Less than two months ago, Minnesota Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano pitched himself into baseball’s history books with the 265th no-hitter of all-time. Clinging to just one run of support that he received in the fourth inning, Liriano collaborated with the defense behind him to hold the Chicago White Sox hitless for the 1-0 win. “To […]

The regular season is over, but hockey still persists. The NHL Entry Draft is right around the corner and the start of free agency is beginning to make headlines. With that being said, let’s take a look at this summer’s top free agents, both unrestricted and restricted, as well as their cap hit from last […]

The NFL’s famed for its spectacles, and the NFL Draft is one of its most renowned. In the weeks and months leading up to the day of the draft, there are countless pre-draft shows, mock drafts and insider reports about who may go first, second or third overall, as well as speculation about who may […]

Mike McCoy has become an expert traveler. Traveling, of course, is customary for professional athletes, but there is extra significance for the Toronto Blue Jays infielder; airports have become another home. In fact, if you don’t see McCoy in the Blue Jays’ dugout, he’s probably inside an airport terminal. Since the start of this current […]

With the NBA Draft set for this Thursday, the combine long gone and player workouts practically over, it becomes increasingly obvious that impressions have begun to take form. It’s an NBA mock draft fan’s dream. At this stage we know who the top prospects are, so all that is left to be determined is how […]

With the NHL Entry Draft looming and the Boston Bruins on top of the hockey world, there has never been a better time to compare a highly touted prospect to the Stanley Cup champ’s captain. At 6’7″ and 244 pounds, 18-year-old Jamie Oleksiak of Northeastern University is said to be the league’s next Zdeno Chara. […]

One of the most remarkable stories of the last decade has been the increased awareness of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, which went from subjects primarily discussed in weightlifting circles to national media debates, criminal trials and FBI investigations. The effects of PEDs are still hotly debated, but substances that could potentially increase strength, muscle […]

Say what you want about adolescence, at least it’s memorable. At least the idols and icons you admired back then, during the unnerving transition years of youth, still hold a significant place in your heart today. I’m not necessarily saying that our heroes of yesterday remain the people we look up to in adulthood – […]

Growing up on a cattle farm in Dorchester, Ontario as the youngest of three hockey playing brothers, Boone Jenner honed his work ethic and toughness – two traits that separate the Oshawa Generals centre from many of the top prospects for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Jenner, the 18th-rated skater on Central Scouting’s final rankings, […]

Last Updated: June 22, 2011 With the Stanley Cup Final in the rearview mirror, all eyes in the hockey community are now on the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. In order to ease the transition from postseason to offseason, TheGP Hockey has put together a comprehensive, colorful account of what fans, scouts and pundits can expect […]