Rangers’ Rempe debuts at MetLife, fights MartinRangers’ Rempe debuts at MetLife, fights Martin
On his first NHL shift, New York Rangers rookie forward Matt Rempe fought Islanders winger Matt Martin at MetLife Stadium.
Day: February 18, 2024
Ohio State men’s basketball upsets No. 2 Purdue in shocking fashionOhio State men’s basketball upsets No. 2 Purdue in shocking fashion
Under an interim head coach, Ohio State men’s basketball upset No. 2 Purdue 73-69 on Sunday afternoon.Buckeyes stun Purdue in interim coach’s debutBuckeyes stun Purdue in interim coach’s debut
Ohio State upset No. 2 Purdue 73-69 on Sunday in interim coach Jake Diebler’s debut.
Auburn’s Williams out indefinitely with hurt kneeAuburn’s Williams out indefinitely with hurt knee
Auburn’s Jaylin Williams suffered a knee injury and no specific timetable has been given, but he is expected to return before the end of the season.
Rangers, Islanders honor police, firefighters with Stadium Series arrivalsRangers, Islanders honor police, firefighters with Stadium Series arrivals
“It was great to share that moment with them,” Rangers forward Barclay Goodrow said of his team’s special guests.
Phils’ Harper OK with 1B; eyes deal into his 40sPhils’ Harper OK with 1B; eyes deal into his 40s
Bryce Harper said he accepts his move to first base, and he hopes to get a new deal into his 40s so he can finish his career with the Phillies.
Future Of G League Ignite To Be ReassessedFuture Of G League Ignite To Be Reassessed
The G League Ignite have struggled this season. After going 4-12 during the Showcase portion of the season, the Ignite are 2-19 in G League regular season. Those struggles, combined with a changing landscape for young players, has the NBA reassessing the future of the Ignite.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that the NBA is now looking at the Ignite differently than when the program was created in 2020. Silver noted that the idea was to give players an additional pathway to the NBA, other than going to college or overseas. With the advent of NIL, and other financial programs, players now have pathways open to making money while playing for NCAA teams.
Silver did note that basketball is now the most participated in youth sport in the United States. He also said that it’s imperative that the NBA, NCAA and youth programs work together on how they develop players for the future.
Adam Silver Says NBA Games Played Up, Injuries DownAdam Silver Says NBA Games Played Up, Injuries Down
At his annual All-Star Weekend media availability, NBA commissioner Adam Silver was asked if it is time to sever the link between NBA awards and Designated Player (so-called Super Max) contracts. The context was related to some players being vocal with their displeasure about the new 65-game rule to be eligible for various NBA awards.
Silver said he’s unsure if it is time to disconnect the awards from the contracts. He said that’s something that will have to be discussed with the NBPA.
Silver did note that this season games played are up and injuries are down. He stopped short of saying that was due to the 65-game rule, but Silver said it was an interesting datapoint.
Devils’ Nathan Bastian pays homage to Tommy DeVito in viral goal celebrationDevils’ Nathan Bastian pays homage to Tommy DeVito in viral goal celebration
“Normally guys who score once every 15 games don’t plan celebrations, but I had a good feeling tonight,” the New Jersey forward said.
‘We needed this win’: Devils top Flyers at MetLife‘We needed this win’: Devils top Flyers at MetLife
In front of 70,328 fans, the largest crowd to date for an NHL Stadium Series game, Nico Hischier and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium for a victory coach Lindy Ruff said his team “needed” to have.