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McKenna to Martone: 10 players to watch at world junior hockey championship

December 24 , 2024 at 01:51:01 p.m. EST • :

The world junior hockey championship has produced memorable moments and breathtaking performances. This year's tournament in Ottawa should offer the same level of entertainment as the next generation of stars skate into the showcase event's spotlight.

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche

December 24 , 2024 at 10:50:43 a.m. EST • :

Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort, the country's skiing federation said Tuesday.

Sidney Crosby picks up 1,033rd assist, tying Mario Lemieux's Penguins record

December 24 , 2024 at 10:23:15 a.m. EST • :

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tied Mario Lemieux's record for most assists in team history with his 1,033rd during the first period of Monday night's 7-3 win over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.

The world juniors are about to begin. Why isn't there a women's world junior tournament?

December 23 , 2024 at 06:01:45 p.m. EST • :

The women's under-18 world championship is set for January. But unlike men, women do not have an under-20 world championship.

Caitlin Clark 4th basketball player to be Associated Press female athlete of the year

December 24 , 2024 at 11:45:19 a.m. EST • :

Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday was named the Associated Press female athlete of the year for her impact on and off the court.

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