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🏀Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers · Game 4 · NBA Playoffs 2026 Full Game · NBA2K26
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The Hockey News Big Show: Who Must Step Up For The Buffalo Sabres?
-- Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:15: How have the Montreal Canadiens' defense and goaltending given them an edge in this series? 4:00: Have the Canadiens' big guns started to get going? 5:52: Who needs to step up for the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4? 7:55: Who should start in the net for the Sabres? 10:55: Will we ever see a goalie tandem rotate starts in the playoffs? 12:30: Does the Anaheim Ducks' power play change the series? 15:00: Can we officially say Mitch Marner is a playoff performer? How different has he looked in Vegas? 20:14: Where did the Minnesota Wild go right in their Game 3 win? What did they change? 21:52: Has Jesper Wallstedt proven he can be The Guy for Minnesota in this series? 24:14: Are you confident in Scott Wedgewood? Will the Colorado Avalanche go to Mackenzie Blackwood? 26:37: What do you think of the Carolina Hurricanes' attack so far? 28:43: As a goaltender, what's the optimal amount of time for rest? 31:30: What do the Philadelphia Flyers need to do to take the next step next season? 33:14: On a scale of 1-to-Ridly Greig, how bad was Josh Norris' sucker punch in Game 3? 35:00: Do you think these playoffs have shown a change in how to win? 37:25: Macklin Celebrini named captain of Team Canada at Worlds: Do we like it? 39:08: From this weekend, name a player who was hot or cold. Subscribe to the magazine: http://thn.com/subscribe Subscribe to The Hockey News Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheHockeyNews Watch The Hockey News Podcast: https://bit.ly/3pjqbTo Join the conversation: THN.com: http://www.thehockeynews.com THN on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thehockeynews THN on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thehockeynews THN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehockeynews
LOTTERY LETDOWN: Focus Back to Zayne Parekh & Matvei Gridin As DRIVERS of Calgary Flames Youth Goals
Calgary Flames ignite optimism for the rebuild as Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin shine, offering a glimpse of a promising future. Despite falling to the sixth pick in the NHL Draft Lottery, we explore why patience with talents like Matt Coronato, Connor Zary, and up-and-coming defensemen could pay off big for Calgary fans. Should the Flames package the No. 6 pick in a bold trade, or is building from within the smarter play? With trade scenarios swirling and draft targets like Keaton Verhoeff and Ivar Stenberg entering the conversation, we dissect Calgary’s options, breaking down potential deals with the Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks, and Vancouver Canucks. Plus, get the latest on Adam Klapka’s World Championship snub and NHL playoff second-round Official Opponent Jersey Power Rankings. Can the Flames turn draft-day disappointment into long-term success, or do bigger moves await this offseason? Timestamps 00:00 — Flames Young Core Optimism 13:01 — Trading the #6 Pick 21:25 — Official Opponent Jersey Power Rankings: NHL Playoffs Second Round Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-flames/ Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonflames.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. 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 Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. 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. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON 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) #NHL #CalgaryFlames
SHAKEUP: Terry Francona SHUFFLES Cincinnati Reds Lineup BUT Got it WRONG!
Cincinnati Reds snap their losing streak and shake up the NL Central race with a bold lineup change and a crucial series win over the Houston Astros. Terry Francona finally rearranges the batting order—featuring Will Benson, Spencer Steer, and Elly De La Cruz in new roles—while overcoming criticism about being too loyal to slumping hitters. The discussion spotlights De La Cruz’s quiet emergence as an offensive force, explores optimal batting orders using on-base percentage, and debates whether the Reds’ offense can fully ignite. On the mound, Chase Burns and Andrew Abbott restore faith in the starting rotation, while Brady Singer faces mounting pressure to deliver as the team’s fourth starter. The bullpen situation intensifies with the injury to Emilio Pagán: Who takes over as closer—Tony Santillan, Graham Ashcraft, or another dark horse? Jeff and Steve break down the Reds’ evolving bullpen strategy and how the Reds can claw their way back to the top of the NL Central. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 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 the Locked On Reds community: https://lockedonreds.supercast.com   BOOKMARK Sports Illustrated’s Cincinnati Reds site, Cincinnati Reds Talk! https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/ - Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter 00:00 Reds Lineup Shakeup 10:38 Starting Pitching Trust 21:47 Bullpen, Closer Situation 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) #Reds #CincinnatiReds #MLB
BRAVES POSTCAST: Atlanta Braves get DOMINANT Spencer Strider start vs LA Dodgers LIVE REACTION
The Atlanta Braves are looking to even up their series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers behind Spencer Strider on the mound and a lefty-optimized lineup versus Blake Snell. Postcast host Lindsay Crosby and Locked On Braves host Jake Mastroianni are going LIVE after the game to break down all of the action. #atlanta #atlantahawks #atlantabraves #atlantafalcons
Nationals, Marlins' young cores providing optimism | MLB Sunday Leadoff | MLB on NBC
Matt Vasgersian, Kevin Frandsen and Jeff Nelson dig into the Nationals and Marlins' young cores, highlighting Washington's new ...
Should Will Benson get a shot at HITTING LEADOFF for the Cincinnati Reds | Analysis, Breakdown
Craig Sandlin and Greg Kuffner discuss if Will Benson could be an option to hit leadoff for the Cincinnati Reds given his patience at the plate and high on base percentage this year. ------------------------------------ Check out our partners ⤵️ Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It’s OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.or ----------------------------------- As the Cincinnati Reds look to optimize their lineup for the 2026 season, Will Benson presents a high-risk, high-reward option as the lead-off hitter, blending elite speed with a penchant for high-variance offensive production. His viability stems from a 2023–2024 profile that suggested top-tier talent, tempered by significant 2024 regressions and a 2025 season filled with demotions, high hard-hit rates, and, ultimately, poor luck. Previous Leadoff Experience and Performance Benson has served as a leadoff option in various capacities since joining the Reds, though he has not solidified himself as the exclusive table-setter. In 2024, he hit the first leadoff home run of his Major League career on May 16th against Tyler Glasnow, a 439-foot blast. His 2023 form was particularly promising, where he hit \(.275\) with a \(.365\) on-base percentage (OBP) across 108 games, showing the patience and discipline often required of a leadoff hitter. Reds Metrics and Career Path Benson’s tenure in Cincinnati has been streaky. After a breakout 2023, he fell to a \(.187\) batting average in 343 at-bats in 2024, while his strikeout rate remained high. However, his underlying, or expected, stats often paint a brighter picture. In early 2025, despite a low batting average, he was among the league leaders in barrel rate, average exit velocity, and hard-hit percentage (top 15%), suggesting a significant positive regression was on the horizon. As of May 9, 2026, he has struggled early, with a \(.207\) average in 31 games, but maintaining high power and on-base potential, including 13 walks. Viability for 2026 Benson's main strength as a leadoff hitter is his ability to get on base (.352 OBP in 2026) and his 94th-percentile speed, which provides run-scoring potential. His 2025 season showed a refined approach, reducing his strikeout rate to 26.5% and swinging more in the zone. However, his inconsistency and inability to consistently produce against left-handed pitchers make him a specialized option, often best used when he is in a hot streak. His 2026 outlook under Manager Terry Francona is that of a "streaky" player who can carry the offense when hot, but who must be managed carefully regarding his playing time against tough left-handed matchups. If he can match his 2025 Statcast metrics—where he ranked in the top 15% in expected slugging (\(xSLG\)) and hard-hit rate—with better fortune on balls in play (\(BABIP\)), he could finally provide the consistent speed-and-power lead-off combo the Reds have needed since his breakout 2023.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 3 · NBA Playoffs 2026 Full Game · NBA2K26
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