The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE–The L.A. Chargers kept Lamar Jackson grounded and by the time the rookie got the passing game going, it was too late for the Baltimore Ravens. Michael Badgley kicked five field goals, and L.A. harassed and hounded Jackson, during a 23-17 victory yesterday afternoon in the […]
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The Canadian Press VANCOUVER–Jack Hughes still had tears in his eyes Saturday night as he talked about losing the gold-medal game at the world junior hockey championship. “Right now, there’s nothing I really want to learn from this,” the 17-year-old said after Finland beat the Americans 3-2 in a dramatic […]
By Josh Dubow The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With five national championships in the past nine seasons, Alabama already has accomplished something never done before in the AP poll era that began in 1936. Winning another crown Monday night against Clemson would lift the Crimson Tide even further […]
The Associated PressAndrew Seligman LAKE FOREST, Ill.–The Chicago Bears are rolling into their first playoff appearance in eight years, with nine wins in 10 games and their sights set on a bigger prize after capturing the NFC North. “This is where it gets real,” coach Matt Nagy said Monday. From […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER–It wasn’t just Canada’s junior hockey team that was devastated last night–it was the entire country, says defenceman Ian Mitchell. The defending champs were ousted from the world junior hockey championship after a dramatic 2-1 overtime loss to Finland. It marks the first time Canada has […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–Elias Pettersson thought this was a pretty good day. The Vancouver Canucks’ rookie scored his third goal of the night in overtime to lead the Canucks to a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators yesterday after learning earlier in the day that he would represent the […]
The Associated PressMichael Marot INDIANAPOLIS–Andrew Luck spent last January just like the previous two–watching playoff games from afar and hoping for a chance to return. This weekend he’s officially back. After a coaching change, a major roster overhaul, and nearly two years removed from shoulder surgery, the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback […]
The Associated PressBarry Wilner While the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and L.A. Rams were mesmerizing pro football fans with their outlandish offensive onslaughts, something else might have gone unnoticed. More teams that failed to make the playoffs in 2017 are in this season than there are repeaters. Yep, […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–The Toronto Raptors overcame their worst start of the season, and an offence that moved like molasses, to beat the Chicago Bulls 95-89 last night. It wasn’t pretty but it was a win without Kyle Lowry and Jonas Valanciunas. And the injury-bitten Raptors will take it. […]
The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz.–Brandon Pirri has had a late December to remember for the Vegas Golden Knights. The journeyman forward had a goal and assist in the Golden Knights’ 5-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes last night, and has five goals as part of his seven points in the […]
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS–While taking the NFC North champion Chicago Bears to the playoffs for the first time in eight years, head coach Matt Nagy has displayed an energetic personality and aggressive mindset throughout his debut. Even with their post-season position all but set, the Bears refused to let up. […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–Maxime Comtois, the lone veteran on Canada’s world junior hockey team, hopes his teammates learn from yesterday’s victory. Comtois had two goals and two assists in Canada’s 5-3 win over Switzerland in a pre-tournament game designed to help both squads prepare for the world junior championship […]
