Scoreboard roundup — 1/8/25

Scoreboard roundup — 1/8/25
Scoreboard roundup — 1/8/25
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Thunder 122, Cavaliers 129
Bulls 113, Pacers 129
Wizards 103, 76ers 109
Raptors 98, Knicks 112
Pistons 113, Nets 98
Trail Blazers 119, Pelicans 100
Clippers 103, Nuggets 126
Spurs 105, Bucks 121

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Canucks 1, Capitals 2
Avalanche 1, Blackhawks 3
Panthers 4, Utah Hockey Club 1
Flames, Kings POSTPONED

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Scoreboard roundup — 1/7/25

Scoreboard roundup — 1/7/25
Scoreboard roundup — 1/7/25
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Suns 104, Hornets 115
Rockets 135, Wizards 112
Lakers 97, Mavericks 118
Timberwolves 104, Pelicans 97
Hawks 124, Jazz 121
Celtics 118, Nuggets 106
Heat 114, Warriors 98

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Oilers 4, Bruins 0
Senators 2, Red Wings 3
Stars 5, Rangers 4
Blue Jackets 4, Penguins 3
Hurricanes 2, Lightning 3
Maple Leafs 3, Flyers 2
Blues 4, Wild 6
Predators 2, Jets 5
Flames 3, Ducks 2
Golden Knights 4, Sharks 2

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Scoreboard roundup — 1/6/25

Scoreboard roundup — 1/6/25
Scoreboard roundup — 1/6/25
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Trail Blazers 115, Pistons 118
Suns 109, 76ers 99
Pacers 113, Nets 99
Magic 103, Knicks 94
Bucks 128, Raptors 104
Spurs 110, Bulls 114
Mavericks 104, Grizzlies 119
Clippers 106, Timberwolves 108
Heat 118, Kings 123

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Capitals 3, Sabres 4
Canucks 4, Canadiens 5
Panthers 1, Avalanche 3
Devils 3, Kraken 2

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Scoreboard roundup — 1/5/25

Scoreboard roundup — 1/5/25
Scoreboard roundup — 1/5/25
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Panthers 44, Falcons 38
Commanders 23, Cowboys 19
Bears 24, Packers 22
Texans 23, Titans 14
Jaguars 23, Colts 26
Bills 16, Patriots 23
Giants 13, Eagles 20
Saints 19, Buccaneers 27
Chiefs 0, Broncos 38
Chargers 24, Raiders 20
Seahawks 30, Rams 25
Dolphins 20, Jets 32
49ers 24, Cardinals 47
Vikings 9, Lions 31

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Celtics 92, Thunder 105
Hornets 105, Cavaliers 115
Pelicans 110, Wizards 98
Jazz 105, Magic 92
Lakers 115, Rockets 119
Kings 129, Warriors 99

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Rangers 6, Blackhawks 2
Islanders 5, Bruins 4
Penguins 3, Hurricanes 4
Flyers 2, Maple Leafs 3
Lightning 1, Ducks 4

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Simone Biles named Sports Illustrated 2024 Sportsperson of the Year

Simone Biles named Sports Illustrated 2024 Sportsperson of the Year
Simone Biles named Sports Illustrated 2024 Sportsperson of the Year
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(NEW YORK) — American gymnast Simone Biles has added another title to her resume.

The 11-time Olympic medalist was named Thursday by Sports Illustrated as its 2024 Sportsperson of the Year.

The honor comes after a year in which Biles took the 2024 Paris Olympics by storm, adding four new medals to her collection in team, all-around, vault and floor exercise.

After her performance in Paris, Biles, 27, is now tied for the second-most decorated female gymnast in Olympic history, according to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

Biles won three gold medals and a silver medal in Paris just a few years after withdrawing from the team final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when she suffered from “the twisties,” a disorienting condition when a gymnast’s mind and body feel dangerously out of sync.

“Simone Biles is Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year because she won gold, and then another gold, and then another; because she changed the face of her sport and the conversations around athletes in general; because she continues to speak out about issues that matter to her,” the magazine wrote of Biles. “And perhaps most of all because after she wondered aloud to [teammate Jordan] Chiles whether she was about to relive the darkest period of her career, she took a deep breath, she saluted the judges and she broke into a run.”

Biles will receive the 2024 Sportsperson of the Year award in person on Jan. 7, when Sports Illustrated holds its annual awards ceremony in Las Vegas.

This year’s ceremony, held at Wynn Las Vegas, will be hosted by actor Keegan-Michael Key.

Sports Illustrated has awarded its Sportsperson of the Year award annually since 1954.

In 2023, the award was presented to University of Colorado head football coach and former NFL star Deion Sanders.

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Scoreboard roundup — 1/1/25

Scoreboard roundup — 1/1/25
Scoreboard roundup — 1/1/25
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Magic 96, Pistons 105
Bulls 107, Wizards 125
Pelicans 108, Heat 119
Jazz 103, Knicks 119
Nets 113, Raptors 130
Mavericks 99, Rockets 110
Hawks 120, Nuggets 139
76ers 107, Kings 113

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Devils 0, Kings 3

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Sugar Bowl postponed to Jan. 2 after New Orleans deadly truck-ramming attack

Sugar Bowl postponed to Jan. 2 after New Orleans deadly truck-ramming attack
Sugar Bowl postponed to Jan. 2 after New Orleans deadly truck-ramming attack
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(NEW ORLEANS, LA) — The annual Sugar Bowl has been postponed one day in the wake of the truck-ramming attack early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street that left at least 15 dead and dozens injured.

The suspect was killed after allegedly opening fire on police officers with an assault rifle. The FBI is investigating the attack as an “act of terrorism.”

Law enforcement said the attack occurred at 3:15 a.m. local time, about 16 hours before the Georgia Bulldogs were expected to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs at Caesars Superdome.

There were discussions Wednesday morning about possibly postponing or canceling the Sugar Bowl — a college football game played annually at New Orleans on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day since 1935 — due to the number of resources needed to secure the venue, according to sources briefed on the discussions.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams told ABC News Wednesday afternoon that the game, set to kick off Jan. 1 at 7:45 p.m. CT, would be postponed by one day with an official announcement to follow.

Both schools issued statements, offering condolences to the victims and their families.

“We are horrified and saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day in New Orleans,” the University of Georgia wrote in a statement on X. “University personnel are working to determine if any UGA students, faculty, staff, alumni or fans were among the victims. We offer our deepest condolences to all the victims and their families, and we stand in solidarity with the New Orleans community.”

“Our prayers are with the family members and loved ones of all those impacted by the terrible attack in New Orleans early this morning,” the Rev. Robert A. Dowd, president of Notre Dame, said in a statement. “We also pray for all those injured and extend our deepest gratitude to the brave first responders who risked their lives to protect others. To be in solidarity with those who suffer is to exemplify the spirit of Notre Dame. Today, we are in solidarity with all those impacted by this tragedy.”

According to the New Orleans Police Department, the attack on Bourbon Street occurred as the department was “staffed 100%” for New Year’s Eve and the Sugar Bowl.

Former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial told ABC News’ Diane Macedo that he was confident law enforcement could ensure security for the Sugar Bowl and that the expense on people who traveled into town for the game had to be weighed.

“If there is thought to postpone the game for a day or two, one thing that is implicated is you have visitors from Georgia, visitors from Notre Dame, who are there, who have paid to come to New Orleans, who are staying at hotel rooms at some expense to themselves. You’ve got to weigh the impact on them, as well,” he said.

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Scoreboard roundup — 12/30/24

Scoreboard roundup — 12/30/24
Scoreboard roundup — 12/30/24
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Lions 40, 49ers 34

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Bulls 115, Hornets 108
Knicks 126, Wizards 106
Clippers 116, Pelicans 113
Nuggets 132, Jazz 121
Cavaliers 113, Warriors 95
76ers 125, Trail Blazers 103
Mavericks 100, Kings 110

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Rangers 3, Panthers 5
Predators 0, Jets 3
Utah Hockey Club 2, Kraken 5

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Matthew Gaudreau’s widow gives birth 4 months after he was killed by alleged drunk driver

Matthew Gaudreau’s widow gives birth 4 months after he was killed by alleged drunk driver
Matthew Gaudreau’s widow gives birth 4 months after he was killed by alleged drunk driver
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(NEW YORK) — The widow of hockey player Matthew Gaudreau, who was killed alongside his brother when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver, has given birth to their son four months after her husband’s death.

Madeline Gaudreau announced the birth of Tripp Matthew in an Instagram post on Sunday, sharing a photo of her and her newborn holding hands.

Tripp’s father, former pro hockey player Matthew Gaudreau, and his uncle, Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau, died in August.

The brothers were home in New Jersey for their sister’s wedding and were riding bikes when they were struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, according to police.

Johnny Gaudreau, 31, left behind his wife, Meredith, and two children. Meredith was pregnant with their third child at the time. Matthew Gaudreau, 29, was survived by his pregnant wife, Madeline.

Meredith commented, “I love you Baby Tripp!” on Madeline’s photo announcement, while Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s sister, Katie, wrote, “Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! Aunt Katie loves you, mommy, and daddy SOOOO much.”

“He was born to be a dad,” Madeline Gaudreau said at the brothers’ funeral in September. “The moment we found out about our son Tripp, it consumed his every day. He was downloading apps, ordering books, finding the best diaper brand, making sure I had the best vitamins and asking for tips from John. I will never forget the tears he had in his eyes when he first heard Tripp’s heartbeat.”

“I know Matt will surround his son for the rest of his life,” she said through tears.

Madeline and Meredith Gaudreau pledged to take care of each other and their children.

“Please continue to take care of John like you always have,” Meredith Gaudreau said in a message to Matthew at the service. “I got Madeline and Tripp.”

Madeline Gaudreau also made a point to urge people to not drink and drive.

“Please do not put another family through this torture,” she said.

The man suspected of crashing into the brothers, Sean Higgins, was arrested in August.

Higgins, who told police he had about five or six beers before the crash, failed a field sobriety test, according to the probable cause affidavit. He told authorities that his drinking “contributed to his impatience and reckless driving,” the probable cause affidavit said.

Higgins was indicted by a grand jury this month on charges including two counts of second-degree reckless vehicular homicide, according to Philadelphia ABC station WPVI. His arraignment is set for Jan. 7.

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Scoreboard roundup — 12/29/24

Scoreboard roundup — 12/29/24
Scoreboard roundup — 12/29/24
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:
 

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Jets 14, Bills 40
Raiders 25, Saints 10
Colts 33, Giants 45
Cowboys 7, Eagles 41
Panthers 14, Buccaneers 48
Titans 13, Jaguars 20
Dolphins 20, Browns 3
Packers 25, Vikings 27
Falcons 24, Commanders 30

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Nets 101, Magic 102
Pacers 123, Celtics 114
Hawks 136, Raptors 107
Heat 104, Rockets 100
Grizzlies 106, Thunder 130
Spurs 110, Timberwolves 112

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Sabres 4, Blues 2
Oilers 3, Ducks 5
Capitals 2, Red Wings 4
Canadiens 5, Lightning 2
Islanders 2, Penguins 3
Senators 3, Wild 1
Flames 0, Golden Knights 3
Stars 5, Blackhawks 1
Flyers 4, Kings 5

 

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