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Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters not renewing contract May 15, 2025 | 11:53 AM The Lethbridge Hurricanes will soon begin the search for a new head coach. Bill Peters has announced that he will not be renewing his contract and will not return for the 2025-26 season. He says he is seeking new opportunities, but did not specify what exactly that means. “It’s the right time, it’s the right time to turn the [coaching job] over to somebody new and whoever they elect to pass it on to, it will be in more than capable hands and I’m sure…
Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40 SAMMI SILBER, Associated Press 7 hours ago Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on after Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin said Saturday he intends to return to the Washington Capitals for his 21st NHL season after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goal-scoring record earlier this spring. Ovechkin joked about joining the minor league Hershey Bears for their playoff…
The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicksare officially matched up in the Eastern Conference Finals. Bringing back the old-school “Hicks vs. Knicks” matchup will be must-watch television with both teams fighting for a chance to play in the NBAFinals. For the Pacers, this will be their second straight trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. They lost to the Boston Celtics last year. Heading into the series, both teams have the talent necessary to win a championship. They appear to match up well against each other and should put on a show. Andrew Nembhard, the young talented guard for Indiana, spoke…
‘We’re different than every other team in the NBA:’ 7 reasons why the Indiana Pacers can win the title The Indiana Pacers had just one nationally televised game during the 2023-24 NBA regular season; after making it all the way to the 2024 Eastern Conference finals, that rose to 14 national TV games this past season. If that pattern holds, we should probably expect to see a hell of a lot of Pacers basketball on the 2025-26 national slate — 25th-biggest media market be damned. Yes, Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, having vanquished the fifth-seeded…
Brian Schottenheimer’s first year compared to past Cowboys coaches Dallas Cowboys head coaches have had all sorts of first seasons across franchise history. Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys’ rookie head coach, is the tenth in franchise history. Like each one before him, Schottenheimer’s run starts with a unique set of circumstances. How challenging is 2025 for him compared to 1960, 1989, and other points when a newly hired coach began his time in the big chair? It’s rare for a new head coach to inherit a good situation. Generally, it takes a bad one for the last guy to get fired…
Dallas’s Canadian bid revealed — From NFL aspirations to CFL attempt The city of Dallas has been associated with the sport of football for generations now. What you might not know is that Dallas has a long and interesting history. From multiple name changes to the Canadian bid for the organization, the Cowboys(not their original name) have come along way. The Dallas Cowboys are arguably the most well known team in the NFL. They have a knack of keeping the organization in the headlines while still remaining competitive on the field. Its amazing to consider how far they have come.…
Boston Bruins assistant coach Jay Leach is generating interest from one of the Original Six club’s rivals. On the most recent episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Leach is one of the coaches on the Penguins’ radar for their vacant head coaching job. “Pittsburgh, we mentioned Mitch Love last pod. I think he’s high on their list. Other names I’ve kind of heard there are Jay Woodcroft, Jay Leach, Dave Quinn,” Friedman said.”
Analyst Urges Bruins to Trade for Star 60-Point Young Forward The Boston Bruins were one of the most disappointing teams in the NHL last season and are looking to be a playoff team again next season. The Bruins finished the year with the fifth-worst record in the NHL. But, they do have some star players to be a playoff team next season. With the Bruins looking to be a playoff team next season, NHL analyst Michael DeRosa of The Hockey News urges Boston to trade for Marco Rossi of the Minnesota Wild. “One player who continues to create chatter in…
Family a Factor in Dallas Wilson’s Decision to Join Gators After a whirlwind recruitment, Dallas Wilson is poising to be one of Florida’s top offensive weapons as a true freshman. For the first time since his whirlwind recruitment that saw him sign with Oregon before eventually making his way to the Florida Gators, former five-star receiver Dallas Wilson has spoken publicly on his decision. Simply put, family came first for the Tampa (Fla.) Bay Tech prospect when mulling over a decision to move across the country to Oregon or stay close at Florida. I was living with my grandma ’cause…
TORONTO – Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows keeps inching his way back to health, adding more baseball activities. He is scheduled to throw to bases from the outfield May 17, which is more important than it might sound. It’s a big step because the only thing that’s really holding him back has been this nerve waking up and him being able to respond with all the normal activities,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “So we’ll see how it is tomorrow.” Meadows suffered an injury to the musculocutaneous nerve in his right bicep during the first spring training game on a throw. He…