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  • • Angels To Acquire Dexter Fowler
    The Angels will acquire outfielder Dexter Fowler from the Cardinals, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. More to come....2021
  • • Latest On Mets, Trevor Bauer
    The Mets have reached an agreement with right-hander Trevor Bauer, the top free agent on the board, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. However, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com offers different information, tweeting that the two sides do not have a deal yet. More to come....2021
  • • Gamethread #11: Stars at Blue Jackets, Take 2
    Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Discuss the game here! If you haven’t already, check out CBJ team reporter Jeff Svoboda’s personal story about Hockey Fights Cancer night tonight at Nationwide Arena....2021
  • USA TODAY Sports' Super Bowl 55 picks: Chiefs or Buccaneers for NFL championship?
    • USA TODAY Sports' Super Bowl 55 picks: Chiefs or Buccaneers for NFL championship?
    Do Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs repeat? Or does Tom Brady get ring No. 7 and a second title for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?        ...2021
  • • Game #12 Preview: Tuesday’s game was out of Laine; will tonight be better?
    Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Jackets were touched by the Red Curse in their first game against the Dallas Stars. Thursday, February 4, 2021 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OhioTV: Fox Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Defending Big D Dallas Stars (5-1-1, 11 points, 4th Central) at Columbus Blue Jackets (4-4-3, 11 points, 5th Central) Well, Tuesday could have gone bett...2021
  • • Kyrie Irving reveals Nets’ true motivation in win vs. Clippers
    Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers was not just a regular-season game for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving. He knows that the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George-led squad is one of the best in the league. So picking up the victory was huge for Irving and the Nets. Per Michael Scotto of USA Today, […] The post Kyrie Irving reveals Nets’ true motivation in win vs. Clippers a...2021
  • • Cardinals Acquire Nolan Arenado
    After a few days of waiting for their complicated trade to be finalized, the Cardinals and Rockies have completed their deal centering on third baseman Nolan Arenado, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. The league and the union have signed off on the swap. The Rockies will receive left-hander Austin Gomber, third baseman Mateo Gil,…...2021
  • • Don Nelson Is Eager For Gregg Popovich To Break His Coaching Record
    Former Hall of Fame NBA coach, Don Nelson, holds the throne as the most winningest coach in NBA history. Although his coaching tenure is over, Nelson is hopeful that Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will break his record. “I can’t wait until he gets that,” Nelson said, per USA TODAY Sports. “That will be a great […] The post Don Nelson Is Eager For Gregg Popovich To Break His Coaching Record appea...2021
  • Bruce Arians is ready to make Super Bowl head coaching debut
    • Bruce Arians is ready to make Super Bowl head coaching debut
    USA TODAY Sports' Mike Jones breaks down Bruce Arians' journey to the Super Bowl.        ...2021
  • • Avalanche defender Devon Toews expected to miss at least another five games
    Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Avalanche will have to make do without one of their best defensemen With the list of injured players growing for the Colorado Avalanche, the team released an update on defender Devon Toews. The team’s top pairing defender underwent an MRI Monday and while no serious injury was revealed, Toews is expected to be out of the lineup for at last another 7 to 10 days. T...2021

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  • • Avalanche defender Devon Toews expected to miss at least another five games
    Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Avalanche will have to make do without one of their best defensemen With the list of injured players growing for the Colorado Avalanche, the team released an update on defender Devon Toews. The team’s top pairing defender underwent an MRI Monday and while no serious injury was revealed, Toews is expected to be out of the lineup for at last another 7 to 10 days. T...2021
  • • Game #9 Recap: Blue Jackets take down Blackhawks in Friday night snoozer
    Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets, fresh off their shootout victory over the Florida Panthers, hit the road immediately for the second leg of a back to back, visiting the Windy City to take on the Chicago Blackhawks. First, one more look at the winner from Thursday night, a beauty from Alexandre Texier: I could watch NHL Network’s reaction...2021
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Beating Up on the Baby Sharks
    Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Avalanche look to build off of balanced offensive attack in a rematch with the San Jose Sharks. Colorado Avalanche: 4-3-0 San Jose Sharks: 3-4-0 Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. MT Watch: Altitude, NBCSCA Listen: Altitude 92.5, AM 950 The Colorado Avalanche will face off in their second contest against the San Jose Sharks this evening and will look to build off of a str...2021
  • • Colorado Avalanche steamroll San Jose Sharks in 7-3 win
    Jan 26, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) and left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) celebrate a goal scored in the second period against the San Jose Sharks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy | Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The team improves to 4-3-0. The Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks with ease on Tuesday night. The final score ende...2021
  • • Game #7 Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets welcome familiar faces to town as Florida Panthers visit
    Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what you need to know. Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue JacketsTuesday, January 26, 2020 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OHTV: Fox Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Litter Box Cats Florida Panthers (2-0-0, 4 points, 5th Central)@Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2-2, 6 points, 2nd Central) The Columbus Blue Jackets tonight will play host t...2021
  • • Korpi-solid, offense eh, Dubois benched in loss
    Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports The Pierre-Luc Dubois situation is tenuous; Blue Jackets lose. It might not be a rivalry like Pittsburgh, Washington, and Buffalo, but Columbus and Tampa Bay has a certain flair. Maybe more so than those other teams due to these fresh divisional counterparts facing off in the playoffs over the last two-consecutive years. In front of an empty arena for their h...2021
  • • Game #5 Preview: Blue Jackets take on Tampa Bay in first home game of the season
    John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Maybe playing at home will shake some goals out of the Blue Jackets. Thursday, January 21 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OhioTV: FOX Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Raw Charge Columbus Blue Jackets (1-2-1) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (2-0-0) Here’s hoping that playing a home game for the first time since last winter will be a shock to the...2021
  • • Special Teams helps to lead the way over LA Kings as Nathan MacKinnon notches career point no. 500
    Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Nathan MacKinnon notches his 500th career point and continues to climb the franchise charts. In a wild day that saw veteran Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ian Cole traded to Honda West Division rival the Minnesota Wild, the Avalanche kicked off their four-game road trip with a win against the LA Kings at Staples Center. Long-time defenseman Erik Johnson saw his fi...2021
  • • Game #4 Recap: Blue Jackets earn a point on the road, but fall in overtime to Red Wings as team falters after better start
    Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what happened. Following their first win of the season on Monday afternoon, the Columbus Blue Jackets faced off with the Detroit Red Wings on the second night of a back-to-back, looking to even their season record at 2-2. After the win, head coach John Tortorella opted to juggle the lines, but did not change the skaters. He did announce that goaltender El...2021
  • • Avalanche Trade Ian Cole to Wild for Greg Pateryn
    Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Avalanche trade Cole to a former division rival The Colorado Avalanche have traded defenseman Ian Cole to the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Greg Pateryn. The 31 spent just over two seasons with the Avalanche after signing with the team in the summer of 2018. The left-shot veteran defenseman makes way for the 30-year-old Pateryn, a right-handed de...2021

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  • • Cannon Blasts: What we’re thankful for
    Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports That and more of this week’s links 2020 has been a trying year for everyone, and it appears some of the difficulties will continue through the holidays and into 2021. COVID fatigue is very real, and I find that it’s hitting me hard lately. I’m sad that the traditional gatherings with my extended family over the holidays have been canceled. One of my primary di...2020
  • • Avalanche hoping to spend a lot of time in Edmonton this summer
    Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports A long playoff run would mean a long quarantine in Edmonton this summer When it comes to the COIVD-19 pandemic, the way it has been handled in Canada versus the United States has been night and day. With new cases and deaths surging across a number of states, the NHL was faced with a tough decision. They had decided more than a month ago that Las Vegas was going to...2020
  • • Maintaining Good Mental Health
    AdministratorsCoachesOfficialsParentsPlayersQuarantines and isolation. Canceled lacrosse games and lost seasons. Dire news reports and social media messaging. These are just a few of the things that could be contributing to increased stress and anxiety in all of our lives right now. We’re trying to cope with the coronavirus pandemic the best that we can, but our mental well-being and peace of mind...2020
  • • We want to know: What’s your favorite food and drink in the Arena District?
    Because sometimes after watching an awesome hockey game, you want to grab a beer. | Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports I will also be inserting my own opinions because of who I am as a person. When I’m not working my day job, photographing home Blue Jackets games, writing for the esteemed publication known as The Cannon, or attempting to get an adequate amount of sleep, I love to get to know as many...2020
  • • Former NBA commissioner David Stern hospitalized after brain memorrhage
    Former NBA commissioner David Stern was hospitalized on Thursday after suffering a sudden brain hemorrhage, the league announced (link via Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today). Stern reportedly collapsed at a restaurant in Manhattan on Thursday afternoon and was rushed to a New York City hospital, where he underwent emergency brain surgery. Stern, 77, was named the NBA’s commissioner in 1984 and held the p...2019
  • • Former MLB All-Star Lenny Dykstra arrested on terrorist threat charges
    The sad post-baseball life of one Lenny Dykstra has taken another turn. According to authorities in New Jersey, the 55-year-old former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies star was arrested Wednesday morning on felony charges of threatening an Uber driver.Here are the details from USA Today.“Former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra was arrested on Wednesday mornin...2018
  • • Cole Hamels donates mansion to special needs children
    Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels is taking this entire season of giving thing to a new level. His selflessness and sense of altruism is absolutely extraordinary.And we couldn’t be happier to focus on this tremendous story as the holiday season continues.Hamels and his wife, Heidi, will announce on Tuesday that they have donated their 32,000 square foot Missouri mansion on 100 acres of land to Cam...2017
  • • USA TODAY Archives: Aaron Hernandez honors father's memory with tattoos
    When Dennis Hernandez died at 49 in January 2006, his then-16-year-old son's world was shattered.         ...2017

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  • • Latest On Mets, Trevor Bauer
    The Mets have reached an agreement with right-hander Trevor Bauer, the top free agent on the board, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. However, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com offers different information, tweeting that the two sides do not have a deal yet. More to come....2021
  • • Cardinals Acquire Nolan Arenado
    After a few days of waiting for their complicated trade to be finalized, the Cardinals and Rockies have completed their deal centering on third baseman Nolan Arenado, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. The league and the union have signed off on the swap. The Rockies will receive left-hander Austin Gomber, third baseman Mateo Gil,…...2021
  • • Avalanche defender Devon Toews expected to miss at least another five games
    Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Avalanche will have to make do without one of their best defensemen With the list of injured players growing for the Colorado Avalanche, the team released an update on defender Devon Toews. The team’s top pairing defender underwent an MRI Monday and while no serious injury was revealed, Toews is expected to be out of the lineup for at last another 7 to 10 days. T...2021
  • • Game #9 Recap: Blue Jackets take down Blackhawks in Friday night snoozer
    Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets, fresh off their shootout victory over the Florida Panthers, hit the road immediately for the second leg of a back to back, visiting the Windy City to take on the Chicago Blackhawks. First, one more look at the winner from Thursday night, a beauty from Alexandre Texier: I could watch NHL Network’s reaction...2021
  • • White Sox To Sign Carlos Rodon
    The White Sox are in agreement with free agent left-hander Carlos Rodón, reports Jon Heyman of MLB Network (Twitter link). The deal is pending a physical. It’s a major league contract worth a guaranteed $3MM, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today (via Twitter). Rodón has spent his entire pro career in the organization, after the Sox…...2021
  • • Game #8 Preview: A chance for redemption against the Panthers
    Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Let’s hope tonight goes better than Tuesday. Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue JacketsThursday, January 28, 2020 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OHTV: Fox Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Litter Box Cats Florida Panthers (3-0-0, 6 points, 5th Central)@Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2-3, 7 points, 2nd Central) I don’t even want to talk about the ot...2021
  • • Braves Sign Ehire Adrianza To Minors Contract
    The Braves have signed utilityman Ehire Adrianza to a minor league deal, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports (via Twitter).  The contract will pay Adrianza $1.5MM if he makes Atlanta’s Major League roster, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale (Twitter link).  Adrianza recently posted a goodbye to Twins fans on his Instagram page, seemingly indicating that…...2021
  • • Mets Have Made Offer To Trevor Bauer
    The Mets’ interest in Trevor Bauer has reached the point that they’ve made a formal offer to the right-hander, reports SNY’s Andy Martino (via Twitter). However, despite a report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale indicating that the Mets have put forth a record-setting annual value in their offer, each of Martino, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman…...2021
  • • Game #7 Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets welcome familiar faces to town as Florida Panthers visit
    Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what you need to know. Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue JacketsTuesday, January 26, 2020 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OHTV: Fox Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Litter Box Cats Florida Panthers (2-0-0, 4 points, 5th Central)@Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2-2, 6 points, 2nd Central) The Columbus Blue Jackets tonight will play host t...2021
  • • Nationals To Re-Sign Ryan Zimmerman
    The Nationals are bringing back longtime cornerstone Ryan Zimmerman on a one-year deal worth $1MM, reports USA Today’s Bob Nightengale (Twitter link). Zimmerman opted out of the 2020 season but said last month that he hoped to play again in 2021. The Washington Post’s Barry Svrluga adds that Zimmerman’s deal is still pending a physical…...2021

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  • • Game #12 Preview: Tuesday’s game was out of Laine; will tonight be better?
    Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Jackets were touched by the Red Curse in their first game against the Dallas Stars. Thursday, February 4, 2021 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OhioTV: Fox Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Defending Big D Dallas Stars (5-1-1, 11 points, 4th Central) at Columbus Blue Jackets (4-4-3, 11 points, 5th Central) Well, Tuesday could have gone bett...2021
  • Jerome Bettis on Big Ben: 'He still can be the answer... short term'
    • Jerome Bettis on Big Ben: 'He still can be the answer... short term'
    SportsPulse: Mackenzie Salmon spoke with Jerome Bettis at USA TODAY Sports' virtual radio row and the hall of famer discusses what he feels the future holds for Ben Roethlisberger.        ...2021
  • • NASCAR Cup Series racing returns in two weeks
    A final 2020 snapshot each week on a few drivers in NASCAR's top three series showing results and what we know about their 2021 plans. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)...2021
  • • Game #9 Recap: Blue Jackets take down Blackhawks in Friday night snoozer
    Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets, fresh off their shootout victory over the Florida Panthers, hit the road immediately for the second leg of a back to back, visiting the Windy City to take on the Chicago Blackhawks. First, one more look at the winner from Thursday night, a beauty from Alexandre Texier: I could watch NHL Network’s reaction...2021
  • • Game #8 Preview: A chance for redemption against the Panthers
    Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Let’s hope tonight goes better than Tuesday. Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue JacketsThursday, January 28, 2020 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OHTV: Fox Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Litter Box Cats Florida Panthers (3-0-0, 6 points, 5th Central)@Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2-3, 7 points, 2nd Central) I don’t even want to talk about the ot...2021
  • • Colorado Avalanche steamroll San Jose Sharks in 7-3 win
    Jan 26, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) and left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) celebrate a goal scored in the second period against the San Jose Sharks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy | Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The team improves to 4-3-0. The Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks with ease on Tuesday night. The final score ende...2021
  • • Game #7 Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets welcome familiar faces to town as Florida Panthers visit
    Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what you need to know. Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue JacketsTuesday, January 26, 2020 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OHTV: Fox Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Litter Box Cats Florida Panthers (2-0-0, 4 points, 5th Central)@Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2-2, 6 points, 2nd Central) The Columbus Blue Jackets tonight will play host t...2021
  • • Korpi-solid, offense eh, Dubois benched in loss
    Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports The Pierre-Luc Dubois situation is tenuous; Blue Jackets lose. It might not be a rivalry like Pittsburgh, Washington, and Buffalo, but Columbus and Tampa Bay has a certain flair. Maybe more so than those other teams due to these fresh divisional counterparts facing off in the playoffs over the last two-consecutive years. In front of an empty arena for their h...2021
  • • Special Teams helps to lead the way over LA Kings as Nathan MacKinnon notches career point no. 500
    Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Nathan MacKinnon notches his 500th career point and continues to climb the franchise charts. In a wild day that saw veteran Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ian Cole traded to Honda West Division rival the Minnesota Wild, the Avalanche kicked off their four-game road trip with a win against the LA Kings at Staples Center. Long-time defenseman Erik Johnson saw his fi...2021
  • • Game #4 Recap: Blue Jackets earn a point on the road, but fall in overtime to Red Wings as team falters after better start
    Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what happened. Following their first win of the season on Monday afternoon, the Columbus Blue Jackets faced off with the Detroit Red Wings on the second night of a back-to-back, looking to even their season record at 2-2. After the win, head coach John Tortorella opted to juggle the lines, but did not change the skaters. He did announce that goaltender El...2021

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  • • Game #12 Preview: Tuesday’s game was out of Laine; will tonight be better?
    2021
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Beating Up on the Baby Sharks
    2021
  • • Korpi-solid, offense eh, Dubois benched in loss
    2021
  • • Game #5 Preview: Blue Jackets take on Tampa Bay in first home game of the season
    2021
  • • Game #4 Recap: Blue Jackets earn a point on the road, but fall in overtime to Red Wings as team falters after better start
    2021
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Layover in Los Angeles
    March 9, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) blocks a shot against Colorado Avalanche right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) during the third period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez   | Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Avalanch head to LA looking to defeat the Kings The Avalanche: 1-1-0Los Angeles Kings: 0-0-2Puck drop: ...2021
  • • Morning Flurries: Joe Thornton heads to his new home and controversy in Sweden
    Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Match fixing in Swedish pro hockey? The NHL season is tentatively just a month away, as teams prepare for a hopeful start date of January 13th and a likely game volume of 56 games per team during the regular season. With just a few weeks left before that would see teams taking the ice for official game play, NHL-signed skaters are starting to make their way ba...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: Joe Thornton returns stateside
    Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports The NHL season is tentatively just a month away, as teams prepare for a hopeful start date of January 13th and a likely game volume of 56 games per team during the regular season. With just a few weeks left before that would see teams taking the ice for official game play, NHL-signed skaters are starting to make their way back from the leagues they’ve been part...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: Kendall Coyne-Schofield joins Chicago’s developmental staff
    Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Kendall Coyne-Schofield continues making history by becoming one of the NHL’s first female development coach On Monday, the Chicago Blackhawks organization announced that Kendall Coyne-Schofield, former U.S. women’s national team captain, has been hired as a player development coach and youth hockey growth specialist. The organization also announced the promotio...2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: What we’re thankful for
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  • • Report: 2 women say Guice raped them at LSU
    Two former LSU students say they were raped by former Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice in 2016 when he was a freshman at the school, according to a report in USA Today....2020
  • • Dodgers To Acquire Betts, Price In Three-Team Trade; Twins To Acquire Maeda
    8:40pm: The Twins are acquiring right-hander Kenta Maeda and sending top pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol to the Red Sox, tweets Rosenthal. 8:26pm: The Twins are indeed the third team in the trade, tweets USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. 8:13pm: The Dodgers and Red Sox are in agreement on a trade that would send Mookie Betts and…...2020
  • • Astros Expected To Hire Dusty Baker
    The Astros have decided to hire Dusty Baker to become their next manager, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The sides are still negotiating a contract, per the report, though Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle tweets that he has been unable to verify that Baker is indeed the Astros’ choice. If Baker puts…...2020
  • • Mets, A-Gon reportedly agree to deal
    The Mets will sign free-agent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, pending a physical, according to USA TODAY Sports....2018
  • • Cubs To Sign Yu Darvish
    The Cubs and Yu Darvish have agreed to terms on a contract that will bring the righty to Chicago, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports on Twitter. The deal guarantees the Wasserman client $126MM over six years (though the total value can reportedly reach $150MM), and is pending a physical. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports…...2018
  • • Frank Vogel speaks out on Lakers’ plans to celebrate Kobe Bryant’s birthday
    Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel was asked about how the organization intends to celebrate the birthday of late, great Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday. Vogel refused to provide any details about their plans, but admitted that they expect it to be “emotional,” according to Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports. Bryant, who […] The post Frank Vogel speaks out on Lakers’...2020
  • • White Sox, Luis Robert Agree To Long-Term Deal
    The White Sox have reached a long-term agreement with outfield prospect Luis Robert, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. The deal includes $50MM in guaranteed money over six years, and it features two club options, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. This will already be the second lucrative contract for the 22-year-old Robert, whom the White…...2020
  • • Amid battery investigation, Antonio Brown has locked himself in his house
    Antonio Brown has self-incarcerated himself. With a battery investigation ongoing, Hollywood, Florida police told USA Today that Brown has locked himself in his house. Brown, a suspect in the battery of the driver of a moving truck, has ignored attempts by police to contact him. Brown’s trainer, Glen Holt, already has been arrested for felony [more]...2020
  • • Yankees Nearing Deal To Acquire Todd Frazier, David Robertson, Tommy Kahnle
    9:17pm: Sherman reports that left-handed pitching prospect Ian Clarkin would also head to the ChiSox as part of the package (Twitter link). 9:09pm: Outfield prospect Blake Rutherford, New York’s first-round selection from the 2016 draft, would head to the White Sox as part of the package, reports USA Today’s Bob Nightengale (on Twitter). 9:04pm: Heyman…...2017
  • Expert Picks: Eagles vs. Patriots Super Bowl LII
    • Expert Picks: Eagles vs. Patriots Super Bowl LII
    2018
  • • Reports: MLB Season Could Be Delayed Until Memorial Day Weekend
    With MLB operations on hold due to the spread of the coronavirus, it’s becoming increasingly likely that the season remains on hold until at least Memorial Day weekend, according to a report from Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Such a scenario would push back the beginning of the regular season to late May. MLB Network’s…...2020
  • Expert Picks: Titans vs. Patriots AFC Divisional Playoffs
    • Expert Picks: Titans vs. Patriots AFC Divisional Playoffs
    2018
  • • Blue Jays To Sign Hyun-Jin Ryu
    The Blue Jays have signed left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu to a four-year, $80MM contract, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports (Twitter link).  Ryu’s deal contains full no-trade protection and doesn’t have an opt-out clause, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale (Twitter links).  Ryu is represented by the Boras Corporation. The news ends a spirited market for Ryu’s…...2019
  • • Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal addresses emotional Kobe Bryant regrets
    Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant are viewed as two of the greatest players to have ever worn a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Though they had their differences, Shaq says he regrets not sharing the extent of his feelings with Bryant before his death. Shaq spoke with Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports about his Kobe regrets: […] The post Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal addresses emotiona...2020

USA Today fantasy rankings and news

  • • Who are the top NFL fantasy football draft sleepers?
    USA TODAY Sports' Steve Gardner breaks down some potential fantasy football sleepers.        ...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Familiar faces in new places
    John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Tyson Barrie and Alex Kerfoot visit as members of the Toronto Maple Leafs Tonight’s game at the Pepsi Center isn’t an ordinary one. As if being Hockey Fights Cancer night wasn’t big enough, this game marks the first time the Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs will face off since connecting on a blockbuster trade this past offseason. Tyson Barrie and...2019
  • Fantasy football rankings: Top 200 overall players for 2019
    • Fantasy football rankings: Top 200 overall players for 2019
    Make sure to dominate your fantasy football league with USA TODAY Sports' top 200 NFL player rankings for the 2019 fantasy football season.        ...2019
  • Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers makes 'Game of Thrones' series finale predictions
    • Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers makes 'Game of Thrones' series finale predictions
    The Packers quarterback and 'GoT' superfan let USA TODAY Sports know he feels the fantasy series will conclude Sunday night.         ...2019
  • • Daily fantasy football: Target Eagles against the Saints
    SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Steve Gardner helps you set your daily fantasy football lineups heading in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.         ...2019
  • • Daily fantasy football: Lock in these Texans stars
    SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Steve Gardner helps you set your daily fantasy football lineups heading into the NFL Wild Card round.         ...2019
  • • Daily fantasy football: Load up on Bucs and Falcons
    SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Steve Garder lends his expertise to help you set the perfect daily fantasy football lineup for week 17.         ...2018
  • • Daily fantasy football: Stack up on Bears
    SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Steve Gardner helps you set your daily fantasy football lineups heading into Week 16.         ...2018
  • • Fantasy football Week 16: Start 'em or sit 'em
    USA TODAY Sports' Steve Gardner gives his tips on who fantasy football owners should and shouldn't put in their lineups this week.         ...2018
  • • Daily fantasy football: Rely on this cheap quarterback
    SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Steve Gardner gives us advice on how to build the perfect daily fantasy football lineup in Week 15.         ...2018

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  • • Avalanche defender Devon Toews expected to miss at least another five games
    2021
  • • GameThread #10: Blue Jackets look for third straight win at Blackhawks
    Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Chat about the game with us! The Columbus Blue Jackets are still scheduled to face off with the Chicago Blackhawks tonight, but Chicago is facing covid issues and the game has been in doubt for a bit. If the teams end up playing, chat about it here!!...2021
  • • Game #9 Recap: Blue Jackets take down Blackhawks in Friday night snoozer
    2021
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Beating Up on the Baby Sharks
    2021
  • • GameThread #7: Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets
    Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Chat about the game with us here! The Columbus Blue Jackets face off against some former teammates and familiar faces as they welcome the Florida Panthers to town. With Jack Roslovic and Patrik Laine unavailable due to COVID protocols, there is only one new face in the lineup as Mikko Koivu makes his debut for the club. Go Jackets!...2021
  • • Game #7 Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets welcome familiar faces to town as Florida Panthers visit
    2021
  • • Korpi-solid, offense eh, Dubois benched in loss
    2021
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    March 9, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) blocks a shot against Colorado Avalanche right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) during the third period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez   | Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Colorado Avalanche are likely to see the debut of another young phenom against the Kings tonight Th...2021
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  • • Morning Flurries: Canadian Division may head south and King Henrik delivers some bad news
    Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports One of the best of his generation; Henrik Lundqvist might be forced to retire earlier than he’d hoped The NHL is already heading into the 2020-21 season with plenty of hurdles to overcome. From inconsistent case counts across various North American cities to travel logistics and revenue streams, the league has been struggling to make this year a reality in the...2020
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  • • Morning Flurries: Joe Thornton heads to his new home and controversy in Sweden
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  • • Morning Flurries: Joe Thornton returns stateside
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  • • Morning Flurries: A Bit of Nostalgia
    Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports The return of Gordon Bombay and the Ducks, the Elf on the Shelf, and Ad Space on Player Helmets? With the financial component of the negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA regarding the new season in the rearview, the sides have turned their attention to probably the biggest hurdle still standing in the way of a 2020-21 season: logistics. Lots of rumors contin...2020
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    Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports Happy Friday! The NHL is all abuzz about their new Reverse Retro jerseys. And so they’ve been doing plenty of promotional work for them, including their placement of the exciting (and, let’s be honest, somewhat hideous at times) special edition looks in NHL 21. It’s a very cool idea, but the execution? I’m still trying to figure out these graphics: ...2020
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  • • Morning Flurries: Reverse Retro Szn
    Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The NHL is going to be dealing with a significant lost revenue situation this upcoming season. But if they’re looking to milk us all of a bit more money when fans won’t be able to put butts in seats, they’ve found a damn good way to do it: meet the Reverse Retro Jersey series, the league’s newest (and, imo most effective) marketing ploy for the upcoming seaso...2020

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