Articles by Jeremy Freeborn (3751)

Boxing: Usyk vs Witherspoon

Elite Ukrainian boxers to join army during Russian invasion

Four elite Ukrainian boxers have agreed to participate to help protect their nation of Ukraine against the Russian invasion on…

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NHL: Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews named NHL first star of the week from February 21-27

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews of San Ramon, California has been named the National Hockey League first star of…

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Soccer: World Cup-Spain vs Russia

FIFA suspends Russia for invading Ukraine

The International Football Federation (better known as FIFA) has decided to suspend Russian professional clubs and Russian national teams from…

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NHL: Stadium Series-Tampa Bay Lightning at Nashville Predators

Steven Stamkos leads Lightning to victory in the 2022 Stadium Series

In one of the most majestic spectacles during the 2021-22 National Hockey League season on Saturday, the Tampa Bay Lightning…

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NHL: Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins

Patrick Kane and Brandon Hagel each notch hat tricks as Blackhawks beat Devils

There is no doubt that the Chicago Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils have each struggled defensively this season. The New…

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NHL: Colorado Avalanche at Philadelphia Flyers

Gabriel Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon shine for Avalanche in win over Jets

The Colorado Avalanche have the best record in the National Hockey League at the moment with a record of 38…

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MLS: Charlotte FC Training

UEFA and Formula One pull out of Russia

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine this week has had significant consequences when it comes to international sport.  On Friday according to…

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NHL: New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks

Zdeno Chara sets NHL record for most games played by a defenseman

Zdeno Chara of Trencin, Slovakia made National Hockey League history on Thursday by playing in his 1652nd regular season game….

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NHL: Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators

Predators retire Pekka Rinne’s number 35

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Pekka Rinne of Kempele, Finland made Nashville Predators franchise history on Thursday by becoming the first Predators player to have…

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Julio Cruz

Former MLB second baseman Julio Cruz dies of prostate cancer

Former Major League Baseball second baseman Julio Cruz of Brooklyn, New York passed away of prostate cancer on Tuesday according…

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NASCAR: Daytona 500

Austin Cindric wins 2022 Daytona 500

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Austin Cindric of Columbus, Ohio is the 2022 Daytona 500 champion. At 23 years of age, Cindric becomes the second…

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NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames

Elias Lindholm named NHL First Star of the Week for the red hot Flames

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm of Boden, Sweden has been named the National Hockey League First Star of the Week…

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Olympics: Cross-Country Skiing-Womens 30km Freestyle

Olympic Recap: February 20

The 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing came to a close on Sunday, with the United States winning a 25th…

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Alpine Skiing: Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup Women's Event

Olympic Preview: February 20

The 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing will come to a close on Sunday, but before then, there are still…

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Olympics: Freestyle Skiing-Mens Halfpipe Final

Olympic Recap: February 19

The United States won three medals on the second final day of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. In the…

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NHL: Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets

Patrik Laine notches ninth career hat trick

Patrik Laine of Tampere, Finland notched his ninth career National Hockey League hat trick on Thursday, as the Columbus Blue…

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Olympics: Bobsleigh-2-Woman

Olympic Preview: February 19

From an American perspective, the biggest event on the second last day of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games is two-woman…

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Olympics: Biathlon-Mens 15km Mass Start

Olympic Recap: February 18

It was a record breaking day at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing on Friday. In the men’s biathlon,…

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NHL: Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames

Jacob Markstrom heating up for the Calgary Flames

On October 9, Jacob Markstrom of Gavle, Sweden signed a six-year deal worth $36 million with the Calgary Flames. There…

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Curling: U.S. Olympic Team Trials Curling

Olympic Preview: February 18

For the second straight Olympic Winter Games, John Shuster of Chishiolm, Minnesota will be playing for an Olympic medal. Four…

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Olympics: Ice Hockey-Women Finals - Gold Medal Game - USA-CAN

Olympic Recap: February 17

The United States won two medals on Thursday. In women’s hockey, the Americans settled for silver after a 3-2 loss…

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Hilary Knight

Olympic Preview: February 17

One of the greatest rivalries at the Olympic Winter Games takes place on Wednesday evening at 11 p.m. ET (Thursday…

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Olympics: Freestyle Skiing-Mens Slopestyle Final

Olympic Recap: February 16

The United States continued its excellence in slopestyle events on Wednesday (Tuesday evening in North America) by winning the gold…

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Olympics: Ice Hockey-Men Group A - USA-CHN

Olympic Preview: February 16

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Hockey and curling take center stage on Day 13 with the quarterfinals in men’s hockey, the bronze medal game in…

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MLB: NLDS-Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman retires at age 37

Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman of Washington, North Carolina announced his retirement on Tuesday at the age of 37…

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Olympics: Speed Skating-Mens 1500m

Olympic Recap: February 15

The United States came away with one medal on Tuesday, but it was not the medal they were expecting. Heading…

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Olympics: Speed Skating-Mens 1500m

Olympic Preview: February 15

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The 12th day of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games is going to be very busy with medals being awarded in…

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Syndication: USA TODAY

Olympic Recap: February 14

The United States came away with four medals on Valentine’s Day at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. The…

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Syndication: USA TODAY

Olympic Preview: February 14

In 2021, two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries had a different battle than the one she faces regularly on the…

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