Phillies Manager Rob Thomson ‘Proud’ Nick Castellanos Admitted Beer Incident
Turns out, the Philadelphia Phillies were ale-ing last year. Deciding their relationship ruptured when Nick Castellanos angrily brought a beer into the dugout after he was pulled from a game, the Phillies released the outfielder on Thursday even though they owe him $20 million for the final season of a $100 million, five-year contract. Draught…
USA Announces 2026 Women’s Olympics Roster – The Hockey Writers – Olympics
Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Team USA has announced their women’s ice hockey roster. Of the 23 players, a large majority currently play in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), while seven are playing at the collegiate level. The USA roster is as follows: Forwards Kelly Pannek (Minnesota Frost, PWHL) Grace Zumwinkle (Minnesota…
Connor Hellebuyck Steals the Spotlight While Kyle Connor Stays Quiet in USA Win Over Latvia – The Hockey Writers – Winnipeg Jets
Team USA skated away with a convincing 5–1 win over Latvia on Thursday, but the story of the game was the performance in net. Connor Hellebuyck delivered a composed, technically sharp outing that anchored the Americans from start to finish. While the team’s offense eventually broke the game open, it was Hellebuyck’s steady presence that…
Hurricanes Reuniting With Vincent Trocheck Makes Sense – The Hockey Writers – Carolina Hurricanes
The NHL Trade Deadline is exactly three weeks from today, and while the Carolina Hurricanes are at the top of the Metropolitan Division with 78 points, they are looking to acquire talent to help them take the next step, namely a second-line center, preferably a right-handed shot. The Hurricanes’ best option is to bring back…
Patriots Star Stefon Diggs Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Strangulation Charges
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef. The arraignment at Massachusetts’s Dedham District Court was postponed until after Super Bowl LX so Diggs could play in the NFL championship game. At the arraignment, Diggs…
Edmonton Oilers’ History of Drafting London Knights Players – The Hockey Writers – Oilers History
The Edmonton Oilers made seven selections during the 2024 NHL Draft on June 28 and 29, including a pair of forwards from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL): right-wing Sam O’Reilly, picked 32nd overall, and centre William Nicholl, taken at No. 196. Related: 5 Things to Know About Oilers’ First-Round Draft Pick…
3 Takeaways From Finland’s 4-1 Win Over Sweden at the 2026 Milan Olympics – The Hockey Writers –
Finland needed a response after its opener, and it got one against Sweden with a 4-1 win in Milan. The Finnish Lions scored twice in the first period, absorbed Sweden’s push early in the second, and separated the game with a shorthanded goal before closing it out with an empty-netter late. Saros Set the Tone…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Werenski, Merzlikins & More – The Hockey Writers – Columbus Blue Jackets
For the Columbus Blue Jackets‘ duo of Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins, their lifelong dream was finally realized when they took the ice for the first time on Thursday at the Winter Olympics. In their cases, they played against each other when Team U.S.A. played against Team Latvia. Merzlikins drew the start in a game…
Wild Fans Can Be Concerned About Possible Olympic Injuries – The Hockey Writers – Minnesota Wild
With the 2026 Winter Olympics fully underway, the NHL is on its break with no games scheduled until the end of the month. Many players went on a quick vacation or just took some time to rest and recover before the final push for the postseason gets going. The majority of the Minnesota Wild’s lineup…
2026 Olympics Men’s Hockey Day 3 Preview: Prelims Hit Crucial Day for 0-1 Teams – The Hockey Writers – Olympics
Through the first two days of action in the 2026 Olympics Men’s Hockey Tournament, there has been plenty of excitement, with an upset early on and teams taking care of business as expected. Entering the third day of action, which features another four-game schedule, the games are crucial for teams looking to avoid going 0-2…