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Vitek VanecekRobert Edwards-Imagn Images Vitek Vanecek has played in just four regular-season games with the San Jose Sharks, so, understandably, he would still be adjusting to his new digs.As we found out Sunday night, the Sharks may have been slightly unfamiliar with the Czech goalie as well, as they misspelled his nameplate for his start against the Colorado Avalanche.Whoops 😬. Vitek Vanecek’s name is spelled wrong on his jersey tonight. #SJSharks Photo credit: INDTV USA pic.twitter.com/oYJfzdAf3F— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) October 21, 2024 Vanecek is far from the first victim of a nameplate misspelling in NHL history. While he hopefully will…
Following their emphatic victory in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand are gearing up to face India in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series, set to commence on October 24 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.The White Ferns, brimming with confidence after their world-beating campaign, are looking to carry their winning momentum into the longer format.A boost of confidence for New Zealand after the T20 World Cup gloryThe White Ferns’ World Cup victory, marked by a 58-run triumph over India in their opening encounter, has instilled a fresh wave of self-belief in the team. Skipper Sophie…
You are a Mets fan who just exited a generational ride that justifies fandom. What was pegged as a transitional year turned into one of the most magical seasons in franchise history, replete with so many unexpected and unforgettable thrills that you could smile with appreciation after a season-ending loss. Maybe you are a Yankees fan, strutting into the World Series for the first time in 15 years, preparing for an epic encounter with the Dodgers, picturing a parade down the Canyon of Heroes. Anything less would be viewed as failure for a team infamously likened to “rooting for U.S…
Race for No.1: What Sabalenka and Swiatek need to clinch the top spot 2024 WTA Finals Riyadh
With the 2024 WorldTour and Women’s WorldTour seasons recently drawing to a close at the Tour of Guangxi and Tour of Chongming Island, the UCI rankings for the year have been finalised.It will come as no surprise to learn the winners of the men’s and women’s world rankings as world champions Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) and Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) top the charts.For Pogačar, his fourth ranking victory in as many years was a case of total domination. His 25 wins this season, including the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and World Championships, see him end the season on…
In a clash between New South Wales and Victoria during the fourth match of the Sheffield Shield season 2024-25, Australia cricket star Steve Smith was dismissed for a duck by his international teammate Scott Boland.The match, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), saw a dramatic second-innings moment as Smith, known for his batting prowess, was sent back to the pavilion without scoring.Steve Smith gets out for a duckThe crucial dismissal came in the 5th over of New South Wales’ second innings. Boland, known for his accuracy and consistency, delivered a good-length ball that seemed to trouble Steve Smith. Attempting…
Nikita Kucherov collides with Andrei VasilevskiyJohn E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Andrei Vasilevskiy was not in the dressing room following a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. But the snapped-in-half stick lying in the hallway was all you needed to know about what kind of night it had been for the Tampa Bay goalie.It started funny enough, with Vasilevskiy giving Morgan Rielly a snow shower to the delight of Prime Video, which was broadcasting not only the game but also the warmups. Rielly, who had been stretching at center ice at the time, didn’t look amused as Vasilevskiy skated right up…
The NBA regular season is finally back after four months away. The Boston Celtics host the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference showdown during the 2024 NBA Opening Night on Tuesday. The Celtics went 64-18 in the regular season and had the best record in the league. They went on to beat the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals to capture their 18th championship. As for New York, the Knicks were 50-32 and secured the second seed in the East. They were eliminated in the second round of the postseason.Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Boston is a…
The Post’s Stefan Bondy, Brian Lewis and Mike Vaccaro answer the most pressing questions as NBA tips off: 1. What’s the biggest storyline for the 2024-25 season? STEFAN BONDY: LeBron James. Until he retires, it’s always LeBron James. The new wrinkle this season is his son, Bronny, who either doesn’t look ready yet for the NBA or looks like he’ll never be ready. But there’s no question they’ll become the first ever father-son duo to play an NBA game together. BRIAN LEWIS: LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry put on a show in the Paris Olympics and are the…
India have added spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar to their Test squad for the remaining series against New Zealand. The second Test is scheduled in Pune from October 24-28, while the third Test will take place in Mumbai from November 1-5.Reason for Washington Sundar’s inclusion in India’s Test squadSpeaking to the media ahed of the second Test, Team India’s fielding coach Ryan ten Doeschate explained that the addition of Sundar provides India with an option to take the ball away from left-handers.“Look, we’ve obviously got Axar in the squad as well. They’re filled with four left-handers in their 11. We want…