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Jets interview Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Maryland coach Mike Locksley
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
The New York Jets interviewed Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Maryland coach Mike Locksley on Friday for their head coach vacancy. The team also spoke to Tampa Bay Chiefs assistant general manager Mike Greenberg about its GM opening. Spagnuolo and Locksley increased the Jets’ ever-growing list of head coach candidates to seven, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘LA Strong’ logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires. Fanatics announced Friday that T-shirts featuring the new logo will be available to purchase on team and league online stores, as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocacy group files motion to withdraw complaint vs. NCAA, others as player pay rules change
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
A nonprofit advocacy group of current and former college athletes has filed a motion to withdraw a complaint against the NCAA, Pac-12 and Southern California that could have opened the door to college athletes forming a union. The National College Players Association, which filed on behalf of USC athletes, said Friday the recent changes in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots interview Lions OC Ben Johnson for coaching vacancy, the 4th candidate to meet with team
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The New England Patriots could be on the verge of hiring their next coach after completing an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Friday, the fourth candidate to be brought in as part of the search to fill the vacancy created by the firing of Jerod Mayo. The Patriots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sixers center Joel Embiid sidelined for game against Pelicans due to left foot sprain
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed this third straight game Friday night because of a sprained left foot. He has sat out 23 times this season. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said ahead of their game against New Orleans that although the All-Star’s foot injury has continued to bother him, the team doesn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox agree to minor league contract with catcher Omar Narváez
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox and catcher Omar Narváez have agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training. The White Sox announced the deal on Friday. Narváez broke into the majors with the White Sox in 2016. He batted .274 with 12 homers and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No surgery, but rehab for Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
CALGARY — Forward Connor Zary doesn’t require surgery after ugly knee-on-knee contact in a game earlier this week, but he’s out of the Calgary Flames’ lineup indefinitely. Zary left Tuesday’s road game against Anaheim after colliding with Ducks defenceman Drew Helleson in the second period. Helleson received a major penalty and game misconduct. Flames head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LA Rams head for Arizona and a crucial playoff game with their minds on their fire-ravaged hometown
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams wrapped up practice at their training complex Friday under blue skies with bruise-colored clouds of wildfire smoke lurking on the horizon. The players and coaches then joined a traveling party of 355 people, six dogs and two cats and headed to the airport, where the Arizona Cardinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No surgery, but rehab for Calgary Flames forward Conor Zary
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
CALGARY — Forward Conor Zary doesn’t require surgery after ugly knee-on-knee contact in a game earlier this week, but the Calgary Flames say he’s out of the lineup indefinitely. Zary left Tuesday’s road game against Anaheim after colliding with Ducks defenceman Drew Helleson in the second period. Helleson received a major penalty and game misconduct. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Huberdeau, Wolf stand out, Flames in playoff conversation at halfway mark
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
CALGARY — The swagger is resurfacing, in a different way, for Calgary Flames winger Jonathan Huberdeau. At the halfway mark of the NHL’s regular season, Huberdeau’s team-leading 17 goals already topped what he’s produced in each of his previous two seasons after his trade from the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old from St-Jerome, Que., famously said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson for 1 game against 76ers for violation of team policies
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans suspended power forward Zion Williamson for Friday night’s game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies. Williamson has been tardy this season to multiple Pelicans practices or flights, which led to the one-game ban. “There were several occasions that led up to this and that’s how we ... Read More »
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