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THE MAUMEE RIVER RIVALRY REMATCH! Komets vs Toledo Walleye: Round 2 Game 1 (5/10/2026)
Here we go again! Everyone at this point last year made it this far. The cream has risen to the top, the contenders have eased passed the pretenders. And what do we have left in the Central? Komets versus Walleye...again... The Komets got to this point by making quick work of the Indy "Fishers" Fuel in round 1. Winning the series in 5 games with 2 shutouts to boot, one by each goaltender. The K's will be riding with Samuel Jonsson as their goalie of choice for the foreseeable future. He has been standing on his head this series with only 2 goals allowed in 2 games and a .961 save %. In the playoffs you need your goals to come from everyone, The Komets have been doing that. The snakebitten Leo, Indiana native Matthew Miller finally got his first home goal as a Komet in game 5 of the first round. Brady Stonehouse who had his fair share of tough luck has 3 goals and is a plus 3 thus far. Stoney is the type of sandpaper player that is built for the playoffs, and if he can keep up that scoring clip, then everyone should take note. Not to mention that the top guys are scoring as well, Austin Magera leads the playoffs with 7 assists to go with 3 goals. 2 Points per game is an insane clip regardless who the opponent is. Every Komet on the active playoff roster has recorded at least 1 game, a true sign of the team's depth. Maybe this year will be different, the Komets have the talent to make that elusive deep run that hasn't happened since they won it all back in 2021. They have not lost at home so far in the playoffs going a perfect 3-0 at home up to this point. The Toledo Walleye have had a slightly different road up to this point. They won their series in 6 games to the Bloomington Bison. To the surprise of very few, Brandon Hawkins leads the team in points with 8. One thing they have been doing well was tearing up Bloomington's defense. Scoring 24 goals in 6 games well distributed up and down the line-up. Take it with a grain of salt, because Bloomington was playing catch up mode most of the series, Carter Gylander has a sub .900 save percentage, although not by much. What is alarming is what was the 6th best PK in the league comes in the playoffs with a college failing grade at 64.3% (however, that would have passed my weighted Differential Equations class I had the displeasure to take in college.) The Komets special teams have been firing up at the right time, Toledo will need to find that regular season groove to keep up and to prove that they are not cooling off at the worst time possible. This series will be chaos, as it always is. With Toledo getting the best of Fort Wayne the last couple of times last year and back in 2019. That series last year was painful for Komets fans. A golden opportunity was squandered as the underdog team. Now The K's are the top seed with home ice advantage, now is the time to dethrone the Fish once and for all. For Toledo Walleye, the ever elusive Kelly Cup has been teasingly close. They would love to win this series to continue narratives against a division foe and to bring home Toledo's first hockey championship in 32 years.
If College Football Playoff Had always been 24 Teams! #shorts
Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Ohio State, UCF – who's in the running? A look at the contenders and a ...
Flyers Fall & Rumours Fly | Morning Cuppa Hockey
Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenseman Colby Cohen are pouring a big cup this morning as the Flyers' season is officially over and the playoff drama is just getting started. Anthony SanFilippo joins at 9 to do a full Flyers post-mortem — the sweep, the Michkov elephant in the room, and where this franchise goes from here. Then David Pagnotta drops in at 9:30 to break down tonight's massive Game 3 between the Canadiens and Sabres at the Bell Centre, plus the rumour mill is already spinning on players like Michkov, Brady Tkachuk, and more. And at 10, ESPN's Emily Kaplan gives us a bird's-eye view of where every second-round series stands and who's looking like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast — Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen. Powered by @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼 Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼 Outwest: https://outwest.us/ #MorningCuppaHockey #NHLPlayoffs #Flyers #FlyersNation #CarolinaHurricanes #GoHabsGo #LetsGoSabres #NHLRumours #StanleyCup #NHL #HabsSabres
LIVE REACT: Brewers SWEEP Yankees! | Turang Walk-Off + Packers WR Questions
What a night in Milwaukee — and a big series win to match. ⚾🔥🧀 Join us LIVE as we break down the Milwaukee Brewers’ incredible sweep of the New York Yankees, highlighted by Brice Turang’s walk-off home run. ⚾ Brewers Sweep the Yankees 👉 Statement series: How the Brewers dominated Key performances across the lineup What this means moving forward Are the Brewers legit contenders? 💥 Turang Walk-Off Heroics 👉 The moment of the night: Breaking down the clutch at-bat Why Turang is becoming a key piece What this says about his breakout 🧀 Packers WR Questions Meanwhile in Green Bay… 👉 Wide receiver concerns remain: Who steps up in the WR room? Is there enough depth? Should the Packers still add help? 🔥 We’ll cover: ⚾ Brewers sweep and series impact 💥 Turang’s clutch performance 📈 What’s next for Milwaukee 🏈 Packers WR outlook 💬 Live fan reactions and debate 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION ➡️ Are the Brewers for real after this sweep? ➡️ Is Turang breaking out? ➡️ Who’s WR1 for the Packers? ➡️ Do the Packers need another receiver? Drop your takes in the chat — we react LIVE. #Brewers #BriceTurang #MLB #MilwaukeeBrewers #Yankees #Packers #GreenBayPackers #WisconsinSports #SportsTalk #LiveReaction
The Cardinals Survive Their Toughest Stretch of the Year | 325
The Cardinals drop game 4 in San Diego to the Padres in heartbreaking fashion. However, they finish their 17 games in 17 days with a winning record. We break down the stretch overall, and discuss whether or not the Cardinals are true contenders in the 2026 season. Will they keep up their strong start, or are they doomed to fail? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60o Buy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards
SHOCKING LETDOWN: Pirates Blunder as Isaac Matson and Dennis Santana FAIL Against Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates let a winnable series slip away against the struggling San Francisco Giants. Is this a warning sign or just an early hiccup on their promising 90-win pace? Gary Morgan breaks down what went wrong, from questionable lineup decisions to late-inning bullpen struggles, spotlighting players like Isaac Matson and Dennis Santana. The discussion calls out sluggish offense, missed opportunities, and whether the Pirates are showing the consistency needed to contend in the NL Central. Key topics include the rise of Konnor Griffin following his 20th birthday and how his new-found confidence could reshape the batting order, the sustainability of the Pirates’ fast start, and ongoing bullpen concerns. Gary Morgan challenges whether tinkering with lineups and underestimating opponents could derail Pittsburgh’s momentum. Can the Pirates fix their bullpen and maximize Griffin’s impact before facing the Colorado Rockies? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pirates/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates vs Giants, Pirates Highlights, MLB News, Pirates Podcast, Konnor Griffin, Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, Ryan O'Hearn, Marcel Ozuna, Spencer Horwitz, Isaac Mattson, Dennis Santana, Gregory Soto, Mason Montgomery, Jared Jones, Bailey Falter, Braxton Ashcraft, Wilbur Dotel, Hunter Barco, Antoine Kelly, Cam Sanders, San Francisco Giants, Pirates Breakdown, Pirates Rumors, Pirates Analysis, Pirates Fans
Atlanta Braves Get a HUGE Confidence Boost in Series Win Over Los Angeles Dodgers
Atlanta Braves silence the Los Angeles Dodgers in LA, shaking off early disappointment and reasserting their status as true World Series contenders. Are fans finally witnessing the best version of Atlanta’s rotation? Jake Mastroianni breaks down Chris Sale’s dominant start, Spencer Strider’s return to form, and Bryce Elder’s reinvention as the Braves cruise to a signature series win. Timely hitting from Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies, clutch swings by Austin Riley and Matt Olson, and Eli White’s game-saving catch lift Atlanta, who outclass the Dodgers on both sides of the ball. The episode also spotlights injury updates for Ronald Acuña Jr. and Sean Murphy, while addressing the significance of Bobby Cox and Ted Turner’s passing for Braves Country. With the Chicago Cubs looming, can these surging Braves maintain their momentum against another top National League rival? Don’t miss sharp analysis and insight on Atlanta’s path through a pivotal stretch. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-braves/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #Braves #AtlantaBraves #mlb Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
76ERS ARE DAWGS! 🐶🔥 | Philly Completes 3-1 Comeback vs Celtics!
The Philadelphia 76ers are officially IN THE YARD! 🐶🔥 After being down 3-1, the Sixers pulled off an unbelievable comeback against the Boston Celtics and proved they’ve got that DAWG mentality! In this episode of Dave’s Dawg House, we break down what changed, who stepped up, and what this means moving forward for Philly. Did the 76ers just save their season? And what went wrong for Boston after blowing a 3-1 lead? 👀 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Are the Sixers true contenders after this comeback? 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more sports debates and breakdowns from Refuse 2 Lose Sports! To become a member click the link below https://www.youtube.com/@refuse2losesports/join Subscribe to our other shows R2L Show https://www.youtube.com/@refuse2losesports In The Red Corner https://www.youtube.com/@InTheRedCornerR2L Real Ballers Only https://www.youtube.com/@RealBallersOnlyRBO Football with Coach Coombs https://www.youtube.com/@FootballwithCoachCoombsFCC Baseball with Teddy https://www.youtube.com/@BaseballwithTeddy Carl Talking College https://www.youtube.com/@CarlTalkingCollege Follow Dave on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daudibeloved/ Follow Dave on Twitter https://twitter.com/DaudiBeloved #davesdawghouse #r2l #refuse2losesports #76ers #philadelphia76ers #celtics #nbaplayoffs #nba #joelembiid #tyresemaxey #basketball #sportsdebate #nbaanalysis #phillysports #nbatalk