Three questions facing NBA and players after announced restart

The NBA is officially, officially back after the league and the NBPA issued a joint statement announcing the finalization of a “comprehensive plan” for a July 30 restart of the 2019-20 season. “The National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association announced today that they have finalized a comprehensive plan for a July 30 … Continue reading Three questions facing NBA and players after announced restart Continue Reading →

Winners and losers from First Phase of the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery

It was the first NHL event in over 100 days and the result of the first phase of the Draft Lottery brought immense chaos. No, we don’t yet know who will pick first overall. That won’t be determined until after the play-in round, when a second lottery will take place for all those teams eliminated. … Continue reading Winners and losers from First Phase of the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery Continue Reading →

Senators lose Lafreniere sweepstakes, but enticing draft options remain

The  Ottawa Senators 15th eastern conf 7th atlantic div 62 Points   record 25-34-12 15th gpg 2.68 25th pp% 14.2% 31st last 10 4-5-1 gaa 3.35 30th pk% 76.2% 28th   ” data-toggle=”tooltip” data-placement=”auto” data-html=”true” data-trigger=”hover click focus”>Ottawa Senators haven’t done a lot of winning in the past three years. And they couldn’t land the big … Continue reading Senators lose Lafreniere sweepstakes, but enticing draft options remain Continue Reading →

Raptors’ new schedule a gauntlet of pivotal games with playoff implications

Given the nature of removing eight bad teams from the NBA’s pool of teams, it was always going to be a foregone conclusion that no matter what schedule the Toronto Raptors received for the eight-game seeding period of the NBA’s restart it was going to be tough. It just probably wasn’t expected to be this tough, though. … Continue reading Raptors’ new schedule a gauntlet of pivotal games with playoff implications Continue Reading →

Blue Jays express optimism to players for Toronto camp, but ‘no closure yet’

TORONTO – A modified cohort quarantine plan based out of the Rogers Centre and the hotel attached to it can work. Teams arriving in Toronto go directly to their rooms, remain largely restricted there and the ballpark, and have minimal contact with the wider community. Regular travel adds some risk, but that can be mitigated … Continue reading Blue Jays express optimism to players for Toronto camp, but ‘no closure yet’ Continue Reading →

Victor Radley and Sam Verrills to miss the rest of NRL season after scans confirm ACL ruptures

Sydney Roosters pair Victor Radley and Sam Verrills will miss the remainder of the NRL season after the club confirmed ACL injuries for both players on Saturday. Isaac Liu will join them in the casualty ward with broken ribs, as the Roosters count the costs of one of their gutsiest wins in years. Radley and … Continue reading Victor Radley and Sam Verrills to miss the rest of NRL season after scans confirm ACL ruptures Continue Reading →

Brisbane Broncos star David Fifita should take Titans deal, says Gorden Tallis

Even former Brisbane captain Gorden Tallis reckons Broncos star David Fifita should take the money and sign with NRL rivals Gold Coast Titans. Fifita’s future has dominated the spotlight ahead of Brisbane’s derby clash with the Titans at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, after reports the Gold Coast were offering a $5 million deal for the … Continue reading Brisbane Broncos star David Fifita should take Titans deal, says Gorden Tallis Continue Reading →

Bankwest stadium surface cleared by NRL for Eels vs Raiders clash

  The NRL’s independent inspection of Bankwest Stadium surface has ruled the surface to safe for Round 7 matches to continue as scheduled. Hours after Sydney Roosters players Victor Radley and Sam Verrills suffered season-ending knee injuries, the NRL conducted an inspection first thing on Saturday morning. Stadium management were confident the pitch was safe … Continue reading Bankwest stadium surface cleared by NRL for Eels vs Raiders clash Continue Reading →

Andrew Johns backing Brad Fittler to emulate Maroons State of Origin dynasty

  NSW Origin great Andrew Johns is backing the Blues to build a dynasty under Brad Fittler’s tutelage, after the Blues coach extended his deal through 2021. After a Queensland era of dominance between 2006 and 2017, Fittler has turned the Origin tide back to the Blues, winning his first two series as coach of … Continue reading Andrew Johns backing Brad Fittler to emulate Maroons State of Origin dynasty Continue Reading →