For a long time, the idea of a “front office” in sports only applied to the professional ranks. General managers, presidents of [insert sport] operations, directors of player personnel, salary cap experts … the titles and responsibilities ranged, but the end goal was simple: Put together the best team they could with the resources given. […]
Getty Images Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he’s still chasing Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. Now, at age 39, Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL’s all-time goals leader, and he can pass […]
Another week has come and gone in Major League Soccer, and with it, another coaching change is in order with Sporting Kansas City moving on from Peter Vermes after he led the club for 20 seasons. It took a 2-1 loss to FC Dallas along with a statement from their supporters calling for Vermes’ resignation, but […]
(WASHINGTON) — U.S. stocks seesawed between gains and losses on Monday in the lead up to a promised fresh round of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on April 2, which he has dubbed “liberation day.” The market rollercoaster came a day after Goldman Sachs raised its odds of a recession within the next year from 20% […]
(NEW YORK) — In recent weeks stories have emerged about college students whisked off campuses by immigration agents – targeted for deportation based on their writings or activism – and detained in federal custody despite never being charged with a crime. While the number of impacted students appears to be small — with Secretary of […]
The Boston Red Sox and ace left-handed starter Garrett Crochet have agreed to a six-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The contract is worth $170 million and begins with the 2026 season, including a player opt-out after the 2030 season, which will be Crochet’s age-31 campaign. The deal includes no deferred money and is […]
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump has granted clemency to a pair of Hunter Biden’s former business partners, both of whom accused former President Joe Biden’s son of improperly leveraging his father’s political power to broker overseas business relationships. Last Tuesday, Trump issued a full pardon to Devon Archer, […]
(DALLAS) — “Numerous” homemade explosive devices were discovered by a citizen who was walking near a park outside of Dallas, according to authorities. The person was in a wooded area near Wynne Park in Garland, when, around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, they saw an open suitcase and items scattered near it — including what looked like […]
Whenever you begin a sentence with “if Kawhi Leonard can stay healthy,” you’re playing a dangerous game. But … if Kawhi Leonard can stay healthy, the Los Angeles Clippers are going be a serious problem in the playoffs. In fact, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to peg the Clippers, who beat the Magic 96-87 on Monday […]
(WASHINGTON) — Retired Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, denied on Tuesday that he has ever worn a “Make America Great Again” hat or any other type of political merchandise. In at least one retelling of Caine and Trump’s first meeting […]
