The Capitals placed Mitch Love on team-imposed leave as an NHL investigation unfolds, keeping details private while training camp approaches. The league has not disclosed misconduct specifics, and Capitals officials will comment after the investigation. Love, a former enforcer turned coach, drew head-coaching interest this offseason, with ESPN reporting letters about his conduct that triggered the inquiry and indicating the issue began before he joined Washington.

New York extended its 33-season winning streak with an 82nd win, powered by six near-no-hit innings from Luis Gil and a milestone homer from Aaron Judge. Judge moved to fourth on the Yankees’ all-time list, passing Joe DiMaggio, as New York sits 1.5 games up for the top wild-card spot and 15 games left in a tight AL East race. The win keeps the franchise’s historic run alive and sharpens the playoff focus for fantasy managers tracking Yankees hitters and pitchers down the stretch.

The club’s pace and the long-running streak are framed by a divisional and historical backdrop: 1992 was the last losing season; the 33-season run is second only to a 39-season mark by the Yankees (1926-1964) in major North American pro sports, with the Dodgers and Orioles offering nearby benchmarks. The immediate takeaway for fantasy: secure Yankees exposure, monitor Judge’s hot streak, and watch Gil’s rotation status as the calendar folds toward October.

The 2025-26 NHL season opens with Carolina and Edmonton as co-favorites at TitanPlay, Florida and Colorado close behind, signaling a high-stakes Cup chase. Florida keeps its core while Carolina added talent, creating a crowded race among the top four. Historic moments—Orr’s Cup-clinching overtime, Ovechkin passing Gretzky, Lemieux’s comeback, and Selanne’s rookie explosion—anchor contemporary fantasy narratives, shaping milestone-driven ceilings for stars and sleepers alike.