Inside recruiting visits with Bill Belichick, who leaves the hoodie at home

The St. Louis Blues (44-30-8) face the Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4) in the first round of the NHL playoffs, with the Jets having won three of four regular-season meetings, including the latest 3-1 victory on April 7. Winnipeg boasts a strong Central Division record of 19-7-0 and has shown resilience against penalties, while St. Louis has performed well when scoring three or more goals. Key players include Nikolaj Ehlers and Robert Thomas, both contributing significantly to...

In an intense overtime battle, the London Knights defeated the Erie Otters 4-3, eliminating them from the Ontario Hockey League playoffs with a four-game sweep in the Western Conference semifinal. Sam O'Reilly's tip-in goal ended the Otters' season after a challenge negated an earlier Knights goal for offsides. Despite 46 saves from Erie goaltender Charlie Burns and strong performances from Pano Fimis and Sam Alfano, the Otters were unable to secure a win, concluding their...

Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi noted the increasing competitiveness of Major League Soccer, attributing this rise to clubs signing young, foreign talent. He emphasized that this current season has been his most competitive since joining the South Florida team in the summer of 2023. Messi's observations reflect the evolving landscape of the league as it attracts high-quality players, enhancing the overall level of play. Full Article

The Pittsburgh Penguins concluded the 2024-25 season with a 5-2 victory against the Washington Capitals, featuring goals from Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust, who achieved his first 30-goal season. The iconic rivalry between Crosby and Alex Ovechkin highlighted the game, despite the Penguins missing the playoffs while the Capitals advance. Notable performances included Crosby's 90-point season and emerging contributions from young players like Philip Tomasino, raising questions about the team's roster strategy for the upcoming...

The University of Oregon is suing former running backs coach Carlos Locklyn for breach of contract, claiming he owes a $400,000 buyout after leaving for Ohio State, of which he only paid $200,000. Locklyn's attorney asserts that he fulfilled his obligations and that Oregon declined the check, leading to a legal dispute over the interpretation of the contract. Despite the lawsuit, Locklyn enjoyed a successful first year with the Buckeyes, contributing to their national championship...

The Los Angeles Lakers will host Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena, marking their first playoff series at home since 2012. Forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who joined the Lakers in a December trade, is eager to experience the playoff atmosphere and acknowledges the significance of each possession during these games. With strong championship aspirations this year, the Lakers will rely on Finney-Smith's defensive skills against Timberwolves star Anthony...