Cup in Six: How Vegas Golden Knights clinched first Stanley Cup in franchise history
The Vegas Golden Knights captured the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Here's how the did it and what fans should take away.Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley spoke it into existence in Year 1 of the franchise. "Playoffs in three. Cup in six," he said back in 2017.Th...
2023-06-15 11:25
Yankees' Josh Donaldson hurts calf and could be headed back to injured list
Josh Donaldson could be heading back to the New York Yankees’ injured list after injuring his right calf while running out a ground ball in the seventh inning of a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies
2023-07-16 12:57
Just once have the initial College Football Playoff rankings matched the actual playoff field
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2023-11-01 00:54
Lawrence Shankland keen to end strong season by helping Scotland’s European push
Lawrence Shankland is hoping to end his “really strong season” by helping Scotland take another big stride towards Euro 2024. The 27-year-old has enjoyed arguably the best campaign of his career as he scored 28 goals and earned the captaincy in his first year at Hearts, whom he joined last summer from Belgian club Beerschot. Shankland’s form at Tynecastle earned him a first Scotland cap for two and a half years in the victory over Spain in March, and he has retained his place in the squad for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers away to Norway and at home to Georgia. “When you get to the end of a season you get the chance to look back and assess it,” Shankland told the Scottish Football Association. “For me, it was a really strong season. My performances throughout the season were to a really high standard and I was really happy with them. “The number of goals I managed to chip in with was great. It was my first season at Hearts as well so it was good to get off to a good start. The captaincy was an opportunity that I probably didn’t expect when I first went to Hearts but when it was offered to me I was keen to take on that role. “I felt it was something that would improve my all-round game, improve me as a person, and I felt I took it in my stride and handled it really well. It’s been a huge learning opportunity for me and hopefully it stands me in good stead for the future.” Shankland has won five Scotland caps but he admits such a scenario would have been a pipe dream when he found himself without a club and pondering getting a job away from football when he was released by Aberdeen in 2017. He eventually joined Ayr and set about rebuilding his career. “There’s been a lot of rejections along the way but it comes down to hard work and determination really,” he said, reflecting on his rise. “You have your end goals and what you want to achieve in your career. “There have been times when I couldn’t have dreamed of getting a Scotland cap. But you just need to knuckle down and if you keep working hard, things pay off and you get these opportunities. “I’ve taken most of them first time and did well at most of the clubs I’ve been at. It has been a bit of an up-and-down journey but I’ve worked hard and I feel like I deserve what’s come my way.” The Scotland squad are currently at a training camp in Spain gearing up for their showdown with Norway in Oslo a week on Saturday. Steve Clarke’s side sit top of their qualifying section after winning their opening two matches and know that a good share of points from their two outings this month will leave them firmly on course for the finals in Germany next summer. “It’s been good to meet up and get everybody back together,” said Shankland. “The wee break in between (the end of the club season) gives us a bit of time to do a training camp and I think that’s important for us before we go into the game week next week. “The training’s been good and the weather’s been nice. The last two games we had really good results and we’ve given ourselves a really good opportunity going into these two games. If we get positive results we could be in a really good position.”
2023-06-09 18:55
Angels vs. Astros prediction and odds for Sunday, June 4 (LA avoids sweep)
The Angels have dropped the first three of a four game series to the defending World Series champions Astros to fall back to .500, can they get back on track?Los Angeles has been outscored 21-10 in Houston this weekend, and will hope Griffin Canning can string together a quality start to stop th...
2023-06-04 23:25
MLB Rumors: Grading 3 items on the Detroit Tigers' offseason wish list
Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is likely to opt-out of his contract after the season, and it headlines the list of things the Detroit Tigers will have to worry about this winter.
2023-09-21 06:21
Rodrygo grateful for Carlo Ancelotti faith after star performance against Braga
Rodrygo Goes has thanked Carlo Ancelotti for showing faith him in following a barren run in front of goal for Real Madrid.
2023-11-09 20:47
MLB pitcher accidentally hits and kills bird with throw in pregame warm-ups
For the second (well-publicized) time in MLB history, an Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher has claimed a sad and unusual feat -- accidentally taking out and killing a bird with a throw.
2023-05-18 18:16
Arcia's ninth-inning double lifts Braves to 8-6 win over Pirates after Acuña leaves game early
Orlando Arcia’s two-run double with two outs in the top of the ninth capped a three-run inning and rallied the MLB-best Atlanta Braves to an 8-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night after star right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game
2023-08-09 10:57
adidas halt Arsenal home shirt production due to glaring error
Arsenal and kit manufacturers adidas have temporarily suspended the sale of their 2023/24 home shirt due to a design error. The Gunners' home strip pays homage
2023-06-21 20:29
Luplow, Vazquez end slumps with homers for Twins in 5-1 win over slumping Rangers
Jordan Luplow and Christian Vázquez homered in the seventh inning and the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins beat the slumping Texas Rangers 5-1
2023-09-02 10:54
Paul Pogba emerges as major target for Saudi Pro League
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is the latest big-name target for the Saudi Arabia Pro League. Karim Benzema has already joined Cristiano Ronaldo and N'Golo Kante is set to join At Ittihad in the coming days.
2023-06-09 22:28
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