Chronicles of Stanley: The kids are all right; Rust's rainbow, nap The Chronicles of Stanley is an occasional series this summer that tracks the Pittsburgh Penguins as they each get their special alone time with the Stanley Cup. Weeks before his day with the Stanley Cup, Nick Bonino prepped daughter Maisie for a seat she was going to take when he brought the chalice home to Connecticut. … [Read more...]

Hollywood? No, Russell Wilson is still the same dude focused on the 'main thing' RENTON, Wash. -- Russell Wilson is a man of many mantras. He has certain sayings or quotes that drive him -- perhaps even define him in certain ways -- that are culled from motivational speakers or mental-conditioning experts, or even the Bible. They are hardwired into his brain and they get sprinkled, at … [Read more...]

Doc Gooden slams Darryl Strawberry: 'I don't do cocaine and have not for years' Sunday night, Mets legend Darryl Strawberry gave an interview to the New York Daily News in which he called former teammate Dwight Gooden a "complete junkie-addict." Gooden said he was hurt by Strawberry's comments Monday afternoon. Monday night, Doc took it one step further and released a statement … [Read more...]

Position players have been better pitchers than you may realize this season Monday afternoon in Cincinnati, the Dodgers demolished the Reds (LAD 18, CIN 9) in their series finale. The two teams split their four-game series. As you might expect with a score that lopsided, a position player did indeed pitch in the game. Reds reserve outfielder Tyler Holt drew the short straw and wound up on the … [Read more...]

Older, wiser Alexander Radulov sees Stanley Cup potential with Montreal Canadiens Canadiens In a Monday meeting with local media, Montreal Canadiens forward Alexander Radulov did not hide from his past problems. Radulov, who signed a one-year $5.75 million contract with the Habs this summer, noted that he’s older and more mature and that his learning experiences from his younger days could … [Read more...]

Puck Daddy Summer Series: Weird Philadelphia Flyers [Ed. Note: Some lists chronicle the best in hockey. Others the worst. Others the most memorable or greatest or essential. What Puck Daddy’s 2016 Summer Series seeks to do is capture those indefinable, quirky, oddities that occur every season. Moments that defy prediction or, in some cases, logical explanation. Welcome to WEIRD NHL.] By: CJ … [Read more...]

Las Vegas name update; Koivu to captain Finland (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks to Steph at Griff Airbrush for the new #WCH2016 helmet! … [Read more...]

What We Learned: Jimmy Vesey/Rangers union puzzling for both sides Photo by Elsa/Getty Images At least #Veseywatch has ended. The protracted summer romance between Jimmy Vesey and more than half a dozen teams around the league is over, and it’s not easy to figure out why the winner won. The New York Rangers? Sure, that was a team that was always going to have some amount of interest, but … [Read more...]

Notre Dame arrest fallout: Redfield dismissed, Butler suspended PGA Tour on CBS LIVE: Final round at Wyndham … [Read more...]

Puck Daddy Summer Series: Weird Ottawa Senators [Ed. Note: Some lists chronicle the best in hockey. Others the worst. Others the most memorable or greatest or essential. What Puck Daddy’s 2016 Summer Series seeks to do is capture those indefinable, quirky, oddities that occur every season. Moments that defy prediction or, in some cases, logical explanation. Welcome to WEIRD NHL.] By: Joe … [Read more...]