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Mariah Bell won the US women’s figure skating championship for the first time since 1927

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

On Friday night, Mariah Bell skated a stunning free skate at the US figure skating championships, beating Karen Chen for her first gold medal and putting an end to any speculation about whether she’ll compete in her first Winter Olympics.…

Washington Football Team will reveal its new name on Feb. 2, before of the Super Bowl

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

The Washington Football Team will reveal its new name ahead of the Super Bowl, some 19 months after the team’s previous one was dropped. But, according to team president Jason Wright, it won’t be one that quickly became a social…

Josh Giddey becomes the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder made NBA history on Sunday by becoming the youngest player to ever achieve a triple-double. Giddey, who is 19 years and 84 days old, broke LaMelo Ball’s record after finishing Sunday’s game against…

IIHF has decided to cancel the rest of 2022 World Junior Championships hockey due to COVID-19 cases

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

The IIHF stated on Wednesday that the rest of the 2022 World Junior Championship has been cancelled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases among players. Officials from the IIHF met on Wednesday afternoon to explore ways to keep the…

Miami Dolphins beat New Orleans Saints 20-3 to win 7th straight

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

The Miami Dolphins beat the New Orleans Saints 20-3 on Monday night, with rookie sensation Jaylen Waddle returning off the COVID-19 list to catch 10 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown, becoming the first NFL club to win seven…

NHL defers three additional games, bringing the total number of games 70

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

The NHL postponed three more games on Monday due to COVID-19 concerns, bringing the total number of games postponed this season to 70. The Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets’ game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on Wednesday, as well…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign RB Le’Veon Bell after Leonard Fournette injury

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

According to NFL Network, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are poised to sign veteran free agency running back Le’Veon Bell pending a physical. Following a hamstring injury suffered in Sunday’s loss to New Orleans, ESPN reported that starting RB Leonard Fournette…

NHL postpones games with cross-border travel still after Christmas, due to COVID-19 concerns

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

The NHL stated on Sunday that games involving cross-border travel will be banned until after the Christmas break. The league postponed 12 games between American clubs and Canadian teams from Monday to Thursday due to “the fluid nature of federal…

Warriors’ Steph Curry sets a new NBA 3-point record

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

Stephen Curryis officially the greatest shooter of all time. The Golden State Warriors’ star guard passed Hall of Famer Ray Allen for the all-time lead in 3-pointers Tuesday night against the New York Knicks, sinking his 2,974th of his career.…

Oklahoma Sooners hires Clemson’s Brent Venables as new football coach

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

Brent Venables, the defensive coordinator at Clemson, has been named the new head football coach at Oklahoma, according to the university. After OU athletic director Joe Castiglione travelled to the Clemson, South Carolina, region to meet with Venables, who had…