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Coco Gauff has worked on her serve and her forehand heading into the 2025 Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It was a meaningless hit-and-giggle session, a mixed doubles exhibition at Rod Laver Arena just for fun and charity in front of fans a few days ahead of the Australian Open, so Coco Gauff was calling out how fast she would try to hit some serves. Her guesses, and her deliveries, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bettors don’t believe in massive underdog Steelers against the Ravens to open NFL playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Ravens opened as substantial favorites over the Steelers in the wild-card round playoffs, a little surprising given postseason point spreads tend be tighter and these AFC North rivals usually play intense games that go down to the final minutes. And then the Pittsburgh-Baltimore point spreads actually went up. Bettors were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals, in suburban Glendale, Arizona. The league announced the decision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penn State’s Abdul Carter starts in Orange Bowl despite shoulder injury
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter took the field as a starter for Thursday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl, after days of speculation about whether he would be available. Carter — the Big Ten defensive player of the year — was expected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guerrero, Blue Jays agree at $28.5M on day of arbitration swap, Valdez, Astros at $18 million
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed Thursday to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and teams were to exchange proposed figures. Houston left-hander Framber Valdez also reached a deal, an $18 million, one-year contract. Guerrero and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of devastating wildfire in Los Angeles
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The playoff game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals, in suburban Glendale, Arizona. The league announced the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ronald Polite hits game-winning 3-pointer to lead UNC Greensboro over Chattanooga 78-75
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Donovan Atwell led UNC Greensboro with 28 points and Ronald Polite hit a game-winning 3-pointer just before the buzzer as the Spartans defeated Chattanooga 78-75 on Thursday night. Atwell shot 9 of 11 from the field, including 6 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morton scores 17 as Morehead State takes down Little Rock 59-53
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Jerone Morton’s 17 points helped Morehead State defeat Little Rock 59-53 on Thursday. Morton added four steals for the Eagles (9-7, 4-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Anouar Mellouk scored 14 points, going 7 of 10 from the field. Steven Clay shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 1 for 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Blue Jays, 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 with a one-year contract worth US$28.5 million, according to multiple media reports on Thursday. Guerrero, the 25-year-old face of the franchise, hit .323 this past season with 30 homers and 103 RBIs. But after reaching the post-season in 2020, ’22 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hidalgo scores 23 points as No. 3 Notre Dame overpowers Wake Forest 100-64
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo had 23 points and six steals as No. 3 Notre Dame overpowered Wake Forest 100-64 on Thursday. Liatu King scored 17 points, Sonia Citron scored 16 and Olivia Miles added 13 points and nine assists for the Fighting Irish (13-2, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). Notre Dame has won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions enter playoffs tops in the NFC for first time as they try to reach the Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
The Detroit Lions’ 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the final game of the 2024 regular season had a playoff vibe to it. The spoils for the Lions (15-2) were the No. 1 seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout, increasing their chances of finally making it to a Super Bowl for a ... Read More »
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