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February 17, 2022
The U.S. and Canada are once again meeting in the women's Olympic gold medal final.
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Rosenthal: Exploring the MLB Players Association’s top priorities, and how they might achieve them
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NFL Power Rankings: Rams end season as unanimous No. 1. Other teams weren’t so easy to slot
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2022 Olympics: U.S. men's hockey eliminated by Slovakia
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NBA title contenders update: How much did Nets and Sixers improve at trade deadline?
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One of the best rivalries in sports gets a fresh chapter tonight as Canada and the U.S. face off in the gold medal game of the Olympic women's hockey tournament.
One of the best rivalries in sports is getting a fresh chapter.
The Athletic NHL Staff31
Canada vs. USA women’s hockey: A view inside the greatest rivalry at the 2022 Beijing Olympics
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‘It was rock bottom’: How Erin Ambrose overcame setbacks and self-doubt to become Canada’s best defender
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Jesse Compher’s hard work is paying off in her Olympic debut: ‘She clocks as many hours as any player in the NHL’
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USA women’s hockey takeaways: USA was the better team against Canada, so why didn’t they get the win?
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Women’s Hockey Player Tiers: Top 50 Olympians from Marie-Philip Poulin to Abby Roque
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Follow along for the latest news and highlights from Beijing.
2022 Olympics TV highlights: What to watch from Beijing on Monday night, Tuesday morning
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The music of figure skating: How a routine gets its soundtrack, from the classical to the ‘intergalactic love story’
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As Olympics ratings crater, NBC talks Beijing challenges and hopes for Paris and beyond
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Senior Writer, Bulls
2h ago
Final: Bulls 125, Kings 118.DeMar DeRozan: 38 points, six rebounds, six assists.Coby White: 31 points, five rebounds, six assists.Nikola Vučević: 21 points, 10 rebounds, three assists.Javonte Green: 15 point, six rebounds, one block.Ayo Dosunmu: 12 points, six rebounds, six assists.De'Aaron Fox: 33 points, nine assists.The Bulls are 38-21 at the All-Star break. The Kings are now 22-38.
3h ago
After three: Bulls 90, Kings 88.All five Bulls starters have scored in double digits, led by DeMar DeRozan's game-high 26 points. That's the good news.The bad: Chicago's bench has scored only six points and is just 1 of 13 shooting. Chicago's reserves continue to struggle to provide any source of consistent offense while the Bulls are undermanned.De'Aaron Fox leads the Kings with 25, 5 and 6
4h ago
Halftime: Bulls 65, Kings 59.DeMar DeRozan and Coby White have 14 points apiece for the Bulls. Nikola Vučević (13 points) and Javonte (12) have scored in double digits as well.De'Aaron Fox has a game-high 19 points with four rebounds and five assists for the Kings. Harrison Barnes has 13 points. Domantas Sabonis: 10 points, five rebounds, five assists.
After one: Bulls 33, Kings 30.The point guard matchup between Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu and Kings starter De'Aaron Fox has been an intriguing one. Fox has had his way so far, with 14 points on 6 of 8 shooting. Not all of it came against Dosunmu, but plenty of it did.I'm curious to see how Dosunmu responds. Based on what we've seen from the rookie throughout this season, my hunch is he'll adapt.
6h ago
Two encouraging news items from Bulls coach Billy Donovan's pregame interview:* Zach LaVine's visit to a medical specialist in Los Angeles "went very well." Donovan said doctors "feel totally fine about LaVine resuming playing" and "when the season resumes, we expect to have him back."* Alex Caruso (wrist surgery) expected to be cleared to resume dribbling and shooting in 7 to 10 days.
Senior Writer, Bears
8h ago
The Bears signed LS Beau Brinkley andP Ryan Winslow.
Senior Writer, Blackhawks
13h ago
The Blackhawks have recalled Arvid Soderblom and Alec Regula from the IceHogs and re-assigned Cale Morris to Rockford.
1d ago
The Blackhawks have recalled Cale Morris from Rockford and re-assigned Jakub Galvas and Arvid Soderblom. The IceHogs are playing at home tonight.
Senior Writer, Chicago
Cubs broadcasters Jon Sciambi and Jim Deshaies will continue working together in the Wrigley Field TV booth after signing multiyear contract extensions, Marquee Sports Network announced Tuesday.
Senior Writer, NBA
2d ago
While the NBA is on break, Team USA’s G Leaguers, and Joe Johnson, will continue World Cup qualifying efforts in DC next week. Other ‘names’ include Jordan Bell and Tarik Black. Jim Boylen remains coach. Isaiah Thomas not on roster this time, @TheAthleticNBA
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