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Connor Bedard wasn’t planning on being sidelined for the Winter Olympic break.
But the expectation of making Canada’s Olympic roster went out the door when he injured his right shoulder in the final seconds of a loss against the St. Louis Blues on December 12. He missed 13 games due to the injury, and when he returned to the lineup, didn’t take faceoffs
Instead, as Team Canada zeroes in on medal contention, Bedard is rested and ready to take faceoffs again for the Blackhawks.
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Stellenbosch explain Olisa Ndah decision
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Stellies on Ndah signing
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Betway Premiership outfit Stellenbosch FC have explained the reason behind strengthening their defence with the signing of Olisa Ndah.
The Nigeria international arrived in the Winelands as a free agent after mutually agreeing to part ways with Soweto giants Orlando Pirates last month.
This came after the 28-year-old defender fell down the pecking order, owing to his constant unavailability due to persistent long-term injuries.
£40m winger at Cobham preparing for summer transfer as Chelsea use favoured method
Chelsea winger Geovany Quenda won’t play for the club until next season, but is at Cobham now getting some adaptation done.
A rare midweek off for Chelsea has allowed the bulk of the first team to take a break, so it will be very quiet at Cobham. But there is one new face.
Mikaela Shiffrin finished Run 1 of the Olympic
Mikaela Shiffrin finished Run 1 of the Olympic
MUMBAI: With both Nepal and Scotland already out of the T20 World Cup, Tuesday night’s contest at the Wankhede was more about playing for pride.
In the end, in a match that swayed from one team to an-other and went to the last over, Nepal held their nerve to over-haul the target of 171 with seven wickets and four balls to spare to sign off with their first win of the tournament.
Arsenal confirm warm-up injuries probe
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal are reviewing their warm-up routines after a fourth pre-match injury setback this season.
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Mikel Arteta has confirmedArsenal are investigating their pre-match routines after four separate injuries in the warm-up before kick-off this season.
Speaking ahead of the Premier League fixture against Wolves, Arteta acknowledged the pattern is unusual and is being examined internally. “Yeah, big time. It’s very unusual,” he said.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Iowa tight end George Kittle answers questions to members of the press during the NFL Scouting Combine on March 3, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
49ers continue D-line rebuild in Daniel Jeremiah’s 2026 NFL mock draft“”Hunter can hold the point against the run, and he showed flashes of his upside as a pass rusher at the Senior Bowl,” Jeremiah wrote. “Recent Super Bowl winners have featured waves of defensive linemen they can rotate.
MILAN — It happens every Winter Olympics, the curling renaissance. For two-plus weeks in February, Americans south of Canadian border states remember that curling exists. Riding a wave of patriotic fever and a strong belief that they too could be Olympic-level curlers, Americans fall in love with the sport … right up until the torch goes out.
This year, curling aficionados are planning to keep the love going. Shortly after the Olympics wrap up in late February, the Rock League will launch.
KALYANI: Jammu and Kashmir stand on the brink of history. They have ample reason to believe they can make their maiden Ranji Trophy final as Bengal dug their own grave on Day Three of the Ranji semifinal at the Bengal Cricket Academy (BCA) ground here on Tuesday.
Bengal batters made a complete mess of the situation even after managing a 26-run first-innings lead after bowling out the visitors for 302 at the lunch break on Tuesday.
However, what followed was beyond the credible. In a blink-and-miss second session of play, Bengal were reduced to 77/6 in 20 overs at tea.