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Matthews, McDavid among All-Star captains
Remaining players for the event will be named by the NHL Hockey Operations department. Matthews will be playing in the January 26 game for the third time in as many seasons since being drafted first overall. Each of those four captains will represent one of the NHL's divisions. The four teams will be comprised of 11 players - six forwards, three defensemen and two goalies. [Full Article...]
Australia v India: Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli cause Australia problems
Australia finished 0-8 in response. There was a lengthy hold-up after Harris - who has copped a bit of punishment in the grill this series - was hit in the helmet by Jasprit Bumrah, while there were some nervy moments early on for fellow opener Finch. [Full Article...]
Tottenham to activate Alderweireld contract extension clause
In doing so, however, the club will activate a clause that states the Belgian worldwide can leave for £25m this summer instead of on a Bosman free transfer, should he not sign a new long-term deal beforehand. "Maybe every day we talk [with chairman Daniel Levy and chief scout Steve Hitchen] but it depends on if players are going to leave, and to have space to sign players". [Full Article...]
Pochettino sad to lose on-fire Son to South Korea once more
Kane was among the scorers at Wembley as Spurs followed up their 6-2 win at Everton on Sunday with another convincing triumph that lifted them above Manchester City to second in the Premier League. If we don't then we've got a big enough squad that we can rotate - players have been coming in and doing well. But for sure in January when the market is going to be open, that's the moment when we're g... [Full Article...]
Weather cancels No. 23 Boise State’s First Responder Bowl vs. Boston College
Boston College comes into the matchup 7-5. The Broncos staged a seven-game winning streak through the heart of the season to clinch their third straight campaign with at least 10 victories; their fourth in the five seasons with Bryan Harsin as head coach. [Full Article...]
Irving shoots Celtics past 76ers in OT
Philadelphia shot 60 percent in the third quarter, hitting five 3-pointers, and led 89-86 entering the final quarter. Rozier's 3-pointer brought the Celtics to within two with 7:14 remaining. Dunks by Tatum and Gordon Hayward cut the lead to one with 2:51 left in overtime. He hit another 3-pointer with 1:29 left, and Boston led by four before pulling away. [Full Article...]
Barcelona midfielder ‘praying’ for Neymar return
There are also some reports that are suggesting that Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde could leave his job at the end of this season. Despite being in only his second season with the French champions, there has been countless reports of the 26-year-old's desire to return to the Spanish kings, with Arthur trying to convince him. [Full Article...]
Packers interview Caldwell, Pagano for head coaching vacancy
The 63-year-old spent four seasons in Detroit and actually had some success there. Despite those numbers, the Lions unceremoniously dumped him following a 2017 season where the team finished with a 9-7 record. Although the Packers have said that Rodgers won't have much to do with the coaching search, the quarterback still made a decision to offer some input this week. [Full Article...]