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Lakers Fans Thrilled to See Dalton Knecht Rediscover His Mojo Before Playoffs: “Hope This Can Help Him Get Over the Mental Slump”

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:26pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Dalton Knecht seemed to be a promising rookie when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers as the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

Read moreLakers Fans Thrilled to See Dalton Knecht Rediscover His Mojo Before Playoffs: “Hope This Can Help Him Get Over the Mental Slump”

Bruins News: Rookie Could Be X-Factor in 2026 NHL Playoffs

Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:03pm
HockeyNHLBoston Bruins
Heavy

A rookie could make big Boston Bruins news this postseason, as he could be the team's x-factor in the 2026 NHL playoffs. The post Bruins News: Rookie Could Be X-Factor in 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jared McCain Lands in Hot Water After Cringe TikTok Moment in Front of OKC Fans at the Airport

Apr 11, 2026 @ 3:28pm
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhiladelphia 76ers
Total Pro Sports

Jared McCain filmed a TikTok right after the plane landed in OKC, but fans began expressing their dislike when the video was shared on social media.

Read moreJared McCain Lands in Hot Water After Cringe TikTok Moment in Front of OKC Fans at the Airport

Brian Leetch in awe of rookie year Matthew Schaefer has carved out: ‘I was definitely not ready at 18’

Apr 10, 2026 @ 8:37pm
HockeyNHL
NY Post Sports

Brian Leetch’s experience watching Matthew Schaefer this season has been the same as so many of ours. He remembers himself at 18.

Read moreBrian Leetch in awe of rookie year Matthew Schaefer has carved out: ‘I was definitely not ready at 18’

David Stearns, Mets will stay ‘patient’ with Carson Benge as struggles mount

Apr 10, 2026 @ 8:12pm
BaseballMLBNew York Mets
NY Post Sports

The early returns have demonstrated that the rookie — like thousands before him — will need to adjust to the best pitching he has ever seen. He earned a debut after just one full season in the minors and 24 games with Triple-A Syracuse last year. 

Read moreDavid Stearns, Mets will stay ‘patient’ with Carson Benge as struggles mount

18-Year-Old Matthew Schaefer Has the Hockey World in His Thrall

Apr 10, 2026 @ 9:30am
HockeyNHLNew York Islanders
Front Office Sports

The teenage Islanders defenseman cannon-balled into the NHL.

Read more18-Year-Old Matthew Schaefer Has the Hockey World in His Thrall

The Mets success stories that suggest a trip to the minors might be the key to unlocking Carson Benge

Apr 10, 2026 @ 6:40am
BaseballMLBNew York Mets
NY Post Sports

The rookie who looked so good for the Mets in spring training and won a starting job in the outfield is learning that pitchers at the major league level are quick to spot weaknesses, particularly in a young player, and then look to exploit them.

Read moreThe Mets success stories that suggest a trip to the minors might be the key to unlocking Carson Benge

Drew Fortescue using final Rangers stretch as important learning experience and proving ground

Apr 10, 2026 @ 12:52am
HockeyNHLNew York Rangers
NY Post Sports

This stretch is all about an introduction for Drew Fortescue.

Read moreDrew Fortescue using final Rangers stretch as important learning experience and proving ground

Raiders Floated As Landing Spot for 49-TD WR to Jumpstart Klint Kubiak-Fernando Mendoza Era

Apr 9, 2026 @ 4:41pm
FootballNFLLas Vegas Raiders
Pro Football Network

Deebo Samuel is floated as a free agency target for the Las Vegas Raiders to bring out the best in rookie Fernando Mendoza.

Read moreRaiders Floated As Landing Spot for 49-TD WR to Jumpstart Klint Kubiak-Fernando Mendoza Era

Giants rookie accomplishes a feat that was last done in 1961

Apr 8, 2026 @ 9:01am
BaseballMLBSan Francisco Giants
Larry Brown Sports

The San Francisco Giants have a promising rookie catcher in Daniel Susac, who continued his hot start to his big league career on Tuesday.  The 24-year-old Susac had another brilliant performance, as the Giants played the second game of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Cali. He went 3-for-4 … The post Giants rookie accomplishes a feat that was last done in 1961 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreGiants rookie accomplishes a feat that was last done in 1961

Mika Zibanejad thriving again while becoming bridge to Rangers future

Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:20pm
HockeyNHLNew York Rangers
NY Post Sports

Mika Zibanejad has played an integral role in the blossoming of rookie Gabe Perreault and former No. 1 overall pick Alexis Lafrenière on the top line.

Read moreMika Zibanejad thriving again while becoming bridge to Rangers future

Noah Laba tells The Post what he learned from first NHL fight — and how he wants to expand his game

Apr 7, 2026 @ 8:02pm
HockeyNHLNew York RangersWashington Capitals
NY Post Sports

When Noah Laba dropped the gloves with the Capitals’ Hendrix Lapierre late in the third period Sunday, it was an unfamiliar setting for the Rangers rookie center.

Read moreNoah Laba tells The Post what he learned from first NHL fight — and how he wants to expand his game

Nolan Traoré is a promising work in progress, but what he does next could alter the Nets’ future

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:40am
BasketballNBABrooklyn Nets
NY Post Sports

The Nets rookie visibly hit the rookie wall last month, and Jordi Fernandez challenged him to fight through it.

Read moreNolan Traoré is a promising work in progress, but what he does next could alter the Nets’ future

LeBron James Backs Jason Kidd For Putting Cooper Flagg at Point Guard Despite Intense Scrutiny

Apr 6, 2026 @ 12:30pm
BasketballNBADallas MavericksLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

When it comes to taking on the role of point guard as a rookie, LeBron James has been there, done that.

Read moreLeBron James Backs Jason Kidd For Putting Cooper Flagg at Point Guard Despite Intense Scrutiny

Cooper Flagg Looks Back on ‘Special Night’ After Creating History Alongside LeBron James

Apr 6, 2026 @ 7:30am
BasketballNBADallas MavericksLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg discusses his historic 45-point performance against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Read moreCooper Flagg Looks Back on ‘Special Night’ After Creating History Alongside LeBron James

Lakers’ LeBron James weighs in on Cooper Flagg similarities

Apr 6, 2026 @ 2:10am
BasketballNBADallas MavericksLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

On Sunday night, a duel between the NBA’s preeminent old guard in LeBron James and the league’s brightest young up-and-coming superstar in Cooper Flagg ensued. The superstars racked up the points in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks’ matchup, but in the end, Flagg was simply the more dominant star […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James weighs in on Cooper Flagg similarities appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreLakers’ LeBron James weighs in on Cooper Flagg similarities

Rookie Gabe Perreault adds latest high to promising Rangers season with hat trick in win

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:23pm
HockeyNHLNew York Rangers
NY Post Sports

One of the Rangers’ most promising young players became the latest rookie to add optimism to the final leg of this lost season.

Read moreRookie Gabe Perreault adds latest high to promising Rangers season with hat trick in win

Cooper Flagg Matches What Only Michael Jordan Has Ever Done As Mavericks Phenom’s Historic Season Continues

Apr 4, 2026 @ 5:12pm
BasketballNBADallas Mavericks
Pro Football Network

Mavericks' rookie phenom Cooper Flagg has matched Michael Jordan's longstanding record after yet another impressive performance.

Read moreCooper Flagg Matches What Only Michael Jordan Has Ever Done As Mavericks Phenom’s Historic Season Continues

NBA rookie pays price for sleeping through team meeting with car prank

Apr 4, 2026 @ 1:51pm
BasketballNBAOklahoma City Thunder
Irish Star Sport

An Oklahoma City Thunder rookie found out the hard way this week after sleeping through a team meeting, as his teammates pulled the ultimate prank on him in order to teach him a lesson

Read moreNBA rookie pays price for sleeping through team meeting with car prank

Hyped Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin impresses with RBI double in MLB debut

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:13pm
BaseballMLBPittsburgh Pirates
NY Post Sports

The young Pirate did not disappoint.

Read moreHyped Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin impresses with RBI double in MLB debut

TJ Rumfield 2026 Fantasy: The Forgotten Rookie Breaking Out

Apr 3, 2026 @ 1:34pm
BaseballMLBColorado RockiesNew York Yankees
Athlon Sports

Among 2026’s fantasy baseball rookie class TJ Rumfield was largely ignored in favor of sexier names like Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt. Even though he hit five HR and drove in 13 runs in 23 spring training games, Rumfield went undrafted in most fantasy baseball leagues. In his ...

Read moreTJ Rumfield 2026 Fantasy: The Forgotten Rookie Breaking Out

Is Chase DeLauter playing vs. Cubs? Guardians manager shares injury update

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:54pm
BaseballMLBChicago CubsCleveland Guardians
ClutchPoints

When Chase DeLauter fouled a Shohei Ohtani fastball off his foot and limped to first base after grounding out, Cleveland Guardians fans experienced their own form of pain. This small-market franchise does not manufacture offense easily. It often has to get creative and rely on timely hitting and situational awareness to bring runners home. So […] The post Is Chase DeLauter playing vs. Cubs? Guardians manager shares injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreIs Chase DeLauter playing vs. Cubs? Guardians manager shares injury update

Giants rookie Daniel Susac has unreal MLB debut — but one family member was having a bad time

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:28am
BaseballMLBSan Francisco Giants
NY Post Sports

Daniel Susac brought a cheering section to his first MLB start, but one member of his coterie had enough.

Read moreGiants rookie Daniel Susac has unreal MLB debut — but one family member was having a bad time

Royals Rookie Carter Jensen Benched After Sleeping Through Alarm – TMZ

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:17am
BaseballMLBKansas City Royals
TMZ Sports

Royals Rookie Carter Jensen Benched After Sleeping Through Alarm  TMZ

Read moreRoyals Rookie Carter Jensen Benched After Sleeping Through Alarm – TMZ
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