Top sports advisory for 6 p.m., Jan. 16, 2022
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HOCKEY
Pettersson scores twice, Canucks snap skid
HKN-Canucks-Capitals
WASHINGTON -- Elias Pettersson insisted he never worried throughout a monthlong drought about when his next goal would come. “Sometimes it just doesn't go your way,” he said. “I know what I’m capable of.” The gifted Swede showed Sunday what he's capable of, scoring twice to help the Vancouver Canucks beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 and snap a three-game losing streak. Pettersson had two goals in the first five minutes of the second period after not scoring the past seven games dating to Dec. 14 against Columbus. 600 words. MOVED.
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TRACK AND FIELD
Linkletter races to Canadian half-marathon record
UNDATED -- Rory Linkletter shattered one of Canada's oldest track and field records on the books on Sunday. Linkletter, who was born in Calgary but lives and trains in Flagstaff, Ariz., broke Jeff Shiebler's 23-year-old mark in the half-marathon on a chilly morning in Houston. 600 words, by Lori Ewing. MOVED.
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FREESTYLE SKIING
Canadian freestyle skier Therriault captures World Cup bronze
FRE-World-Cup-Slopestyle
FONT-ROMEU, France -- Canadian freestyle skier Edouard Therriault climbed the World Cup medal podium for the first time in his career on Sunday, capturing bronze in slopestyle. The 18-year-old from Lorraine, Que., scored 81.71 on his first run, and it held up for third behind Swiss skier Andri Ragettli (86.36) and Ben Barclay of New Zealand (82.71). 350 words. MOVED.
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FBN--EAGLES-BUCCANEERS
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady and the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin their bid to get back to the NFL title game, hosting Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in a NFC wild-card game. By Fred Goodall. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game started at 1 p.m.
FBN--STEELERS-CHIEFS
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After squeaking into the playoffs, the Steelers have perhaps the toughest test in the AFC when they head to Kansas City for a Sunday night showdown with the two-time defending conference champion Chiefs. They routed Pittsburgh just a few weeks ago. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Game starts 8:15 p.m.
FBN--49ERS-COWBOYS
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas and San Francisco renew an old playoff rivalry in a wild-card matchup after a 27-year hiatus. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are looking for their deepest postseason run in nearly that long. Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers are two years removed from a Super Bowl loss to Kansas City. By Pro Football Writer Schuyler Dixon. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos, sidebar. Game starts 4:30 p.m.
TEN-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-DJOKVIC
MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. A masked Djokovic was photographed in a Melbourne airport lounge Sunday with two government officials in black uniforms before he left for Dubai. By Rod McGuirk, SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
TEN--AUSTRALIAN OPEN
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian Open begins with the season opening tennis major getting underway.at Melbourne Park.
COMMENTARY
TEN--ON TENNIS-DJOKOVIC'S LOSS
Novak Djokovic’s deportation from Australia and his lost chance to seek a record 21st Grand Slam title leave a lot of unknowns about his future in tennis. His loss in a court of law is also a loss for the Australian Open and a loss for tennis fans. By Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich. SENT: 750 words, photos.
NOTABLE
GLF--SONY OPEN
HONOLULU — Russell Henley had a two-shot lead over Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama going into the final round of the Sony Open. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 10:30 p.m. With GLF--Sony Open-Notebook..
BKN--RESURGENT BULLS
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season despite a recent rut. The Bulls own the best record in the Eastern Conference with DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine leading the way. Chicago is looking to end a three-game losing streak Monday when it visits the surprising Memphis Grizzlies, who are raising more than a few eyebrows around the league in their own right. By Andrew Seligman. SENT: 800 words, photos.
SOC--SPAIN-MATCH SUSPENDED
MADRID — The Copa del Rey match suspended after an object was thrown from the stands will resume behind closed doors and without the Sevilla player hit in the head in what the club called an “appalling attack.” By Tales Azzoni. SENT: 400 words, photo.
SOC--EVERTON-BENITEZ FIRED
Rafa Benitez has been fired by Everton after 200 days in charge with a brutal 40-word statement that offered no thanks to the manager whose appointment was always contentious with fans. By Global Soccer Writer Rob Harris. SENT: 600 words, photos.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 16, 2022.
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