SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26
World Junior Hockey Championship—starts with 4 games:
Canada vs Czechia—6 p.m. at Edmonton
Finland vs Germany—1 p.m. at Edmonton
Russia vs Sweden—3:30 p.m. at Red Deer
United States vs Slovakia—8:30 p.m. at Red Deer
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National Football League—Week 16 continues with 12 games:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers—Noon
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals—Noon
Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans—Noon
Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings—Noon
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots—Noon
Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets—Noon
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles—Noon
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons—Noon
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks—3:05 p.m.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs—3:25 p.m.
Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders—3:25 p.m.
Washington at Dallas Cowboys—7:20 p.m.
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National Basketball Association–8 games:
Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers–5 p.m.
Orlando Magic at Miami Heat—2:30 p.m.
Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards—5 p.m.
Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings—5 p.m.
New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder—6 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs—6 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls—7 p.m.
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers—8 p.m.
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The Western Hockey League returns to action tomorrow when there are five games scheduled, including the Saskatoon Blades visiting the Prince Albert Raiders. First face-off is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre. CJWW’s broadcast begins at 6:30 p.m. with the Pre-Game Show and the play-by-play at 7 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch have 15 wins, 13 losses, 1 extra time loss for 31 points…tied for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. P-A has 12 wins, 14 losses, 2 extra time losses for 26 points…tied for 8th place in the East. The Blades’ next home game is Tuesday against the Red Deer Rebels. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.
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The National Hockey League’s COVID-19 pause has been extended until Tuesday, when 4 games are scheduled.
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The National Lacrosse League is idle until Thursday when Halifax visits Calgary. The Saskatchewan Rush are off until Friday when they host the San Diego Seals. Game time is 8:30 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. The Rush have 1 win, 2 losses…tied for 4th place in the West Division. San Diego has 2 wins, 1 loss…tied for 1st place in the West.
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