Articles filed under Sports
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4 Nations is an international ‘coming out party’ for Connor McDavid, finally playing for CanadaFeb 13, 2025 4:37 pm - Connor McDavid played in the World Cup of Hockey in 2016, but it was with the 23-and-under Team North America, not Canada. The 4 Nations Face-Off puts him on the same team as Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, all of whom have won the Stanley Cup.
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It’s a 6-pack of All-Star rookies: Wembanyama, Herro, Williams, Sengun, Mobley and CunninghamFeb 13, 2025 3:23 pm - There are six first-time All-Stars set to play in Sunday's NBA midseason showcase in San Francisco. San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, Miami's Tyler Herro, Detroit's Cade Cunningham, Cleveland's Evan Mobley, Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams and Houston's Alperen Sengun all are headed to the game for the first time.
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What’s the difference between racing Indy 500 and Daytona 500? Drivers who have tried both explainFeb 13, 2025 3:08 pm - They are the signature spectacles in each racing series, the Indianapolis 500 and all its pageantry with more than a century of tradition and milk drinking in open wheel racing, and the Daytona 500, NASCAR's season opener run under the Florida sun at the unofficial home of the "birthplace of speed."
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Jets announce they’ve told Aaron Rodgers they’re moving forward without himFeb 13, 2025 10:51 am - The New York Jets announced they told quarterback Aaron Rodgers they are moving on without him next season. While Rodgers hasn't said whether he intends to continue playing for a 21st NFL season, the Jets with new general manager Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn in charge have officially ruled out a return to New York.
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What the Bears can learn from Sunday’s Eagles victory in the Super BowlFeb 13, 2025 6:15 am - You don’t have to have your ear to the ground to know that the Bears are going to be active once again. Let the Super Bowl be a lesson to Ryan Poles on team building. The Eagles are the champs for two big reasons, they protect their quarterback and pressure the opposition’s.
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Cubs miss out as Alex Bregman, Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysFeb 12, 2025 10:25 pm - Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.
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Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole as Johnson and Truex also lock into NASCAR openerFeb 12, 2025 9:54 pm - Chase Briscoe led a banner night for Toyota in qualifying for the Daytona 500 by winning the pole for NASCAR's "Great American Race." It is the first Daytona 500 pole for Briscoe, who moved to Joe Gibbs Racing this season when Stewart-Haas Racing closed at the end of 2024.
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Epic loss to Pistons just one of many bad memories for BullsFeb 12, 2025 9:37 pm - The Bulls got a chance to face the Detroit Pistons again Wednesday, just 24 hours after a monstrous 40-point loss, which included the largest halftime deficit in team history.
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Baseball welcomes another season, with most pitchers and catchers reporting WednesdayFeb 12, 2025 7:50 pm - There's a new No. 2 in the New York Yankees' rotation behind Gerrit Cole. A familiar face is getting a fresh start leading the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani & Co. are preparing title defense.
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Quick return to Torrey Pines brings familiar setting with a lot more of golf’s best playersFeb 12, 2025 6:03 pm - So much about Torrey Pines looks just like it did three weeks ago. Only it's a new tournament with a far stronger field. The Genesis Invitational typically is held at venerable Riviera. But the LA wildfires burned up so much of the Pacific Palisades community that organizers were forced to relocate.