Dakar rider Cherpin dies five days after crashDakar rider Cherpin dies five days after crash
French motorcycle rider Pierre Cherpin has died five days after crashing during the seventh stage of the Dakar rally, organisers announced on Friday.
Day: January 15, 2021
Kaprizov scores in OT in NHL debut, lifts Wild over KingsKaprizov scores in OT in NHL debut, lifts Wild over Kings
Kirill Kaprizov scored his first NHL goal with 1:13 remaining in overtime and finished with three points as the Minnesota Wild rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in the season opener for both teams Thursday night. Kaprizov, the third Russian-born player to make his NHL debut with the Wild, also had a pair of assists. ”He gets a puck on a break and you see what he does,” said defenseman Matt Dumba, who had an assist.
Oilers strike it rich with this dynamic duoOilers strike it rich with this dynamic duo
Connor McDavid scored a hat trick and Leon Draisaitl had four assists as Edmonton exacted revenge on Vancouver, and they may be 1A and 1B in the MVP race.
Adam Peters still on 49ers after Panthers hire someone else for GM jobAdam Peters still on 49ers after Panthers hire someone else for GM job
49ers VP of player personnel is staying put in Santa Clara, for now.
Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coachJets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach
The New York Jets were searching for a leader, someone who could bring a frustrated, playoff-starved franchise back to respectability. The Jets reached an agreement in principle with the popular and energetic San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Thursday night to hire him as their head coach. Saleh replaces Adam Gase, who was fired by on Jan. 3 after going 9-23 in two seasons.
Saleh’s trail-blazing roots trace back to MichiganSaleh’s trail-blazing roots trace back to Michigan
New Jets coach Robert Saleh hails from Dearborn, Mich., home to the largest concentration of Muslims in America — and a football-obsessed local high school.
Liam Hendriks pens heartfelt message to A’s, Oakland fans on InstagramLiam Hendriks pens heartfelt message to A’s, Oakland fans on Instagram
Liam Hendriks thanked the A’s and the fans for a remarkable five years in Oakland.
Darrell Bevell feels interview with Lions went well, waiting out processDarrell Bevell feels interview with Lions went well, waiting out process
After a five-game stretch as interim head coach of the Detroit Lions, Darrell Bevell interviewed with the team for a chance to stay in the role full-time moving forward. In an interview with Brett Favre on Sirius XM NFL Radio, Bevell said on Thursday that he felt good about the interview process with the team [more]
New Head Coaches, Divisional Round PreviewNew Head Coaches, Divisional Round Preview
Lauren Carpenter recaps the head coaching hire in Jacksonville and previews this weekend’s divisional round matchups on Saturday and Sunday. (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)
Short-handed Rockets win after ‘crazy 48 hours’Short-handed Rockets win after ‘crazy 48 hours’
The Rockets, who had only nine available players Thursday, “came together” and beat the Spurs in their first game since James Harden was traded.