From players returning from injury to rookies who showed flashes in a short span, let’s take an early stab at a player to watch on every team entering 2025. … [Read more...] about Early 2025 breakout candidates for every NFL team
Red Sox, Jarren Duran Avoid Arbitration
The Red Sox announced Friday that they’ve agreed to a one-year deal with outfielder Jarren Duran, avoiding arbitration. The BJB Group client reportedly receives a $3.85MM guarantee on a complex deal that also contains 2025 incentives and an $8MM club option for 2026 that can climb as high as $12MM based on escalators. Duran will be paid a $3.75MM salary, and the ’26 option … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Jarren Duran Avoid Arbitration
Fenway Sports Group Not Expected To Bid For Celtics
Fenway Sports Group was identified last summer as a potential bidder for the Celtics, but with Boston’s ownership group expecting its first round of offers by this Thursday, FSG is not expected to be involved in the process, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Fenway Sports Group is the controlling owner of MLB’s Boston Red Sox, the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, and Liverpool … [Read more...] about Fenway Sports Group Not Expected To Bid For Celtics
NFL Staff Rumors: Allen, Sanders, Williams, Panthers, Saints
Former Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich was hired to rejoin his old coworker, Raheem Morris, in Atlanta as defensive coordinator. This threw a wrench in some other plans in coaching searches around the league. Specifically, two teams that viewed him as a defensive coordinator candidate will have to look elsewhere to fill the position. After Ulbrich filled in for a fired … [Read more...] about NFL Staff Rumors: Allen, Sanders, Williams, Panthers, Saints
Patriots Request DC Interview With Dolphins’ Ryan Crow
As expected, new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is targeting some of his former assistants for top coaching positions in New England. The Patriots have submitted a request to interview Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow for their defensive coordinator vacancy, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Crow began his NFL career under Vrabel in Tennessee in 2018, when he was first hired … [Read more...] about Patriots Request DC Interview With Dolphins’ Ryan Crow
NHL Predictions: Jan 20 New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games each day and give an analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. The New York Islanders will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets for this edition. Don’t forget to check out all the action … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan 20 New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL Predictions: January 20th With St. Louis Blues Vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Welcome to another installment of NHL Predictions! There are nine games on the schedule today. As always, Last Word On Hockey takes you around the league to watch the day’s games. We highlight key matchups and give our prediction. Of course, no prediction is complete without looking at prop bets. Our prediction today takes us to the state of Nevada, where the Vegas Golden … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 20th With St. Louis Blues Vs. Vegas Golden Knights
NHL Predictions: January 20 Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Hockey Club
Monday night in the NHL features a Central Division showdown, with the Winnipeg Jets heading to Salt Lake City to play the Utah Hockey Club. Welcome to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey, where we preview and predict the upcoming slate of NHL games around the league each day! In this article, we will preview and predict the matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Utah … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 20 Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Hockey Club
NHL Predictions: Jan 20 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan 20 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs