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NHL

Blues receive more encouraging news regarding another prominent player taking the ice

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MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – A day after returning Robert Thomas to the lineup, the St. Louis Blues received more encouraging news.Defenseman Philip Broberg began skating less than three weeks after injuring his right knee Nov. 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs when Leafs forward Mitch Marner fell to his leg in the second period.The Blues announced that he would be out for 4-6 weeks, but seeing him skating from the start of this four-week period is encouraging.“’Broby has been really good,” Blues coach Drew Bannister said after Wednesday’s practice. “He’s been on the ice; he’s been skating here by himself.…

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MLB

Plaschke: No, Soto! Dodgers should focus on holding World Series champions together

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Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández (37) celebrates with shortstop Mookie Betts (50) after hitting a two-run home run to give the Dodgers a 3-1 lead against the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series on October 26. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)So the Dodgers begin their title defense this week in flirting with baseball’s hottest available star.I hope they ghost.No SotoSo the Dodgers can get stronger the best training in baseballdeepen their historic batting order, tighten their all-around defense, become even more exciting, more enchanting, more unbeatable.Dodger Teoscar Hernández hugs teammate Mookie Betts during the team’s World Series celebration Nov. 1…

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NBA

Basketball Pickup: Have a Night, Dalton Knecht

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Due to a sprained ankle, the Lakers have been without Rui Hachimura for the last three games. That opened the door for first-round pick Dalton Knecht to step into the starting lineup, and he made the most of that opportunity. A double-digit scorer in four straight games, he caught fire in Tuesday’s win over the Jazz. Knecht shot 12 of 16 from the field, scoring a game-high 37 points with five rebounds, a steal and nine 3-pointers. The nine triples tied the NBA rookie record for three-pointers in a game, and Knecht scored 21 points in the third quarter alone.Will…

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Tennis

Is the Billie Jean King Cup final on TV? Start time and how to watch Italy vs Slovakia

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(Getty Images for ITF)Italy and surprise package Slovakia face off in the 2024 final Billie Jean King Cup as two former champion nations face off.The 2002 winners continued their remarkable week in Malaga by trailed 1-0 to beat Great Britainwith Rebecca Sramkova showing her fighting spirit after falling behind against Katie Boulter.Italy, meanwhile, is a four-time winner of this competition and finished second last year. They will be confident of doing better after a semi-final victory against Iga Swiatek and Poland.Jasmine Paolini has had a great 2024 and will hope to cap off his breakthrough year with team silverware.Here’s everything…

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