ST. LOUIS – It’s been tough times over there for a while for veteran St. Louis Blues forward Brandon Saad.The 32-year-old wasn’t producing like he usually does, but not only wasn’t he producing, he wasn’t making an impact on the ice.Blues coach Jim Montgomery, who helped coach Saad in 2021-22 before leaving him to coach the Boston Bruins, knows what kind of player this is, but he sent the message that his game wasn’t good enough, making it a good scratch. starting Dec. 14 against the Dallas Stars for what would be three of the next six games.But Saad would…
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Only Roger Federer (103) and Jimmy Connors (109) have won more career titles than Novak Djokovic (99) (Getty Images)Top seed Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Brisbane International in a straight-sets quarter-final loss to Reilly Opelka.Djokovic, seeking his 100th ATP title, found himself neck-and-neck with the American in the opening set before Opelka cruised to a 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 victory in an hour and 40 minutes.Opelka, 27, will now face Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who beat Jakub Mensik 7-5 7-6 (7-5) to reach the semi-finals.”(Djokovic) is the greatest tennis player of all time. But it’s difficult to be in his…
MLB: SEPTEMBER 29 Royals vs. BravesBALTIMORE — Veteran right-hander Charlie Morton and the Baltimore Orioles agreed Friday to a one-year contract worth $15 million.Morton, 41, the hero of Game 7 of the 2017 World Series with Houston, will try to fill a hole in Baltimore’s rotation. This will be Morton’s 18th season in the major leagues.The Orioles also signed 35-year-old Tomoyuki Sugano of Japan to a one-year, $13 million contract this offseason. Baltimore lost its 2024 ace in Corbin Burnes, who signed a $210 million contract with Arizona last month.Morton has a career record of 138-123. He pitched 165 1/3…
Lakers star LeBron James drives past Atlanta’s Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the Lakers’ 119-102 victory Friday at Crypto.com Arena. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)LeBron James launched into a three-pointer from the other side of the court, the ball spinning perfectly in the Friday night air, before crossing the net. As he ran onto the field, he shook his head and gritted his teeth.Then, James came to the right block, the Atlanta defender on his back, before turning and launching a mid-range jumper. After a stop, he took another step toward the Atlanta bench, returned to almost the same spot, spun and…
Shanahan expects Dobbs’ preparation to pay off in 49ers’ season finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area49ers coach Kyle Shanahan believes the quarterback Joshua Dobbs will shine against his former Arizona Cardinals to complete the 2024 NFL regular season.Dobbs, of course, is San Francisco’s starter in place of Brock Purdywho is recovering from contusion of the right elbow with nerve inflammation suffered during the 49ers’ Week 17 loss to the Detroit Lions.Shanahan expressed his confidence and expectations of Dobbs with Greg Papa on the latest edition of NBC Sports Bay Area’s “49ers Game Plan.”“To be exactly like he’s always…
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Where would the Giants be with three high-profile free agents? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWith the MLB free agency market hot, the Giants remain on the lookout to add more big names to the roster.San Francisco would still be in the running for three of the biggest names still available – Pete Alonso, Jack Flaherty and Roki Sasaki – according to an article published Friday by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.Alonso is the best power hitter available on the market and “has been connected” to the Giants this offseason, according to Feinsand, with the Toronto Blue Jays. The slugger…