Jay Cohen

Rebuilding Blackhawks add more draft picks in another sale ahead of the NHL trade deadline The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks are sellers at the NHL trade deadline once again. Defenseman Connor Murphy was traded to Edmonton on Monday, and forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach were shipped...

Rebuilding #Blackhawks add more draft picks in another sale ahead of the NHL trade deadline

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Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year. There were 7,745 doubles, down from 7,771 in 2024 and 8,254 a decade ago in 2016, according to Sportradar.

Doubles and triples are dwindling in #MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

Mammoth acquire Weegar from the Flames, Oilers make another trade with the Blackhawks The Western Conference loaded up ahead of the NHL trade deadline, with two Stanley Cup contenders adding significant players and an upstart team looking to make the playoffs making a splash.

Dickinson and Dach going to Edmonton as Bowman and Davidson finish another trade. #Blackhawks

C.J. Cox rallies No. 15 Purdue past Nick Martinelli and Northwestern 70-66 C.J. Cox scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 48 seconds left that helped No. 15 Purdue edge Nick Martinelli and Northwestern 70-66.

C.J. Cox rallies No. 15 #Purdue past Nick Martinelli and #Northwestern 70-66

Oilers acquire defenseman Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks ahead of the NHL trade deadline The Edmonton Oilers are fortifying their defense ahead of the NHL trade deadline as they look to make another deep run in the playoffs.

First of what could be a couple moves for the #Blackhawks ahead of the trade deadline

It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background When Andrew Benintendi first broke into the major leagues in 2016, batting average was a priority for the outfielder.

It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background

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The A's and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring The Athletics had the highest success rate using the robot-umpire system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges as teams prepared for it...

The A's and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring

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Durant’s LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra’s desk, and the US Olympic coach is listening Erik Spoelstra says it's incredible to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play.

Durant’s LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra’s desk, and the US Olympic coach is listening

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Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad President Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of overseas conflict he once attacked.

Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' joke Hilary Knight says the U.S. women’s hockey team is moving past what she called a “distasteful” joke by President Donald Trump.

Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' joke

Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with White Sox after shedding Rule 5 status Shane Smith was a lottery ticket for the Chicago White Sox when the team reported to spring training last year.

Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with #WhiteSox after shedding Rule 5 status

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Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs Michael Conforto is looking to regain his form with the Chicago Cubs. Conforto has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training.

#Cubs add Conforto on minor league deal

Reds ace Hunter Greene hopes offseason work on his lower half leads to healthy season The Cincinnati Reds like their chances when Hunter Greene is on the mound. The 6-foot-5 right-hander has one of baseball’s best fastballs, to go along with a nasty slider.

A healthy Greene for a full season would be a big deal for the #Reds

Murakami shakes off traffic delay ahead of Cactus League debut with the White Sox Munetaka Murakami had two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut with the Chicago White Sox. The Japanese slugger was momentarily removed from the starting lineup after he got caught in some tra...

Murakami shakes off traffic delay ahead of Cactus League debut with the #WhiteSox

War-hammered Gaza needs basics like homes, roads and power. FIFA is offering a $50M soccer stadium FIFA says it'll pay to build a new $50 million national soccer stadium in war-ravaged Gaza, where two years of fighting between Hamas and Israel have left housing, electricity and basic infrastructure...

War-hammered Gaza needs basics like homes, roads and power. FIFA is offering a $50M soccer stadium

Healthy again, Cade Horton looking for a big second season with the Chicago Cubs Cade Horton was a breakout performer for the Chicago Cubs last year. In the aftermath of his successful rookie season, Horton went to work.

Healthy again, Cade Horton looking for a big second season with the Chicago #Cubs

The hottest show in hockey, 'Heated Rivalry,' is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics Olympic hockey knows all about big hits. That includes “Heated Rivalry” a gay hockey romance TV series in which two players from opposing teams carry out a secret relationship.

The hottest show in hockey, 'Heated Rivalry,' is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics

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NBA's Adam Silver to consider changing draft lottery, revoking picks to stop teams from tanking NBA Commissioner Adam Silver believes teams are tanking more aggressively this season than the league has ever seen before, and he is considering many possible remedies to ensure real competition, fro...

NBA's Adam Silver to consider changing draft lottery, revoking picks to stop teams from tanking

Olympic athletes promised fresh stocks of condoms on Valentine’s Day after villages run short On Valentine’s Day at the Milan Cortina Olympics, a renewed supply of free condoms for the athlete villages was promised by the organizers after going short during the week.

Olympic athletes promised fresh stocks of condoms on Valentine’s Day after villages run short

Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual Sports are a big part of prediction markets. So big that even sportsbooks have moved into the business.

Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual

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Olson and Swords help No. 7 Michigan rally past Northwestern for an 80-58 win Olivia Olson had 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and No. 7 Michigan beat Northwestern 80-58.

Olivia Olson is an impressive player. Very efficient. #Michigan

Cason leads second-half rally as No. 2 Michigan knocks off Northwestern, 87-75 L.J. Cason scored 13 of his 18 points after halftime, helping No. 2 Michigan rally for an 87-75 victory over Nick Martinelli and Northwestern.

Cason leads second-half rally as No. 2 #Michigan knocks off #Northwestern, 87-75

Cardi B's cameo in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show leads to dispute on prediction markets Cardi B was part of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show. What she did exactly, well, that turned into a perplexing question for two major prediction markets.

Cardi B's cameo in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show leads to dispute on prediction markets

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Sports leagues race to capture Gen Z and Gen Alpha with AI, influencers and Italian brainrot Gen Z and Gen Alpha are creating new challenges and opportunities for sports leagues and teams courting their fandom.

This one is for my two daughters and all the fascinating ways they interact with sports. Shout out to Ballerina Cappuccina, my favorite Italian brainrot character. #IYKYK

Lindsey Vonn's legend was built on pushing the limits. Her brief time in Cortina was no different Lindsey Vonn's quest for an Olympic gold at age 41 came after years of building her legacy on a combination of perseverance, risk and staying true to herself.

Lindsey Vonn's legend was built on pushing the limits. Her brief time in Cortina was no different