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John Tavares will hand the captaincy up to Auston Matthews of the Maple Leafs. There will be a significant captaincy change for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sportsnet can reveal that veteran John Tavares will be replaced in the position by star forward Auston Matthews. In the history of the team, the 26-year-old will be the 26th captain of the Maple Leafs. This is only the second time the team has had a non-Canadian captain, the other being Swede Mats Sundin, and it is the first time the squad has ever had an American captain.Tavares, 33, who was named captain in…
Ron Washington is clearly missed by the Atlanta Braves, and it appears that he is as well. The Atlanta Braves miss these qualities in Ron Washington, also known as “Wash,” their longstanding third-base coach and infield instructor who resigned after the 2017 season to manage the Los Angeles Angels, taking first-base coach Eric Young Sr. with him. In the first three games of their three-game series against the Angels, which started on Friday, numerous Braves players made it a point to approach and embrace Washington on the field prior to batting practice. Atlanta went 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position…
The Braves might select a former postseason hero to take Max Fried’s spot in 2025. With Max Fried likely entering free agency, the Atlanta Braves may have a big hole to fill in their starting rotation for 2025. While they have plenty of internal options, they’ll need a frontline starter, as Spencer Strider will still be recovering from Tommy John surgery. In order to fill the void left by Fried’s potential departure, Atlanta should look at the free agent for help, where they could target a former postseason standout. “Jordan Montgomery surprisingly couldn’t land a long-term contract last offseason, instead…
The ideal Mitch Marner trade for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights? Is that possible? Trade proposal that puts a stop to all trade proposals? This is what a potential Mitch Marner trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights may look like. Rumors of a Mitch Marner deal have been flying in a sea. While some have been excellent, some haven’t been so great. The Toronto Maple Leafs would wish to put a stop to this larger speculation. Their lack of cap space is the issue that keeps them from taking significant action. That’s life…
The Caitlin Clark effect propels the Indiana Fever to unprecedented levels of WNBA viewership and fan interaction. Following the intermission, the Fever won consecutive games by a margin of more than ten points. The WNBA has surpassed all expectations since Caitlin Clark joined the Indiana Fever (13–15), setting records for viewership, merchandise sales, and arena attendance. With 2.4 million viewers, this year’s WNBA Draft set the groundwork for a historic season that saw 3.44 million viewers—a 305% increase from the previous year—watch the All-Star game. If winning was really about the support of the fans, the Fever would be far…
Is it almost time for John Tavares to leave the Toronto Maple Leafs? Auston Matthews was formally chosen the 26th captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. He will take over for John Tavares as captain beginning with the 2024–25 NHL season. In reality, Tavares had occupied the role ever after he was named the winner for the 2019–20 campaign. Many had long anticipated this from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ultimately, Matthews had inadvertently taken on the role of the franchise’s face. In addition to breaking records left and right, his teammates were drawn to his unwavering commitment and…
Black Caviar’s death has prompted uncomfortable questions about how champion mares spend their retirement. The death of one of Australia’s most-loved thoroughbreds, Black Caviar, brought an outpouring of grief from the racing industry and fans across the world. It also sparked some uncomfortable questions about what retirement actually means for a champion mare like her and what really goes into breeding a racehorse. Some questioned the quality of care she was given and whether she was valued for more than just her ability to produce foals. Many were surprised at how thoroughbred breeding works in practice, even for champions like…
In 2024–2025, Raymond and Seider will have more leadership responsibilities. The Detroit Red Wings’ leadership group has given Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider a “increased role” this season, demonstrating their significance to the team’s present and future. The significance of Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider to the Detroit Red Wings cannot be overstated. The Detroit Red Wings are stuck trying to figure out how to re-sign them in the middle of August because they are so vital. Detroit needs to get the specifics of its contract right, since it will be influencing the team’s future for the next eight years.…
Gio Urshela, a veteran infielder, is signed by the Atlanta Braves to replace Austin Riley. Due to a fractured hand, Austin Riley is projected to miss the next six to eight weeks. As a result, the Atlanta Braves signed Gio Urshela, a third baseman who was formerly with the Yankees and Tigers. According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Atlanta Braves have signed infielder Gio Urshela to a major league deal on Tuesday morning. Joel Sherman of the New York Post was the first to announce earlier on Tuesday that an agreement was approaching between the two…
After third baseman Austin Riley was injured, the Atlanta Braves signed Gio Urshela. August 20, UPI With third baseman Austin Riley sidelined for the remainder of the regular season due to a fractured hand, the Atlanta Braves signed veteran infielder Gio Urshela, the organization announced on Tuesday. Urshela agreed to a minor league deal. Riley’s right hand injury resulted in his placement on the 10-day disabled list. In order to create space on their 40-man roster, the Braves placed pitcher A.J. Minter on the 60-day disabled list. Riley is anticipated to miss six to eight weeks, the Braves announced on…