The Los Angeles Lakers have officially added Deandre Ayton to their roster, completing a long-awaited pairing with superstar Luka Doncic. NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that the two have been “motivated” since entering the league together in 2018. “Since they were selected as No. 1 and No. 3, Ayton and Luka Dončić ranked first in…
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton officially eliminated throughout the 2025-26 NBA season after repair surgery to repair a tear of the right follow-up tendon. The 25-year-old fell in the first quarter of the NBA Finals Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling to the floor while driving onto the layup without touch. The Pacers…
Patrick Williamstheahl.com writer NHL free agents continue, signatures in AHL names continue to scroll from the front desk. A name from the past, top veterans, Calder Cup champions and several AHL All-Stars are all in progress. Organizational depth is crucial, and the NHL front office is working to increase roster versatility. Even for those who…
Tampa Bay Lightning has been named Joel Bouchard As General Manager of Syracuse Crunch. He will also continue to serve as head coach. Bouchard, 51, joined the organization on June 26, 2023 and guided Crunch to play 76-47-12-9 and back-to-back appearances in the Calder Cup playoffs. The Montreal native previously served as general manager of…
Dallas Star has been appointed Toby Peterson As head coach of a member of the American Hockey League, Texas star. Peterson succeeded Neil GrahamAppointed as assistant coach last week Glen GulutzanDallas staff. Peterson returned to the Stars, where he spent seven of the final seven seasons of the 2007-14 annual tournament. He won a 14-year…
Photo: Jacob Kupferman Captain Charlotte Checkers Zac Dalpe Retirement has been announced. Dalpe missed most of the 2024-25 season due to injury, skating in 574 professional AHL games with Charlotte, Cleveland, Iowa, Rochester, Rochester and Albany, recording 220 goals and 173 points in 15 professional seasons and 393 points in 15 professional seasons, including six…
Kyrie Irving didn't rush back and made no promises. The Dallas Mavericks guard spoke publicly about his recovery from the ACL tear, showing that he is not sure if he will return to the 2026 NBA playoffs in time. “Don't hold your breath, do you know what I'm talking about?” Irving said when asked about…
Photo: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Colorado Avalanche Hired Mark Letest As the head coach of the Colorado Hawks, the team’s American Hockey League branch. Letestu, 40, served as an assistant coach for the AHL's Cleveland Monsters over the past four seasons, helping the club win the Northern Division title in 2023-24 and compete in the finals…
LeBron James sparked a fire on social media this week after training his photos at the Cleveland Cavaliers facility. But the King soon blended into a classic LeBron fashion. “And since it was built, every summer.” James answered @thehoopcentral's post on X, showing him the Knights' gym. “I live here every summer. LeBron is in…
The Dallas Mavericks may not be ready for a blockbuster deal for LeBron James, but they have reportedly been following his situation in Los Angeles. “Dallas, I was told they would only be interested in LeBron [James] In the case of acquisition. “Dallas – I told – they are only interested in LeBron [James] In…