Yankees trade rumors: Tarik Skubal, Ryan Jeffers, among 7 best options for New York at 2026 deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Yankees are pretty much always buyers at the MLB traded deadline, and that is the case again for the 2026 season.
The Yankees are in a battle with the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East crown while also trying to hold off a surging Boston Red Sox team. With Aaron Judge and Giancarlo among those on the injured list, New York will be looking to add reinforcements for the final few months of the year.
While the Yankees have more offensive issues, they are a threat make any deal and be involved in any player. New York is a threat to add both big-name stars and under-the-radar contributors, making the Yankees one of the teams to watch this deadline season.
As the Yankees look to add to their roster, here's seven names they can consider ahead of the trade deadline.

#deadline #season

The writing has been on the wall at Parkhead for some time. Celtic are ready to listen to offers for Johnny Kenny this summer, with Millwall positioning themselves at the front of the queue. Sky Sports, via The72, confirmed that the Scottish champions won't stand in the striker's way if a decent bid comes in. Alex Neil wants the 23-year-old Republic of Ireland international at The Den, convinced he can hit the ground running straight away in the Championship.
The signing of Colombian attacker Camilo Duran from Qarabag effectively sealed Kenny's fate. Celtic originally paid Sligo Rovers £140,000 for the forward back in January 2022. Alan Nixon reports via his Patreon that a figure around £850,000 should get the deal done now. That represents a tidy profit on a player who never quite nailed down a starting spot.
Millwall aren't alone in their chase. Bolton Wanderers want him back permanently after his impressive loan spell last term. Kenny clicked quickly under Steven Schumacher, bagging six goals in 14 matches to help push Bolton towards promotion from League One before a knee issue cut his campaign short.
Add those figures to his Celtic return, and he managed 12 goals and two ******* ists across 36 total games in 2025/26. Four of those goals came in 22 Scottish Premiership matches for Celtic. Respectable enough for a squad member. Not enough to demand a starting shirt under Martin O'Neill. Publicly, O'Neill has noted that no final decision has been made on the Irishman's long-term future. Behind the scenes, sources suggest breaking into the first team this summer looks like a mountain too steep to climb.
Taking £850,000 for a squad player isn't defeatist. It is basic business. Celtic get a clean exit, pocket a profit, and free up ******* e on the wage bill for O'Neill to reinvest where it matters. Kenny gets the chance to kickstart his career somewhere he will actually play week in, week out.

#o 'neill #Millwall

Bryson DeChambeau has been one of the leading voices in the anti-golf ball rollback movement.
Golf technology's rapid advancement has seen a jaw-dropping increase in distance from modern professional golfers. To counteract this, the sport is preparing a golf ball rollback to prevent players from hitting the ball quite as far.
Many current players and legends alike, such as Rory McIlroy, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, are in favor of this move, although there are questions being raised about how effective the new golf ball will be at reducing distance.
Meanwhile, DeChambeau has argued that fans want to see players hit the ball as far as humanly possible. He says being able to drive the ball over 350 yards is a feat of human accomplishment, and it's good for the game.
But what's happening on the PGA Tour this season proves that DeChambeau's take on this is complete nonsense.

#players #mcilroy

The Kansas City Chiefs recently named Burns & McDonnell as the owner's representative for the new practice facility and headquarters in Olathe, Kansas.
Burns & McDonnell will join CAA ICON to serve as the team's trusted advisor throughout the development of the new team facilities that support both business and football operations. Chiefs project leaders will coordinate to help ensure the facility is delivered to high standards.
"We are extremely excited to have Burns & McDonnell join our project team as owner's representative for our new practice facility and headquarters that we will be building in Olathe," Chiefs Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Matt Kenny said in a statement. "As a local, employee-owned firm with a track record of project success around the world, we know they have the right mix of local knowledge as well as global experience to help us navigate the upcoming design and construction phases of a truly unique year-round home for our football team and staff."
The facility is set to open ahead of the 2031 football season. The new $300 million practice facility and headquarters will be located on approximately 155 acres near the intersection of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road in Olathe.
The Chiefs recently revealed design renderings of the new stadium, also projected to open in 2031.

#burns

The Colorado Rockies played the Milwaukee Brewers' kind of game better than the Brewers did Friday afternoon.
Colorado attacked Shane Drohan with hard contact, created pressure on the bases, and turned productive outs into runs. Tomoyuki Sugano used his seven-pitch mix to keep Milwaukee from settling into a comfortable look, while the bullpen covered the final 3.2 innings without allowing a run.
The Rockies built a 4-1 lead by scoring in the first, third, and fourth innings. Christian Yelich and Brice Turang supplied Milwaukee's only damage against Sugano with solo home runs, but TJ Rumfield answered with a pinch-hit RBI double in the seventh to extend the advantage to 5-2.
Milwaukee made one final push in the ninth with back-to-back singles against Jordan Romano, bringing the tying run to the plate with **** ody out. Romano recovered by retiring Joey Ortiz, Gary Sánchez and Yelich to secure the win.
The Brewers entered the afternoon 26-7 in series openers under two-time reigning NL Manager of the Year Pat Murphy. They also entered allowing fewer stolen bases than any team in baseball.

#runs

The Washington Huskies are aiming at some of the nation's best defensive linemen in the 2028 class, and among their top priorities is four-star Kingston Brown.
The 6-foot-3, 265-pound product of Carver High School in Georgia, who took an unofficial visit to Seattle in March for Junior Day, is ranked as the No. 193 overall prospect and No. 22 defensive lineman by the 247Sports Composite, and has quickly become one of the nation's most coveted underclassman pass rushers.
Brown holds 25 offers, with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame, and Texas A&M all among the programs in pursuit of his services, but after convincing him to take a cross-country trip to host him and extend an in-person offer, Jedd Fisch's coaching staff may have an early advantage in his recruitment.
During his sophomore year, Brown turned in 50 tackles, 21 for loss, with 3 sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception, while showcasing the versatile skill set that defensive coordinator Ryan Walters covets along the interior of the defensive front.
On film, Brown is a disruptive presence who plays with great power and a strong motor while lining up at both defensive tackle and as a standup edge rusher. He also offers a high floor as a run defender, playing with the effort and explosiveness needed to succeed along the interior, where he's consistently able to shoot through gaps and make plays in the backfield.

#defensive #offers #along #interior

Long-time NBA **** yst Skip Bayless recently accused Dillon Brooks, who became a meme for "hate-watching" during the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder last May, of selling out to LeBron James.
Brooks and James have shared a fierce rivalry in the past few years, which is why Bayless was surprised to learn that Brooks actually asked James' agent, Rich Paul, for courtside tickets to watch the said contest.
"I just lost respect for Dillon Brooks, who admits he got his courtside seat at the Laker playoff game from Rich Paul," Bayless posted on X. "Come on, don't sell out to LeBron. Don't lose your 'Dillon the Villain' edge vs LBJ. Don't turn into Draymond (Green), going from LBJ enemy to business partner."
MORE: NBA star Dillon Brooks slams 'social media junkie' LeBron James
It is important to note that Brooks' agent, Mike George, is signed with the Klutch Sports Group, which explains his connection with Paul. However, it's hard to envision that Brooks will take it easy on James the next time they share the court.

#paul

Bummer.
Professional Fighters League (PFL) Washington D.C. just took a brutal late hit.
Welterweight superstar-in-the-making Thad Jean was supposed to collide with Shamil Musaev for the vacant Welterweight ****** le this weekend (Sat., July 25, 2026) inside CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C.
Unfortunately, that banger is no more.
Musaev has withdrawn from the fight, according to MMA Junkie. Stepping in on short notice is Ernesto Rodriguez, who was already scheduled to compete on the card and will now fight Jean for the vacant ****** le.

#fight

As Real Madrid continue their summer rebuild under the leadership of new coach Jose Mourinho, many players are facing an uncertain future at the club.
Among those who are tipped to leave the club is Fran Gonzalez, Real Madrid’s third-choice goalkeeper who may leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer in favour of a loan deal elsewhere.
Real Madrid themselves want Gonzalez to play regularly at the highest level, which is why they had been looking for the ideal loan destination for the goalkeeper.
According to journalist Ben Fernandes Santos, Real Madrid have received multiple offers for Gonzalez this summer.
Fran Gonzalez’s future at Real Madrid remains uncertain. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

#uncertain

Did the Miami Heat post a spoiler? Betting odds seem to think so.
The Heat posted a video to Youtube named "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference," but the organziation quickly took it down and said it was a mistake.
If betting odds are right, they probably should have just unpublished.
It still appears there are three teams in the running to sign James, the Heat, the Cavaliers, the Warriors and the 76ers. Here's where things stand on Wednesday.
Miami has a 48 percent of landing LeBron according to Kalshi on Wednesday night at 10:15 p.m., which is down 2 points from this afternoon. They’re followed by the Cavaliers, who have a 27 percent chance, two less than earlier. Golden State has a 15, up three from this afternoon and Philadelphia comes in with a 10 percent chance after seeing an eight percent chance earlier Wednesday.

#percent #lebron

Former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons was once of the better players in the league on both ends of the floor. Not only could he get to the basket and make life easier for himself and everybody around him, but he was also able to make defensive plays to help the Sixers get out and run and use their athletes and shooters to get easy buckets.
Simmons was named to the All-Defensive First Team twice during his time in Philadelphia and was able to lead the charge on that end for the Sixers. He used his unique blend of athleticism and size to be able to deter opponents on getting to the basket and pushed a lot of his opponents toward places they didn't want to go.
Bleacher Report ranked the top 99 defenders in the history of the NBA and Simmons came in ranked No. 94 on the list:
Ben Simmons' career is one of the most fascinating (and potentially depressing) we've seen in recent memory, and it ended way too soon (though he's talked about attempting a comeback for 2026-27).
He was the first overall pick in the draft, won Rookie of the Year and looked like one of the best and most dynamic transition playmakers in the league. He was also an absolute menace on the defensive end, particularly against guards tasked with getting around his 6'10" frame.

#defensive #able

Aston Villa are progressing with a deal to sign Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho according to reports.
The Villans have had a busy summer of in-goings and out-goings including Youri Tielemans and, most recently, Morgan Rogers to Chelsea.
However, in return Villa could sign Chelsea's Garnacho with journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting that talks are ongoing between the two over an initial loan move with an option to buy.
Villa do have some competition for Garnacho's signature with AS Roma said to be keen on the 22-year-old however the Premier League side have the financial advantage.
Garnacho struggled to show his best form in his debut season for Chelsea last season after arriving from Manchester United but still managed eight goals and four ***** ists in 43 games across all competitions.

#aston

Deebo Samuel is back in the headlines, but it isn't to announce where he plans to play in 2026.
Instead, the former NFL All-Pro is making the news this afternoon for responding to some harsh criticism from former player turned podcast host Emmanuel Acho.
On a recent episode of the Speakeasy talk show hosted by Emmanuel Acho and two-time Super Bowl champion LeSean McCoy, both hosts sat down to decide the current status of the San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver room and whether or not the team should consider a reunion with Deebo Samuel.
MORE: Ryan Clark and ESPN part ways before NFL season begins
Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (left) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (right) look on prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

#deebo #arizona #receiver #instead

It would appear that the Jacksonville Jaguars' Travis Hunter has put on some muscle heading into his second NFL season.
Back in late May, Hunter was asked about the muscle he's added this offseason.
"It wasn't a focus," he said, via Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida-Times Union, "it was me going in there and getting my overall body right and getting in shape. Because I couldn't run, so weight room was my best friend, being able to let out some anger because I didn't have my two feet."
Hunter didn't specify how much weight he put on. "You'll have to wait for that," he said with a smile.
Hunter has been rehabbing from a knee injury that he sustained last season, which cut his rookie year short.

When asked about the still-pending Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the onus for the delay lies strictly with the teams involved and not with the league.
Silver addressed media from Summer League in Las Vegas Tuesday night and was asked repeatedly about the ongoing Leonard saga that started with a league investigation in September and has resulted in his trade from Los Angeles to Toronto being put on hold in July.
Silver put it in no uncertain terms: The delay is on the Clippers and Raptors.
"I mean, the league did not pause the trade," Silver said. "The parties to the trade made a decision not to go forward, given that the investigation remained open and any possible impact on Kawhi or his contract was yet to be known.
"And so they chose not to live with that uncertainty, but that was well known before the trade was proposed. I didn't think there was any reason for people to believe that the status of Kawhi Leonard would change merely because he was traded. The investigation needs to run its course."

Pensacola State College women's basketball will have a new leader on the sidelines next season.
The school announced that Kayla Gordon, who spent the last two seasons as an ******* istant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Mississippi, as the program's next head coach on July 14. She replaces longtime coach Clenita Bedford, who went 180-153 in 12 seasons leading the Pirates. PSC finished 15-14 in 2025-26.
“Kayla’s experience as a highly accomplished student-athlete, professional and coach obviously brings tremendous value. She holds records as a Division I student-athlete and as a professional player, and she has coaching experience in the Southeastern Conference. The resume itself is impressive, but what stood out the most to us was her passion for developing young women,” Pensacola State College Athletic Director Bryan Lewallyn wrote in a press release announcing the hire.
“All the feedback we received kept coming back the same: she invests in and develops young women to be women of integrity and character because that’s who she is. She shares our commitment to developing leaders who excel in competition, in the classroom and in life. We are excited to welcome Kayla to PSC as the leader of our women’s basketball program.”
A Meridian, Mississippi native, Gordon helped ******* emble one of the nation's top recruiting classes in her time at Ole Miss, helping lead the Rebels to NCAA Tournament appearances in both seasons, including a trip to the Sweet 16 in 2024-25. Before coming to Ole Miss, she spent three seasons at the coaching staff of her alma mater, Jacksonville University, as an ******* istant coach and recruiting coordiantor.

The 2026 World Cup is down to its last four, meaning teams will be praying not to suffer any untimely injury setbacks in their quest for global glory.
Some of the big injury sagas heading into the tournament have come to happy endings, with Lamine Yamal now a regular fixture for Spain after returning to full fitness, while injury-ridden Neymar was able to get some minutes in what will be his final World Cup, before Brazil’s elimination at the hands of Norway.
However, many nations are still sweating over major concerns to top players. England have been dealing with a defensive injury crisis for much of the tournament and while that appeared to easing with Reece James closing in on a return, Declan Rice‘s fitness is now up in the air after being struck down with illness before the quarter-final clash with Norway.
France will be sweating over the fitness of Kylian Mbappe after he was brought off with a knock against Morocco. Spain, meanwhile, have seen their winger options limited since the end of the group stage, with Yeremy Pino and Victor Munoz still out. And in a potential concern for Newcastle fans hoping to see one of their top targets in action, Switzerland will be without star man Johan Manzambi for their last-eight tie with Argentina.
See below for a full list of key injuries at this year’s World Cup.

As an organization, the Los Angeles Dodgers accepted the ballclub's invitation to the White House this summer to celebrate the team's 2025 World Series victory.
"As was the case one year ago, the Dodgers' upcoming visits to the White House and Capitol Hill follow the longtime tradition of visits by other World Series champions," the Dodgers said via statement. "We appreciate these tributes in recognition of our back-to-back championships."
Whether or not to attend the once widley celebrated honor of celebrating championships with a visit to the White House has become a contentious topic in both of Donald Trump's administrations, himself a contentious figure.
In the Dodgers' case, longtime Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke took exception with the Dodgers' decision to attend, especially given the club's history with the iconic Jackie Robinson, who served a major role in integrating the MLB.
"The Dodgers do know they play in Los Angeles, right? Then why in the ***** do they insist on embracing the person trying to tear this city apart?" he wrote in his Los Angeles Times column. "This is an old issue, it's been written before, it's been debated ad nauseam, but it's happening again and remains as sickening as ever."

The World Cup 2026 is now down to just four teams, and Opta’s supercomputer has predicted which nation is most likely to be the next world champion.
Spain take on France in the first semi-final on Tuesday, before England renews their long-standing rivalry with Argentina.
The four remaining nations are all ranked in the top four spots in the FIFA world rankings, which is the first time this has ever happened.
Ahead of the two mouthwatering ties, it has been revealed which two teams are most likely to reach the final and which side is most likely to lift the trophy this Sunday.
Opta’s supercomputer has named France as the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup with a 34 per cent chance.

Benoit Saint Denis and Paddy Pimblett square off in a pivotal lightweight bout Saturday at UFC 329, and you can follow along right here for live updates and round-by-round coverage of the fight as it happens.
UFC 329 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and streams live on Paramount+. Saint Denis and Pimblett are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 10:45 p.m. ET, so keep it locked here for coverage.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Benoit Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett live updates, round-by-round of UFC 329 fight

Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois has this weekend revealed his intention to take a lengthy break from international football.
This of course comes fresh off nothing short of a heartbreaking evening for the shot-stopper and his fellow countrymen on Friday.
Belgium were back in action 24 hours ago, locking horns with Spain with a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup on the line. When all was said and done, it was La Roja who emerged victorious, courtesy of a last-gasp 2-1 triumph.
Not only that, but the late winner netted by Mikel Merino came after Belgium's no.1, the aforementioned Courtois, had been forced off with an injury problem.
And the mental toll of the nature of his nation's defeat has evidently since taken a major toll on the Real Madrid man…

It will be India's final opportunity to win at least one game against England on Saturday as they clash in the fifth and final match of the T20I series.
England have already won the series 3-0, winning three matches on the trot after the first T20I having been abandoned due to rain. With Harry Brook leading his side, England will be keen to finish off their clean sweep in the four-match T20I series at home.
For India, however, it is an opportunity to prevent themselves from being whitewashed in the series by ensuring that they put up a much-improved performance against their opposition.
In the fourth T20I of the series, the unbeaten partnership of Phil Salt and Harry Brook resulted in a nine-wicket victory for England.
The Sporting News has all you need to know about the England vs. India 5th T20I, including date, time, and how and where to watch it.

Lionel Messi's first World Cup: Revisiting magical goal and stats from 2006 Argentina debut at age 18 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Before Lionel Messi was soccer's greatest-ever talent, he was a fresh-faced teenager attempting to find his way for two of the grandest institutions in the sports world: Barcelona and Argentina.
The World Cup's all-time leading goal-scorer first appeared in the global spectacle in 2006, turning up as a 17-year-old with dreams of dancing down the pitch in a manner similar to that of another famous Argentine foxtrotter: Diego Maradona.
With that, here's a look back at the first of Messi's six World Cups, a debut that continues to twinkle in spectators' eyes two decades later.
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Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 purses, salaries: How much money will they make for UFC 329 fight? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
For the first time in five years, Conor McGregor will fight in a UFC match as he takes on Max Holloway for the second time in his career.
McGregor and Holloway first fought in 2013, when McGregor defeated Holloway by unanimous decision. Since then, McGregor's star status exploded in the mainstream, while Holloway became one of UFC's top fighters for more than a decade in action.
McGregor is now 37 years-old and hasn't been in a fight since he lost to Dustin Poirier in 2021, but his name is still lucrative for the UFC as an entity. Holloway, meanwhile, has lost two of his last three fights and hopes to get back to his winning ways against McGregor.
With a lot of eyes on this match, both fighters should be earning a hefty sum to step into the octagon. Here's a look at how much each fighter is expected to earn for this fight.

The final World Cup match is set for 4 p.m. today at Boston Stadium, as France and Morocco meet in the quarterfinal round.
The Providence Journal's Jacob Rousseau and Bill Koch are at the match, as they have been throughout the run of games in Foxboro, and will be bringing you live, up-to-the-minute updates. Fans at Boston Stadium saw the frantic excitement of the Scots, the brilliance of Erling Haaland, Paraguay make history, the might of France and the up and coming power of Morocco.
The final match of this tournament in Foxboro welcomes Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi back to a familiar field. Mbappé supplied two ******* ists, aiding his Golden Boot race, in a 4-1 blistering of Norway in group play. And Morocco doused Scotland's party with a 1-0 victory in Group C.
France is backed to win the match — its 14 goals top the table — in a rematch of the 2022 semifinals. The French booked their championship appearance with a 2-0 triumph against Morocco in that meeting.
Morocco's in clear defensive form with two shutouts across its five Cup games. It hasn't lost in this tournament with a draw against Brazil, which reached the Round of 16, being the lone slip in group play. A penalty-kick victory over the Netherlands led to a 3-0 dusting of Canada in the Round of 16. The Moroccan side, which made history in 2022 as the first African nation to reach the semifinals, is trending in the right direction before another knockout match with France.

Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin has joined Serie A side Fiorentina on loan for the 2026-27 season.
The deal also includes an obligation for the Italian side to buy the 24-year-old if specific performance-based criteria are met.
Dragusin joined Spurs from Genoa for £25m on a six-and-a-half-year deal in January 2024 and has made 48 appearances for the club.
He struggled to recover from a serious knee injury suffered in February 2025 and only featured 11 times last season.

LOS ANGELES — Just two weeks after Indiana posted a 30-point win over Los Angeles at home, the Fever lost focus in a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Aliyah Boston was out in a load management situation, with the Fever (12-9) playing a back-to-back against Phoenix tomorrow, and the Fever really missed her size in the paint. Caitlin Clark returned for her first game since June 24, but she was on a minutes restriction, playing 16 minutes and scoring nine points on 4-for-12 shooting (1 for 6 on 3s).
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points for the Fever, and Lexie Hull scored 14.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the loss means.
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ESPN ****** yst names Guardians 'real' MVP as trio of relievers, not Parker Messick originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cleveland Guardians are 47-45 in the regular season, and just 1.0 game back of the Chicago White Sox for the AL Central lead.
While this season hasn't exactly gone to plan, especially on offense, the pitching staff has been incredible. Parker Messick is a legitimate Cy Young candidate this season, and ESPN ****** yst Bradford Doolittle named Messick the "First-half MVP" this season.
However, in the same breath as calling Messick the team MVP, Doolittle also identified three relievers - Cade Smith, Colin Holderman, and Erick Sabrowski - as the "real" MVP.
"First-half MVP: Parker Messick (126 AXE). Messick has been fantastic," Doolittle writes. "... Still, the real MVP in Cleveland has been the high-leverage contingent of its bullpen, led by Cade Smith, Colin Holderman, and Erik Sabrowski."

Morocco hope attacker Ismael Saibari will be fit for their World Cup quarter-final with France on Thursday, Moroccan media reported.
The new Bayern Munich player had to be substituted after 22 minutes in Morocco's 3-0 World Cup last-16 win over Canada on Saturday.
Moroccan outlet Almountakhab reported on Wednesday that Saibari has a minor muscle strain. A decision on whether he will play is to be made at short notice in consultation with doctors.
Saibari, who joined Bayern from PSV Eindhoven during the World Cup, has produced a string of strong performances at the tournament and scored three goals.

Jeremy Francou had Connecticut Rush's number putting on a first-half show tallying a hat trick in 37 minutes during Vermont Green FC's regular season home finale.
That performance helped the Green earn a 6-2 win over Connecticut Rush and clinch its second consecutive Northeast Division trophy. Francou scored the first five Vermont goals and was a one-man wrecker that no one could stop.
What made the game even more special to Francou was that his father and friends came all the way from France providing extra support.
"First time in my career," Francou said on his five-goal performance. "Really nice feeling to help the team and grateful to be here."
The senior finished off the hat trick with his best goal of the night. Francou won a tight battle for the ball and burst out the speed. He flew by two other defenders with his sight on the goal. Francou let go of his shot on the edge of the box and sent it past the goalie.