The doors opened early on Causeway Street on April 11, and by the time the puck dropped, 17,850 fans had devoted their Saturday nights to filling the stands for a historic moment. For the first time, the Boston Fleet took the ice at TD Garden, hosting the Montréal Victoire in front of a sold-out crowd that felt equal parts celebration and statement. Women’s hockey had arrived on one of the sport’s biggest stages, and the crowd was ready for it.

Baseball is officially back and with the start of a new year comes a fresh class of exciting rookies ready to leave their mark on the 2026 season. From teenage phenoms to college stars and even international veterans making the jump, this year's rookie class offers a little bit of everything.

While the Pacific Division has turned into a self-proclaimed "pillow fight," the teams in the Eastern Conference continue to battle for position as the race for the NHL playoffs heats up. Both the Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions remain tightly contested, with teams fighting to come out on top while others push to make the final cut.