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It’s time for The all-encompassing Hockey News show, featuring a bunch of NHL and hockey topics in small segments.THN.com Nashville Predators Editor Emma Lingan is joined by New Jersey Devils Editor Kristy Flannery for this episode. Here’s what they discussed:0:00: Will the Vancouver Canucks take action before the roster freeze?2:03: Was acquiring Kaapo Kakko a smart bet for the Seattle Kraken?5:01: Did the Nashville Predators get fair value for Alexandre Carrier?9:37 a.m.: How important is Ondrej Palat to the New Jersey Devils?12:35 p.m.: Which coach has been the most impressive with his new team?4:25 p.m.: Should the Philadelphia Flyers be…

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Two-time major champion Victoria Azarenka spoke about the effects of social media abuse (Getty Images)Angry players are behind 48% of the 12,000 social media posts deemed abusive towards tennis players this year, according to a detection system based on artificial intelligence.The International Tennis Federation (ITF), the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) joined forces late last year to launch a program for tracking publications on X., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Between January and October this year, the Threat Matrix service monitored 2.47 million messages.Around 12,000 posts and comments…

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Spencer Horowitz Blue JaysPITTSBURGH — Spencer Horwitz was settling in to watch “Gladiator II” with his girlfriend last week when his phone rang.By the end of the film – clocking in at 2 hours and 28 minutes – the first baseman had been traded.Twice.First from Toronto to Cleveland in a deal that sent Gold Glove second baseman Andrés Giménez to the Blue Jays. About an hour later, the Guardians sent Horwitz back to Pittsburgh in exchange for three pitchers.To be honest, Horwitz was rather amused. Relieved too.While Horwitz was “thrilled” when he learned he was headed to the defending AL…

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Jerome Ford is poised to lead the Browns backfield, but he just lost Jameis Winston as QB. Is Ford still a fantasy football lock this week? (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)We’re approaching Christmas and I’m feeling a little traditional, so I decided to give you a list of make-or-break players at each position this week, including defense. A Christmas gift at every post!Tis the season for fantasy miracles and potential boom weeks that can lead you to your Fantasy championship!Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles RamsWe don’t traditionally think of it that way, but Stafford is by nature more of a…

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Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, right center, participated in a full-contact workout Wednesday as he works to recover from a knee injury. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard participated in the contact portion of practice Wednesday for the first time this season, but coach Tyronn Lue said there is still no timetable for the return of the team’s best player, who has been absent. season while dealing with a right knee injury.Leonard will travel with the Clippers for games in Dallas (Thursday and Saturday) and Memphis (Monday), but he will not play in either game, Lue said. The…

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Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastBrian Cashman and the New York Yankees have struck again in their post-Juan Soto pivot, this time acquiring former MVP Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. Although pitching has been at the forefront for the Bronx Bombers so far this offseason, acquiring the two-time All-Star slugger is the first step in trying to build an offensive lineup that Cashman hopes will bring back the Yankees to the Fall Classic in 2025. .Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the deal many thought was inevitable, why Yankee fans should temper their offensive expectations for Bellinger, and why the Cubs…

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