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Canada D Cale Makar (illness) game-time decision vs. USA
Star defenseman Cale Makar will be a game-time decision for Canada's showdown with the United States on Saturday night at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.,Makar missed practice on Friday due to an illness before participating in the morning skate on Saturday. Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley...
Son of tennis greats to play for Germany in WBC qualifier
Jaden Agassi, the son of a pair of International Tennis Hall of Fame members, will pitch for Team Germany at the World Baseball Classic qualifiers next month in Tucson, Ariz.,Parents Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf introduced their son to baseball as a child, and he chose that sport over the family bus...
Philly revelry: Eagles celebrate Super Bowl LIX title
Howie Roseman strolled to the podium, Lombardi Trophy in hand, and took a big puff of a celebratory cigar.,His forehead had been cut by a can of beer thrown in his direction, but the Philadelphia Eagles' general manager didn't seem to mind.,"I bleed for this city!" he bellowed.,Below, a sea of fans ...
U.S., Canada primed for memorable 4 Nations showdown
Whether it is a prelude to a championship final remains to be seen, but Saturday's round-robin clash between Canada and the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal is shaping up as a heavyweight tilt for the ages.,Even without the political turmoil of tariffs and annexation talks from th...
Canada D Cale Makar (illness) could miss game vs. U.S.
Team Canada defenseman Cale Makar missed the team's practice Friday due to an illness, meaning he could miss Saturday night's tilt against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.,Canada coach Jon Cooper declined to say that he "expected" Makar to be available, but he signaled optimism.,"Expe...
Colorado desperate to stop 13-game Big 12 skid vs. UCF
For Colorado, 13 truly is an unlucky number.,The Buffs' 71-59 loss Tuesday night at No. 17 Kansas was their 13th straight, all in Big 12 Conference play. They look to get into the win column in Boulder on Saturday when UCF arrives in Boulder for another Big 12 contest.,A poor first half did Colorado...
Eagles OG Landon Dickerson says knee surgery likely
Philadelphia Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, said Thursday that his left knee injury likely will require surgery this offseason.,Dickerson, 26, didn't disclose the exact nature of the injury, which occurred during Philadelphia's victory over the Washington Comman...
High-flying St. John’s moves home finale from campus to MSG
No. 9 St. John's added one more game at Madison Square Garden to its schedule.,The Big East leaders announced Thursday that their home finale March 1 against Seton Hall would be moved from its campus in Queens to MSG.,Between Carnesecca Arena and MSG, St. John's is a perfect 15-0 in home games this ...
No. 7 Purdue eyes Big Ten perch, set to battle No. 16 Wisconsin
While No. 7 Purdue finds itself just below the Big Ten Conference's top spot, 16th-ranked Wisconsin is seeking an opportunity to challenge for the league title.,The two collide on Saturday when the Badgers visit the Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., for a matchup that could help determine seedin...
Penguins and Blues swap AHL prospects
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Mathias Laferriere from the St. Louis Blues on Thursday in exchange for fellow forward prospect Corey Andonovski.,Laferriere, 24, was a sixth-round pick by St. Louis in the 2018 NHL Draft. ,Laferriere has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 33 games this season w...
Spirit sign Ugandan D Shadia Nankya to 2-year deal
The Washington Spirit announced a two-year deal with Ugandan defender Shadia Nankya on Thursday.,The contract, following an undisclosed transfer fee to Egypt's FC Masar, includes team options in 2027 and 2028.,"Shadia has shown great potential throughout her young professional career in Egypt," Spir...
Padres sign LHP Kyle Hart, who starred in Korea in '24
The San Diego Padres signed left-handed pitcher Kyle Hart, the reigning winner of the Korea Baseball Organization's version of the Cy Young Award, through the 2025 season, the team announced Thursday.,The contract includes a club option for 2026. No financial details were disclosed.,Hart, 32, played...
Five Way Too Early Super Bowl LX Predictions for 2025 NFL Season
The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions, but these five teams will quickly gain traction to compete for Super Bowl LX in the 2025 NFL season....
Reports: Padres land Nick Pivetta for 4 years, $55M
The San Diego Padres added a veteran starting pitcher on Wednesday, agreeing to a four-year, $55 million deal with right-hander Nick Pivetta, according to multiple media reports.,The backloaded contract reportedly gives Pivetta the opportunity to opt out following the 2026 and 2027 seasons.,Pivetta ...
Sweden rallies, but Canada wins 4 Nations opener in OT
Mitch Marner scored the overtime winner and Sidney Crosby collected three assists to lead Canada to a 4-3 victory over Sweden in the opener of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament Wednesday in Montreal.,Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand and Mark Stone also scored for Canada. Goaltender Jordan Binnington ...
World Cup of Hockey set to return in 2028
As hockey fans prepared to watch their favorite NHL players take part in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the first best-on-best tournament since 2016, they received more good news ahead of puck drop.,The World Cup of Hockey will return in 2028, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced at the Bell Centre in a...
Cardinals still in stalemate with 3B Nolan Arenado as camp opens
The St. Louis Cardinals opened spring training on Wednesday and the club still hasn't been able to trade star third baseman Nolan Arenado.,The Cardinals have attempted to move the 33-year-old without finding a taker and Arenado is currently slated to report to camp in Jupiter, Fla., on Sunday.,St. L...
WR Kadarius Toney arrested, allegedly strangled woman
Veteran NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney was arrested last week on allegations that he strangled a woman during a January dispute, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,Toney, 26, was arrested and booked on Feb. 6 on counts of aggravated assault-strangulation and obstructing/harassing 911 call...
Report: Bengals LB Germaine Pratt requests trade
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade from the team, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, Pratt was close with former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. The latter was fired by the Bengals following the conclusion of last season and hired to the sam...
Canada, Sweden set to drop puck on anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off
When the puck drops between Canada and Sweden on Wednesday in Montreal, marking the start of the 4 Nations Face-Off, the nine-year absence of best-on-best international hockey will finally end.,Not since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey have the NHL's brightest stars lined up against each other to compe...