Auriemma takes blame for UConn's title drought

After Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record, players like Steven Stamkos praised Ovechkin's longevity and talent in the NHL. Stamkos, third among active goal scorers, highlighted Ovechkin's impact on the league and his own career. Despite Nashville's recent struggles, Stamkos' admiration for Ovechkin remains strong as he continues to make history in the NHL. Full Article

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays have agreed on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension, pending a physical, according to sources. The deal, a no-deferral agreement, will keep the homegrown star in Toronto for the remainder of his career. The agreement solidifies Guerrero Jr.'s future with the team and marks a significant investment in the young player's potential. Full Article

In a thrilling matchup, Myles Turner led the Pacers to a 125-120 victory over the Nuggets, marking their first win against Denver in nine games dating back to 2020. With Turner scoring 24 points, the Pacers improved to 47-31, matching last year's win total and maintaining a three-game lead over the Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings. Despite Nikola Jokic's impressive performance with 41 points, the Pacers were able to hold off the Nuggets, with...

Lionel Messi scored a first-half equalizer for Inter Miami, but they were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. Toronto created numerous chances and hit the woodwork twice before Federico Bernardeschi scored for them, only for Messi to level the score shortly after. Despite Messi's efforts, Miami lacked fluency in their play, with coach Javier Mascherano expressing frustrations over the performance and looking ahead to their upcoming Concacaf Champions...

In a highly anticipated Western Conference matchup, the No. 2 Houston Rockets faced the No. 5 Golden State Warriors in a potential playoff preview. Both teams entered the game with winning streaks, with the Rockets on a two-game streak and the Warriors on a five-game streak. The game started as a defensive battle, with the Warriors eventually taking the lead in the first quarter before the Rockets fought back to lead at halftime. Full Article

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Seattle Supersonics have had 51 jersey numbers worn by players since the franchise's founding in 1967. Thunder Wire is covering the history of jersey numbers, with 20 players having worn jersey No. 22, including guard Cason Wallace who was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks and played two seasons with OKC, averaging 7.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.(stats from Basketball Reference) Full Article