The odds of Columbus sweeping the juggernaut Tampa Bay Lightning were set at 50/1. That's higher than the payout for Buster Douglas beating Mike Tyson, which some consider the greatest upset in sports history. And you may not want to bet against the Blue Jackets pulling off another stunner.
Today, CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you primed for the best time of year in hockey and gets you up to speed on the news of the day, including the NHL draft lottery, a new suspension for Slava Voynov and a baseball nightmare.
The rise of Netflix and other streaming services has changed the way we watch TV shows. How long until sports follows? And should we be worried?
Today, CBC Sports' daily newsletter sorts out a big weekend in hockey, baseball and college basketball, plus the collapse of the CWHL and a bad joke by a very good football player.
Thursday is Opening Day. Snuck up on you, right? Well here are some top-line stories and trends you should know about before the first pitch.
Bianca Andreescu has shot up the world rankings with some impressive wins over the last few months. But what the Canadian teenager is doing this week might be the best evidence yet that she's here to stay.
Opening Day is less than two weeks away — sort of. And while it may still be chilly (read: bitterly cold) wherever you're reading this, hopefully these early predictions for the 2019 MLB season will get you in the summer spirit.
You'll want to strike up the Brass Bonanza for this edition of The Buzzer. The Carolina Hurricanes will wear Hartford Whalers jerseys for the second time this season, so here's a look back at the Whalers, the WHA and one of hockey's most iconic logos.
The most exciting basketball talent to come along in years hurt his knee when his shoe fell apart during a big game. Here's what it means for Zion Williamson's career, Nike and the business of college hoops.
Spring training has arrived, and two of baseball's biggest stars still don't have a team. Owners are getting richer while players and fans get more frustrated. Can the game fix itself before it's too late?