Page 269 — Sports Al Dente

NHL (NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE)

NHL linesman exits game following collision with Toews

Jonny Murray, a linesman, was injured and left the game during the third period after briefly returning following a collision in the…

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 1 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Mike Tirico will be the lead play-by-play announcer for NBC’s NBA coverage starting next season

By BRIAN ANDERSON Jan 23, 2025 2 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

The Charlotte Hornets will broadcast five home games this season on free over-the-air television

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 1 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will be out for at least a month due to a stress fracture in his ankle

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 1 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler for two games due to missing a flight and displaying “insubordinate conduct.”

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Kevin Durant expressed pride in the foundation the Brooklyn Nets were building, despite the team’s rapid downfall due to internal issues

By BRIAN ANDERSON Jan 23, 2025 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Ohtani told the Los Angeles Dodgers that they have secured highly regarded Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki

By RITIK Jan 23, 2025 5 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

The Oakland A’s have hired former World Series MVP Dave Stewart for a front office position

By MICHAEL SMITH Jan 23, 2025 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Tampa Bay infielder Taylor Walls and the Rays reached a one-year agreement worth $1.4 million, avoiding arbitration

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Reliever Paul Sewald has reached a one-year, $7 million deal with the Cleveland Guardians

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

In New England, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has appointed Josh McDaniels as the team’s offensive coordinator

By MICHAEL SMITH Jan 23, 2025 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

In Kansas City, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has developed and matured significantly, both in his game and personal life

By RYAN DYRUD Jan 23, 2025 4 min read