When the Pittsburgh Penguins faced the daunting task of neutralizing Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, they responded with one of their best first-period performances of the season en route to a 5-3 at PPG Paints Arena.After starting its five-game homestand by taking a 3-1 lead in the third period and losing in a shootout to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Pittsburgh took a 4-1 lead and never looked back.A memorable evening (again)Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is now the ninth leading scorer in NHL history, surpassing Hall of Famer Joe Sakic with another three-point night with…
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Novak Djokovic said he believed the food given to him during his 2022 Australian detention was contaminated (William WEST)Novak Djokovic has claimed he was “poisoned” by lead and mercury in his diet while briefly detained in Melbourne in 2022 before being deported on the eve of the Australian Open.The former world number one had his visa canceled and was ultimately expelled from the country for his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid.He was held in a detention hotel while he fought an unsuccessful legal battle to stay.”I had health problems. And I realized that in this hotel in Melbourne I…
The Rooker excited about the Athletics’ future after signing contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBrent Rooker is excited to be the face of up-and-coming athletics after officially signing a Contract extension of $60 million over five years with a club option for 2030 to remain in the Greens and Golds.The designated hitter/outfielder views his new contract as the highlight of his storied career and a major selling point to players inside and outside the Athletic Club who are uncertain about the direction of the franchise and its future homes, given that it is the first. player to…
Hield’s X-factor status amplified in Warriors’ win over Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAfter playing winning basketball for the first 42 minutes and attempting to lose in spectacular fashion in the final six minutes, the Warriors walked away Thursday night with a victory that provides some clarity on the ceiling of their current roster.It doesn’t depend on Stephen Curry, Draymond Green or Andrew Wiggins, but on . . . Buddy Hield.Curry, Green and Wiggins have history in Golden State. We saw their ceilings. With Hield, this is starting to become evident.When Hield is productive on offense, the Warriors…
The Raiders will interview former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their coaching vacancy next week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.Carroll, 73, had his first interview during this hiring cycle Thursday when he spoke with the Bears.The Raiders are replacing Antonio Pierce, whom they fired Tuesday after just one season.Carroll coached the Seahawks from 2010-23, going 137-89-1. His Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII and lost Super Bowl XLIX when Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson at the goal line in the final seconds.He did not coach in 2024.Carroll also won in his nine seasons at USC, with a national championship in…
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MLB: Houston Astros vs. San Diego PadresPITTSBURGH — Left-hander Caleb Ferguson and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year contract worth $3 million.Thursday’s deal is pending a successful medical.The 28-year-old is 19-13 with five saves and a 3.68 ERA in 263 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Houston Astros. Ferguson split time between the Yankees and Astros last season, going 1-4 with a 4.64 ERA.The Pirates plan to extend Ferguson during spring training to see if he is an option to join the starting rotations. Ferguson made 14 starts in his big league career, most…
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