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Matvei Michkov plays the hero role again, scoring in OT as Flyers edge Blues
Nov 30, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) is congratulated by right wing Matvei Michkov (39) after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Matvei Michkov scored his third overtime goal of November to help the Philadelphia Flyers close the month in style with a 3-2 win over the host St. Louis Blues on Saturday.
Michkov, who doesn’t turn 20 until Dec. 9, scored the decisive goal on a breakaway after Travis Konecny found him with a sprawling outlet pass while falling to the ice. Michkov also had a sparkling assist earlier in the game, while Aleksei Kolosov made 26 saves for Philadelphia.
The Blues’ Jake Neighbours forced overtime with a tally late in regulation, and Dylan Holloway also scored for the hosts. Jordan Binnington made 28 saves for St. Louis, which lost for the first time in three games under new coach Jim Montgomery.
Following a late penalty on Konecny, the Blues tied it on a 6-on-4 advantage with 18.3 seconds left in regulation. Kolosov made a nice save on Jordan Kyrou in the slot then a sensational toe stop on Justin Faulk on the doorstep, but Neighbours poked the puck into the net as Kolosov was scrambling to smother the rebound.
Trailing 1-0, the Blues tied it with 8:49 left on Holloway’s seventh goal. Brayden Schenn centered it to Holloway in the slot, and he had plenty of time to gather and unleash a wrister that beat Kolosov.
Less than a minute later, Bobby Brink got behind the defense and had Binnington beat, but his soft backhander hit the post. The puck just momentarily sat to the left of the crease, however, and Tyson Foerster pounced on it for his fifth goal of the campaign.
Philadelphia opened the scoring 9:15 into the game on Owen Tippett’s fifth goal of the season. Michkov drew the attention of a St. Louis defenseman on a 2-on-1 and slipped a perfect pass to Tippett, who shoved the puck past a helpless Binnington.
With just under 10 minutes left in regulation, the Flyers had a chance to score on a Sean Couturier breakaway — and the ensuing scramble in front — but they were unable to poke it home. Those missed opportunities proved critical as St. Louis tied it 1-1 about a minute later.
–Field Level Media
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Azzi Fudd lone rookie to compete in WNBA 3-point contest
Jul 20, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) warms up before the game against the New York Liberty at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images Rookie Azzi Fudd is accustomed to being in the national limelight after winning an NCAA championship with UConn in 2025 and being drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings last April.
On Friday night in Chicago, Fudd will be back in the spotlight as one of six WNBA players participating in the 3-Point Contest during All-Star weekend festivities.
Also competing is Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard, who, like Fudd, was a rookie the first time she took part in 2022. Rounding out the field are Marina Mabrey of the Toronto Tempo, Bridget Carleton of the Portland Fire, Natisha Hiedeman of the Seattle Storm, and Janelle Salaun of the Golden State Valkyries.
Only Mabrey and Howard have competed in the past.
Defending champion Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty declined to take part.
The 3-point contest is a two-round event, with all six players getting their turn in the first round. The championship round will be the top two finishers only.
The contest is set to start at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, and it will be televised by ESPN. The All-Star Game will be played Saturday night at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Game time is 8:30 p.m.
–Field Level Media
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A's place top pitcher J.T. Ginn (blister) on 15-day IL
Jul 18, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics starting pitcher J.T. Ginn (35) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images The Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a blister on his right middle finger.
The move is retroactive to Saturday for Ginn, who leads the team’s starters in wins (eight), ERA (3.46) and strikeouts (100) while making 22 appearances (19 starts) this season.
Ginn, 27, allowed just one hit and struck out seven batters over 6 1/3 scoreless innings in a 15-1 romp over the Washington Nationals in his last trip to the mound.
He is 13-14 with a 4.20 ERA in 53 career games (41 starts) with the Athletics.
Also on Wednesday, the A’s recalled right-hander Mason Barnett from Triple-A Las Vegas.
Barnett, 25, is 1-0 with two saves and a 4.64 ERA in 13 relief appearances with the Athletics this season. He is 3-1 with a 4.34 ERA in 10 games (all starts) with the Aviators.
–Field Level Media
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Jasper Philipsen wins Stage 17 of Tour de France
Premier Tech’s Jasper Philipsen reacts after winning stage 17 of the Tour de France. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool Jasper Philipsen won his first Tour de France stage of 2026 and the 11th of his career on Wednesday to extend a win streak by Belgian riders.
Philipsen’s victory in Stage 17 from Chambery to Voiron followed countryman Remco Evenepoel’s back-to-back triumphs in Stages 15 and 16, the longest streak for Belgium since 1981.
Philipsen, 28, completed the flat 174.7-kilometer trek just ahead of Switzerland’s Mauro Schmid and the Netherlands’ Olav Kooij.
Four-time champion Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia maintained the overall leader’s yellow jersey. His lead over Evenepoel is 4 minutes and 32 seconds, with Mexico’s Isaac del Toro in third place.
Stage 18 on Thursday is a mountainous 185.2-kilometer journey from Voiron to Orcieres-Merlette. The 113th edition of the Tour de France concludes on Sunday in Paris.
–Field Level Media
Azzi Fudd lone rookie to compete in WNBA 3-point contest
A's place top pitcher J.T. Ginn (blister) on 15-day IL
