The Morning Commute for Friday, April 18th, 2025. Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Transfer Portal dollars, but before we do that I’m going to post this because it’s awesome: Call her the closer.Helen Hu clinched a 9.9875 on beam for the Tigers.#NCAAGYM x ESPN2 / @MizzouGym pic.twitter.com/6MjdcjTQwW— NCAA Gymnastics (@NCAA_Gymnastics) April 17, … [Read more...] about Commute: NIL budgets are soaring
Cardinals’ Cooper Hjerpe Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
The Cardinals announced that pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe has undergone Tommy John surgery. The left-hander will miss the entire 2025 season and won’t be expected back until midway through the 2026 campaign. Hjerpe, 24, is one of the club’s top pitching prospects. He was selected in the first round, 22nd overall, in the 2022 draft. He received a signing bonus of just under … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ Cooper Hjerpe Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
NHL Predictions: April 17 Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Detroit Red Wings taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 17 Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL Predictions: April 17th New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning face the New York Rangers on Thursday, April 17th, for their regular-season finale in this edition of NHL Predictions. The New York Rangers, who are already out of playoff contention, will be playing for pride as they close out a difficult season. Meanwhile, the Lightning, already secured in the playoffs, are looking to finish strong and build momentum … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 17th New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Predictions: April 17th Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins conclude their 2024–25 season on home ice tonight, hosting the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games. In today’s matchup, the Penguins aim to finish their season on a high note, while the Capitals look … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 17th Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins