If you can’t figure it out, you’ll find out soon. It’s about to happen this season. The Florida Panthers are doing exactly that this season in the upper deck at BB&T Center. The NHL team finished second-to-last in league attendance last season and team ownership does not expect bigger crowds this year despite having a decent team on the ice. Last season, BB&T Center looked like this at times....
Oshie scored twice and Braden Holtby stopped all 24 shots that he faced as the Capitals staved off elimination with a 3-0 win over the Lightning in Game 6 Monday night at Capital One Arena, evening the Eastern Conference finals at three games apiece. From the opening faceoff, the two teams engaged in a fiery contest that featured a first-period fight between Tampa’s JT Miller and Washington’s Brooks Orpik. Both sides created their fair share of chances, but the game remained scoreless until late in the second, when Washington took advantage of its first power play since the middle frame of Game 4....
The Jets, down two games in the series, decided to remind the rookie which team went to the Western Conference Finals last year and pumped three goals past him in just four minutes during the second period of Sunday’s contest. At the five-minute mark of the second period, with St. Louis sporting a 1-0 lead, Kevin Hayes ignited the action for Winnipeg by sneaking a long-range wrist shot past Binnington to tie the game....
While we all start off thinking one team is a sure-fire pick to win it all, one bounce or post or bad bounce can alter a team’s destiny. Can Calgary put up similar numbers in the postseason or was their best years 1989 — the year it won it’s last Cup — a fluke? Will they, or Winnipeg, become the first Canadian team win since Montreal in 1993 or will the Blues derail their dreams and keep their own Cinderella season going?...
As the NHL trade deadline approached, Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty was among the notable players in the rumor mill. While the deadline passed with Pacioretty still in Montreal, the 29-year-old captain faces a murky future. Following the Feb. 26 deadline, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Pacioretty was linked to the Kings, Wild and Panthers. While there was undeniable interest in the five-time 30-goal scorer, the asking price was high. It’s believed the Canadiens sought Tyler Toffoli from the Kings, Charlie Coyle from the Wild and Vincent Trocheck from the Panthers....
The NHL’s youth movement is in full swing. More than ever, the league’s youngest players double as its most vibrant, marketable stars — and there are plenty. Such an embarrassment of riches is on full display in Sporting News’ NHL 25 under 25 series, a comprehensive ranking of the best NHL players under the age of 25 heading into the 2018-19 season. Between Aug. 20-24, we’ll reveal our picks in increments of five, counting down from No....
Niacin deficiency is rare in the U.S. because it is readily available in many foods, including meat, legumes, and grains. However, some people may have trouble getting enough niacin, especially those who are malnourished due to a health condition. In these cases, niacin supplements may be beneficial. This article looks at the use of niacin and its different forms. It also discusses side effects and dosage. Uses of Niacin Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian, pharmacist, or doctor....
The West Indian batsman, Nicholas Pooran, smashed a flabbergasting 89 off just 26 deliveries on Sunday in the on-going Abu Dhabi T10 League. The blazing innings included 12 towering sixes. Speaking on Nicholas Pooran’s amazing feat, Qalandars opener Tom Banton stated that the Northern Warriors’ batsman deserves the recognition he is getting. The Englishman described the left-hander as being a notch above everyone else. Banton revealed that he had watched clips of Nicholas Pooran’s batting and was highly impressed by the latter’s bat swing and trigger movements:...
Foles, who has been recovering from a broken collarbone, addressed the rumors for the first time in an appearance on “Pro Football Talk Live” on NBC Radio Thursday at the Super Bowl. MORE: SN All-Pro Team | Top 25 free agents | 2015 NFL Mock Draft Foles said that he was tuning out the noise. Asked if he thought he would be back as the starter in 2015, he said, “I plan on being back and being in Philly....
Nick Foles is a backup quarterback in Philadelphia but he’s one of the most clutch postseason players in NFL history and his stats prove it. Foles has won four straight playoff games, leading the Eagles on game-winning drives in the fourth quarter in the Super Bowl last February and in a 16-15 victory at Chicago in a wild-card game last week. He has the best passer rating (105.2) and highest completion percentage (69....
The blockbuster franchise that will see eight entries starring Cruise by the time Dead Reckoning Part II hits theaters in 2024, two years from now, has seen a slew of new cast members revealed over the past weeks and months, including character actor Shea Whigham and Peggy Carter herself, Hayley Atwell. Offerman is the latest to swell the ranks of the spy actioner. The famously baritone actor was revealed in an army uniform and sans his classic mustache in a recent Twitter photo by Christopher McQuarrie, the writer/director responsible for the last four entries of the franchise including the two-part finale hitting in the next couple of years....
This year’s class might not have an Aaron Rodgers-type player holding out, but there are still several Pro Bowl talents that are not expected to report to training camp as they open. Several of these players have already missed OTAs and minicamps as they’ve awaited new deals. Who are the players holding out as training camps open? The Sporting News takes a look. MORE: Why Cardinals are giving Kyler Murray a strange ‘independent study’ addendum...
Players are starting to realize they can dictate their futures. Minkah Fitzpatrick forced his way to the Steelers from the Dolphins in a trade, and now Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey is attempting to get out of Jacksonville, having requested to be moved as well. “I want to f—ing win. Excuse my language, but, s—, everybody knows that,” Ramsey told reporters this week. “… I’m going to continue giving that, as long as I’m here....
This gives a small 13-percent Pro Edge to Tennessee according to BetQL’s model, but even a slight edge can be beneficial when deciding between the winner of such a close matchup. BetQL has also identified nine trends that favor the Titans winning the TNF matchup, the majority of which are based upon situational analysis. Get insight as to why the Jaguars have more to overcome in order to secure another win on Thursday night....
The Broncos and the Jaguars are crossing the pond to play at Wembley Stadium in Week 8. That extra stand-alone game will lighten the NFL Sunday load a bit; so, too, will the bye-week absences of the Chargers and the Chiefs. As such, there will be just 11 total games broadcast on Sunday in the early- and late-afternoon slates. Per usual, they will be split between CBS and Fox, but it is the latter network that will be showing the doubleheader in Week 8....
MORE WILD CARD RANKINGS: QB | RB | WR | TE Carolina Panthers vs. Cardinals. The six-game “Ryan Lindley Era” in Arizona has yielded an average of 12 fantasy points for opposing D/STs. That’s not as bad as you might have expected, but it’s still a healthy amount. Carolina has been on a roll the past month, scoring at least nine fantasy points in all four games and averaging 15 a contest after Week 17’s 31-point outburst....
Brady appealed the NFL’s suspension June 23 in New York, but commissioner Roger Goodell, serving as the arbitrator in that appeal, has yet to announce a ruling. MORE: Suspensions shorter than Tom Brady’s | STEELE: Deflategate resolution has taken longer than … According to multiple media reports, Brady is refusing to accept any suspension, but, according to ESPN, he would consider accepting a fine. Meanwhile, Pro Football Talk, citing an unidentified source, reported Wednesday that Goodell has encountered pressure from a loud minority of team owners who want the commissioner to maintain Brady’s original punishment....
NFTs may be a money waster for some in the West, but they’re a legitimate moneymaker for others everywhere else. They are opening up whole new revenue streams for anyone with an internet connection. In doing so, NFTs are giving millions a chance to finally compete fairly in an ever-evolving global economy. NFT businesses don’t rely on any raw material, manufacturing relationships, or international supply chains. With a computer, internet connection and some creativity, individuals can finally get paid fairly for their work....
Bloodlines are easy to find in the annual selection of amateur talent that ended Saturday. Including Tkachuk, the first round yielded seven sons plus other players with drafted relatives or NHL connections. MORE: Images of NHL’s future | First round | For NHL, it’s viva, Las Vegas Matthew Tkachuk (Getty Images) Two picks behind Tkachuk at No. 6 came Alexander Nylander. At No. 11, Logan Brown. At No. 16, Jakob Chychrun....
This year’s class is a bit on the weaker side and a lot of the big names are already off the table. Filip Forsberg re-signed with the Predators on an eight-year deal; Ville Husso was traded to the Red Wings and inked a three-year deal; Bryan Rust and Kris Letang both received new deals with the Penguins. However, there are still some elite players that have yet to sign a new deal....
