Geoff Walker

Syracuse finds itself in the familiar position of being right on the bubble before the NCAA tournament. (Image: Associated Press)

NCAA Tournament Bubble Brings Excitement, Angst as March Madness Nears

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March Madness is just around the corner. And while some teams are all but assured they’ll get an invite to the Big Dance, other squads already have fans sweating until the final moments on Selection Sunday to see who qualifies for the NCAA Tournament, one of the biggest betting events […]

Toronto FC is looking to repeat as MLS Cup champions, and oddsmakers say they are the favorite to win the title again. (Image: Canada Soccer/Martin Bazyl)

Oddsmakers Pick Defending Champs Toronto FC to Win 2018 MLS Cup

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Toronto FC will bring back a roster similar to the one from their 2017 championship campaign as they attempt to defend their MLS Cup title. Toronto is coming off of one of the best seasons in MLS history, finishing the regular season with a league best 20-5-9 record on their […]

The Red Sox signed outfielder J.D. Martinez in the hopes of adding much needed power to the middle of their lineup. (Image: AP/John Minchillo)

Boston Red Sox Shake Up AL East by Signing Slugger JD Martinez

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The Boston Red Sox officially announced the signing of outfielder J.D. Martinez on Monday, adding critical power to their lineup and improving their chances of competing with the New York Yankees in the American League East. Martinez will play a key role on a Red Sox team that has playoff […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning added Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller from the New York Rangers at the NHL trade deadline. (Image: Mike Carlson/Getty)

Tampa Bay Lightning Add Ryan McDonagh, JT Miller at NHL Trade Deadline

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The Tampa Bay Lightning look even more like a leading Stanley Cup contender after adding Ryan McDonagh and JT Miller to their roster in a blockbuster deal with the New York Rangers just before the NHL trade deadline. The Rangers were clearly in sell mode heading into the trade deadline, […]

American skip John Shuster led the United States to their first gold medal in curling at the Winter Olympics. (Image: Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Close with Unforgettable Triumphs

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With a lighter schedule of events than the Summer Games, the Winter Olympics have a tendency to feel sparse in the final days of competition. But the final few competitions in Pyeongchang were filled with incredible drama and iconic moments that served as a capstone for this year’s celebration of […]

The Bruins have acquired forward Rick Nash in the hopes of bolstering their chances of winning a Stanley Cup this season. (Image: James P. McCoy/Buffalo News)

Boston Bruins Acquire Rick Nash in Trade to Improve Stanley Cup Chances

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The Boston Bruins have traded for All-Star forward Rich Nash in an effort to solidify their roster before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bruins acquired Nash in a multiplayer trade with the New York Rangers. In exchange for 33-year-old Nash, the Rangers will receive defenseman Ryan Lindgren, forwards Matt Beleskey […]

Freestyle skier Elizabeth Swaney has gained attention for reaching the Olympics despite her apparent lack of skills on the halfpipe. (Image: Getty)

Elizabeth Swaney Shows How to Compete at Olympics Without Being Great

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When fans tune in to watch the Olympics, they expect to see the most talented athletes in the world competing for medals at the highest levels of their chosen sports. But not everyone who made it to PyeongChang quite fits that description. The story of Elizabeth Swaney has become almost […]

Alina Zagitova comes into the women’s figure skating competition at the Olympics as the reigning Russian and European champion. (Image: Joosep Martinson/ISU/Getty)

Russians Expected to Dominate Podium in Women’s Figure Skating

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The Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) clearly have the two skaters to beat in the women’s figure skating competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics. But there are plenty of contenders who will be looking to fight for the bronze medal or sneak into an even higher position on the podium. […]

Canada defeated the United States 2-1 in their round-robin game, but the USA is still slightly favored in the gold medal clash. (Image: Ronald Martinez/Getty)

USA and Canada to Meet in Women’s Hockey Gold Medal Game

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The two teams that have dominated women’s hockey will clash one more time, as the United States and Canada have both reached the gold medal game at the 2018 Winter Olympics. The USA was the first to clinch a spot in the final after defeating Finland 5-0 in the semifinal […]