Vegas Golden Knights center Nolan Patrick (41) reaches for the puck against Ducks center Vinni Lettieri (28) and defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker) Ducks center Derek Grant (38) checks Vegas Golden Knights right wing Keegan Kolesar (55)…
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COSTA MESA — Chargers coach Brandon Staley is rarely brief when reporters ask about Derwin James’ importance to the team. Staley has provided paragraphs worth of praise throughout the season for his versatile star safety, who has been playing at least five positions while relaying defensive calls to teammates. “When I’ve talked about him in…
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Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. stiff-arms Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush as he runs with the ball during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Friday in Arlington, Texas. Robinson rushed for a program bowl-record 204 yards in the Crimson Tide’s 27-6 win. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter) Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. stiff-arms Cincinnati…
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THOUSAND OAKS — When Odell Beckham Jr. joined the Rams in November, he knew people were wondering: How would he get along on a team where he isn’t the most-watched pass catcher? Now, with Cooper Kupp continuing to receive most of the passes and attention, the answer is in: Beckham is getting along, well, famously.…
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Sam Carrick absorbed a tough but late hit along the boards from Brayden McNabb of the Vegas Golden Knights in the final minutes of Friday afternoon’s game at T-Mobile Arena. Buddy Robinson, Carrick’s Ducks teammate, stepped in to confront McNabb, but Carrick stood up for himself. McNabb is 6-foot-4 and weighs 214 pounds. Carrick is…
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Giants center Billy Price and his wife tragically lost a baby boy 15 weeks into pregnancy this week, and Price is doubtful to play Sunday in Chicago as he and his family mourn. “It is with the most shattered hearts that we have to share the news of our Baby Boy gaining his Angel Wings…
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Clippers guard Terance Mann attempts a layup as Toronto Raptors center Khem Birch defends during the first half on Friday night in Toronto. (Chris Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) The Clippers move the ball up the court against the Toronto Raptors during the first half on Friday night in Toronto. No tickets were sold for…
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Sure, it wasn’t as memorable as 2020, but 2021 was quite the year in Chicago sports. Here’s a look back, month by month, at the year’s events. January <mark class=”hl_blue”>Jan. 1:</mark> Northwestern beats Auburn 35-19 in the Citrus Bowl for its fourth straight bowl victory — and win No. 400 for retiring defensive coordinator Mike…
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With empty stadiums at the start of the year and mass postponements and cancellations of games at the end, 2021 probably wasn’t the greatest for watching televised sports. But there was a lot to watch. And if there was a game televised and a screen to view it on, there is a good chance we…
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Mark Andrews had just signed a contract that would make him a wealthy man, the fulfillment of a fantasy shared by almost every young athlete grinding toward a professional career. He was pleased by the recognition of his talent and drive but seemed baffled by the notion that a $56 million reward might foster complacency…
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