are on the verge of signing striker David Datro Fofana from Molde. The Ivorian is having a medical today and will sign for the Blues for £10.5million. World Cup winner Lionel Messi has reportedly extended his contract with PSG in France. The generational talent lifted the World Cup with Argentina just days ago, with reports now stating that…

The transactions have come thick and fast recently for the Colorado Avalanche, with players coming in as free agents and others departing. Yet as the team tries to regain the Stanley Cup, it needs to look for depth, experience, and long-term prospects in its roster. Below is a look at three of the team's signings that could help: Brad Hunt will…

It's that time of year again! The 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) is nearly upon us. If it feels like it hasn't been that long since the last installment of this tournament, that's because the 2022 event was completed this past August after the original tournament was canceled last December. The 2023 WJC begins next Monday in host cities…

Manchester United will welcome Burnley amidst an unprecedented ambience as several first-team players are unlikely to be involved. The recently concluded 2022 FIFA World Cup saw a number of Manchester United players featuring pretty deep into the later stages. And they will be required some time off to get back to match fitness. The Red Devils…

Leinster have South African visitors to Dublin on Saturday as they welcome Lions for their rearranged United Rugby Championship clash after last month's postponement. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? Friday's match takes place at the RDS with a 7.35pm kick-off. What's the team news? The teams should be announced…

Munster are back in South Africa this weekend for their rearranged United Rugby Championship clash with the Bulls. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? Saturday's match takes place at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria with a 2.05pm kick-off. What's the team news? Munster have been handed a massive boost ahead of their trip…

If Bayern Munich players could have envisioned themselves hoisting the Bundesliga trophy for the 2021-22 season, they would have done so in front of the home fans after a win over a heated rival. That's exactly the scenario the Bavarian giants find themselves in as they host Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga play. Currently sitting nine points atop…

Leinster will look to start putting their heartbreaking Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle behind then with a URC quarter-final at home to Glasgow this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at the RDS in Dublin and kicks off at 3.15pm on Saturday. What's the team news? Leinster…

San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild 11/13/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The San Jose Sharks will play against the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 6:00 PM (EDT). The Sharks are in sixth place in the Pacific Division with a record of 4-9-3. The Sharks escaped from a sixth losing…

A not-so-funny thing has happened to the Colorado Avalanche on their way to a seemingly inevitable re-coronation as NHL champions: Injuries to star players and overall inconsistency have translated into a mediocre start to the 2022-23 campaign. How mediocre? After Tuesday's 3-2 win over the lowly Philadelphia Flyers, the Avalanche are tied for…

Things don't get any easier for Ulster in the Heineken Champions Cup this weekend as they try to bounce back from a whitewashing at the hands of Sale with a visit from Ronan O'Gara's European champions La Rochelle. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast with a…

The Heineken Champions Cup carries on this weekend as Munster look to bounce back from their opening defeat to Toulouse with a visit to Northampton Saints. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at the cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton with a 1.00pm kick-off on Sunday. Where can I…

After an impressive start on the road to their Heineken Champions Cup season with a big win at Racing, Leinster open their home campaign with a visit from Gloucester. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at the RDS in Dublin with an 8.00pm kick-off on Friday. Where can I watch the game? The…

What doesn't France do well? Although that's a rhetorical question I'm inclined to respond "nothing" because Les Bleus look like a well-oiled machine in Qatar. Coming into the World Cup as one of the favorites despite a few key injuries, this team has been the toughest of outs. They finished atop Group D on goal differential having bested inferior…

New York Rangers vs Vegas Golden Knights 12/7/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The match between the New York Rangers and the Vegas Golden Knights will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 10:00 PM (EDT). The Rangers are in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 12-10-5. The team…

OPINION: Sometimes it feels as if election year has begun already. Winston Peters has declared New Zealand First won't join a governing coalition with Labour after the 2023 election. He wants to win back those who abandoned him in 2020 by effectively saying a vote for him isn't a vote for another Labour-led government. But he didn't explicitly back…

When the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Tuesday (8:30 p.m. ET; ESPN+, HULU, SNO, SN NOW), it will feature two of the best young forwards in Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Stars forward Jason Robertson. Matthews, 25, has 485 points (271 goals, 214 assists) in 433 NHL games. Robertson, 23, has 166…

Florida Panthers vs Winnipeg Jets 12/6/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The match between the Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets will be held at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 8:00 PM (EDT). The Panthers are in fifth place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 12-9-4. The team is coming off with…