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Gonzaga looks to close out nonconference play on high note: ‘We could easily be undefeated right now’ The Bulldogs have some areas for growth to address as they head down the final stretch of nonleague games After a 28-day hiatus between home games, Wednesday night’s 102-72 victory over Nicholls at the McCarthey Athletic Center was a much-needed bounce-back game for a Gonzaga men’s basketball team that was coming off back-to-back losses in tough fashion. For the first time in almost a month, the Bulldogs (8-3) were back in the comforts of the Kennel, unburdened by the pressure that comes with…

One way the NHL attempts to prevent diving in the league is to call out repeat offers. The public shaming comes in the form of a fine system. No one likes being labeled a diver. The NHL continued to send a message to players by handing down a $2000 fine former Red Wings player (2021-22 and 2022-23) Oskar Sundqvist under Rule 64. The Swedish forward now plays for St. Louis. That rule is designed to bring attention to players (and teams) who repeatedly dive and embellish in an attempt to draw penalties. Fines are assessed to players and head coaches…

3 Trade Deadline Candidates for the Detroit Red Wings this Season Originally posted on NHL Trade Talk  |  By Jordan Manning  |  Last updated Jan 25, 2025 11:08 AM ET The Detroit Red Wings are one of the many teams joining in on the Eastern Conference wild-card race. With a record of 22-21-5, the Red Wings sit four points behind a playoff spot. Detroit has many core pieces in the making, and if they hope to make a push for their postseason in nearly nine years, players will need to be traded. Here are the three names that stick out as potential trade candidates in Detroit. Veleno…

7. “Detroit Red Wings Face Locker Room Turmoil as Top Defender Moritz Seider Demands Trade – $20M Deal with New York Rangers Rumored!” Detroit Red Wings fans are reeling after reports surfaced that star defenseman Moritz Seider has requested a trade, citing dissatisfaction with his role and a desire for a “fresh start.” The 23-year-old, who has quickly established himself as one of the NHL’s top young blueliners, is rumored to be in talks with the New York Rangers for a massive $20 million deal. The news comes as a shock to fans, who have watched Seider develop into a…

Egg Bowl Ticket Scandal: Ole Miss Booster Charles Whitman Accused of Hoarding Seats for Mississippi State Showdown – What’s He Hiding? The highly anticipated Egg Bowl clash between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Mississippi State Bulldogs has been overshadowed by a brewing controversy involving prominent Ole Miss booster Charles Whitman. Rumors have surfaced accusing Whitman of hoarding a significant number of tickets for the rivalry game, leaving devoted fans scrambling to secure seats. This scandal has not only sparked outrage but has also raised questions about Whitman’s motives and his connections within the university’s athletic department. Sources close to…

The Detroit Red Wings need another long winning streak if they are to make headway in the playoff race. They had a promising outing on Thursday with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens and will try to maintain the positive vibes going when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. With 49 points, the Red Wings sit four points outside the second wild card in the Eastern Conference but have five teams to leapfrog Detroit reeled off a seven-game winning streak shortly after Todd McLellan was named head coach in late December. That was followed by…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Detroit Tigers signed manager A.J. Hinch to what the team said was a long-term contract extension and hired four new coaches for his staff. Hinch has managed the Tigers for three years after five seasons in Houston, where he led the Astros to the 2017 World Series title but was given a one-year suspension by Major League Baseball and fired by Houston ahead of the 2020 season for his role in the team’s sign-stealing scandal “We’re not going to share the terms or details of the contracts for non-players,” president of baseball operations Scott…

The third baseman already rejected an offer from the Astros and Tigers looms as new destination A new soap opera is being written in Major League Baseball’s offseason, and the protagonist is Alex Bregman, who is already a free agent, which has him on the radar of several teams, including the Houston Astros. In fact, the Texas nine are in a major dilemma as they look to retain the third baseman, but what the player is asking for, through Scott Boras, his representative, could leave him out of the Astros’ plans. Detroit roars and Bregman could join its ranks According to Essentially Sports,…

“Red Wings’ Rising Star Jonatan Berggren Benched After Cryptic Tweet Suggesting Rift with Coaching Staff – Trade Request Incoming?” In a move that has left fans scratching their heads, Detroit Red Wings’ promising young forward Jonatan Berggren was notably absent from the starting lineup during last night’s game. The shocking decision by the coaching staff comes just hours after Berggren posted a cryptic tweet that read, “Sometimes loyalty isn’t valued where it should be,” followed by a series of vague emojis, including a broken heart. Speculation immediately erupted among fans and analysts, with many wondering if there is trouble brewing…

“Detroit’s Tyler Bertuzzi in Talks with Rival Maple Leafs for a $10M Deal – Is He Done with Hockeytown?” The Detroit Red Wings faithful are in shock following reports that Tyler Bertuzzi, one of the team’s most consistent forwards, is engaged in negotiations with the Toronto Maple Leafs for a jaw-dropping $10 million contract. Bertuzzi, who has been a key part of the Red Wings’ rebuilding process, is in the final year of his contract, making him one of the most sought-after free agents in the NHL. According to league insiders, the Maple Leafs are aggressively pursuing Bertuzzi to bolster…