National Sports
Los Angeles Rams’ playoff game moved to Arizona as wildfires disrupt sports in Southern California
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL moved the Los Angeles Rams’ playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings out of Southern California on Thursday, the biggest of several changes to the sports calendar after days of devastating wildfires in the area. The wild-card game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays, star slugger Guerrero avoid arbitration with one-year contract
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays and slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have avoided arbitration. The Blue Jays announced Thursday that they agreed to one-year contracts with all seven of their arbitration-eligible players, including Guerrero at US$28.5 million. Toronto also reached agreements with infielder Ernie Clement ($1.975M), catcher Alejandro Kirk ($4.6M), outfielder Daulton Varsho ($8.2M) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilbert’s layup lifts No. 6 LSU to 89-87 win over No. 16 Tennessee
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kailyn Gilbert made a layup with 1 second left to give No. 6 LSU an 89-87 victory over No. 16 Tennessee on Thursday night. Tennessee’s Zee Spearman had a good look but missed a short jumper that would have sent the game to overtime. The Lady Vols (13-2, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steve Kerr’s 90-year-old mother among the many to lose a home in fierce wildfires in LA area
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Steve Kerr’s 90-year-old mother is among thousands who have lost their homes as fierce wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area. “My mom is in good hands, but her house is gone,” Golden State’s coach said Thursday night before the Warriors played the Detroit Pistons. “I’ve been on the phone with my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers rule rookie star Jared McCain out for the season following knee surgery
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain will miss the rest of the season following left knee surgery last month on a torn meniscus. The 20-year-old McCain spent one season at Duke before the Sixers made him their 2024 first-round draft pick. McCain was off to a fantastic start and had averaged 15.3 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson Shelstad and Nate Bittle help No. 15 Oregon beat Ohio State 73-71
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jackson Shelstad scored 24 points and made two free throws with seven seconds left as No. 15 Oregon rallied late to beat Ohio State 73-71 on Thursday night. Nate Bittle had 21 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Oregon (14-2, 3-2 Big Ten), which took a 70-67 lead on TJ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Peterson makes PGA Tour debut at age 36 and leaves an impression
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — The Sony Open is the PGA Tour stop where introductions are in order, and Paul Peterson made quite the first impression. He opened with a 6-under 64 and shared the early lead with four others Thursday on a pleasant day at Waialae. Harry Hall, Denny McCarthy and Eric Cole, all of whom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tynes scores 25, Maine beats Binghamton 82-71
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
ORONO, Maine (AP) — Kellen Tynes had 25 points in Maine’s 82-71 win over Binghamton on Thursday night. Tynes also contributed six assists and six steals for the Black Bears (9-8, 1-1 America East Conference). AJ Lopez scored 21 points, going 7 of 11 from the floor, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers celebrate youth hockey program created by Ed Snider
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ed Snider achieved as much as any sports owner could in Philadelphia. He co-founded the Flyers and oversaw their Broad Street Bullies heyday. Snider over his life owned shares of the Eagles and 76ers, too, and he had a hand in founding the city’s largest sports talk radio station. Yet, as Snider ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 20 Purdue wins 4th game in a row, 68-50 over Rutgers
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 16 points apiece to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 68-50 win over Rutgers on Thursday night. Smith, the reigning Big Ten Player of the Week, had 14 assists. Fletcher Loyer added 13 points, giving him 1,009 for his career. He joined Smith in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets interview Lions DC Aaron Glenn for their coach vacancy and Rams exec Ray Farmer for the GM job
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
The New York Jets interviewed Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for the head coach job Thursday and Los Angeles Rams executive Ray Farmer for their general manager vacancy. Glenn, a former star cornerback for the Jets, is the fifth known candidate to interview for the team’s head coaching gig. New York has also interviewed ... Read More »
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