Spread the loveThe redemption story is complete. For the first time since 2004, the Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup Champions. The Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 2-0 to win the Stanley Cup. Tampa Bay was led by , who stopped all 22 shots he faced to lead his team to victory. The best team a year-ago who got bounced in the first round of the playoffs finally fulfilled their destiny as the best team in the National Hockey League. Tampa Bay was able to win without the services of , who played five shifts and scored one goal in the...…Spread the loveThe redemption story is complete. For the first time since 2004, the Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup Champions. The Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 2-0 to win the Stanley Cup. Tampa Bay was led by , who stopped all 22 shots he faced to lead his team to victory. The best team a year-ago who got bounced in the first round of the playoffs finally fulfilled their destiny as the best team in the National Hockey League. Tampa Bay was able to win without the services of , who played five shifts and scored one goal in the...WW…

The have agreed to trade to the in exchange for . TOR/NJ is straight up Andreas Johnsson for Joey Anderson— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC)In Andreas Johnsson, the Devils get a skilled depth winger that is able to contribute up and down the lineup. This season, he scored 8 goals and 13 assists for 21 points, adding 14 minutes in penalties through 43 games. His possession numbers are 52.94 percent Corsi and a relative Corsi of 7.03 at 5v5. Those totals are slightly worse compared to last seasons per-game rates, where he scored 20 goals, 23 assists for 43 points through 73 games. Over...…The have agreed to trade to the in exchange for . TOR/NJ is straight up Andreas Johnsson for Joey Anderson— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC)In Andreas Johnsson, the Devils get a skilled depth winger that is able to contribute up and down the lineup. This season, he scored 8 goals and 13 assists for 21 points, adding 14 minutes in penalties through 43 games. His possession numbers are 52.94 percent Corsi and a relative Corsi of 7.03 at 5v5. Those totals are slightly worse compared to last seasons per-game rates, where he scored 20 goals, 23 assists for 43 points through 73 games. Over...WW…

Spread the loveBoth Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka were riding a wave of red hot form entering the 2020 US Open final, and when they collided it was a memorable match. With both players seeking a third career Grand Slam title, the 22 year old Osaka clawed back from the brink of defeat to prevail 1-6 6-3 6-3 in just under 2 hours against the veteran 31 year old Azarenka. Osaka remains undefeated in Grand Slam finals, taking her third overall and second US Open title.The WTA star from Belarus was untouchable with her first serve in the opening set, striking it at 94% rate. It took just 27...…Spread the loveBoth Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka were riding a wave of red hot form entering the 2020 US Open final, and when they collided it was a memorable match. With both players seeking a third career Grand Slam title, the 22 year old Osaka clawed back from the brink of defeat to prevail 1-6 6-3 6-3 in just under 2 hours against the veteran 31 year old Azarenka. Osaka remains undefeated in Grand Slam finals, taking her third overall and second US Open title.The WTA star from Belarus was untouchable with her first serve in the opening set, striking it at 94% rate. It took just 27...WW…

Spread the loveUpdate 7:02 PM Eastern: Novak Djokovic apologizing for the incident.Novak Djokovic has been defaulted out of the US Open after a ball he hit away in frustration struck a line judge in the throat during his match against Pablo Carreno Busta late in the first set of their fourth-round clash. Although there is no suggestion that the Serbian intended to injure the line judge, the rules are clear that any ball or racquet thrown that hits a line judge will lead to a default for the player and that is what happened to the world #1, who was considered to be the favourite by most...…Spread the loveUpdate 7:02 PM Eastern: Novak Djokovic apologizing for the incident.Novak Djokovic has been defaulted out of the US Open after a ball he hit away in frustration struck a line judge in the throat during his match against Pablo Carreno Busta late in the first set of their fourth-round clash. Although there is no suggestion that the Serbian intended to injure the line judge, the rules are clear that any ball or racquet thrown that hits a line judge will lead to a default for the player and that is what happened to the world #1, who was considered to be the favourite by most...WW…

Spread the loveNote: Please excuse any potential slight issues to our appearance as our site is currently undergoing maintenance. Also, make sure to look at out brand new .Victoria Azarenka extended her winning streak in New York to 11 matches with a victory over Serena Williams in the semifinal. In 2012 and 2013, Azarenka and Serena Williams battled in consecutive US Open finals. Both times Williams came out the winner. Thursday, the roles were reversed. Azarenka, after initial nerves, settled in to the contest, absorbed Williams’ power on serve and off the ground, and forced Williams into...…Spread the loveNote: Please excuse any potential slight issues to our appearance as our site is currently undergoing maintenance. Also, make sure to look at out brand new .Victoria Azarenka extended her winning streak in New York to 11 matches with a victory over Serena Williams in the semifinal. In 2012 and 2013, Azarenka and Serena Williams battled in consecutive US Open finals. Both times Williams came out the winner. Thursday, the roles were reversed. Azarenka, after initial nerves, settled in to the contest, absorbed Williams’ power on serve and off the ground, and forced Williams into...WW…

Spread the loveThe Eastern Conference Final features the and the battling head-to-head. Tampa is known for its explosive offence. New York is known for its defence and its ability to win the third period.A lot of people thought coming into Game 1 that Tampa would have the advantage over New York with the boost of getting back, who was injured in Game 5. Even without their captain  for another round of the playoffs, that proved to be true as the Lightning defeated the Islanders 8-2.It has been a week since the last time Tampa played, defeating the in five games. Some people assumed...…Spread the loveThe Eastern Conference Final features the and the battling head-to-head. Tampa is known for its explosive offence. New York is known for its defence and its ability to win the third period.A lot of people thought coming into Game 1 that Tampa would have the advantage over New York with the boost of getting back, who was injured in Game 5. Even without their captain  for another round of the playoffs, that proved to be true as the Lightning defeated the Islanders 8-2.It has been a week since the last time Tampa played, defeating the in five games. Some people assumed...WW…

In one of the more crucial games of the series, Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final was a defensive battle between the and . Outside of the three goals in 27 seconds in the second period, goals were hard to come by. With the Lightning scoring two goals in 12 seconds. The Lightning added two more goals including one by the returning to defeat the Islanders by a score of 4-1. Game 4 was one of the more physical games of the series as well. Neither team wanting to give the other an inch. However, it was the Lightning’s quick outburst in the second period that has them up 3-1 lead in the...…In one of the more crucial games of the series, Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final was a defensive battle between the and . Outside of the three goals in 27 seconds in the second period, goals were hard to come by. With the Lightning scoring two goals in 12 seconds. The Lightning added two more goals including one by the returning to defeat the Islanders by a score of 4-1. Game 4 was one of the more physical games of the series as well. Neither team wanting to give the other an inch. However, it was the Lightning’s quick outburst in the second period that has them up 3-1 lead in the...WW…

Spread the loveThe stay alive for at least one more game as they defeated the in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 3-2 in double overtime on a goal by . For the first time in the series, the Stars controlled play from start to finish. If Dallas played like this in the previous three games they might not have been facing elimination in Game 5. Instead, the Stars could be leading the series with a chance to wrap up the series in Game 6. Instead, the Stars will need to stay alive at least two more times if they want to win the Stanley Cup.A feeling-out process dominated the first...…Spread the loveThe stay alive for at least one more game as they defeated the in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 3-2 in double overtime on a goal by . For the first time in the series, the Stars controlled play from start to finish. If Dallas played like this in the previous three games they might not have been facing elimination in Game 5. Instead, the Stars could be leading the series with a chance to wrap up the series in Game 6. Instead, the Stars will need to stay alive at least two more times if they want to win the Stanley Cup.A feeling-out process dominated the first...WW…

Spread the loveThe cricket lawmakers constantly tweak cricket rules and regulations. The purpose of amendment is to make the laws in line with the common sense. For example, ICC after 2019 World Cup final has amended the super over tie law to ‘iterative super over until a winner’ rule. Previously, the winner in case of a super over tie was decided on the basis of number of boundaries. However, there still exist several cricket rules and regulations that need rectification.So, what rules require tweaking in cricket by the ?Under the current rules. when a team takes a review, the final...…Spread the loveThe cricket lawmakers constantly tweak cricket rules and regulations. The purpose of amendment is to make the laws in line with the common sense. For example, ICC after 2019 World Cup final has amended the super over tie law to ‘iterative super over until a winner’ rule. Previously, the winner in case of a super over tie was decided on the basis of number of boundaries. However, there still exist several cricket rules and regulations that need rectification.So, what rules require tweaking in cricket by the ?Under the current rules. when a team takes a review, the final...WW…

Spread the love scored the overtime winner to propel the to a 5-4 victory. The Tampa Bay Lightning are now one win away from their first Stanley Cup since 2004.In overtime, captain got a penalty for throwing down with one arm. On the power-play, Shattenkirk shot the puck from the face-off circle to win the game for the Lightning.Going into the third period the game was tied at three. Long-time NHL general manager, now Sportsnet analyst, Brian Burke said whoever won the game will likely win the Stanley Cup. His belief is the teams that win the close games in a series usually win it. With the...…Spread the love scored the overtime winner to propel the to a 5-4 victory. The Tampa Bay Lightning are now one win away from their first Stanley Cup since 2004.In overtime, captain got a penalty for throwing down with one arm. On the power-play, Shattenkirk shot the puck from the face-off circle to win the game for the Lightning.Going into the third period the game was tied at three. Long-time NHL general manager, now Sportsnet analyst, Brian Burke said whoever won the game will likely win the Stanley Cup. His belief is the teams that win the close games in a series usually win it. With the...WW…