In Fin Smith and Marcus Smith, England have two talented players with distinct qualities needed to drive evolution under Steve Borthwick. Fly-halves by trade, accommodating both in their preferred position is an impossible task with only one, coveted, No 10 jersey on offer. Said jersey is currently on Fin Smith’s back after he was named … Read more
The 4 Nations Face-Off has officially come to a close, and it proved to be a resounding success for the NHL. Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid capped off the round-robin tournament by lifting Canada to 3-2 overtime win against the United States in Thursday’s championship in Boston. At the 8:18 mark of overtime, Toronto Maple … Read more
Martin Necas (Sergei Belski-Imagn Images) By Jack Klinck, The Hockey News intern As the 4 Nations Face-Off winds down in Boston, some fans might be wondering why the No. 4 team in the IIHF men’s world rankings isn’t in the tournament. Despite being the reigning World Champions, Czechia wasn’t invited beforehand to suit up against … Read more
It’s hard to put a finger on the true stakes of Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston. After all, this tournament didn’t exist a year ago and, up until just about a week ago, was one people doubted anyone would care about — including the players participating. The entire concept of the thing … Read more
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England and Scotland will meet at Twickenham on Saturday for the Calcutta Cup. This is the oldest fixture in international rugby union. The first match was played in 1871 and won by Scotland. Steve Borthwick’s team will seek to end a four-match losing skid against the Scots. His team are coming into the match off … Read more
Thursday evening the tournament concludes with Canada clashing against the USA in the much-anticipated championship match. Puck drop is slated for 8 pm ET live from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Continue reading to learn more about this game, including the odds, a preview, my prediction and more. Canada vs. USA best betting tip Bet … Read more
The championship matchup everyone was anticipating is set as Canada faces the United States in the final of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday. The tournament, which features only NHL players and also included teams representing Sweden and Finland, replaced the annual NHL All-Star Game this year as the league prepares to allow players … Read more
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 🏒Good morning to all, but especially to … HOCKEY FANS The dream 4 Nations Face-Off championship matchup has come to fruition: … Read more
Yahoo Sports’ great basketball columnist, Vincent Goodwill, summed up the vibe at the just completed — and mostly listless — NBA All-Star weekend as such: “You can’t manufacture soul.” This came two weeks after the NFL staged a flag-football game with their Pro Bowlers that was about as exciting as tax preparation. (The highlight may … Read more