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Jack Hughes, Devils vying for another stellar showing vs. Rangers
Mar 7, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images New Jersey Devils star forward Jack Hughes torched the New York Rangers earlier this month by registering his fourth career hat trick to go along with an assist.
The Olympic hero will look for another strong performance against the Rangers on Wednesday night when the Devils cross the Hudson River to begin a five-game road trip.
Hughes was at it again on Monday, notching three assists in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins to become the fastest player in franchise history to reach 400 career points. Hughes, who has 402 points (158 goals, 244 assists) in 414 games, has 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) since scoring the gold medal-winning goal for the United States at the Olympics.
Paul Cotter capped a two-goal performance on Monday by scoring on a breakaway with 7 seconds remaining in overtime for the Devils, who have won six of their last eight games.
“We were talking as coaches … we were just going to start walking off the bench because that’s the level of confidence we have in Paul,” New Jersey coach Sheldon Keefe said, referring to Cotter’s breakaway goal. “My first thought was, ‘Well, we don’t have to wait for the shootout,’ so let him just do his thing. He’s at the top of the list of anyone who you want to have in that type of situation.”
Connor Brown collected a goal and an assist and Jesper Bratt also tallied on Monday.
“I think there’s a lot of encouraging signs about our group right now,” said Brown, who joined linemates Bratt and Hughes in recording six points (two goals, four assists) and nine shots on goal.
“The way we’re playing, the depth scoring, the fourth line chipping in. I think we weren’t really messing around in the second period … they had five guys at their blue line so we just kind of put it in, went to get it, and I think that kind of tilted the rink for us a little bit.”
Bratt recorded one goal and two assists in New Jersey’s 6-3 home victory over New York on March 7.
The Eastern Conference cellar-dwelling Rangers rebounded from that setback to win a season-high four in a row before dropping a 4-1 decision to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.
Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal early in the third period, giving him 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in his last nine games. It also allowed New York to avoid being shut out for the 10th time this season.
The second period proved to be the undoing for the Rangers, who yielded two goals and were outshot 16-3 in the session.
“Some of the worst hockey, I think, of our season,” New York defenseman Adam Fox said of the second period.
The fans at Madison Square Garden let the tenants know it, booing the club off the ice.
“I think we could’ve done a better job just answering with a little bit of pushback to some of the adversity,” Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan said.
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French superstar Antoine Griezmann joins Orlando City
[Subscription Customers Only] Jun 15, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann (7) reacts during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Cole-Reuters via Imagn Images Orlando City SC completed the long-anticipated signing of Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old French attacker is signed from July 2026 through the 2027-28 season with an option for 2028-29. Financial terms were not disclosed.
“Bringing Antoine to Orlando is a landmark moment not only for our club, but for our city, our supporters and for Major League Soccer,” team owner and chairman Mark Wilf said. “He is one of the most gifted, accomplished and influential players of his generation, and his decision to choose Orlando City reflects the mission and culture of our club. Our focus is on consistently building a championship-caliber roster every year, and adding a world-class player like Antoine reinforces that commitment and our belief in what the Club can achieve.”
Griezmann will join the Lions as a designated player when the MLS secondary transfer window opens in July, pending medical clearance and receipt of his international paperwork.
“I am very excited to begin this next chapter of my career with Orlando City,” Griezmann said. “From my first conversations with the Club, I could feel a strong ambition and a clear vision for the future, and that really spoke to me. I look forward to making Orlando my new home, meeting the supporters, feeling the energy at Inter&Co Stadium, and giving everything I have to help the team achieve great things.”
Griezmann has recorded 13 goals and four assists across all competitions with the La Liga side this season.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner spent 10 seasons at Atletico Madrid, where he is the club’s all-time leader with 211 goals across all competitions from 2014-19 and 2021-26. He was the La Liga Player of the Year in 2015-16 and placed third in the Ballon d’Or voting in 2016 and 2018.
“Antoine is a complete footballer–creative, intelligent, clinical–and he is a proven winner on the biggest stages of the game,” Orlando City general manager Ricardo Moreira said. “Beyond his talent, he brings leadership, a relentless drive and a championship mentality that will elevate everyone around him. This is a statement signing for our club and ownership group, and we are thrilled to welcome Antoine and his family to Orlando.”
Griezmann has tallied 298 goals and 132 assists across 792 professional appearances in Spain. He had 44 goals in 137 caps for France before retiring from international competition in 2024.
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Kylian Mbappe: Knee is 100%, 'false things were said'
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid’s game against Sevilla in Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, on Dec. 20, 2025 .
French striker Kylian Mbappe disputed reports about the severity of the left knee sprain that has limited his availability of late for Real Madrid.
“My knee is fine. It’s getting better,” he said at a promotional event in France on Monday. “It’s going quite well, and I know there’s been a lot of speculation about it and some false things have been said.
“It’s the life of a top athlete, and we’re used to people saying things without verifying them or having any basis in fact.”
Mbappe, 27, came off the bench in Real Madrid’s two most recent matches: Sunday’s 3-2 La Liga defeat of Atletico Madrid and a 2-1 win at Manchester City on March 17 in the second leg of a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match.
His last appearance before that, and his most recent start, was on Feb. 21. In 24 La Liga matches this season, Mbappe has 23 goals and four assists.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner is on the roster for France’s upcoming friendlies in the United States against Brazil (March 26) and Colombia (March 29).
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Falcons add veteran Trevor Siemian to QB room
Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian (14) throws the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Atlanta Falcons are signing veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian, his agent confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
Siemian, 34, adds depth behind newcomer Tua Tagovailoa and 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr.
Terms weren’t disclosed for Siemian, who last appeared in an NFL regular-season game in 2023 with the New York Jets. He spent most of the 2024 and 2025 campaigns on the Tennessee Titans’ practice squad.
Siemian is 15-18 as a starter, completing 58.5% of his passes for 7,751 yards, 44 touchdowns and 32 interceptions in 40 games with the Denver Broncos (2015-17), Jets (2019, 2023), New Orleans Saints (2021) and Chicago Bears (2022). He has rushed for 251 yards and two scores.
The Broncos drafted Siemian in the seventh round in 2015.
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French superstar Antoine Griezmann joins Orlando City
Kylian Mbappe: Knee is 100%, 'false things were said'
