The Rays stumbled into the All-Star Break. The Red Sox swept them in a four-game set at Fenway to conclude the first half. Tampa Bay has dropped 11 of their past 14 games. They’d climbed as high as 11 games above .500 in late June; they’re now just three over at 50-47. Like many other fringe contenders, the Rays face a pivotal upcoming two weeks. They’ll play host to the … [Read more...] about Latest On Rays’ Deadline Possibilities
Jaroslav Halak Announces Retirement
Veteran goalie Jaroslav Halak is ending his playing career, telling Tomas Prokop of the Slovak website Dennik Sport that he’s officially retired. Halak, 40, hasn’t played anywhere in the last two seasons aside from a brief tryout with the Hurricanes that didn’t result in game action early in 2023-24. A ninth-round pick in the 2003 draft, his 17-year NHL career included time … [Read more...] about Jaroslav Halak Announces Retirement
NHL Rumours: Russian Winger Unhappy With Ice Time in Columbus and Asks for Trade
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours by us here at Last Word On Hockey. For this one, it is a bit spicy, as it is a trade request by the player. This is followed up by the general manager essentially backing up his head coach. These type of situations can get messy, or they can end up working out as if nothing happened. In any sense, let’s get into it and figure it … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Russian Winger Unhappy With Ice Time in Columbus and Asks for Trade
AFC Notes: Bills, Jets, Patriots, Hunter Henry
Bills Bills WR Joshua Palmer is entering his first year on the team after signing on as an unrestricted free agent following his time with the Chargers. Buffalo OC Joe Brady said Palmer’s transition into their system has been “seamless.” “I’ve been a fan of Josh’s since he was coming out,” Brady said, via Maddy Glab of the team’s site. “He’s a very intelligent football player, … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Bills, Jets, Patriots, Hunter Henry
What if the Bruins hadn’t passed on the obvious pick in 2016?
Things would be different in the Bruins lineup right now if they had picked Jordan Kyrou in the first-round of the 2016 Entry Draft. … [Read more...] about What if the Bruins hadn’t passed on the obvious pick in 2016?
Celtics’ wing shakes Summer League struggles to show something more meaningful
The Boston Celtics' 87-78 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Summer League was an extension of surprising struggles for a player who will join their regular-season rotation. However, he also continued showcasing the growth of his all-around game. … [Read more...] about Celtics’ wing shakes Summer League struggles to show something more meaningful
Patriots quietly gearing up to exploit Bills’ most obvious vulnerability
The Patriots have built a team that can easily compete with their biggest divisional rival during the 2025 season. … [Read more...] about Patriots quietly gearing up to exploit Bills’ most obvious vulnerability
Celtics Trade Jrue Holiday To Blazers For Anfernee Simons, Two Second-Round Picks
The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks, reported Shams Charania of ESPN. Holiday averaged 11.1 points and 4.3 rebounds last season. Simons, who averaged 19.3 points and 4.8 assists last season, is on an expiring contract and will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026. The Celtics are projected to have … [Read more...] about Celtics Trade Jrue Holiday To Blazers For Anfernee Simons, Two Second-Round Picks
Catch Celtics vs. Lakers Summer League live on Playback
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Summer Celtics will look to bounce back against Bronny James and the Lakers The arduous two-day wait is over. The Summer League Celtics are back. If what was technically a basketball game against the Knicks, or the blown fourth quarter lead against the Heat, weren’t enough, then I’ve got great news. The Baylor Scheierman vs Bronny … [Read more...] about Catch Celtics vs. Lakers Summer League live on Playback