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Chris Froome to undergo surgery after breaking his back during training crash
Four-time Tour de France winner stable in Toulon hospital
Scans showed five broken ribs and vertebrae fracture
Chris Froome has been airlifted to hospital after suffering a collapsed lung and breaking his back and five ribs during a serious crash while training in France.
The four-time Tour de France winner’s team confirmed that Froome would undergo surgery in Toulon on Thursday after the incident which took place on Wednesday. It said that the 40-year-old was now stable, and that no one else had been involved in the crash.
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The Challenge Cup, Magic Weekend, international calendar and women’s game will look different next year
Super League is going to look different next season. The big news is that the division is likely to expand to 14 teams, but that’s not the only change coming for fans. A review into the sport led by Nigel Wood has suggested various new ideas, with Magic Weekend, the Challenge Cup, international fixtures, the Championship, women’s and wheelchair games all affected. Now that the report has been digested, we have a fuller picture of how the sport will shape up in 2026.
Continue reading...NHL Rumor Roundup: Updates On Jack Eichel, Kirill Kaprizov And Rasmus Andersson
The status of contract extension talks between the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid has been headline news throughout this summer. However, the 28-year-old center isn't the only notable player eligible for UFA status next summer.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel and Minnesota Wild left winger Kirill Kaprizov are among the noteworthy players who could be part of next summer's UFA class.
So far, there's been little to report regarding any extension discussions between the Golden Knights and Eichel. Kaprizov's status has garnered more attention lately, especially after the Wild re-signed RFA center Marco Rossi last week, but there's no indication they're closing in on a deal.
Daily Faceoff's Anthony Di Marco was recently asked which UFA-eligible players might hit the open market next summer. Interestingly, he said it wasn't a certainty that Eichel and Kaprizov would sign extensions before July 1.
Di Marco wondered how the Golden Knights could afford another high-salaried forward after adding Mitch Marner and his $12 million average annual value for the next eight seasons. He speculated that the rising salary cap could send Eichel's next contract soaring above $12.6 million annually.
PuckPedia indicates the Golden Knights have a projected $20.375 million in cap space for 2026-27, with 14 active roster players under contract. They could also have another $8.8 million in cap relief if Alex Pietrangelo remains on the long-term injured reserve, giving them more than enough to re-sign Eichel.
As for Kaprizov, Di Marco acknowledged he's poised to become the highest-paid winger in the NHL. Nevertheless, he wondered if Wild GM Bill Guerin was willing to do so, pointing out that he played hardball with Rossi. While admitting the latter situation was different, the precedent has been set. He also thinks Kaprizov has the opportunity to significantly change the market for wingers, which he might not turn away from.
However, the Wild are determined to ensure the most exciting player in franchise history stays in Minnesota. Last October, Wild owner Craig Leipold indicated his club's plan to re-sign Kaprizov, boasting that no other team could offer him more money or a longer term.
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest Vancouver Canucks BuzzFollowing a season of turmoil for the
Vancouver Canucks, this off-season has been relatively quiet.
Meanwhile, Michael Russo of The Athletic cited Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund telling reporters that he believes Rasmus Andersson's days as his teammate are numbered.
“Yeah, he's getting traded. It's obvious,” Backlund said during the NHL player media tour in Europe. The Flames captain added that Andersson doesn't want this situation to be a distraction, prompting Backlund to tell him to just go out and play and not worry about it.
Andersson has been the subject of trade rumors since June, when contract extension talks with the Flames broke down. While Backlund suggested the possibility that things could change, he seemed resigned to the fact that the 28-year-old defenseman will be moved before the March trade deadline.
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Jets Forward Kyle Connor Cracks EA Sports' List of Top Left Wingers
The popular sporting video game series by EA Sports, NHL 26, is set for a September 12 release for Playstation and XBOX.
Over the past week, the software developer has begun unveiling its rankings for each different playing position in the game.
Among those listed within the Top-10 at each position will be a handful of Winnipeg Jets players.
The first position ranking provided by EA Sports was defenceman Josh Morrissey, who was given a 90 overall rating, ranking him eighth among all blueliners.
The second Jets player to earn a place on the Top-10 position rankings was winger Kyle Connor, who was named the No. 4 left winger in the game.
The 28-year-old forward led all Jets players in goals (41), assists (56) and points (97) last season as he helped Winnipeg to the Presidents' Trophy as the No. 1 team following the conclusion of the regular season.
His overall rating was up one percentage point from NHL 25 to a 92 overall, ranking him in line with Artemi Panarin, Mitch Marner and William Nylander and only trailing Nikita Kucherov, Kirill Kaprizov, David Pastrnak, Mikko Rantanen, Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk on the charts among all wingers, left or right.
No Jets cracked the Top-10 right wingers list, while Winnipeg native and Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone was given an 89 overall ranking, good for 10th place.
Why Casey Schmitt's ascension as Giants second baseman encourages Buster Posey
Why Casey Schmitt's ascension as Giants second baseman encourages Buster Posey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
While the Giants have struggled down the stretch this season, there has been one glaring bright spot.
Infielder Casey Schmitt has played hard-nosed baseball, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey joined KNBR 680’s “Murph & Markus” on Thursday to discuss Schmitt’s recent play.
“For me, watching Casey over the past few years … he looks like he’s starting to believe he belongs,” Posey explained.
Confidence is key in the batter’s box, and the 26-year-old has come into his own. Schmitt has hit four home runs with 13 RBI this month.
“He’s a very naturally gifted baseball player,” Posey explained. “You’re certainly seeing it at the plate. Laying off some of those pitches that are down and away from him … big two-out RBI last night … we’re definitely excited about the progress he’s making.”
His play at second base also has been stellar.
“A guy who’s naturally a third baseman,” Posey continued, “he’s probably more comfortable on the left side of the infield. He looks more and more comfortable each day. We saw last night the double play he and Adames turned. That really got me excited.”
The 1-6-4-3 double play on Wednesday got a well-deserved standing ovation from Giants fans. The idea of Schmitt being the everyday second baseman is turning into a reality.
“It looks like it came more natural to him,” Posey said. He showed off his arm strength; I think he’s gonna continue to get better and better.”
The San Diego State alum will have plenty of opportunities to earn his keep looking into the future.
How to watch New Mexico vs No. 14 Michigan: Time, streaming info, storylines for NCAAF Week 1 matchup
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Mets vs. Marlins: How to watch on SNY on Aug. 28, 2025
The Mets open a four-game series against the Marlins at Citi Field on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.
Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...
Mets Notes
- Mark Vientosis slashing .395/.442/.974 with six homers, four doubles, and 17 RBI in 43 plate appearances over his last 10 games
- Starling Marte is hitting .359/.409/.590 with four homers and six doubles in 78 plate appearances over his last 23 games
- Cedric Mullinshas picked things up in a big way after struggling at the plate during his first week as a Met. In 14 games since Aug. 9, Mullins is slashing .306/.375/.490 with a homer, triple, and four doubles
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What channel is SNY?
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The new way to stream SNY games is via the MLB App or MLB.tv. Streaming on the SNY App has been discontinued.
In order to stream games in SNY’s regional territory, you will need to have SNY as part of your TV package (cable or streaming), or you can now purchase an in-market SNY subscription package. Both ways will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone.
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Bill Belichick’s college football invasion is nearly here, and it’s a family affair in Chapel Hill
Belichick has gone through an adjustment period while tackling recruiting and other college athletics minutiae, but the NFL legend is settling in — and he has plenty of familiar faces to help him out.
How Buster Posey believes Jung Hoo Lee will benefit from first full MLB season
How Buster Posey believes Jung Hoo Lee will benefit from first full MLB season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Jung Hoo Lee’s 2024 MLB season ended with an emphatic crash into the outfield wall and, as a result, shoulder surgery. Luckily for the Giants, his 2025 season has gone a bit differently and – while it’s had its ups and downs – Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey believes that is going to benefit Lee next season.
“I think this is going to be such a big year for Jung Hoo, just because you don’t really know what a major league season takes until you go through one,” Posey told KNBR 680’s “Murph & Markus” on Thursday. “Between the amount of games played in a row, the travel across the country, the physical toll, the mental toll.”
Lee’s April started as hot as it possibly could, with the 27-year-old slashing .324/.369/.539. However, his next couple months were polar opposites, with Lee putting up just a .143/.277/.274 slash line in June.
Posey believes the struggles – paired with his recent bounce back in July and August – is a positive sign for Lee and for San Francisco.
“Having to deal with the failure that comes from some or a lot of these variables and then to bounce back like he has,” Posey said. “To start off well and kind of slump a little bit and now, to me, he looks like he’s back to a spot at the plate where he’s hitting some balls on a line the other way, he’s spitting on balls when he needs to. I think, ultimately, we think that’s the type of player he’s going to be. A guy that has really good bat control, puts the ball in play, can be a pest at the plate.”
Lee’s 34.4 percent squared up rate, which is 95th percentile in the league, according to Baseball Savant, has proven that Lee has the ability to place balls where he wants.
Now, Posey says it’s on Lee to make the appropriate adjustments that he’s learned and come back better next season.
“Really, his first full year is something that I think he’s going to be able to learn from,” Posey added. “Take the information into the offseason and know how to prepare himself even better coming into next year.”
If Lee is able to improve on this season, he potentially could play a major role in the Giants making a push for the postseason in 2026.
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Mets vs. Marlins: 5 things to watch and series predictions | Aug. 28-31
Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Marlins play a four-game series at Citi Field starting on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.
5 things to watch
King Tong
Jonah Tonglaid waste to minor league hitters in the 22 starts he made this season between Double-A Binghamton (20 starts) and Triple-A Syracuse (two starts).
In 113.2 innings, he posted a 1.43 ERA and 0.92 WHIP while allowing just 58 hits and striking out an absurd 179 batters.
Tong's dominance combined with the Mets' need in the big league rotation led to his call-up, and he'll make his much-anticipated debut on Friday night.
Featuring an electric fastball and Vulcan changeup, Tong will also mix in a slider (his newest offering) and 12-to-6 curve.
Tong's over the top delivery is reminiscent of Tim Lincecum -- something that isn't lost on the rookie.
"The one that everyone always sees is Tim Lincecum," Tong told SNY earlier this season. "Loved how he threw. They called him The Freak for a reason. I would say mechanics-wise, that’s probably the one I’m most similar to, although it’s not even intentional. ... but Tim Lincecum is probably the most obvious one to me."
Mets are feeling RISPy
As the Mets ebbed and flowed over the first four months of the season, one thing was a near constant -- their struggles with runners in scoring position.
It was baffling, considering the amount of dangerous, seasoned hitters who were up and down the lineup. And the longer it went on, the more ridiculous it seemed.
Well, things have turned.
The Mets are hitting a sizzling .388 with runners in scoring position since Aug. 12, closely aligning with the 8-3 run they're on.
A few huge turns of events during that span? Francisco Lindor broke out of his slump and has been tearing the cover off the ball for the last few weeks, and Mark Vientos has become the 2024 version of himself that helped make New York's lineup go.
Since July 28, Vientos is hitting .316/.341/.671 with seven homers, six doubles, and 22 RBI in 82 plate appearances over 20 games, bringing a new dynamic to the middle of the lineup.
Can Kodai Senga right the ship?
It's been a struggle for Senga over the last month-plus.
In 31.0 innings over seven starts, he has a 6.10 ERA (6.32 FIP) and has allowed seven home runs.
Senga also hasn't been providing much length, failing to complete 5.0 innings on four occasions during that span and never going more than 5.2 frames.
Along the way, Senga has cited his mechanics as one of the reasons for his scuffling. Meanwhile, after Senga's last start, manager Carlos Mendoza noted how many "noncompetitive" pitches Senga threw.
Senga will look to get things back on track when he starts on Sunday.
The playoff chase
By sweeping the Phillies in a three-game series at Citi Field, the Mets did three things.
- They pulled to within 4.0 games of Philadelphia for first place in the NL East, with four games against the Phillies coming up in Philadelphia next month
- They gained 3.0 games on the Reds for the third Wild Card spot in the National League, and now lead them by 4.5 games (5.0 in the loss column)
- They crept to within 2.5 games of the Padres (2.0 in the loss column) for the second Wild Card spot and 4.0 games of the Cubs for the first Wild Card spot
Eury Perez and Edward Cabrera are legit
Despite trudging toward another poor finish, the Marlins are dangerous to face simply because two of their starting pitchers have been really tough to hit this season.
And the Mets will face both of them during this series.
The 22-year-old Eury Perez, who starts on Friday, has a 3.44 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in what is his first season back after Tommy John surgery.
Edward Cabrera, who gets the ball on Saturday, has a 3.32 ERA and 1.18 WHIP and is coming off a masterpiece against the Braves. Cabrera fired 7.0 innings of one-hit, shutout ball against Atlanta on Monday while walking two and striking out 10.
Predictions
Who will the MVP of the series be?
Mark Vientos
Vientos looks as comfortable as he has all year.
Which Mets pitcher will have the best start?
David Peterson
Peterson has been stellar in his last two starts, allowing just two runs in 13.2 innings while striking out 18
Which Marlins player will be a thorn in the Mets' side?
Jakob Marsee
The rookie has been on a tear over his first 90 big league at-bats, slashing .356/.422/.667
How To Watch The Golden Knights This Season: 2025–26 Broadcast Info Dropped
Can’t make it to a game in person? No problem — the Golden Knights have announced the team’s broadcast details for the 2025-26 regular season.
WE'RE GONNA BE ON TV!!!!!!!!! 🤩
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) August 27, 2025
Our 2025-26 broadcast schedule is here! 👇https://t.co/jCWlz0QgCU
Regional coverage includes 69 games that will be available through Scripps Sports and the Knight’s streaming service, KnightTime+. In Southern Nevada, Scripps will air on The Spot-Vegas 34, with additional stations streaming games across the organization’s designated television territory. Viewers outside the local broadcast area can access games through ESPN+.
The Knights are set to appear in 15 nationally televised matchups, airing on ESPN and Turner Sports. 13 of those games will be exclusive to the two networks, including the season opener against the Los Angeles Kings on October 8, which will be broadcast live from T-Mobile Arena on TNT.
In addition to television and streaming options, every Golden Knights home and away game will be carried on the the VGK Radio Network and the FOX Sports Radio Las Vegas (98.9 FM/1340 AM). Spanish-language broadcasts of home games will be available on Deportes Vegas (1460 AM).
The full list of national television broadcasts for the Golden Knights can be found below and is subject to change.
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2025-26 NATIONAL TV BROADCASTS
Wed. Oct. 8 vs. Los Angeles – TNT, MAX
Thu. Oct. 9 at San Jose – ESPN+, Hulu
Tue. Dec. 2 vs. Chicago – ESPN+, Hulu
Tue. Dec. 9 at N.Y. Islanders – TNT, MAX
Wed. Dec. 17 vs. New Jersey – TNT, MAX
Wed. Jan. 14 at Los Angeles – TNT, MAX
Thu. Jan. 15 vs. Toronto – ESPN
Thu. Jan. 29 vs. Dallas – ESPN+, Hulu
Sun. Feb. 1 vs. Anaheim – ESPN
Wed. Feb. 25 at Los Angeles – TNT, MAX
Sun. March 1 at Pittsburgh – TNT, MAX
Sun. March 8 vs. Edmonton – ESPN
Thu. March 19 vs. Utah – ESPN+, Hulu
Thu. March 26 vs. Edmonton – ESPN
Sat. April 11 at Colorado – ABC
In addition to the broadcast schedules for ESPN and Turner Sports, the National Hockey League announced that Vegas’ game in Carolina on October 28 has been adjusted from 4:30 p.m. PT to 3:30 p.m. PT.
The Fortress is ready for Season IX 🏰 #VegasBornpic.twitter.com/0gBusbmt9N
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) August 27, 2025
Golden Knights Reveal 2025-26 Regular-Season Schedule, Open At Home Versus KingsLAS VEGAS -- The Golden Knights will open their regular season at home against their Pacific Division rival Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 8, before hitting the road for three straight games.
Canadiens: The Rebuild Episode 3
The third installment of the popular Crave documentary The Rebuild: Inside the Montreal Canadiens dropped promptly on Thursday at 12:01 AM, and it’s just as good as the first two episodes. This week, the series focuses on two elements that helped turn the team’s fortunes around last season: the acquisition of Alexandre Carrier and the arrival of Jakub Dobes with the team.
This time around, the cameras also give a peek at what life is like for the players who are plying their trade under Pascal Vincent with the Laval Rocket. We take a road trip to Utica with the AHL club, highlighting the differences between the life of a minor leaguer and an NHL pro. While the Canadiens’ players are in Florida, getting ready to face the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the farm team is in Utica, taking on the Comets. Speaking about their destination, former Habs prospect Logan Mailloux says it’s a “get in and get out” city, in stark contrast with the Canadiens’ Quebecers taking a stroll on the beach in Sunrise.
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The look inside the life of the Rocket player probably came because goaltender Dobes was recalled, unlike Mailloux, Joshua Roy, or Rafael Harvey-Pinard. It’s interesting to see the players on the bus ride to Utica, playing cards and just killing time, much like the Canadiens do on their road trips, but in far less comfortable settings.
Speaking to the camera on the beach in Sunrise, David Savard, Carrier, Samuel Montembeault, and Mike Matheson discuss what playing in the AHL is like and how, once you’ve tasted the NHL, you don’t want to go back down. Interesting stat: only 20% of AHL players will go on to play 200 or more NHL games in their career. This statistic shows how much more work is left once an NHL team drafts a player.
It’s interesting to hear that it was Dobes who asked to do a rookie lap, something rookie netminders do not normally do, before he got his baptism of fire against the Panthers. The segment on that game also reminds us that, on top of the rookie goaltender’s fantastic performance in Sunrise, the win was also the result of a brace of goals by Kirby Dach, something people might have forgotten amongst the negativity the big center faces because of multiple injuries. It’s great to see just how pleased his teammates are for him and how he comes to the bench to celebrate to the sound of numerous “Alberta beef!” cheers; we even find out what that nickname is about.
The cameras also take us into the broadcasting booth, where Pierre Houle is as enthusiastic as can be about the Canadiens’ 4-0 win over the champions, multiplying the “Ma parole!”. There’s a reason why the duo he forms with Marc Denis is so well-loved in the Montreal market; his passion for the game transpires in every word.
This episode also captures blueliner Alexandre Carrier’s reaction to the trade that brought him home days before Christmas. While he was acquired on December 18, he didn’t get a chance to practice with the team before the post-Christmas road trip and tells the camera he was basically trying to survive that first practice, as it was a lot to take in.
The cameras are also privy to a Savard whiteboard coaching session in which the veteran blueliner breaks down the Panthers’ power play and explains to his younger teammates what the penalty kill has to do to neutralize it. The newly retired rear guard looks like a natural at the whiteboard, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see him remain around the team in some coaching capacity. Martin St-Louis also tells the camera that having players who can coach themselves like that is an indication that you are in a good place.
On the business side of things, we go behind the scenes of a marketing meeting in which France Margaret Belanger pitches the idea of a standing room section to owner Geoff Molson. We then see them go on a reconnaissance mission to the new section, which would actually be very high up and have an obstructed view. The aim is actually to provide a lower-cost experience for fans, with a more party-like feel. With a capacity of 21,105, the Bell Center is already the largest arena in the NHL, 1,388 seats ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks’ United Center, but the organization seems determined to increase that lead.
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