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NHL

3 former Penguins players who share a Christmas birthday

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According to Hockey Reference, only 13 NHL players were born at Christmas. Surprisingly, three former Pittsburgh Penguins players share the same birthday. Although they were born on December 25, these three skaters never had the chance to play together.Dmitry Mironov (1965)Dmitri Mironov was born on Christmas Day in Moscow in 1965 and was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the eighth round (160th overall) in the 1991 draft. After four seasons north of the border, the right-handed defenseman arrived in Pittsburgh in July 1995 as part of a trade for Larry Murphy.Most power play points by a defenseman in…

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Infielder Ehire Adrianza retires at age 35 after 12 major league seasons

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MLB: Los Angeles Angels vs. Pittsburgh PiratesInfielder Ehire Adrianza retires after 12 seasons in the major leagues.The 35-year-old, who played with the Los Angeles Angels earlier this year, announced his decision on Instagram on Tuesday.Adrianza won a World Series title in 2021 with Atlanta and hit .237 with 22 home runs and 151 RBIs for San Francisco (2013-16), Minnesota (2017-20), the Braves (2021-24), Washington ( 2022) and the Of Angels.He signed a minor league contract with the Angels in February, started the season at Triple-A Salt Lake and hit .192 with a homer and two RBIs in eight games from…

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Chiefs vs. Steelers score, live updates: Kansas City looks to clinch AFC No. 1 seed on Christmas Day, Netflix NFL special

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Looks like another Merry Christmas for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions have the best record in the NFL and have been the most scoring, if not lucky, team in the NFL this season, but great teams know how to take their chances from time to time. Although Patrick Mahomes may have had the worst statistical season of his career, you could do a lot worse than 23 touchdown passes to 11 interceptions with a 67% completion rate and 240 yards per game with Seven winning drives this season – the Chiefs travel with…

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Tennis

Slam success and rankings rise – how British tennis thrived in 2024

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Katie Boulter broke into the world top 25 for the first time and won two WTA titles in 2024 (Getty Images)For almost two decades, Andy Murray has been the benchmark for British tennis success.The former world number one by hanging up his racket allowed others to access a larger share of the stage.As the country’s best players prepare for the new season, BBC Sport looks back at Britain’s success stories in 2024 – and you can choose the player who impressed you the most.The Slam semi-finalist takes over from MurrayThis year has been a coming of age for Jack Draper.Her…

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NHL

The Penguins’ top line is currently the best line in hockey

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Pittsburgh Penguins are currently 9-3-1 in their last 13 games, and there are many reasons for their recent success.But there’s no reason bigger than the three guys at the very top of their lineup.The top line of Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust was red hot, as they combined for 21 goals and 53 points. They’re firing on all cylinders, no matter the opponent, and they’re the most productive trio in the NHL since their November 27 victory against the Vancouver Canucks.“We’re just burying our chances,” Crosby said afterward Monday’s 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyerswhich featured three goals…

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