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The Rockford IceHogs have officially found their next bench boss—and it’s a familiar face. The Chicago Blackhawks announced Friday that Jared Nightingale has been named the new head coach of the Rockford IceHogs, the team’s AHL affiliate. It’s a homecoming for Nightingale, who previously served as an assistant coach in Rockford from 2021 to 2024 and even wore the captain’s “C” as a player during the 2013-14 season. This move comes after a breakout year for Nightingale behind the bench. In his first season as a head coach, he led the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) to a franchise-best 52-15-5 record,…

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is facing a wave of disturbing allegations after a civil lawsuit was filed in California this week, accusing the former No. 1 NBA draft pick of rape, kidnapping, and sustained physical abuse spanning several years and multiple U.S. states. The lawsuit, filed by a woman under the pseudonym “Jane Doe,” was submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court and outlines alleged incidents of extreme violence, psychological terror, and repeated sexual assault. Doe claims the abuse began in 2020, shortly after Williamson entered the NBA, and continued until their relationship ended in 2023. Disturbing Allegations…

Chelsea, once again, found themselves on the brink of European embarrassment. And once again, Cole Palmer said, “Not today.” In a final that looked like it might slip away before the halftime whistle, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea flipped the script with a stunning second-half performance to thump Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw, lifting the UEFA Conference League and completing a historic European treble. Yes, that treble—Champions League? Done. Europa League? Check. Conference League? Now officially conquered. Chelsea are the first club to win all three of UEFA’s major tournaments. A Final of Two Halves The story of the first 45 minutes…

The Florida Panthers are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final once again. On Wednesday night in Raleigh, the reigning champions showed exactly why they’re considered the NHL’s new gold standard. After falling behind 2-0 early, the Panthers regrouped and unleashed a ruthless second-period blitz en route to a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, clinching the Eastern Conference Final series 4-1. This marks Florida’s third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final, a remarkable feat that places them firmly in the conversation for modern NHL dynasty status. The victory also sets up a potential rematch with the Edmonton Oilers,…

After years of rebuilds, heartbreak, and growing pains, the Oklahoma City Thunder are heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. And they did it in style, steamrolling the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 to clinch the Western Conference title, winning the series 4-1. Led by the unstoppable Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who dropped 34 points, grabbed 7 boards, and dished out 8 assists, the Thunder overwhelmed Minnesota on both ends of the floor. The All-Star guard was fittingly named the 2025 Western Conference Finals MVP, adding the Earvin “Magic” Johnson Trophy to his regular season MVP…

Fresh off a statement-making win over Michael Chandler, the Liverpool-born fighter is setting his sights on October’s expected UFC event in Abu Dhabi. Pimblett is targeting a top-five opponent and says all signs are pointing toward a high-octane clash with Justin Gaethje—though he’s not ruling out an overdue grudge match with Ilia Topuria. “I’m hoping to fight in Abu Dhabi in October,” Pimblett told BBC Sport. “I think that’s when I’ll be back in the cage. I was thinking Ilia might call me out if he wins [against Oliveira]. I’d love to beat him if he gets the belt.” Gaethje…

Shawn Kemp, once known for his thunderous dunks and high-flying heroics with the Seattle SuperSonics, now finds himself facing a far different reality — a courtroom, a guilty plea, and a looming jail sentence. On Tuesday, the six-time NBA All-Star pleaded guilty to second-degree assault stemming from a dramatic 2023 shooting in a mall parking lot in Tacoma, Washington. It’s a stark contrast for the 55-year-old who, decades earlier, helped lead the Sonics to the 1996 NBA Finals. This time, Kemp wasn’t battling Michael Jordan’s Bulls. He was confronting two men he believed had stolen from him, and the result…

Rogers Place echoed with chants of “We Want the Cup” Tuesday night, and the Edmonton Oilers looked every bit like a team ready to answer the call. Fueled by a surging power play and backstopped by a rock-solid Stuart Skinner, the Oilers delivered a commanding 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final, taking a 3-1 stranglehold on the series. After losing Game 1 in frustrating fashion, Edmonton has stormed back with three straight wins, outscoring Dallas 13-2 in that span. And now? They’re just one victory away from punching their ticket to the…

The 2025 French Open has officially begun, and the race for the prestigious Grand Slam title on the red clay of Roland Garros is heating up. Both the men’s and women’s singles draws are stacked with talent, including familiar champions, rising stars, and players peaking at the right moment. With defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek returning to Paris, fans are eager to see if they can repeat their success—or if new names will etch themselves into tennis history. Men’s Singles: Alcaraz and Sinner Lead a Competitive Field Carlos AlcarazThe reigning French Open champion is once again the favorite…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t just living up to his MVP title—he’s defining it. On a night when every possession mattered, the Oklahoma City superstar delivered one of his finest playoff performances yet, pouring in 40 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds to lead his team to a razor-thin 128-126 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. More impressively, Gilgeous-Alexander made six clutch free throws in the final 15 seconds, fending off a Timberwolves comeback and pushing OKC to a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Speaking after the win, SGA emphasized focus over flair: “We had a bad taste from…