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Previewing USA-Finland: Stats, top players, key matchups

Open Extended Reactions The 4 Nations Face-Off continues Thursday with the first matchup for the United States and Finland (8 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN+). These countries have played six times in the eight previous best-on-best tournaments involving NHL players, according to ESPN Research. The U.S. has won four games, Finland won the most recent matchup (2004 World Cup of Hockey), and there has been one tie. Editor’s Picks 2 Related There are six sets of NHL…

Former football players sue over ‘Last Chance U’

Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 05:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Six former East Mississippi Community College football players who appeared in the documentary series “Last Chance U” have sued the school, Netflix, the National Junior College Athletic Association and the program’s director over their portrayals. John Franklin III, Ronald Ollie, C.J. Reavis, Deandre Johnson, Tim Bonner and Isaiah Wright say they’re seeking $30 million in damages after receiving no compensation for their contributions…

Jays GM: ‘Desire is strong’ to extend Vlad Jr.

Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 07:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays hope to reach a long-term contract with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before he reports to spring training, his deadline to reach a deal. Guerrero is eligible for free agency after the 2025 World Series and has said that he won’t negotiate after he reports, which is expected to be on Tuesday. “We’ve worked extremely hard on keeping…

Ryans: New OC can get Texans ‘over the hump’

DJ Bien-AimeFeb 13, 2025, 05:32 PM ET Close DJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets for the New York Daily News. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his show “Talkin’ Texans.” Open Extended Reactions HOUSTON — Coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday he believes his new offensive coordinator, Nick Caley, can…

Kershaw: Didn’t feel like right time to retire

Alden GonzalezFeb 13, 2025, 05:35 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw admittedly wasn’t prepared for what foot surgery would entail. He spent four weeks on crutches and another four weeks in a walking boot. For more than a month, every step brought with it excruciating pain. Being a normal…

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