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U.S.-Canada final of 4 Nations Face-Off draws huge ratings

U.S.-Canada final of 4 Nations Face-Off draws huge ratings

(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images) The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday...

Record ratings for U.S.-Canada final of 4 Nations Face-Off

Record ratings for U.S.-Canada final of 4 Nations Face-Off

(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images) Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the United States and Canada...

Brad Marchand, Bruins reclaim TD Garden for clash with Ducks

Brad Marchand, Bruins reclaim TD Garden for clash with Ducks

(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images) Two nights after TD Garden hosted the thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off finale, the Boston...

No. 18 Clemson faces SMU in key ACC clash

No. 18 Clemson faces SMU in key ACC clash

(Photo credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images) Building resumes for the NCAA Tournament will be a priority when No. 18 Clemson travels...

RAK Ruler appoints Director General of Department of Finance

RAK Ruler appoints Director General of Department of Finance

Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], February 22 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has...

U.S. sports betting soars 23.6% amid alarming rise in addiction

U.S. sports betting soars 23.6% amid alarming rise in addiction

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Americans are gambling on sports in record numbers, which has coincided with a rapid increase...

Miami meets Virginia Tech in matchup of struggling teams

Miami meets Virginia Tech in matchup of struggling teams

(Photo credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images) Miami will try to ease its suffering amid its worst season in 31 years when it hosts Virginia...

Shaky 76ers tied with lowly Nets entering matchup

Shaky 76ers tied with lowly Nets entering matchup

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets likely did not expect to be tied in the standings...

'Excited' Georgia Tech takes on Boston College

'Excited' Georgia Tech takes on Boston College

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images) Looking to match a season-best three-game winning streak, Georgia Tech will travel to Chestnut...

Human-like Clone robot twitches to life

Human-like Clone robot twitches to life

A Polish-American company has unveiled androids that move using muscles and bones An android that mimics human anatomy with over...

NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in return

NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in return

(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) Giannis Antetokounmpo returned following a six-game absence and scored 23 points in...

Jayson Tatum logs triple-double as Celtics trounce 76ers

Jayson Tatum logs triple-double as Celtics trounce 76ers

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Payton Pritchard scored 28 points off the bench and Jayson Tatum recorded a triple-double...

Jazz-Thunder could feature Williams brothers' first matchup

Jazz-Thunder could feature Williams brothers' first matchup

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) At least one family is hoping the third time will be the charm when the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma...

Jazz-Thunder could feature first matchup between Williams brothers

Jazz-Thunder could feature first matchup between Williams brothers

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) At least one family is hoping the third time will be the charm when the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma...

Former Pirates P Scott Sauerbeck dies

Former Pirates P Scott Sauerbeck dies

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) Former Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Scott Sauerbeck died, the team announced on...

4 Nations Face-Off: Canada-U.S. Preview, Props & Prediction

4 Nations Face-Off: Canada-U.S. Preview, Props & Prediction

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) The championship of the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off will come down to a United States-Canada...

Chief Economic Adviser Anantha Nageswaran's tenure extended by 2 years

Chief Economic Adviser Anantha Nageswaran's tenure extended by 2 years

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The central government has extended the tenure of Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran...

Report: Cavaliers to add Javonte Green after buyout from Pelicans

Report: Cavaliers to add Javonte Green after buyout from Pelicans

(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images) Forward Javonte Green is expected to join the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers...

Quinn Hughes unlikely to join Team USA for 4 Nations final

Quinn Hughes unlikely to join Team USA for 4 Nations final

(Photo credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images) Charlie McAvoy is out with a shoulder infection and Quinn Hughes isn't likely to be, also....

Knicks come out of break with confidence against sliding Bulls

Knicks come out of break with confidence against sliding Bulls

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) The New York Knicks prepared for their challenging schedule following the All-Star Break...

U.S., Canada square off again in 4 Nations Face-Off title bout

U.S., Canada square off again in 4 Nations Face-Off title bout

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) BOSTON -- With apologies to Finland and Sweden, this is what most everyone wanted. The...

Sixers hoping to have big guns in lineup vs. Celtics

Sixers hoping to have big guns in lineup vs. Celtics

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images) The Boston Celtics cruised into the All-Star break, while the Philadelphia 76ers limped to...

Astros trial 2B Jose Altuve in left field, add another INF

Astros trial 2B Jose Altuve in left field, add another INF

(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images) Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was willing to move to left field if it meant bringing...

Widow: Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had stage 2 CTE

Widow: Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had stage 2 CTE

(Photo credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-Imagn Images) Chicago Blackhawks legend and Hockey Hall of Fame member Bobby Hull has been posthumously...

Union acquire F Bruno Damiani in club-record deal

Union acquire F Bruno Damiani in club-record deal

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Union acquired Uruguayan forward Bruno Damiani for a club-record...

Team USA D Charlie McAvoy hospitalized, out for 4 Nations final

Team USA D Charlie McAvoy hospitalized, out for 4 Nations final

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was ruled out for Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final...

Team USA D Charlie McAvoy hospitalized, out for Thursday's game

Team USA D Charlie McAvoy hospitalized, out for Thursday's game

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was ruled out for Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final...

Team USA D Charlie McAvoy reportedly hospitalized

Team USA D Charlie McAvoy reportedly hospitalized

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was admitted to Mass General Hospital on Monday night...

BC puts together defensive masterclass, pummels Virginia Tech

BC puts together defensive masterclass, pummels Virginia Tech

(Photo credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images) Donald Hand Jr. tossed in a game-high 16 points and Boston College ended a four-game losing...

Eyeing top-4 slot in ACC, UNC out to sweep NC State

Eyeing top-4 slot in ACC, UNC out to sweep NC State

(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images) The in-state Atlantic Coast Conference rivalry returns Wednesday, and it comes at a crucial...

Agent: 76ers sign Lonnie Walker IV to 2-year, $3M deal

Agent: 76ers sign Lonnie Walker IV to 2-year, $3M deal

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a two-year, $3 million deal with veteran guard Lonnie...

Boston's new addition Alex Bregman not sparring over 3B job

Boston's new addition Alex Bregman not sparring over 3B job

(Photo credit: Andrew West/The News-Press/USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Rafael Devers turned the hot corner...

Reports: Cubs, Justin Turner agree to deal

Reports: Cubs, Justin Turner agree to deal

(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images) Justin Turner agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, according...

Red Sox sign RHP Adam Ottavino to minor league deal

Red Sox sign RHP Adam Ottavino to minor league deal

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) The Boston Red Sox signed veteran right-hander Adam Ottavino to a minor league contract...

TGL: Wyndham Clark sends The Bay over Boston

TGL: Wyndham Clark sends The Bay over Boston

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) Wyndham Clark recorded the go-ahead point at the 15th hole to give The Bay GC a 5-4 win...

Athletics sign veteran INF Luis Urias

Athletics sign veteran INF Luis Urias

(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images) The Athletics signed veteran infielder Luis Urias to a one-year contract on Monday. ...

Protecting the ball key for Virginia Tech, Boston College

Protecting the ball key for Virginia Tech, Boston College

(Photo credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images) Boston College will try to end a four-game losing streak Tuesday when it plays an Atlantic...

TGL: The Bay picks up narrow win over Atlanta Drive

TGL: The Bay picks up narrow win over Atlanta Drive

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) Wyndham Clark scored the go-ahead point on the 13th hole and The Bay GC fended off Justin...

Red Sox 3B Rafael Devers says he won't move from position

Red Sox 3B Rafael Devers says he won't move from position

(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images) Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was adamant Monday that he would not move...

Matthew Tkachuk, Charlie McAvoy out of 4 Nations vs. Sweden

Matthew Tkachuk, Charlie McAvoy out of 4 Nations vs. Sweden

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) A lower-body injury will keep forward Matthew Tkachuk from playing for Team USA against Sweden...

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