'Ripped away': Inside the Mavericks' struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash

Roberto Luongo and Brad Marchand have a notable history dating back to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, where Luongo's Vancouver Canucks faced Marchand's Boston Bruins, with Boston winning the series. Marchand, who scored a key shorthanded goal on Luongo during Game 3, contributed significantly to the Bruins' championship, marking a painful defeat for Luongo. Fast forward 14 years, and after Marchand's impressive performance in a recent game, Luongo publicly praised him as his "favorite player...

Angel Reese, a forward for the Chicago Sky, is experiencing a challenging sophomore season, averaging 10.0 points and shooting 31.1% from the field, despite leading the league with 12.3 rebounds per game. Ahead of a game against the Indiana Fever, Reese discussed her struggles and the importance of teamwork in an interview with Hall of Fame coach Dawn Staley, expressing confidence in her abilities and the team's recent two-game winning streak. The Sky, now at...

On June 7, the Libby Loggers defeated the Missoula Mavs 5-3 in the first game of a Class A Legion doubleheader, with Aidan Rose pitching six strong innings and Bransen Holzer contributing a crucial two-run single. However, Missoula bounced back to win the second game 9-6, highlighted by an eight-run fourth inning. Despite a late push from Libby, including a two-run single by Kale Riddle, they fell short as Missoula's Seamus Kane pitched effectively, allowing...

New York Yankees hitting coach James Rowson was ejected in the fourth inning of Saturday night's game against the Boston Red Sox for arguing balls and strikes, specifically after a called strike on Jasson Domínguez. The ejection, prompted by Rowson's yelling from the dugout, marked the Yankees' fourth of the season and Rowson's third since taking on the role last year, making it his fifth career ejection. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees...

Texas Tech softball team is already preparing for its next national championship bid after returning from the Women's College World Series. Ohio State transfer Jasmyn Burns, a first team All-American catcher, announced her commitment to the Red Raiders, adding significant offensive strength to the team with a .455 batting average, 25 home runs, 14 doubles, and 72 RBI during the 2025 season. Head coach Gerry Glasco noted the need for additional pitching support alongside the...

NEW YORK — The Yankees have maintained first place in the American League East since April 14, while the Red Sox, expected to be contenders after significant offseason moves, are struggling in fourth place, trailing by 10.5 games. Despite acquiring key players like Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler, the Red Sox's poor starting pitching, major errors, and inability to capitalize with runners in scoring position have led to frustrations voiced by manager Alex Cora. While...