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Sacachispas will face J.J. Urquiza at Buenos Aires’ Roberto Ricardo Larrosa stadium at 15:00 on August 31, 2026, in a Primera C league match broadcast live on LPF Play in Argentina.
Jake Evans scored 3:58 into overtime to lift Montreal past Vegas 3-2, as the Canadiens snapped a short skid. Cole Caufield hit the 30-goal mark and Phillip Danault also scored, while Pavel Dorofeyev had both Golden Knights goals in the loss.
Local officials say federal immigration agents are expected to conduct operations around Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara on February 8, raising concerns about community impacts and adding a political dimension to the buildup to the NFL’s biggest game.
NFL.com’s coaching tracker lists Cleveland hiring Todd Monken as head coach and notes the Jets hiring Brian Duker as defensive coordinator. The moves highlight a fast-moving hiring cycle as teams reshape staffs ahead of 2026.
Defenseman Mattias Ekholm recorded his first NHL hat trick as Edmonton beat Anaheim 7-4, ending the Ducks’ seven-game winning streak and making league history with back-to-back hat tricks by Oilers defensemen.
Boston built an early cushion and survived a late Portland push Monday night, with Payton Pritchard providing key scoring and momentum-swinging buzzer-beaters to end the first two quarters. Jaylen Brown added 20 points as the Celtics secured a 102-94 win.
Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points to lead Cleveland past Orlando as the NBA juggled timing and travel around severe winter weather. The storm also contributed to early starts and unusual rest decisions across the league, underscoring how scheduling can affect competitive balance in January.
The East-West Shrine Bowl is set for the evening of January 27, 2026, in Frisco, Texas, offering a national TV showcase for draft prospects outside the headline names. For teams building depth, the week’s practices and game reps can reshape scouting boards, especially for players fighting to prove scheme fit, versatility, and special-teams value.
Monday’s North American sports slate delivered a mix of blowouts and tight finishes. Minnesota handled Golden State in the NBA, the Rangers outlasted Boston in overtime in the NHL, and Arizona stayed unbeaten with a close Top 25 win over BYU.
Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points as Cleveland beat Orlando 114-98, overcoming an early sloppy stretch and pulling away with a dominant second quarter at Rocket Arena.
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are headed to Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., setting up a high-profile rematch. The matchup was finalized after New England’s AFC title win and Seattle’s NFC Championship victory, with kickoff scheduled for February 8, 2026.
The Timberwolves’ return to the court against the Warriors came under a heavy cloud, with Minneapolis grieving and protesting after a fatal shooting tied to a federal immigration operation. Coaches, players and fans struggled to focus as the city’s crisis spilled into the sports world.