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Pittsburgh, PA

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have been desperate for depth scoring for two years now. They got some from a very unexpected source in their 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.Starting goalie Tristan Jarry.Jarry become just the 14th goalie in NHL history to score a goal — and the first Penguins goalie to do so — when he did this in the closing minute of the game.
For the first time in Pittsburgh Penguins history, we have a GOALIE GOAL! pic.twitter.com/fXvx99fvRh— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 1, 2023
Jarry has always been regarded as a strong puck-handling goalie and has taken...

Watch: Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry scores goal

Georgia State

Tuscaloosa, AL

The Alabama Crimson Tide will reportedly be without the team's top rusher when they take on undefeated Georgia on Saturday.Jase McClellan, who has rushed for 300 more yards than anyone else on the team, "reinjured" his foot against Auburn last week and will miss the SEC Championship Game, as reported by Austin Hannon of Sports Illustrated's BamaCentral. The senior has 803 yards and six touchdowns on the season, far ahead of the second-leading rusher Roydell Williams, a senior who has 497 yards and four scores, according to ESPN.Earlier Thursday, head coach Nick Saban said the injury is something McClellan has battled...

Report: Alabama's leading rusher to miss SEC title game

Nebraska State

Lincoln, NE

There was a point in time when college players being paid was unthinkable. It happened, of course, but it was under the table or in a McDonalds bag. For superstar players, "payment" came in the form of mom receiving a new car or in Reggie Bush's case, a home.That's how things used to be done. It was "wink-wink, nudge nudge," and generally, the NCAA turned a blind eye to how top programs were landing elite players.Things have changed in the NIL era, though. Changed so much, in fact, that Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule believes that it will take a...

Nebraska's Matt Rhule reveals eye-popping cost to lure transfer portal QB during NIL era

Oregon State

Boulder, CO

An already sketchy week for Sports Illustrated got even rougher on Thursday morning.The sports media giant received scores of criticisms on social media for selecting University of Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders as its Sportsperson of the Year.
The coach of a 4-8 football team (1-8 in the Pac-12) is the SI Sportsperson of the Year.Tough week for a once proud journalistic institution. https://t.co/LDbr6FpxBO
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) November 30, 2023

Did the fake writers pick this? Didn’t the guy go 4-8? https://t.co/Ze15CfQoK4
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 30, 2023

He ran off just about the entire roster he inherited, then went 4-8. This...

Sports Illustrated's rough week continues after Deion Sanders announcement

Dallas, TX

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Chicago, IL

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Suspects in plot arrested in Chicago, Tampa in November 1963. Sixty years ago, Abraham Bolden worked as a Secret Service agent, becoming the first African American in that agency to guard a president. John F. Kennedy onceintroduced him as "the Jackie Robinson of the Secret Service."

Records: Kennedy targeted in Chicago, Florida, right before Dallas

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Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

Oklahoma City, OK

While the Oklahoma City Thunder are racking up wins, young guard Josh Giddey’s troubles are piling up.
Statement from the Newport Beach police department on the “active investigation” into allegations about an improper relationship between Thunder guard Josh Giddey and a minor girl. Police are “actively seeking additional information.” pic.twitter.com/2HciDAHppT— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 29, 2023
After salacious photos emerged online of Giddey with a high school student, the police department of Newport Beach opened an investigation into Giddey’s alleged relationship with the girl, who appears to be a minor. If the investigation discovers wrongdoing, Giddey could be charged with a misdemeanor or...

Troubles mounting for Thunder guard Josh Giddey

Amidst disillusionment, migrants depart Windy City return to Venezuela in search of better lives. Migrants who sought refuge in Chicago are choosing to leave the city in pursuit of a better life. Chicago has become so unpleasant for migrants who resent being housed in shelters and being refused the top paying jobs that they are fleeing back to Venezuela,

After Night of Cold Temperatures in Chicago, Some Migrants Are Returning to Venezuela

Los Angeles, CA

When Bronny James makes his debut for USC, his father will be there whether the Lakers have a game or not.
LeBron James just said that if Bronny makes his USC debut on the same day the Lakers are playing, he’ll miss the Lakers game to attend Bronny’s game. He said he told his teammates on the flight over to OKC.“Family over everything,” James said.— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) December 1, 2023
After the younger James suffered a scary cardiac arrest in July, the James family and the USC Trojans got great news Thursday when Bronny was cleared for a full return to...

LeBron James will skip Lakers game to watch son's debut

Orlando, FL

The Orlando Magic are 13-5, the earliest they have achieved double-digit wins since the 2011-12 season, when they began the season 11-4.Following Wednesday's 139-120 win over the Washington Wizards, Orlando owns the league's longest active winning streak (eight games). That streak includes wins against powerhouses Boston — the only team ahead of the Magic in the Eastern Conference — and Milwaukee.Despite being eliminated from the inaugural in-season tournament due to point differential, the Magic have unlocked something special. Under third-year head coach Jamahl Mosley, the Magic emphasize defensive intensity. The team has a remarkable 107.6 defensive rating (third in NBA),...

Do you believe in Magic? Orlando off to epic start

Kansas City, MO

Green Bay, WI

This week's "Sunday Night Football" matchup features the resurgent Green Bay Packers and the AFC-leading Kansas City Chiefs. Let's target a pair of anytime touchdown props for the prime-time matchup, including a +700 bomb we absolutely love. Isiah Pacheco (+110 FanDuel)There's no reason Isiah Pacheco should be plus money to score a touchdown this week,The Chiefs running back has dominated the red-zone work all season. Pacheco has 35 total RZ touches and five touchdowns, while no other player on the offense has more than 11 touches from inside the 20. The Packers are weaker in the running game than they are...

NFL 'SNF' Week 13: Two touchdown bets for Packers vs. Chiefs

Seattle, WA

Seattle's Geno Smith has backtracked this season, so it makes sense for the Seahawks to add another quarterback who can push him.In his latest mock draft, The Athletic's Dane Burgler predicts the Seahawks will select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft."General manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll view Seattle as a win-now team," Burgler wrote. "But at some point, they will invest in a young quarterback to develop."Smith – who signed a three-year, $75M deal after he won 2022 Comeback Player of the Year – hasn't produced stellar numbers this...

Seahawks bring in competition for QB Geno Smith in latest mock draft

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Devils Have Found the Perfect 3rd Line

The best teams in the NHL have depth. Look no further to last season’s Stanley Cup champions, the Colorado Avalanche, or the Boston Bruins right now,...

Devils Have Found the Perfect 3rd Line

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