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Highlights from 36 Days of Type 2023, Halfway Through the Challenge

Anyone remotely tapped into the design world is giddy with excitement right now.Why, you ask?Because we're in the midst of 36 Days of Type, of course!The design studio Treintayseis ' annual online challenge calls on typographers, graphic designers, and creatives of all stripes to create a letter (or number) for 36 days straight.
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Series tied at 1-1 as Toronto Marlies concede seven in Game 2 loss to Utica

If anything, the Marlies played worse and Utica made them pay for it thanks to a dominant second-period showing.First Period
A promising, fast-paced start by Toronto quickly unraveled before the two-minute mark.Loose defensive coverage allowed Utica to zip the puck around before Brian Halonen scored off of a feed from Alexander Holtz.

Filip Kostic leaves Serbia camp with tendon injury, could miss Verona game

There's one.You can always bet on it, folks.There is always one when an international break hits the midway point and we start to get within a few days of the club game getting going again.This time around, it just so happens to be about one of Juventus ' most reliable players come the turn of the calendar year.

Bobby McMann scores a hat trick in his return to the lineup, Toronto Marlies extend winning streak to four with victory in Rochester

The Toronto Marlies laid down a marker against a divisional rival that is a potential first-round opponent in the playoffs.In the final game of the regular-season series, the Marlies built an early lead in Rochester that they never relinquished.First Period
The Marlies got off to a brisk start and almost scored just 35 seconds when they swarmed the Amerks' net, but Pontus Holmberg was unable to corral the puck with the goal at his mercy.

Canucks 6, Islanders 5: "Unacceptable" to lose that game at all, let alone in that fashion

Tonight was a big game in multiple ways.The biggest storyline was the fact that the New York Islanders were hosting the Vancouver Canucks just a week and a half removed from executing a blockbuster trade that brought Bo Horvat to Long Island and sent Anthony Beauvillier out west.But more importantly, the Islanders had a chance to extend their winning streak to five games and pick up more points in their quest to make the playoffs.

2023 Transgrancanaria Classic 128k Results: Andreu Simon Wins, Courtney Dauwalter Dominates

The 2023 Transgrancanaria Classic 128k, the queen race of the Transgrancanaria (TGC) festival of races, started at midnight local time on Saturday, February 25, in Las Canteras on the northeastern coast of the Spanish island of Gran Canaria.Over the next 30 hours, more than 600 runners attempted to cover the 79.5 miles (128 kilometers) and 23,160 feet (7,060 meters) of vertical gain before reaching the outskirts of the town of Maspalomas on the island's southern shore.

Islanders 4, Red Wings 1: Lee scores two in 3rd-period eruption

The New York Islanders beat another opponent that has checked itself out of the wild card race, though it took a while on Saturday afternoon to pull ahead of the Detroit Red Wings for a 4-1 win.Anders Lee had two of the Islanders' four goals, which all came in the third period after the Red Wings had taken a lead in the final minute of the second.

Series tied at 1-1 as Toronto Marlies concede seven in Game 2 loss to Utica

If anything, the Marlies played worse and Utica made them pay for it thanks to a dominant second-period showing.First Period
A promising, fast-paced start by Toronto quickly unraveled before the two-minute mark.Loose defensive coverage allowed Utica to zip the puck around before Brian Halonen scored off of a feed from Alexander Holtz.

Filip Kostic leaves Serbia camp with tendon injury, could miss Verona game

There's one.You can always bet on it, folks.There is always one when an international break hits the midway point and we start to get within a few days of the club game getting going again.This time around, it just so happens to be about one of Juventus ' most reliable players come the turn of the calendar year.

Bobby McMann scores a hat trick in his return to the lineup, Toronto Marlies extend winning streak to four with victory in Rochester

The Toronto Marlies laid down a marker against a divisional rival that is a potential first-round opponent in the playoffs.In the final game of the regular-season series, the Marlies built an early lead in Rochester that they never relinquished.First Period
The Marlies got off to a brisk start and almost scored just 35 seconds when they swarmed the Amerks' net, but Pontus Holmberg was unable to corral the puck with the goal at his mercy.

Canucks 6, Islanders 5: "Unacceptable" to lose that game at all, let alone in that fashion

Tonight was a big game in multiple ways.The biggest storyline was the fact that the New York Islanders were hosting the Vancouver Canucks just a week and a half removed from executing a blockbuster trade that brought Bo Horvat to Long Island and sent Anthony Beauvillier out west.But more importantly, the Islanders had a chance to extend their winning streak to five games and pick up more points in their quest to make the playoffs.

2023 Transgrancanaria Classic 128k Results: Andreu Simon Wins, Courtney Dauwalter Dominates

The 2023 Transgrancanaria Classic 128k, the queen race of the Transgrancanaria (TGC) festival of races, started at midnight local time on Saturday, February 25, in Las Canteras on the northeastern coast of the Spanish island of Gran Canaria.Over the next 30 hours, more than 600 runners attempted to cover the 79.5 miles (128 kilometers) and 23,160 feet (7,060 meters) of vertical gain before reaching the outskirts of the town of Maspalomas on the island's southern shore.

Islanders 4, Red Wings 1: Lee scores two in 3rd-period eruption

The New York Islanders beat another opponent that has checked itself out of the wild card race, though it took a while on Saturday afternoon to pull ahead of the Detroit Red Wings for a 4-1 win.Anders Lee had two of the Islanders' four goals, which all came in the third period after the Red Wings had taken a lead in the final minute of the second.
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Playoff berth clinched despite a lifeless performance in Toronto Marlies' shutout loss to Charlotte

"I just don't think we had the effort we needed, we weren't connected as a team, and it showed," said captain Logan Shaw after this 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Charlotte."There were a lot of compounded elements to the game...We didn't work as hard as we needed to, and we weren't executing our plan," added head coach Greg Moore.

Both Jim Montgomery and Bruce Cassidy will coach at 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend

Bruins Montgomery and Cassidy have led the Bruins and Golden Knights to the top of their respective divisions.Both Jim Montgomery and Bruce Cassidy have led their teams to the top of their respective divisions during the 2022-23 NHL season.Both Jim Montgomery and Bruce Cassidy's teams sit at the top of their respective divisions at the midway point of the 2022-23 NHL season.

Islanders 4 (EN), Senators 2: Varlamov, Isles PK endure to open trip with a win

Semyon Varlamov made 36 saves, Mathew Barzal added two more assists to his Reverse Cy Young campaign, and the Islanders penalty kill spent half the second period on the job as the New York Islanders gutted out a 4-2 win over the Senators start their four-game road trip off on the right foot.Varlamov stopped 10 shots on the PK and a few more game-saving chances as the Senators pressed for an equalizer late in the game.

Playoff berth clinched despite a lifeless performance in Toronto Marlies' shutout loss to Charlotte

"I just don't think we had the effort we needed, we weren't connected as a team, and it showed," said captain Logan Shaw after this 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Charlotte."There were a lot of compounded elements to the game...We didn't work as hard as we needed to, and we weren't executing our plan," added head coach Greg Moore.

Both Jim Montgomery and Bruce Cassidy will coach at 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend

Bruins Montgomery and Cassidy have led the Bruins and Golden Knights to the top of their respective divisions.Both Jim Montgomery and Bruce Cassidy have led their teams to the top of their respective divisions during the 2022-23 NHL season.Both Jim Montgomery and Bruce Cassidy's teams sit at the top of their respective divisions at the midway point of the 2022-23 NHL season.

Islanders 4 (EN), Senators 2: Varlamov, Isles PK endure to open trip with a win

Semyon Varlamov made 36 saves, Mathew Barzal added two more assists to his Reverse Cy Young campaign, and the Islanders penalty kill spent half the second period on the job as the New York Islanders gutted out a 4-2 win over the Senators start their four-game road trip off on the right foot.Varlamov stopped 10 shots on the PK and a few more game-saving chances as the Senators pressed for an equalizer late in the game.
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Yankees 2023 Season Preview: Ron Marinaccio

It was a tale of two halves for the Yankees ' bullpen last season.Up to the All-Star break, Yankees' relievers ranked second in the majors in WAR (4.5) and ERA (2.89) while leading the league in FIP (3.05).But after the midway point, the unit took a step back.Their ERA rose 19 points to 3.08 and their FIP went up nearly 70 points to 3.74 - falling to 15th in the league- due to a dropoff in strikeout minus walk rate (moving from 15.9 to 12.4 percent).

Seth Lugo Rumors: Signing Decision Likely Down To Dodgers & Padres

Since re-signing Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract, the Los Angeles Dodgers missed out on Justin Verlander and weren't in the final running for Carlos Rodón.The team nevertheless has canvassed the market for starting pitching, which led to signing Noah Syndergaard to a contract for 2023.

Yankees 2023 Season Preview: Ron Marinaccio

It was a tale of two halves for the Yankees ' bullpen last season.Up to the All-Star break, Yankees' relievers ranked second in the majors in WAR (4.5) and ERA (2.89) while leading the league in FIP (3.05).But after the midway point, the unit took a step back.Their ERA rose 19 points to 3.08 and their FIP went up nearly 70 points to 3.74 - falling to 15th in the league- due to a dropoff in strikeout minus walk rate (moving from 15.9 to 12.4 percent).

Seth Lugo Rumors: Signing Decision Likely Down To Dodgers & Padres

Since re-signing Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract, the Los Angeles Dodgers missed out on Justin Verlander and weren't in the final running for Carlos Rodón.The team nevertheless has canvassed the market for starting pitching, which led to signing Noah Syndergaard to a contract for 2023.
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5 problems plaguing Rangers during recent rough stretch | amNewYork

The New York Rangers aren't playing very good hockey right now at the midway point of March.New York is 4-5-1 in their last 10 games, they've struggled with plenty of issues both on and off the ice and offer serious concerns about their potential as a title-contending team.Whether it's injuries or the after-affects of having to play shorthanded for over two weeks, the Rangers have plenty of things to be concerned about as a big week against top teams in the Metro division kicks off.

3 Sharks Prospects Off to Great Starts to the 2022-23 Season

Last year, I looked at five San Jose Sharks prospects who had surprisingly good campaigns up to the midway point of the 2021-22 season.Of the five, Daniil Gushchin and Brandon Coe have made the jump to the American Hockey League (AHL) with the San Jose Barracuda, Ethan Cardwell continues to tear it up in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Gannon Laroque has yet to play due to an injury, and Mike Robinson is no longer with the organization.

5 problems plaguing Rangers during recent rough stretch | amNewYork

The New York Rangers aren't playing very good hockey right now at the midway point of March.New York is 4-5-1 in their last 10 games, they've struggled with plenty of issues both on and off the ice and offer serious concerns about their potential as a title-contending team.Whether it's injuries or the after-affects of having to play shorthanded for over two weeks, the Rangers have plenty of things to be concerned about as a big week against top teams in the Metro division kicks off.

3 Sharks Prospects Off to Great Starts to the 2022-23 Season

Last year, I looked at five San Jose Sharks prospects who had surprisingly good campaigns up to the midway point of the 2021-22 season.Of the five, Daniil Gushchin and Brandon Coe have made the jump to the American Hockey League (AHL) with the San Jose Barracuda, Ethan Cardwell continues to tear it up in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Gannon Laroque has yet to play due to an injury, and Mike Robinson is no longer with the organization.
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Maldini urges Milan to take Champions League chance as Rossoneri evoke past European glories - Soccer News

Paolo Maldini has urged Milan to make the most of their Champions League run after conjuring memories of the great Rossoneri sides he represented.After last month's 1-0 win at home to Tottenham, Wednesday's goalless draw on the road was enough to help Milan into the competition's quarter-finals for the first time since the 2011-12 season.

Sportsnet says Blue Jays road games will be called remotely on radio | CBC Sports

Blue Jays radio broadcaster Ben Wagner has been on-site at the team's player development complex for spring training to conduct interviews, gather information and prepare for the upcoming campaign.The pre-season will be the only time he's on the road this year.Sportsnet, the team's radio rightsholder, will not resume on-site radio broadcasts for road games this season and will instead provide remote coverage from its downtown Toronto studio.

Maldini urges Milan to take Champions League chance as Rossoneri evoke past European glories - Soccer News

Paolo Maldini has urged Milan to make the most of their Champions League run after conjuring memories of the great Rossoneri sides he represented.After last month's 1-0 win at home to Tottenham, Wednesday's goalless draw on the road was enough to help Milan into the competition's quarter-finals for the first time since the 2011-12 season.

Sportsnet says Blue Jays road games will be called remotely on radio | CBC Sports

Blue Jays radio broadcaster Ben Wagner has been on-site at the team's player development complex for spring training to conduct interviews, gather information and prepare for the upcoming campaign.The pre-season will be the only time he's on the road this year.Sportsnet, the team's radio rightsholder, will not resume on-site radio broadcasts for road games this season and will instead provide remote coverage from its downtown Toronto studio.
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Around the Empire: Yankees news - 3/4/23

NY Daily News | James O'Connell: Gerrit Cole is entering his fourth season with the Yankees, but in a way it's his first clean slate with the team.His opening season was massively delayed by the emergence of COVID, 2021 similarly impacted spring travel schedules due to the pandemic, and then last year's camp fell victim to the labor negotiations between the owners and the union.

AC Milan Stunned By Lecce In 2-2 Draw As Stefano Pioli's Crisis Worsens

AC Milan are in a difficult moment and suffered another poor game last night as Stefano Pioli's men dropped two points to Lecce on the road.Milan were struck down 2-0 at halftime and fought to recoup some losses but it was not enough and the side are now 9 points off Napoli at the top and just 1 point above Juventus and Inter Milan for the second spot.

New York Islanders vs. Dallas Stars: The 2nd half begins [Game #42]

The New York Islanders still have some key injuries up front and on the blueline, but it looks like they'll start the second half with Simon Holmstrom back from an extended absence and Mathew Barzal back from a one-game miss.For Holmstrom, who was officially activated from IR today, this is another chance to give the team reason to keep him up even after Kyle Palmieri returns.

Jimmy Vesey extended, thoughts on the Lafreniere scratch, and the murderous Metro division - Blue Seat Blogs

On this week's episode of Live from the Blue Seats, Dave and Rob review the Lafreniere scratch and the Rangers' recent run of form.The Blueshirts are 10-2-1 in their last 13 games, with their latest victory an impressive comeback win over their Metropolitan division rival the Carolina Hurricanes.Speaking of the Metro, it's shaping up to be the best division in hockey, with the potential to send five teams to the playoffs.

Clippers' cold shooting and poor defense leads to blowout loss to Nuggets

Losers of three straight and seeking a spark, the Clippers hoped this night would represent a turnaround.In one sense, that is exactly what took place.After four quarters of their most ineffective, uncompetitive basketball of this season, the Clippers were spun around in circles so easily during a disastrous, 122-91 display in Denver, that as the midway point of the season rapidly approaches, their season appears as though it is now heading backward.

The 50 best albums of 2022: No 3 The Weeknd: Dawn FM

Dawn FM is the Dom Perignon of male manipulator music  a slick of negging and neediness, sleaze and sanctimony that carries the unnatural, alluring glow of toxic waste.Released without fanfare in the first week of the year and still as luridly spectacular 11 months later, the Weeknd's fifth album  eighth if you count his superlative and still-astounding 2011 mixtape trilogy  is also his most dazzlingly deranged, and a high watermark for any star seeking to inflict their own vision on mainstream, stadium-primed pop music.
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Here come the Top Prospects!

It's that time of year, when we simultaneously count up our SSS Top Prospects, from 100 to 1, while gauging our readership's picks for the top two or three dozen prospects in the system.As always, I will be proctoring the Top Prospect Vote.Each round will feature 10 players to choose from.Some basic stats and prior SSS prospect ranking will be provided to help you choose, and after a day or two of voting, we'll move to the next round.

Capitals' offense fizzles after fast start in overtime loss to Kraken

Kraken center Jaden Schwartz jostles for position with Nic Dowd in the third period Thursday.Schwartz put Seattle on the board with a second-period goal.(AP Photo/Jason Redmond)SEATTLE - The Washington Capitals looked to be in control early Thursday night against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, holding a two-goal lead as it kept a dangerous Kraken offense at bay.

Here come the Top Prospects!

It's that time of year, when we simultaneously count up our SSS Top Prospects, from 100 to 1, while gauging our readership's picks for the top two or three dozen prospects in the system.As always, I will be proctoring the Top Prospect Vote.Each round will feature 10 players to choose from.Some basic stats and prior SSS prospect ranking will be provided to help you choose, and after a day or two of voting, we'll move to the next round.

Capitals' offense fizzles after fast start in overtime loss to Kraken

Kraken center Jaden Schwartz jostles for position with Nic Dowd in the third period Thursday.Schwartz put Seattle on the board with a second-period goal.(AP Photo/Jason Redmond)SEATTLE - The Washington Capitals looked to be in control early Thursday night against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, holding a two-goal lead as it kept a dangerous Kraken offense at bay.
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Dodgers Video: Chris Taylor Stars In 'Meet The Pets'

Several Los Angeles Dodgers players have pets at home, including Chris Taylor, who along with his fiancée Mary Keller, have two dogs.One of which is Charlotte, a shepherd mix that Taylor has had since the midway point of the 2021 season.Charlotte was the subject of a "Meet The Pets" interview Taylor did for Whistle on YouTube.
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