Karl Rasmussen

6 days ago | si.com | Karl Rasmussen

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to get underway on Saturday with the top 16 teams in the league set to compete to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup. Expectations surrounding the various Cup contenders are different on a team-by-team basis, but as is often the case in the NHL postseason, there are a handful of teams and specific players that have plenty to prove.

6 days ago | si.com | Karl Rasmussen

The New York Rangers delivered a convincing performance during the final game in the career of longtime play-by-play announcer Sam Rosen, defeating the Tampa Bay Lighting 4–0 in the season finale. Rosen is set to retire after 40 years announcing Rangers games on MSG. He delivered a heartwarming final call of Thursday's shutout victory, giving many thanks in what was his last address for the network. "Final game of this glorious broadcasting career.

6 days ago | sacbee.com | Karl Rasmussen

Texas Rangers left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin made his start as scheduled on Wednesday, delivering 5 1/3 strong innings on the mound, but he was almost forced to miss the game. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Thursday that Corbin almost missed his start due to some kind of venomous insect bite that was impacting him––and his ability to walk––ahead of first pitch. "We weren't even sure if he was going to pitch," said Bochy, via Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.

6 days ago | si.com | Karl Rasmussen

Texas Rangers left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin made his start as scheduled on Wednesday, delivering 5 1/3 strong innings on the mound, but he was almost forced to miss the game. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Thursday that Corbin almost missed his start due to some kind of venomous insect bite that was impacting him––and his ability to walk––ahead of first pitch. "We weren't even sure if he was going to pitch," said Bochy, via Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.

6 days ago | si.com | Karl Rasmussen

The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face off on Thursday evening, pitting two of the NHL's all-time greats––Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin––against one another for what could potentially be the last matchup of their careers. Ahead of Thursday's game, Ovechkin was asked about the significance of matching up against Crosby and the Penguins one last time, but he made clear that he thinks there will be more games to be played between himself and his longtime rival.