In a nutshell: as of 12:05 a.m. (All times PT) Friday by Hartley Miller
MLB:
–The Atlanta Braves crushed the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-7 National League Series. Game 5 will begin tonight at 6:08 (PT).
–The Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 for a second straight day. Tampa still enjoys a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series with Game 6 this afternoon at 3:07 (PT).
WHL:
–The WHL Board of Governors has announced that the league’s regular season will begin January 8, 2021. The Prince George Cougars will only play games against the other four teams in the BC Division (Kamloops, Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria). Details regarding the schedule of games in each of the four WHL Divisions will be announced at a later date. A final determination has not yet been made as to whether spectators will be permitted to attend WHL games as this will be subject to the approval of the Health Authorities in each jurisdiction.
BCHL:
–The Prince George Spruce Kings have added goaltender Jordan Fairlie (’02) for the 2020-21 season. Fairlie, who hails from Fort St. John, spent the 2019-20 season with the Cariboo Cougars of the BC Major Midget League (BCMML). The 17-year-old sported a 10-7-1 record in 18 games played with a 2.47 GAA. The Spruce Kings preseason schedule continues October 23rd in Merritt against the Centennials, and then on Sunday, October 25th at home against the same Centennials.
Canada West Sports:
–The UNBC Timberwolves basketball season has been scrapped. Canada West announced Thursday that no conference regular season, playoff, or championship events will be staged during the 2020-21 season in men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, hockey, and wrestling, along with women’s rugby 7s. Decisions on the staging of 2020-21 CW championships in curling, track & field, and swimming have been deferred to a later date.
NBA:
–Ty Lue has agreed to a five-year deal to become head coach of the LA Clippers. The 43-year-old Lue was an assistant coach this past season with the Clippers. He replaces Doc Rivers, who is now coach of the Philadelphia 76’ers.
NFL:
–The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers running Le’Veon Bell. Financial terms of the one-year deal were not disclosed.
–Week 6 of the NFL season has a schedule of a dozen games on Sunday and two more on Monday. The 5-0 Seattle Seahawks are idle this weekend. The other unbeaten teams are Tennessee, Pittsburgh and Green Bay, all at 4-0. Green Bay will play at 3-2 Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon at 1:25.
SPORTS TWEETS:
LISTEN: From Prince George to the Stanley Cup, a special report with Jon Cooper https://t.co/FHm1Om7P7f
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) October 16, 2020
Lots to be done before WHL’s “firm” start date gets here . . . U Sports cancels winter championships . . . U of Ottawa suspends football team https://t.co/uLXO1VcewQ
— Gregg Drinnan (@gdrinnan) October 16, 2020
Mark your calendars! The WHL has an opening date for the 2020-21 regular season!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/E4L4tDtf7Q pic.twitter.com/lbzHQMBppR
— The WHL (@TheWHL) October 14, 2020
NEWS | The Spruce Kings are excited to add G Jordan Fairlie (’02) for the 2020-21 season.
Welcome to the Spruce Kings, Jordan!
DETAILS –> https://t.co/tBS3TdjKC2#TrueBlue pic.twitter.com/ST9sk6A1RL
— Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 15, 2020
Speaking with a local radio show on Wednesday, @GoldenKnights owner Bill Foley discussed the possibility of a ‘Canadian division’ for the 2020-21 NHL season.https://t.co/8htp5LrYyr
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 15, 2020
How much of the blame for the Dodgers’ familiar fate falls on Clayton Kershaw? How long can the Astros keep the dream alive?
With Atlanta pushing L.A. to the brink and Houston hanging on against Tampa Bay, @bnicholsonsmith breaks down tonight’s action ⬇https://t.co/VCSOM5cWjx
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 16, 2020
Le’Veon Bell has officially joined the @Chiefs, the team announced Thursday.https://t.co/ooAasJvpfM
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 15, 2020
Ty Lue To Bring Better Ball Movement, Faster Pace To Clippers Next Season https://t.co/y56Q9h5gWq
— RealGM (@RealGM) October 16, 2020
? Canada West cancels multiple conference competitions, defers on others
Members shifting focus to plans for regional, non-conference play
READ MORE ? https://t.co/PTkWeBfkeD pic.twitter.com/Rb6bVw1mRR
— Canada West (@CanadaWest) October 15, 2020
Sports viewership. @TheSportMarket pic.twitter.com/i1onl8648d
— Torben Rolfsen (@vanguy) October 15, 2020
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