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Recent First Game Back news, rumors

  • • Nolan Arenado receives standing ovation in first game back at Coors Field with Cardinals
    Arenado played the first eight years of his career with the Rockies...2021
  • Yankees’ Luke Voit homers, triples in first game back since injury
    • Yankees’ Luke Voit homers, triples in first game back since injury
    Luke Voit wasn’t as animated as normal during pregame hours in the Yankees clubhouse. But the reigning home run king’s bat was as loud as ever once the game started. Voit returned to the Yankees with a home run, a controversial triple and a walk in four plate appearances Tuesday during a 6-5 loss to......2021
  • • LeBron James reacts to first game back since second ankle injury
    LeBron James provided a positive report after returning from a six-game absence to deliver the Los Angeles Lakers (41-30) a crucial win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. James dropped 24 points on 11-of-22 shooting to go along with eight assists and seven rebounds in 28 minutes. The Lakers held on to win 112-115, keeping […] The post LeBron James reacts to first game back since second ank...2021
  • • VIDEO: Nets’ James Harden turns Spurs defender into jelly for sweet 4-point play
    The Beard is back and Brooklyn Nets fans couldn’t be happier. In his first game back from a lengthy absence against the San Antonio Spurs, James Harden is already out here embarrassing people right off the bat. The Nets All-Star flexed his handles package to turn Spurs rookie Devin Vassell’s legs into mush: JAMES HARDEN. […] The post VIDEO: Nets’ James Harden turns Spurs de...2021
  • • Nets guard James Harden shows off fancy bounce pass in first game back from injury
    The Brooklyn Nets received good news when it was announced that James Harden was set to make his return on Wednesday after missing time with an injury. The Beard wasted no time making an impact and he showed off his fancy passing skills with this sleek bounce-pass in the second quarter against the San Antonio […] The post Nets guard James Harden shows off fancy bounce pass in first game back...2021
  • Luke Voit hit in hand in first game back with Yankees but ‘feeling good’
    • Luke Voit hit in hand in first game back with Yankees but ‘feeling good’
    Luke Voit said his knee felt “really good” and added his hand was OK and just swollen....2021
  • Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie records hat trick in first game since father's death
    • Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie records hat trick in first game since father's death
    T.J. Oshie recorded a hat trick vs. the New York Rangers in his first game back in the Washington Capitals' lineup following the death of his father.       ...2021
  • Watch: Tyler Seguin scores in first game back for Stars after two surgeries
    • Watch: Tyler Seguin scores in first game back for Stars after two surgeries
    Tyler Seguin tied it up for the Stars against the Panthers in his season debut after going over seven months without playing due to injury....2021
  • • LaMelo Ball Looks Great Since Recovering From Wrist Injury
    Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball missed pretty significant time recently after having surgery on his wrist. However, after there were thoughts he could miss the remainder of the season, he recovered quickly and was back in the action on Saturday.  In his first game back on the court, Ball nearly notched a triple-double in an extremely […] The post LaMelo Ball Looks Great Since Recovering From Wris...2021
  • LaMelo's full-court dime highlights winning return
    • LaMelo's full-court dime highlights winning return
    LaMelo Ball had 11 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in his first game back after missing six weeks with a fractured right wrist, as the Hornets beat the Pistons 107-84....2021

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  • • Yankees’ Luke Voit homers, triples in first game back since injury
    Luke Voit wasn’t as animated as normal during pregame hours in the Yankees clubhouse. But the reigning home run king’s bat was as loud as ever once the game started. Voit returned to the Yankees with a home run, a controversial triple and a walk in four plate appearances Tuesday during a 6-5 loss to......2021
  • • LeBron James reacts to first game back since second ankle injury
    LeBron James provided a positive report after returning from a six-game absence to deliver the Los Angeles Lakers (41-30) a crucial win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. James dropped 24 points on 11-of-22 shooting to go along with eight assists and seven rebounds in 28 minutes. The Lakers held on to win 112-115, keeping […] The post LeBron James reacts to first game back since second ank...2021
  • • Nets guard James Harden shows off fancy bounce pass in first game back from injury
    The Brooklyn Nets received good news when it was announced that James Harden was set to make his return on Wednesday after missing time with an injury. The Beard wasted no time making an impact and he showed off his fancy passing skills with this sleek bounce-pass in the second quarter against the San Antonio […] The post Nets guard James Harden shows off fancy bounce pass in first game back...2021
  • • Watch: Tyler Seguin scores in first game back for Stars after two surgeries
    Tyler Seguin tied it up for the Stars against the Panthers in his season debut after going over seven months without playing due to injury....2021
  • • LaMelo Ball Looks Great Since Recovering From Wrist Injury
    Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball missed pretty significant time recently after having surgery on his wrist. However, after there were thoughts he could miss the remainder of the season, he recovered quickly and was back in the action on Saturday.  In his first game back on the court, Ball nearly notched a triple-double in an extremely […] The post LaMelo Ball Looks Great Since Recovering From Wris...2021
  • • LaMelo's full-court dime highlights winning return
    LaMelo Ball had 11 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in his first game back after missing six weeks with a fractured right wrist, as the Hornets beat the Pistons 107-84....2021
  • • Tobias Harris reveals true extent of his knee injury
    Tobias Harris has been in and out of the lineup for the Philadelphia 76ers the past few days due to a knee issue. He did return to action on Thursday when they visited the Milwaukee Bucks, logging in 30 minutes in his first game back after sitting out their previous three games. After the game, […] The post Tobias Harris reveals true extent of his knee injury appeared first on ClutchPoints....2021
  • • VIDEO: Lakers’ Anthony Davis drains his first bucket in 30 games
    Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is still shaking off the cobwebs in his first game back from injury versus the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. After missing his first few attempts, AD finally got his name on the board with this smooth-looking jumper. At around the halfway mark of the opening period between Los Angeles […] The post VIDEO: Lakers’ Anthony Davis drains his first ...2021
  • Grizzlies' Jackson: Just being on court 'a big win'
    • Grizzlies' Jackson: Just being on court 'a big win'
    Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. was emotional in his first game back since having surgery on his left meniscus, saying just returning to the court was "a big win."...2021
  • • Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. homers against Dodgers in first game back from shoulder injury
    Tatis' blast broke a fifth-inning tie, but Dodgers would soon answer back...2021

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First Game Back lifestyle

  • Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov scores in his first game back from drug-related suspension
    • Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov scores in his first game back from drug-related suspension
    Washington Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov, who tested positive for cocaine at world championships, scores on first shot after three-game suspension.        ...2019
  • • NBA forces Lonzo Ball to cover up Big Baller Brand tattoo
    The NBA doesn’t have strict restrictions regarding what players can wear during games. It’s more of a progressive league — at least until one of the Association’s star youngsters attempts to promote his father’s company on national television. In his first game back from injury, Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball was seen covering up his Big Baller Brand tattoo while taking on the Golden State Wa...2018
  • • Taylor Gabriel's Long Road from Grieving Teen to Falcons X-Factor
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Of Hot Red Sox, Cologne, Clubhouse Fights, Dog Days
    2016
  • • Blake Griffin's Ultimate Sacrifice Deserves Recognition Despite Clippers' Demise
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  • • KG, the Oral History, Part 2: Glory in Boston, Quirky Traits and Returning Home
    2015
  • • NHL All-Star Game Media Day: Brian Elliott, Las Vegas and World Cup Hockey Talk
    2015
  • • Kobe's NBA Twilight Offers Road Map, Potential Detours Facing an Aging LeBron
    2015

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First Game Back trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Caris LeVert speaks out on huge win over Suns in Pacers debut
    Caris LeVert made his debut for the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. This comes after he underwent surgery to remove a small mass that was found on his kidney in a post-trade physical test. With his inspiring return to the basketball floor, LeVert gave high remarks to his first game back after the Pacers got […] The post Caris LeVert speaks out on huge win over Suns in Pacers debut appeared...2021
  • • James Harden notches triple-double for Nets in return to Houston to hand Rockets 13th straight loss
    The Brooklyn Nets took on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, which represented former Rockets legend James Harden’s first game back in Houston since being traded to the Nets on January 14. In the game, the Nets waxed Houston by an impressive 132 to 114 margin, a lot of which was thanks to Harden himself, […] The post James Harden notches triple-double for Nets in return to Houston to ha...2021
  • Tantalizing Jameson Taillon impresses in first Yankees appearance
    • Tantalizing Jameson Taillon impresses in first Yankees appearance
    TAMPA — Jameson Taillon’s first game back from a second Tommy John surgery was short-lived, but only because of his own success. The new Yankees right-hander, who had his second UCL reconstruction in August 2019 before being traded from the Pirates in January, needed just seven pitches to throw a perfect inning Monday against the......2021
  • • Derrick Rose speaks out on first game back with Knicks
    Former league MVP Derrick Rose felt like he had a reunion of sorts as he was traded to the New York Knicks from the Detroit Pistons. Per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Rose said “I still can’t believe it. It’s family here. I got Wes [William Wesley, senior vice president] here. I got Thibs [Tom […] The post Derrick Rose speaks out on first game back with Knicks appeared fir...2021
  • • Jackets 20: Ryan Johansen proved to be win-win for Jackets/Predators
    A look back at fan-favorite Ryan Johansen. For a while there we were reliving the glory years and moments of Columbus Blue Jackets’ finest to don the garb. Then the season got going and we got caught up in real, live action for the first time since late last summer. Well, I’m back with another look at a past Blue Jacket. And coincidentally, this guy brings to mind another more recent ex-Blue Jacke...2021
  • • Marc Gasol issues heartfelt message on first game back in Memphis as Laker
    The duel between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday marked Marc Gasol’s first game back in Memphis since joining the Purple & Gold. The Spaniard had nothing to offer but gratitude to the franchise where he spent his first 10 years in the NBA. After the game, Gasol reflected on his […] The post Marc Gasol issues heartfelt message on first game back in Memphis...2021
  • • Michael Thomas addresses suspension, trade rumors after first game back for Saints
    Thomas says he's grown from this incident as he's set to help the Saints win a title...2020
  • • 2019-20 Player Review: Ryan Murray has ability, but not availability
    Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images The brittle blue liner missed extended time, but maybe found a way forward? After seven seasons in the NHL, Ryan Murray is very much a known entity. The #2 overall pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2012 has never quite lived up to his draft position, but he has skills which make him a valuable contributor on the blue line. He positions himsel...2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: What would a Blue Jackets documentary cover?
    That and more of this week’s links I spent Sunday night watching the first two episodes of The Last Dance, a 10 part ESPN documentary about the 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty. Despite being a demonstrative Cleveland fan as an adult, I confess that I was a Bulls fan as a kid - more specifically, a Michael Jordan fan. This looks to be an in-depth, comprehensive documentary series and I am looking forwa...2020
  • • The goaltenders: Elvis Merzlikins and Joonas Korpisalo are healthy; what should the crease look like going forward?
    Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images The Jackets have a big decision to make this summer. Joonas Korpisalo returned from his torn meniscus on February 24th. Scheduled to back up Elvis Merzlikins, he was forced into duty as Elvis was knocked out. In his first five games back (including that Ottawa game), Korpisalo is 2-2-1, allowing 14 goals and posting two games below a .900 save percent...2020

First Game Back stats and results

  • • LeBron James reacts to first game back since second ankle injury
    LeBron James provided a positive report after returning from a six-game absence to deliver the Los Angeles Lakers (41-30) a crucial win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. James dropped 24 points on 11-of-22 shooting to go along with eight assists and seven rebounds in 28 minutes. The Lakers held on to win 112-115, keeping […] The post LeBron James reacts to first game back since second ank...2021
  • • Watch: Tyler Seguin scores in first game back for Stars after two surgeries
    Tyler Seguin tied it up for the Stars against the Panthers in his season debut after going over seven months without playing due to injury....2021
  • • LaMelo's full-court dime highlights winning return
    LaMelo Ball had 11 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in his first game back after missing six weeks with a fractured right wrist, as the Hornets beat the Pistons 107-84....2021
  • • Nets strategy for Kevin Durant vs. Lakers after perfect shooting night
    Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash loved what he saw from Kevin Durant after returning from a lengthy lay-off due to a hamstring strain. Despite playing just 19 minutes in his first game back since February, the one-time NBA MVP had a productive showing for the Nets, scoring 17 points off the bench in an […] The post Nets strategy for Kevin Durant vs. Lakers after perfect shooting night app...2021
  • Bulls come out flat against Sixers, Markkanen's return a bright spot
    • Bulls come out flat against Sixers, Markkanen's return a bright spot
    Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting in his first game back but the Bulls struggle...2021
  • • No. 4 Illinois defeats No. 7 Ohio State, 73-68
    Ayo Dosunmu led the way for the Fighting Illini in his first game back from injury with 19 points as Illinois defeated Ohio State 73-68....2021
  • • Jackets 20: Ryan Johansen proved to be win-win for Jackets/Predators
    A look back at fan-favorite Ryan Johansen. For a while there we were reliving the glory years and moments of Columbus Blue Jackets’ finest to don the garb. Then the season got going and we got caught up in real, live action for the first time since late last summer. Well, I’m back with another look at a past Blue Jacket. And coincidentally, this guy brings to mind another more recent ex-Blue Jacke...2021
  • • The reason Kyrie Irving smiled during Collin Sexton’s 42-point explosion over Nets
    Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving made his return to the floor Wednesday night after a seven-game absence. “Uncle Drew” was greeted by Collin Sexton and a hungry Cleveland Cavaliers team in his first game back. Sexton torched Irving and the Nets for 42 points in a double-overtime thriller, leading the Cavs to an improbable […] The post The reason Kyrie Irving smiled during C...2021
  • • Kyrie Irving scores first bucket for Nets after 7 game absence
    Wednesday night was a special occasion for the Brooklyn Nets, with their newly-formed Big 3 taking the court for the first time together. Kyrie Irving, who features in his first game back for the Nets after a seven-game absence, marked his return with a bucket to open the scoring for Brooklyn. Here’s a look at […] The post Kyrie Irving scores first bucket for Nets after 7 game absence ...2021
  • Flyers' Patrick scores in 1st game since April '19
    • Flyers' Patrick scores in 1st game since April '19
    Philadelphia Flyers center Nolan Patrick, who missed all of last season as he dealt with a migraine disorder, scored in the first period of his first game back Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins....2021

First Game Back parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie records hat trick in first game since father's death
    2021
  • • VIDEO: LeBron James’ early Shaqtin moment nearly takes out referee in Lakers return
    LeBron James was a bit rusty in his first game back for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. So much so, that one of his early passes made it all the way to Shaqtin a Fool. Here’s LeBron nearly taking out the game official with this horrendous and hilarious errant pass: LeBron almost nailed […] The post VIDEO: LeBron James’ early Shaqtin moment nearly takes out referee in Lake...2021
  • Canucks Earn Emotional Overtime Win In First Game Back From COVID-19
    • Canucks Earn Emotional Overtime Win In First Game Back From COVID-19
    The Vancouver Canucks on Sunday played their first game since March 24 following the team’s massive COVID-19 outbreak. And boy, was it an emotional night. Vancouver went down 2-0 to the Maple Leafs late in the second period, but tied things up midway through the third. Toronto nearly put things away in the final moments […] The post Canucks Earn Emotional Overtime Win In First Game Bac...2021
  • • Kevin Durant shares heartwarming moment with his ‘real MVP’ in first game back with Nets
    Wednesday night was the very first time that Kevin Durant was finally able to play in front of a crowd as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. With that said, front and center was none other than Wanda Durant–KD’s “real MVP.” It’s a fact that Wanda is one of the most important people in Durant’s […] The post Kevin Durant shares heartwarming moment with his ̵...2021
  • • Celtics’ Kemba Walker, Brad Stevens vocal on what star guard is doing wrong
    Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker was already gaining momentum as his team rode a four-game winning streak heading to the All-Star break. However, his rollercoaster season continues as he failed to be productive in their first game back against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. After absorbing a tough loss, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens […] The post Celtics’ Kemba Walker, Brad Ste...2021
  • • Final forty minutes of the Avalanche game in Lake Tahoe pushed back to 10pm MT after ice troubles
    Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Avalanche and Golden Knights made it through one period of play through tough ice conditions Who’s up for a 7 hour intermission? After one period of play in the outdoor game between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL has decided to wait for the sun to go down before they play the final 40 minutes. With the first intermissio...2021
  • • Derrick Rose speaks out on first game back with Knicks
    2021
  • • Jackets 20: Ryan Johansen proved to be win-win for Jackets/Predators
    2021
  • • James White opens up about father's tragic death after first game back since fatal car accident
    White says his mother, who was also in the crash, is 'continuing to improve'...2020
  • • Nazem Kadri and other BIPOC would like to “see a little more acknowledgment” from the NHL
    Nazem Kadri, Matt Dumba, Jordan Greenway and Pierre-Eduard Bellmare stand in solidarity The NHL is not doing enough with their “statements of solidarity” After winning gold and bronze medals respectively at the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith and John Carlos stood on the podium with their fists in the air. They were making a statement about racial inequality in the United States at a time when doin...2020

Top First Game Back news

  • • Utley's slam caps Dodgers' rout of Phillies
    Prior to Chase Utley's first game back in Philadelphia, he was asked about plans for next season. He hasn't thought much about it, he said, because he's in the middle of a pennant chase. Stepping to the plate with the bases loaded in the eighth, Utley capped his return by slugging a grand slam into the right-field seats. But he was just one contributor in the Dodgers' barrage of home runs....2016
  • • Kobe Gets Clean Bill of Health, Setting Stage for What May Be His Final Season
    2015
  • • Bruins Welcome Milan Lucic Back To Boston With Video Tribute, Ovation
    BOSTON — Milan Lucic hoped Bruins fans would give him a warm reception in his first game back at TD... ...2016
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  • • What ACL injury? Carson Palmer smokes Saints, now 14-2 in last 16 starts
    Carson Palmer threw three touchdown passes in his first game back from a torn ACL and the Arizona Cardinals opened their season with a 31-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday....2015
  • • LeBron James Gets Warm Reception in 1st Game Back in Miami
    2014
  • • T-Wolves' Ricky Rubio Lobs Assist to Andrew Wiggins for Big Alley-Oop in Return
    2015
  • • Stephen Curry Dances All over Washington's Ramon Sessions, Hits 3
    2015
  • • 'I'm Back!': Untold Tales of Michael Jordan's 1st Return to the NBA 20 Years Ago
    2015
  • • Unfulfilled in Portland, LaMarcus Aldridge Finding Needs Met with Ego-Less Spurs
    2015
  • • Rajon Rondo Gets Warm Ovation in 1st Game Back in Boston
    2015
  • • Quicken Loans Arena Welcomes Back LeBron James; He Tosses Chalk
    2014
  • • Kobe's NBA Twilight Offers Road Map, Potential Detours Facing an Aging LeBron
    2015
  • • Packers one win away from finishing the deal
    LB Nick Perry gets two sacks in first game back from injury...2016

First Game Back fantasy rankings and news

  • • Week 16 Fantasy Football Projections: Flex, PPR Stat Predictions for Top 100
    2016
  • • Fantasy Football Week 15 Rankings: Top 50 Flex PPR Players
    2016
  • • Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 11: Reviewing Fantasy Football's Top Fringe Starters
    2016
  • • Week 11 Waiver Wire: Reviewing Top Pickups and Drops Likely Available
    2016
  • • Week 9 Waiver Wire: Breakout Pickups, Targets and Tips for Fantasy Football
    2016
  • • Fantasy Football Week 8: Waiver-Wire Pickups, Rankings and Stat Projections
    2016
  • • Jay Ajayi, Arian Foster, Damien Williams Post-Week 6 Fantasy Advice
    2016
  • • Week 6 Fantasy Football Projections: Stat Predictions for Top 100 Players
    2016
  • • Week 5 fantasy takeaways: Jordan Howard steps up, Pats TEs thrive
    New every-down threat emerges in Chicago; Brady hits Bennett for 3 TDs in first game back....2016
  • • Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: Lineup Advice for Every Position
    2016

First Game Back schedule, game

  • • Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie records hat trick in first game since father's death
    2021
  • • Tobias Harris reveals true extent of his knee injury
    2021
  • • The NHL postpones all Avalanche games through February 11th
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Avalanche have become victims of COVID-19 ravaging the team, cancelling all activities for at least a week Late Thursday evening saw some depressing news for Avalanche fans: all games, practices, and team activities have been shut down for at least a week while the team deals with the coronavirus ravaging through the team. Schedule Update...2021
  • • Jackets 20: Ryan Johansen proved to be win-win for Jackets/Predators
    2021
  • • 2019-20 Player Review: Ryan Murray has ability, but not availability
    2020
  • • Nazem Kadri and other BIPOC would like to “see a little more acknowledgment” from the NHL
    2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Back into the Wild
    DENVER, CO - JULY 13: Colorado Avalanche center Vladislav Kamenev (81) falls near defenseman Conor Timmins (20) during a training session at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on July 13, 2020. | Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Avs are still being secretive about their lines. The Avalanche: (42-20-8) / (0-0-0)The Opponent: Minnesota Wild (35-27-7) / (0-0-0)Puck ...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche slay the San Jose Sharks 4-3
    Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images Joonas Donskoi nets the game winner in his homecoming There was no rest for the Colorado Avalanche as they began the first half of a back-to-back against the San Jose Sharks. With a depleted lineup this game wasn’t pretty at certain points but the Avalanche held enough control to manage a 4-3 win. The Game To begin the game was some back and fort...2020
  • • Trade Deadline Open Thread
    Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images Discuss the trades here The NHL trade deadline is here, with teams having until 3 p.m. EST to make their final moves before the final push to the playoffs. The Metro division has already been active, with the Penguins acquiring Jason Zucker, the Capitals acquiring Brendan Dillon, and the Islanders acquiring Andy Greene. The Devils have been sellers, al...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Semyon Varlamov returns to Pepsi Center
    Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Avs will welcome a couple of familiar faces to Denver — one old and one new — as Varly and Martin Kaut make their Pepsi Center debuts tonight The Colorado Avalanche will take on a familiar face in tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. It will be goaltender Semyon Varlamov’s first game back at Pepsi Center since signing with the Islanders in July of 2019...2020

First Game Back rumors, scandals

  • • Jimmy Butler on return to Minnesota: T-Wolves fans are 'going to boo me'
    Jimmy Butler will return to Minnesota on Saturday when the Sixers visit the Timberwolves, marking his first game back in Target Center since he shockingly requested a trade from the team back in September. Butler, who received mostly boos in the 10 games after his trade request last fall, is preparing to enter what’s sure to be a hostile environment during his return. “They’re going to boo me,” Bu...2019
  • • Packers eliminated from playoff contention
    The Packers will have extra time this January since they won’t have any football to play.The Falcons eliminated Green Bay from playoff contention with a win over the Buccaneers on Monday night. This marks the first season since 2008 that the Packers won’t play in the postseason. Of course, the reason for the Packers decline was Aaron Rodgers’ absence. After starting 4-1 with Rodgers, the Packers w...2017
  • • Twitter reacts to Paul George's return to Indiana
    Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder took a trip to take on his former Indiana Pacers squad Wednesday night. It’s George’s first game back in Indianapolis since he forced his way from the team this past summer.Needless to say, fans in Indiana were not necessarily warm to George upon his return. And in what also can’t be considered too much of a shock, Twitterverse had its fun with George, as ...2017
  • • Mount Sinai (N.Y.) Biggest Riser in Nike/USL High School Girls' National Top 25
    Mount Sinai (N.Y.) was in jeopardy of falling out of the national rankings last week, sitting at No. 24 overall. Now, the Mustangs' spot is safe after they rallied off wins over then-No. 5 Christian Brothers and then-No. 18 Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.). To add to an already great run, Mount Sinai blew out Mercy (N.Y.) 21-0, with seven goals and two assists coming from Gabriella Sartori. It now sits a...2017
  • • Joe Flacco, Ravens Too Flawed to Make Legitimate Run at AFC North Crown
    2016
  • • Ten biggest winners and losers from NFL Week 5
    There can be no doubt that Tom Brady’s return put the New England Patriots in the winners column in NFL Week 5, both on paper and in general. On the other end of the spectrum, the Houston Texans and high-priced free agent quarterback Brock Osweiler put forth an effort that can only result in a losing grade. We’re taking a look at these stories and more winners and losers from Week 5. Winner: Tom B...2016
  • • Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: Lineup Advice for Every Position
    2016
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Of Hot Red Sox, Cologne, Clubhouse Fights, Dog Days
    2016
  • • Meet Bruins Legend Milt Schmidt: The NHL's Oldest Living Former Player
    2016
  • • Power Ranking Each Chicago Bulls Player for NBA's Stretch Run
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