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América firma insípido 0-0 ante Xolos en su presentación en el torneo Clausura mexicano
TIJUANA, México (AP) — América saldó con un 0-0 su visita al campo de Xolos el viernes en el comienzo del torneo Clausura mexicano, donde se estrenó una tecnología para detectar posiciones adelantadas.
El Sistema Semiautomático del Fuera de Juego (SAOT) se utilizó cuando el ariete azulcrema Raúl Zúñiga mandó a las redes un cabezazo. El tanto fue invalidado por la nueva herramienta, utilizada por primera vez en el continente americano.
Esa acción de Zúñiga fue la única de peligro que generó América antes del descanso, al que se fue sin realizar un remate a puerta, como también pasó con los anfitriones.
América y Tijuana se repartieron con este resultado su primer punto del curso. Los azulcremas llegaron a ocho partidos sin perder ante Xolos (cuatro triunfos y cuatro empates).
Gilberto Mora, la joya de 17 años en el mediocampo de Xolos, no trascendió a lo largo de los 88 minutos que estuvo en el campo, antes de ser relevado por Ángel Zapata.
El estratega brasileño André Jardine no estuvo en el banquillo del América, al purgar uno de los encuentros de castigo que recibió luego de su expulsión una vez concluido el encuentro de vuelta de los cuartos de final del torneo pasado en el que quedó eliminado por Monterrey.
Por los Xolos, el estadounidense Joe Corona jugó los primeros 42 minutos antes de ser sustituido por el uruguayo Ignacio Rivero, en el que fue su último partido como profesional. El veterano mediocampista de 35 años acumuló 259 partidos en su trayectoria portando la casaca de Xolos, el equipo con el que más tiempo estuvo en su paso por el futbol.
Caixinha gana en su retorno a México
Con dianas de Francisco Javier Nevarez a los 23 y Denzell García en segundo minuto de descuento, los Bravos de Ciudad Juárez vencieron 2-1 a Mazatlán en la vuelta triunfal del entrenador Pedro Caixinha a los banquillos del balompié mexicano.
Mazatlán emparejó momentáneamente por medio de Facundo Almada a los 35 minutos. Sin embargo, los Cañoneros no pudieron evitar la derrota frente a sus aficionados, en lo que será el último torneo de la franquicia en el estado noroccidental de Sinaloa, antes de convertirse en Atlante y jugar en el estadio Azteca de Ciudad de México.
Caixinha tomó el mando de Bravos luego de la partida de Martín Varini para dirigir al Necaxa. El estratega portugués volvió a México cuatro años después de dirigir en una segunda etapa a Santos. También estuvo al frente de Cruz Azul.
En otro resultado, con un penal de Uros Djurdjevic a los ocho minutos, el Atlas venció 1-0 a Puebla.
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Deportes AP: https://apnews.com/hub/deportes
Dyson Daniels logra triple-doble y Hawks aplastan a Nuggets 110-87 con gran último cuarto
DENVER (AP) — Dyson Daniels contabilizó 17 puntos, 11 rebotes y diez asistencias, y los Hawks de Atlanta se valieron de un gran último cuarto para triturar el viernes 110-87 a los Nuggets de Denver.
Atlanta lució dominante en su primer encuentro desde que se deshizo de Trae Young mediante un canje.
Jalen Johnson anotó 29 puntos y Nickeil Alexander-Walker agregó 22 para Atlanta, que superó a Denver 36-12 en los últimos 12 minutos para despegarse.
Ambos equipos estaban lidiando con ausencias significativas.
Además de Nikola Jokic (hiperextensión de la rodilla izquierda) y Jonas Valanciunas (pantorrilla) que permanecieron fuera, Jamal Murray (tobillo) y Spencer Jones (tobillo) también estuvieron ausentes con Denver. Murray, quien impuso un récord personal de 17 asistencias el miércoles en la victoria en Boston, se ha perdido dos de los últimos cuatro compromisos.
Los Nuggets, plagados de lesiones, no pudieron recuperar la magia de sus victorias inesperadas en Filadelfia y contra los Celtics para terminar su gira de siete duelos. Peyton Watson lideró a Denver con 25 puntos y Aaron Gordon anotó 14 desde el banco en su tercer partido de regreso después de perderse 19 por una lesión en el tendón de la corva.
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Deportes AP: https://apnews.com/hub/deportes
In new development, Sandburg’s Will Johnson hits winning shot with 7 seconds left in OT. ‘Not born with that.’
Sandburg’s Will Johnson didn’t always have the self-belief needed to want the ball in his hands with the game on the line.
The senior guard certainly has it now, though. He knows he can be the one to push his team over the top.
“The confidence to take the shot in that moment, that’s definitely developed over the years,” Johnson said. “Teammates trusting me and coaches trusting me, that definitely is what gave me that.
“I was not born with that.”
Johnson was ready to win the game Friday night. His runner with seven seconds left in overtime lifted the host Eagles to a 53-51 SouthWest Suburban Conference victory over Lincoln-Way Central in Orland Park.
The 6-foot-2 Johnson finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead Sandburg (11-6, 4-3). Bryson Dagon came off the bench to score 13 points, while Daniel Morakinyo chipped in with six points and Will Hooks had six rebounds.
Sandburg’s Will Johnson (3) pulls up for a shot against Lincoln-Way Central during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Orland Park on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)
Drew Woodburn scored 16 points for the Knights (11-4, 4-2), who played without Nick Brzezniak, one of their top scorers. Alex Panos added 13 points, Micah Evans ended up with nine points and 10 rebounds and Elwood Chesta contributed six points.
Panos buried a deep 3-pointer to tie the game 51-51 with 15 seconds to go in OT. Johnson quickly raced up the court and didn’t hesitate to attack the basket, knocking down a tough runner in the lane while closely guarded.
The Knights could only manage a hopeless heave from well beyond halfcourt at the buzzer.
Johnson’s mentality in the final moments was simple.
Sandburg’s Malachi Perkins (1) celebrates after the Eagles defeated Lincoln-Way Central in overtime of a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Orland Park on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)
“Just go,” he said. “Just get in the lane and make a shot. The worst I could do is miss and go to overtime. But I just had to go.
“When it went in, it felt great. The energy was amazing. I love it. That’s why I play.”
Morakinyo knew Johnson was the right guy to take the shot.
“He’s the best, man,” Morakinyo said. “Coach said, ‘If they score, just go.’ I inbounded the ball to Will. I just knew he was going to make some magic happen. That’s what he does.”
Lincoln-Way Central’s Drew Woodburn (4) tries to pass around Sandburg’s Jonah Johnson (5) during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Orland Park on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)
And doing it in front of a large home crowd made it even better.
“It was magical,” Morakinyo said. “It’s the most people I’ve seen in a crowd in a long time, and when he hit that shot, it was like all the weight was released off my shoulders.
“We really needed this win.”
Sandburg nearly upset Homewood-Flossmoor on Tuesday, falling short during the final minute of a 51-47 loss. Five of the Eagles’ six losses are by single digits.
Sandburg coach John Daniels felt his team needed to get over the hump in a close game.
“I told the kids, ‘We’ve got to get one of these,” Daniels said. “(Lincoln-Way Central coach) Brian Flaherty is the best coach around. We knew it was going to be tough. We really needed it.”
Daniels was thrilled to see Johnson step up in the big moment.
Sandburg’s Will Johnson (3) takes a shot from the middle of Lincoln-Way Central’s defense during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Orland Park on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)
“He’s coming out of his shell and he’s becoming a player,” Daniels said. “Sometimes, it takes players some time. It’s a mentality. I was a scorer and he’s figuring out how to have that mentality.
“You don’t pass up the shot. We want him taking that shot at the end. As a coach, you’ve got to figure out how to have your best player taking that shot.”
One thing Johnson — who shares the starting lineup with his twin brother, Jonah — has always had is toughness, which is consistently on display on his drives to the basket.
“My dad (Will), growing up, was really tough on us,” Johnson said. “I played other physical sports growing up like football.
“And of course, me and my brother have had some battles. We make each other tougher.”
Cangrejeros y Leones avanzan a la final en Puerto Rico
Por The Associated Press
Los Cangrejeros de Santurce explotaron con un ataque de cinco anotaciones en la parte alta de la decimotercera entrada para imponerse el viernes 6-1 a los Criollos de Caguas y cerrar en seis encuentros su serie, con lo cual avanzaron a la final de la Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente.
Shed Long Jr. rompió el empate con un sencillo remolcador en la decimotercera entrada, y Brian Navarreto sacudió un jonrón con las bases llenas para coronar el rally que selló el pase a la final.
Santurce ha ganado 16 campeonatos en Puerto Rico, el más reciente en 2020. Ha conquistado además en cinco ocasiones la Serie del Caribe.
En Carolina, Alex Dickerson conectó un jonrón solitario, Aldemar Burgos remolcó una carrera con un doble y Jesmuel Valentín impulsó otra con un elevado de sacrificio, para que los Leones de Ponce resistieran un intento de remontada y superaran por 4-3 a los Gigantes de Carolina, asegurando su lugar en la serie final.
Con una ventaja de 4-0 en el noveno episodio, Félix Stevens sacudió un cuadrangular de tres carreras que avivó el drama. Sin embargo, el cerrador Andrew Marrero se recompuso y cerró el encuentro.
Los Leones han conquistado 11 títulos nacionales, el último en 2009, y fueron campeones de la Serie del Caribe una sola vez, en 1972.
Águilas aprietan el Round Robin dominicano con triunfo sobre Toros
Las Águilas Cibaeñas derrotaron 3-1 a los Toros del Este para meterse de lleno en la pelea por un lugar en la serie final de la Liga Dominicana de Béisbol, cuando restan siete encuentros por disputarse en la ronda semifinal de todos contra todos.
Cristian Adames y Ángel Genao conectaron sencillos remolcadores por las Águilas, mientras que un comité de nueve lanzadores limitó a los Toros a seis imparables y una sola carrera para asegurar la victoria.
En Santo Domingo, Junior Lake conectó un sencillo con las bases llenas en la parte baja del décimo episodio para remolcar dos anotaciones, y los Leones del Escogido dejaron en el terreno a los Gigantes del Cibao, al imponerse por 7-6, con lo cual lideran de nuevo el Round Robin con marca de 8-3.
Los Toros marchan segundos con récord de 7-4, seguidos por las Águilas (6-5) y los Gigantes (1-10), estos últimos prácticamente eliminados.
Cardenales aplastan a Bravos y siguen invictos en Round Robin venezolano
Los Cardenales de Lara prolongaron su sólido arranque en la postemporada con una victoria de 13-6 sobre los Bravos de Margarita.
Con el triunfo, los Cardenales se mantienen invictos y lideran la ronda de todos contra todos que define a los finalistas de la Liga Venezolana de Béisbol.
Danry Vázquez bateó de 5-3 con un doble, dos carreras anotadas y cuatro remolcadas, mientras que Alí Sánchez se fue de 4-2 con un doble, un jonrón y también cuatro impulsadas.
En Valencia, Diego Infante conectó un jonrón de dos carreras para coronar un ataque de cuatro en la primera entrada, mientras que Jesús Sucre y Romer Cuadrado añadieron cuadrangulares solitarios en la victoria de los Caribes de Anzoátegui por 10-4 sobre los Navegantes del Magallanes.
Los Cardenales lideran el Round Robin, programado a 16 jornadas, con marca de 3-0, seguidos por Águilas del Zulia (2-1), Caribes (2-2), Bravos (1-3) y Navegantes (0-3).
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/09/cangrejeros-y-leones-avanzan-a-la-final-en-puerto-rico/
Benet Academy football may soon be getting a stadium of its own
A much-debated plan for a new Benet Academy football/sports stadium that required six planning and zoning commission review sessions before getting a positive recommendation heads to the Lisle Village Board Monday night.
The private high school, which draws a large number of students from Naperville, is seeking village permission to build a 1,900-seat football stadium to replace the one near Maple Avenue and Cascade Drive, which is no longer used for varsity football and is described by Benet officials as a “relic of the 1960s.”
Plans call for the installation of two synthetic turf fields, track, stadium lighting, press box, bleachers, long jump and pole-vaulting pit, scoreboard, time clock, modified parking lot, multifunction building and storage buildings.
The proposal has its supporters and opponents, Lisle Village Manager Jeff Cook said.
Some neighbors, like Becky Vacco-Giudice, look forward to seeing Benet’s varsity football team playing on its own field for the first time in 20 years.
The team has played its home games at Benedictine University across the street since 2005.
“For me, being able to transform something that is under used and outdated and turning it into a space that’s visibly more appealing, turning it into something with purpose, will add to our neighborhood,” Vacco-Guidice said.
Unlike some of her neighbors, she’s not worried that a handful of football games, some of which will be played at night, will pose a problem for the neighborhood or have an adverse effect on property values, she said.
Aerial view of the football/sports stadium proposed by Benet Academy, a private high school located in Lisle that draws a large number of students from Naperville. (Benet Academy)
Other residents like Linda Donahue, however, do not agree.
Games would be played less than 100 feet from Donahue’s property line. And while football will be the big draw, the stadium also will be used for soccer, lacrosse, girls flag football, track matches and physical education classes.
Donahue’s attorney Phil Luetkehans said he’s been hired to represent her interests but she’s not alone in her opposition.
“I have one client, but many people are objecting,” Luetkehans said. “It’s the proximity to these homes, the noise, the lights. … It’s definitely going to affect the way they live, the enjoyment of their homes.”
About 15 property owners on Cascade Drive back up to the Benet property, he said.
“We suggested they put it on the other side of the property (close to Yackley Avenue), but they said they can’t move it further east,” Luetkehans said. “They say it’s a safety issue, but the whole place is fenced.”
There are also concerns about fans parking on Cascade during games, he said.
Residents of the nearby Oak Hill South subdivision told the commission that noise and light from the stadium will have a negative effect on their quality of life.
But Benet President Bill Myers and Athletic Director Scott Lawler say the improvements are long overdue, noting the current stadium was built in 1961, preceding the houses that would come later.
While they declined to reveal how much the new stadium is expected to cost, they said Myers and Lawler said they were hoping construction could start in March and be done in time for the 2026 football season.
Before that can happen, the village board will need to sign off on a major change to the school’s Planned Unit Development as well as a special use permit for sports and recreational lighting.
The last update to the existing stadium was the installation of a new track in 1991.
“It’s time to modernize and bring it up to par with other area schools — public or private — lights, turf,” Myers said. “Our kids need them to compete in a healthy, safe environment.”
Lawler said he thinks the improvements will attract more student-athletes “because they’re going to see we’re playing at home. … It’s hard to have kids on campus and point across the street and say, ‘That’s our home over there.’”
The stadium would boast a new concession center near the north end zone and offer locker rooms for each team, a first for Benet, Lawler said.
There also will be seating for 500 visiting team fans, something the old stadium never had.
As for the home side, they currently have enough space to seat 600 but will be able to accommodate as many as 1,400 with the new stadium. The school initially wanted enough seating for 2,000 people but scaled it back in response to residents’ concerns.
“We have been listening to our neighbors,” Myers said.
Following commission meetings that started in July, the school agreed not only to reduce the seating count but to install a solid 8-foot fence on the west property line parallel to the stadium, provide a plan on how it will deal with overflow parking and work with the police chief on closing Cascade Drive at Maple Avenue to nonresidents when home football games are scheduled, according to village documents.
This artist’s rendering shows the entrance to the new football/sports stadium proposed for the campus of Benet Academy in Lisle. (Benet Academy)
Benet also agreed that the sound system will not exceed 83 decibles on the west property line and will be shut off at 10 p.m., light usage will be limited to 54 days a year, shut off by 7 p.m. on practice days and not used on Sundays or in December, January, February, June or July.
Benet spokesman Patrick Skarr said the village has received more than 800 letters in support of the project. Among those endorsing it are the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce, Benedictine University and several Lisle businesses, he said.
The majority of games will not be played at night, and Friday night varsity football games may begin as early as 7 p.m., Lawler said.
“We’ve talked of lower-level games start at 4:30 or play on Saturday so we can make sure with football … people can have their Friday nights,” he said. “We’ll play four to five regular season and some playoff games, if we’re lucky to host any. A lot are Friday night but many are Saturday (afternoon).”
The bottom line, Lawler said, is the stadium is about more than just football.
“It’s a multipurpose facility we’ll be able to use for our (entire) school,” he said.
Steve Metsch is a freelance reporter for the Naperville Sun.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/09/benet-academy-football-stadium-naperville/
Indiana refuerza su dominio con aplastante victoria 56-22 sobre Oregon en el Peach Bowl
Por CHARLES ODUM
ATLANTA (AP) — La marcha ya impresionante de Indiana, invicta en los Playoffs del Fútbol Americano Universitario, ganó impulso cuando su defensiva dominante creó tres touchdowns en la primera mitad con pérdidas de balón. Fernando Mendoza lanzó cinco pases de anotación y los Hoosiers abrumaron al No. 5 Oregon 56-22 en la semifinal del Peach Bowl el viernes por la noche.
El No. 1 Indiana (15-0, No. 1 CFP) se enfrentará al No. 10 Miami el 19 de enero en el juego del campeonato nacional en el Hard Rock Stadium en Miami Gardens. Miami venció a Mississippi 31-27 en la semifinal del Fiesta Bowl el jueves por la noche.
Indiana intentará darle a la Conferencia Big Ten su tercer título nacional consecutivo, siguiendo a Ohio State y Michigan en las últimas dos temporadas. Pocos equipos de cualquier conferencia pueden compararse con la demostración de juego equilibrado y fuerte de los Hoosiers a lo largo de la temporada.
Liderados por Mendoza y la defensiva, Indiana está haciendo méritos para ser considerada entre los mejores equipos de la historia.
Aunque Miami será local para el juego del campeonato nacional, Mendoza, el ganador del Trofeo Heisman y nativo de Miami, disfrutará de un regreso a casa tras un juego casi perfecto contra Oregon. Mendoza completó 17 de 20 pases y los cinco touchdowns, incluidos dos a Elijah Sarratt y uno de 36 yardas a Charlie Becker.
Kaelon Black corrió para dos touchdowns para liderar el juego terrestre de Indiana.
Oregon (13-2, No. 5 CFP) fue condenado por las tres pérdidas de balón en la primera mitad, además de estar mermado por la ausencia de dos de sus mejores corredores.
La defensiva de Indiana no esperó mucho para hacer un impacto. En la primera jugada de Oregon, el esquinero D’Angelo Ponds interceptó un pase de Moore destinado a Malik Benson y devolvió la intercepción 25 yardas para un touchdown. Solo 11 segundos después de iniciado el juego, los Hoosiers y su defensa ya habían dejado claro que sería una larga noche para Moore y la ofensiva de Oregon.
Tras su temporada regular invicta, los Hoosiers solo han ganado impulso en el CFP. Indiana abrumó a Alabama 38-3 en el cuarto de final del Rose Bowl mientras Mendoza pasaba para 192 yardas y tres touchdowns.
Barrida de la temporada Indiana completó una barrida de dos juegos contra Oregon esta temporada. La defensa jugó un papel principal en cada victoria. Los Hoosiers lograron una victoria de 30-20 en Oregon el 11 de octubre cuando Moore lanzó dos intercepciones y fue capturado seis veces.
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No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over No. 5 Oregon
ATLANTA — Undefeated Indiana’s already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the Hoosiers overwhelmed No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal Friday night.
No. 1 Indiana (15-0) will face No. 10 Miami on Jan. 19 in the national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami beat Mississippi 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal Thursday night.
Indiana will try to give the Big Ten its third straight national title, following Ohio State and Michigan the last two years. Few teams from any conference can compare with the Hoosiers’ season-long demonstration of balanced, strong play.
Led by Mendoza and the defense, Indiana is making a case to be considered among the top teams in history.
Though Miami will be home for the national championship game, Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner and Miami native, will enjoy a homecoming following an almost perfect game against Oregon. Mendoza completed 17 of 20 passes and the five touchdowns, including two to Elijah Sarratt and a 36-yarder to Charlie Becker.
Kaelon Black ran for two touchdowns to lead the Indiana running game.
Oregon (13-2) was doomed by the three first-half turnovers while also being short-handed by the absence of two of their top running backs.
The Hoosiers led 35-7 at halftime as the Ducks were held to nine rushing yards on 17 carries. Noah Whittington, who leads Oregon with 829 rushing yards, was held out with an undisclosed injury after Jordon Davison, who had rushed for 667 yards and 15 touchdowns, already was listed as out with a collarbone injury.
Backup running backs, including Jay Harris and Dierre Hill Jr, provided too little help for quarterback Dante Moore. Moore’s task against Indiana’s stifling defense would have been daunting even with all his weapons.
Indiana’s defense didn’t wait long to make an impact. On Oregon’s first snap, cornerback D’Angelo Ponds intercepted Moore’s pass intended for Malik Benson and returned the pick 25 yards for a touchdown. Only 11 seconds into the game, the Hoosiers and their defense already had made a statement this would be a long night for Moore and the Oregon offense.
Moore’s 19-yard scoring pass to tight end Jamari Johnson tied the game. The remainder of the half belonged to Indiana and its big-play defense.
After Mendoza’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Omar Cooper Jr. gave the Hoosiers the lead for good at 14-7, Indiana’s defense forced a turnover when Moore fumbled and Indiana recovered at the Oregon 3, setting up Black’s scoring run.
Moore lost a second fumble later in the second quarter when hit by Daniel Ndukwe, and Mario Landino recovered at the Oregon 21. Mendoza’s first scoring pass to Sarratt gave the Hoosiers’ the 35-7 lead.
Indiana extended its lead to 42-7 on Mendoza’s 13-yard scoring pass to E.J. Williams Jr.
Oregon finally answered. Hill’s 70-yard run set up a 2-yard Harris scoring run.
Indiana’s special teams added a big play in the fourth quarter when Ndukwe’s blocked punt set up Mendoza’s second scoring pass to Sarratt.
Following their undefeated regular season, the Hoosiers have only gained momentum in the CFP. Indiana overwhelmed Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal as Mendoza passed for 192 yards and three touchdowns.
Honorary captains
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was an honorary captain for Indiana and watched the game from the Hoosiers sideline. Former Oregon and Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart was the Ducks’ honorary captain.
Season sweep
Indiana completed a sweep of two games against Oregon this season. Defense played a lead role in each win. The Hoosiers took a 30-20 win at Oregon on Oct. 11 when Moore threw two interceptions and was sacked six times.
Indiana also dominates the stands
The game was a sellout and the red-clad Indiana fans were almost as dominant as the Hoosiers on the field. Indiana appeared to claim at least 80% of the 75,604 fans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/09/indiana-oregon-cfp-semifinal-peach-bowl/
Photos: Washington Capitals 5, Chicago Blackhawks 1
Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center.
Blackhawks left wing André Burakovsky, left, skates away after a goal by Capitals center Connor McMichael in the first period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates past the Blackhawks bench after scoring a goal in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) slaps gloves with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal on the Blackhawks in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A scrum ensues at the Capitals goal in the first period against the Blackhawks on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A scrum ensues at the Capitals goal in the first period against the Blackhawks on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) is blocked by Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) near the goal in the first period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks to pass in the first period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) falls to the ice as Capitals defenseman Declan Chisholm (47) moves the puck in the first period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) is surrounded by Capitals defenders in the first period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Teuvo Teräväinen (86) looks to pass in the first period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard takes a shot on goal in the first period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) chases Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) in the first period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso stops a shot in the second period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) and Blackhawks defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) reach for the puck in the second period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Capitals in the second period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno gets in a scuffle without his helmet in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno heads to the bench after a scuffle in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso (33) catches the puck as Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) stops short of a collision in the second period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso (33) handles the puck after a stop in the second period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks to pass in the second period against the Blackhawks on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
The puck flies into the net past Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso (33) for a goal by Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif in the second period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson eyes the puck handled by Blackhawks center Connor Bedard in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks away from the action in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) handles the puck in front of the Capitals bench in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard smiles after a penalty call on the Capitals in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso waits for play to resume in the second period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis gets squeezed on the wall by Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif, right, in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) and Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) watch the puck in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) falls to the ice in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Landon Slaggert chews on his mouthguard after a scuffle in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, center, argues a penalty call with an official in the second period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, center left, argues a penalty call with an official in the second period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Oversized curling stones are placed outside the rink for use during game stoppages in the third period of a Blackhawks-Capitals game Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard takes to the ice to warm up for a game against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A goal is brought onto the ice before a Blackhawks-Capitals game Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Jalen y Kenrich Williams ayudan a Thunder a remontar ante Grizzlies y a ganar 117-116
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, EE.UU. (AP) — Jalen Williams anotó 26 puntos, Kenrich Williams agregó 21, incluyendo el triple decisivo con 1:07 minutos por jugar, y el Thunder de Oklahoma City se sobrepuso a un déficit de 21 tantos en la segunda mitad para superar el viernes 117-16 a los Grizzlies de Memphis.
Memphis y Oklahoma City estaban trabajando con alineaciones reducidas.
Ajay Mitchell sumó 23 puntos por Oklahoma City, que ha ganado 16 duelos seguidos contra Memphis, incluyendo una barrida en la primera ronda de los playoffs del año pasado. Aaron Wiggins terminó con 16 puntos.
Jaren Jackson Jr. lideró a Memphis con 23 puntos y siete rebotes. GG Jackson finalizó con 18 puntos, y el español Santi Aldama agregó 15. Los Grizzlies han perdido seis de siete.
Oklahoma City fue reduciendo la diferencia y se acercó a 80-68 a mitad del tercer cuarto, ayudado por una racha de 15-6. Oklahoma City lanzó con un 61% de efectividad en el tercer período y estaba detrás 94-81 después de tres cuartos.
El Thunder tomó la delantera con 1:07 por jugar en el cuarto periodo, cuando un triple de Kenrich Williams puso el marcador 115-114. Un tiro del base Cedric Coward en el último segundo fue bloqueado por Alex Caruso para preservar la remontada del Thunder.
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Marist’s Tommy Fidler states case after taking down Mount Carmel’s Justin Williamson. ‘I’m ready this time.’
Marist senior Tommy Fidler knew he was going to being under the magnifying glass.
The senior 150-pounder confronted the double trouble Friday night of having to face a talented opponent from Mount Carmel along with the heightened expectations of his own family.
“Just looking at all of my brothers, there was no way I wanted to lose in front of them,” Fidler said. “Everybody, your friends, your classmates, are watching.
“You don’t want to be the guy who goes out there and loses.”
Fidler definitely didn’t lose, taking a 3-2 decision at 150 pounds over Mount Carmel junior Justin Williamson to power the host RedHawks to a 42-21 nonconference win in a dual meet in Chicago.
Marist (8-5) won nine of the 14 matches, with Fidler’s swing match punctuating a stretch of seven straight victories. Mount Carmel senior Liam Kelly, a defending state champion, posted a win by fall in the first period at 165 to lead Mount Carmel (8-3).
Marist’s Tommy Fidler, left, wrestles against Mount Carmel’s Justin Williamson in the 150-pound weight class during a nonconference dual meet in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Nate Swanson / Daily Southtown)
Fidler’s identical twin brother, David, is a senior at Mount Carmel. Their three older brothers wrestled at St. Rita. Tommy is the first born of the twins. He’s also acutely aware of seeing double.
“The biggest separation between us right now is wrestling because he stopped doing it last year,” Tommy Fidler said of David.
Fidler, who improved his record to 29-7, scored a takedown in the second period to offset escapes by Williams during the second and third periods.
“I knew he was very good on top and I didn’t want to let him get there,” Fidler said. “I like to get my hands on people. I just wanted to wrestle hard.
Marist’s Tommy Fidler, right, competes against Mount Carmel’s Justin Williamson in the 150-pound weight class during a nonconference dual meet in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Nate Swanson / Daily Southtown)
“I felt even toward the end of the match that I kept my pace on him.”
Fidler is ranked No. 5 at 150 by the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association website. Williamson is ranked No. 4 at 144.
Two years ago, Williamson beat Fidler twice during the season, including at state. But Ethan Sonne, a senior ranked No. 2 at 157, called Fidler an emotional catalyst for Marist.
“Tommy is a big part of the team,” Sonne said. “He’s a great leader, the kind of guy who just brightens everybody’s mood. As a wrestler, he’s very aggressive.
Marist’s Tommy Fidler motions to his teammates after beating Mount Carmel’s Justin Williamson in the 150-pound weight class in a nonconference dual meet in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Nate Swanson / Daily Southtown)
“He’s always on his toes, looking to break you down mentally and put you on your back.”
Marist coach Brendan Heffernan has marveled at Fidler’s growth from an uncertain freshman who made spectacular strides to become a three-time state qualifier.
“He’s just a tough, gritty kid,” Heffernan said. “He loves to hand fight, and he can do that with the best of them. He started to develop some really good and fun techniques.
“It’s been fun to just watch him enjoy the sport.”
Fidler is also a two-sport athlete who golfs. While wrestling is physical and intense, golf is more contemplative.
“I think when I golf, it’s just a good way for me to clear my brain,” Fidler said. “There’s not a lot of stress when I’m out there. I just get to play, and when I come here to wrestle, I get locked in.
Marist’s Tommy Fidler reacts after beating Mount Carmel’s Justin Williamson in the 150-pound weight class during a nonconference dual meet in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Nate Swanson / Daily Southtown)
“They’re both similar in that you’re trying to compete with the guy right next to you.”
Fidler has not placed in any of the years he has qualified at state for wrestling, but beating Williamson is a sharp reminder of how tough and treacherous that part of the journey can be.
“I’m just looking forward to getting back to state because I haven’t really had the best career there,” he said. “I haven’t really done at all what I’ve wanted to since I’ve been down there.”
However, he’s ready to take on any challenge.
“There are no nerves this time,” Fidler said. “That’s the best part about being a senior. I love the environment and the experience. I’m ready this time.”
Patrick Z. McGavin is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
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