The Columbus Blue Jackets are the closest geographic rival to the Pittsburgh Penguins. They are less than 200 miles from PPG Paints Arena, about 100 miles closer than the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals.Given that Columbus has only been around for a quarter century, its rivalry with Pittsburgh isn’t as intense as it could be. Like their two playoff meetings, the Penguins dominated the Blue Jackets, thanks to a record of 38-10-0-6, including an 8-3 record in the playoffs.Although only 38 players suited up for both franchises, there were still plenty of good questions to look for – good luck.1.…
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Two of the NBA’s hottest teams meet when the Grizzlies and Warriors face off in San Francisco for Game 2 of an ESPN doubleheader.The Memphis Grizzlies lost in the last outing against the Lakers (128-123) after three consecutive victories, bringing their record to 7-5 on the season. Memphis is still without stars Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, but Jaren Jackson is leading the charge with 20-plus points in four straight games and youngsters like Scotty Pippen Jr., Zach Edey and Santi Aldama are stepping up.The Golden State Warriors are 9-2 this season and are coming off an emotional victory over…
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Dodgers fans celebrate the team’s World Series victory over the New York Yankees at Tom’s Watch Bar in Los Angeles on October 30. (Michael Blackshire/Los Angeles Times)After 20 months, the company that held the Angels TV rights emerged from a federal bankruptcy court Thursday, still intact as a company and still holding the Angels’ television rights.Much ado about nothing? On the contrary.Over the next four years, this company will find out how many fans are willing to pay for a streaming subscription to watch their favorite team, and how much they are willing to pay for it. Major League Baseball…
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Luka Dončić has never really been a candidate for All-Defensive teams, but his work on defense Thursday represented a low point for one of the NBA’s best young players, despite another brilliant game on offense.The situation: draw with 10 seconds remaining between the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz. Klay Thompson had just tied it via a 3-point basket with 27 seconds remaining and the ball was in the hands of Jordan Clarkson at the top of the arc.Dončić was tasked with guarding Jazz forward John Collins. He settled himself between Collins and the ball and waited. And I waited. Well,…
Nick Kyrgios worked as a commentator during his recovery (Getty Images)Nick Kyrgios says he feels “fit and healthy” after announcing he will return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International at the end of December.The 29-year-old Australian has played just one singles match on the ATP Tour in two years due to knee, foot and wrist injuries.The Brisbane event kicks off the 2025 season and is preparation for the Australian Open which begins on January 12.“It’s been a long healing journey to get to where I am today,” Kyrgios said.“One of the goals I set for myself was to be…