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The Dodgers are ready to welcome Shohei Ohtani to Hollywood
By Beth Harris, The Associated Press on December 14th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to welcome Shohei Ohtani to Hollywood. The biggest superstar in baseball will be formally introduced by the team at a news conference Thursday. A unique two-way star as both a hitter and pitcher, the 29-year-old Japanese sensation left the Los Angeles Angels as a free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richard Norman driving Canadian curling’s quest for more diversity
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on December 14th, 2023
When Richard Norman was invited to a celebrity fundraising curling bonspiel at Toronto’s Cricket Club several years ago, he went scratching his head. “I’m like ‘what’s curling? Curling’s not for Black people. Why am I coming to this?’ I ended up having a transformative time at this event,” Norman said. “I thought this game was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Xavi under pressure as Barcelona visits Valencia after two straight defeats
By Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press on December 14th, 2023
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Another poor performance by Barcelona in a defeat at modest Antwerp has increased the pressure on Xavi Hernández to turn things around. The 3-2 loss in Belgium on Wednesday didn’t mean much in practical terms. The final group game of the Champions League came with Barcelona already assured of a spot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: England flops, Spain surges while PSV and Copenhagen provide nice surprises
By Steve Douglas And Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press on December 14th, 2023
So much for the English taking over European soccer. The final Champions League group stage in its current format ended with representation from the supposedly all-powerful Premier League cut in half as Manchester United and Newcastle failed to advance to the knockout stage – and were even knocked out of European competition altogether. Instead, there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Captain Lautaro and Inter Milan keen to upgrade contract in season
By Daniella Matar, The Associated Press on December 14th, 2023
MILAN (AP) – World Cup winner Lautaro MartÃnez has two targets: To score 100 goals this season and to renew his contract with Inter Milan. One is more realistic than the other. Inter is in discussions with its star striker on a new five-year contract and when asked if it could be sorted before the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hodgson, 76, falling out of love with soccer as Crystal Palace plummets in EPL
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on December 14th, 2023
If this is to be Roy Hodgson’s final stint in his long, itinerant coaching career, then the oldest manager in the English Premier League is going out swinging. As Crystal Palace plummets in the standings, the 76-year-old Hodgson is losing his temper – and maybe his love for the game. Having to visit Manchester City, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American skier Bennett surprises favorites Kilde, Odermatt to win Val Gardena downhill again
By The Associated Press on December 14th, 2023
SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) – American skier Bryce Bennett surprised the favorites by winning the Val Gardena downhill with a late start number as the men’s World Cup speed season finally opened on Thursday a month later than scheduled. The previous two stops on the circuit were wiped out due to bad weather. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Blades beat Blazers for seventh straight win
By The Canadian Press on December 13th, 2023
SASKATOON – Brandon Lisowsky scored a goal and an assist as Saskatoon Blades topped Kamloops Blazers for their seventh straight win. Lukas Hansen, Egor Sidorov, Easton Armstrong and Morgan Tastad all scored for Saskatoon. Blades goaltender Evan Gardner stopped 24 of 25 shots. Harrison Brunicke had the lone goal for Kamloops, with Blazers netminder Dylan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gabriel Vilardi scores a career-high four points in his return to LA, leading Jets past Kings 5-2
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on December 13th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Gabriel Vilardi scored a career-high four points with a goal and three assists in his impressive return to Los Angeles, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Kings on Wednesday night. Vilardi scored his second goal of the season early in the third period to complete the biggest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023
By The Canadian Press on December 13th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Pittsburgh 4, Montreal 3 (SO) Winnipeg 5, Los Angeles 2 New Jersey 2, Boston 1 (OT) N.Y. Islanders 4, Anaheim 3 Colorado 5, Buffalo 1 — AHL Coachella Valley 4, Abbotsford 3 Hershey 3, Providence 2 Texas 2, Grand Rapids 0 Lehigh Valley, 3, Charlotte 2 (OT) Springfield 4, Rochester 3 (SO) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Kostov scores twice as Greyhounds beat Battalion
By The Canadian Press on December 13th, 2023
NORTH BAY, Ont. – Alex Kostov scored twice as Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds topped the North Bay Battalion. Brenden Sirizzotti scored twice while Christopher Brown and Justin Cloutier had a goal each for the Greyhounds. Greyhounds goaltender Charlie Schenkel saved 27 of 29 shots in the win. Ethan Procyszyn and Reyth Smith each scored for ... Read More »
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