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MLB

Analysis: How past trade deadlines motivated the Dodgers’ winter spending spree

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Tanner Scott, center, was the Dodgers’ latest addition to their bullpen. He was introduced Thursday at a news conference at Dodger Stadium by president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, right, and general manager Brandon Gomes, left. (Richard Vogel / Associated Press)It is an unrealized objective of Andrew Friedmanit’s been years. This summer, however, it could finally come to fruition.As it does at the start of each winter, the DodgersThe president of baseball operations has set high ambitions for his activity this offseason. He wanted to bolster a talented team, just months away from winning the franchise’s first World Series title…

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NFL

NFL Injury Tracker, Conference Championship Sunday: Jalen Hurts practices fully, Christian Benford, Matt Milano limited for Bills

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After participating on a limited basis in Wednesday’s practice, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fully involved Thursday, putting him in contention to start Sunday’s practice. NFC Championship Game against Washington’s commanders without injury issues.Over the past month, Hurts has dealt with a concussion that forced him to miss the last two games of the regular season then a knee injury last week Divisional round victory against the Los Angeles Rams. But playing in tough conditions in the playoffs is something he’s used to.Since 2021, Hurts has suffered season-ending injuries to his ankle, shoulder, finger and now knee.“It’s part of…

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NHL

3 Disappointing Penguins vs. Ducks Takeaways

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-22-8) continue to waste opportunities to win games and move into the wild-card race, this time lose 5-1 at 28th, Anaheim Ducks, Thursday night.Pittsburgh’s latest loss dropped them to 2-2-0 on a crucial seven-game road trip. They hit the ice again Saturday to play the Seattle Kraken, who doubled up on the Penguins ten days ago at PPG Paints Arena.Before we think ahead, we need to look at their latest loss at the Honda Center.Unfortunately, the Penguins encountered a hot goaltenderJohn Gibson has been on the trade bait board for most of the decade, but continues to…

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Tennis

Djokovic retires injured to send Zverev into Australian Open final

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Novak Djokovic retired from his Australian semi-final (Martin Keep)Novak Djokovic said on Friday there was a chance he could have played his final Australian Open after retiring with a torn muscle in the semi-final to leave his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown in tatters.The 37-year-old’s left upper leg was heavily recorded again after injuring it in the quarter-final and the Serbian called it quits after losing the first set 7-6 (7/5) to Alexander Zverev.Djokovic left the court to a mix of boos and applause as the German reached his first Melbourne final.”There’s a chance. Who knows,” Djokovic…

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