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Report: Early NHL playoff ratings plummet 27%
NHL playoff broadcasts in the United States were down in viewership through the first three days of the postseason, per a report from Front Office Sports published Wednesday.,Stanley Cup playoff games through Monday averaged 718,000 viewers, the outlet reported. That's a 27 percent drop from the pre...
Maple Leafs moving closer to rare playoff-series win vs. Senators
Advancing past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs has been a struggle for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past 20 years. ,They've managed to get to the second round just once since 2005-06, doing so in 2022-23 after dispatching the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. That was the first time ...
Knicks need more than Jalen Brunson (i.e. KAT) to battle Pistons
The New York Knicks will need more offensive support for Jalen Brunson if they hope to regain home-court advantage when they visit the Detroit Pistons on Thursday for Game 3 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.,The Pistons evened the series in Monday's 100-94 Game 2 win by targeting Bruns...
Dodgers shut down LHP Blake Snell (shoulder) from throwing
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell had a setback in his recovery from inflammation in his pitching shoulder.,Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday that Snell "didn't feel great" after playing catch on Tuesday and will be shut down from throwing. Snell also could get more imaging do...
Flau’jae Johnson: "Yes, I’m coming back to LSU"
Star guard Flau'jae Johnson announced Wednesday that she is continuing her college basketball career at LSU.,"Yes, I'm coming back to LSU," Johnson told Front Office Sports.,Digging a little deeper, Johnson said her decision dealt with having conversations with head coach Kim Mulkey as opposed to te...
Lightning look to turn page, even series vs. Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning have lost home-ice advantage. Now they must find a way to ensure they do not head to the home of the defending Stanley Cup champions down by a pair of games in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series.,The Lightning, who finished four points ahead of the Florid...
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry set to defend title at Zurich Classic
When Rory McIlroy won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with his friend Shane Lowry in April 2024, it was nothing but good vibrations for the Northern Irishman. ,McIlroy followed that with a victory at the Wells Fargo Championship the next month, and his next major title seemed more attainable than ...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals, April 23
April 23rd's top MLB betting pick is an over/under bet on the total of Wednesday evening's Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals game....
Starling Marte helps Mets rally past Phillies, cap 7-0 homestand
Starling Marte hit the walk-off RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning, helping the New York Mets complete a perfect homestand with a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon.,The Mets' 7-0 homestand is the second-longest perfect homestand in franchise history behind a ...
Shane Lowry hopes fun continues at Zurich Classic
Shane Lowry kept tabs on Rory McIlroy while the latter was in pursuit of completing a career Grand Slam at the Masters.,Sure, Lowry was rooting for his good friend to become the sixth golfer to accomplish the feat, but he also had another thought in mind. After all, would McIlroy still be interested...
Golf Glance: McIlroy, Lowry defend in Big Easy; LPGA hits major season
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: RBC Heritage (Justin Thomas),THIS WEEK: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Avondale, La., April 24-27,Course: TPC Louisiana (Par 72, 7,425 Yards),Purse: $9.2M (...
Minnesota senator introduces sports betting bill
The Minnesota state Senate is set to consider a new mobile sports and daily fantasy sports bill. ,State Sen. Nick Frentz introduced SB 3414, which would legalize and regulate mobile sports betting in the state. The bill would tie mobile betting and DFS to federally recognized tribes -- 11 in total -...
Brady Singer (4-0) dazzles as Reds topple Marlins
Brady Singer outdueled former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the host Miami Marlins 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon.,The Reds got a solo home run, RBI double and single from red-hot catcher Austin Wynns. In his past two games, Wynns -- who bats ninth -- is 9-for-11 with e...
Eli White's 3-run blast lifts Braves over Cardinals
Eli White belted a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves defeated the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Wednesday to win the rubber game of their three-game series.,White connected on a slider from reliever Ryan Fernandez for his first homer of the season, a shot that went 43...
Rockies activate OF Brenton Doyle from bereavement list
The Colorado Rockies reinstated center fielder Brenton Doyle from the bereavement list on Wednesday. ,In corresponding moves, the Rockies optioned fellow outfielder Zac Veen to Albuquerque and assigned left-hander Evan Justice outright to the Triple-A club after he cleared waivers. ,Doyle, 26, is ba...
Longtime Islanders F Cal Clutterbuck announces retirement
Longtime New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons.,Clutterbuck, 37, spent his last 11 seasons with the Islanders before sitting out the 2024-25 season.,"Hockey gave me everything -- a purpose, a brotherhood, and a lifetime of memo...
Sean Payton, Browns, too many RBs: Predictions for the 2025 NFL Draft
All the mock drafts fit to publish and many thousands that weren't will be put to bed Thursday night when the pundits step aside and the 2025 NFL Draft is overtaken by the professional general managers and owners with actual money. ,Ahead of the opening round of the draft kicking off in Green Bay, w...
Saints pick up option for Chris Olave, not Trevor Penning
The New Orleans Saints are picking up the fifth-year option for wideout Chris Olave but not for their other 2022 first-round pick, offensive tackle Trevor Penning.,General manager Mickey Loomis confirmed the moves during Wednesday's pre-draft press conference and also provided an update on quarterba...
Phillies reinstate INF/OF Weston Wilson from IL
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday.,Wilson, 30, began the season on the IL with a left oblique strain sustained during spring training.,He batted .158 (6-for-38) with two RBIs in 10 rehab games with Class A Clearwater and...
Bold 2025 NFL Draft Predictions: Surprise Picks, Trades, and a Wild QB Reunion
Get ready for chaos on draft night—3 bold 2025 NFL Draft predictions, including surprise QB picks, top-5 RB buzz, and a college reunion twist....