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Bills-Bengals won’t resume game this week, Week 18 unchanged
By The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2023
The NFL has informed the Bills and Bengals that their game suspended Monday night will not be resumed this week while the Week 18 schedule remains unchanged. The NFL has made no decision regarding the possible resumption of the pivotal Bills-Bengals game at a later date. The game was suspended in the first quarter when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous
By Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2023
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) – Pelé was buried in his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pelé played for most of his career. Pelé was being laid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nik Lewis, Juwan Simpson return to Calgary Stampeders as coaches
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
CALGARY – Two former Calgary Stampeders are returning to the CFL club as coaches. Nik Lewis and Juwan Simpson were named Calgary’s receivers and defensive line coach respectively for the 2023 season on Tuesday. Hall of Famer Lewis played receiver for 11 seasons with the Stampeders, and Simpson was a defensive back for eight. Both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family of Bills’ Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2023
The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday. “We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans around the country,” Hamlin’s family wrote in a message posted on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelé’s coffin arrives at cemetery in city he made famous
By Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2023
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) – Pelé’s coffin arrived at his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pelé played for most of his career. Pelé was being buried ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Pan Am Games executive Steve Wallace to head up Canada Artistic Swimming
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – Steve Wallace, an experienced executive on numerous sport leadership teams, including the 2015 Pan American Games, has been hired as the CEO of Canada Artistic Swimming. “I have loved working in sport, seeing the drive and passion of the high performance athletes, as well as the dedication and devotion of the volunteers, parents ... Read More »
1 responseToronto Argonauts part ways with veteran CFL receiver Brandon Banks
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – Brandon Banks first season with the Toronto Argonauts will be his last. The CFL club announced Tuesday it has parted ways with the veteran American receiver. “Brandon arrived here as a bitter rival and leaves as a member of the Argos family,” Argos’ general manager Michael Clemons said in a statement. “We thank ... Read More »
1 responseVancouver Canucks seek consistency as punishing schedule gets underway
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks know January could make or break their season. Struggling with consistency and faced with a daunting schedule, this month will likely show whether Vancouver has the ability to claw its way into playoff position or if it will miss post-season play yet again. “I know from our standpoint, we have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Jan. 2, 2023
By The Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard World Junior Hockey Championship Quarterfinals At Halifax Canada 4 Slovakia 3 (OT) Czechia 9 Switzerland 1 At Moncton, N.B. Sweden 3 Finland 2 United States 11 Germany 1 Relegation Round At Halifax Latvia 5 Austria 2 (Latvia leads best-of-three series 1-0) — NHL Boston 2 Pittsburgh 1 Vegas 3 Colorado 2 Philadelphia 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic beats Lestienne for winning start to 2023
By The Associated Press on January 2nd, 2023
ADELAIDE, Australia – World No. 1 Novak Djokovic kept up his winning streak in singles matches in Australia, beating Constant Lestienne of France 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Adelaide International. It was Djokovic’s 30th straight singles victory on Australian soil in a streak that goes back to 2018. Tuesday’s win was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bedard scores in OT, Canada beats Slovakia to advance to world junior semifinals
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2023
HALIFAX – Connor Bedard made one opponent miss. And another. And another. The breathtaking 17-year-old then calmly slid the puck home to set off wild celebrations and send his country to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Bedard scored at 5:17 of overtime on a brilliant, jaw-dropping individual effort Monday as the tournament ... Read More »
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