McCutchen lifts Pirates to victory over Reds
Andrew McCutchen belted a two run homer and Rowdy Teller also homered as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 to claim the series. Luis L Ortiz pitched six strong innings with seven strikeouts, improving to 4-2, while Jason Delay drove in two with a two out double in the sixth. The Pirates improved to 39-41, taking two of three from Cincinnati, who fell to 37-43. Jonathan India extended his multi hit streak to five games with a first inning single and a third inning RBI double.
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Cooper to coach Canada In 2026 Olympics
Jon Cooper has been named Canada’s coach for international play including the 2026 Milan Olympics. The Tampa Bay Lightning bench boss will also lead Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off in February as prep for the Games. Cooper, a Prince George native, led Tampa Bay to back to back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021 and is the league’s longest-tenured coach. Canada GM Doug Armstrong praises his world class leadership and winning pedigree for the two marquee events.
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Hawks pick Risacher No 1 as French trio tops draft
In a historic night France lands three top six picks with Zacharie Risacher chosen by the Atlanta Hawks at No 1. Risacher, 19, won France's best young player award and beat Alex Sarr, who went second to the Washington Wizards after a season with Perth in Australia. The draft marks a rare absence of American college players at the top.
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