This news roundup covers a variety of sports stories, from the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff concerns to the induction of Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and David Wagner into the Baseball Hall of Fame. There are also updates on the Australian Open, the PGA Tour, and the Champions League.
Toronto Maple Leafs fans have a question mark hanging over goaltender Joseph Woll 's availability for the playoffs. Woll has impressed in his limited NHL appearances this season, but his injury history raises concerns about his ability to withstand the rigors of a long post-season run. Meanwhile, the Leafs are focused on their upcoming rematch against the Columbus Blue Jackets, with motivation high after a recent loss.
In other NHL news, the Winnipeg Jets are reportedly interested in signing former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews. Across the league, the NFL reissued a fine to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins for comments he made to an official during a game. The Washington Commanders are ignoring outside narratives and are confident they are not underdogs despite their underdog status. In Chicago, new Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has made it clear that he expects his players to push their limits and embrace discomfort. ESPN personalities Stephen A. Smith and Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo questioned the legitimacy of Caitlin Clark's fandom for the Kansas City Chiefs after she made comments about the team. In the CFL, the Toronto Argonauts have extended the contract of linebacker Micah Aiyuk through the 2026 season. There are also reports that former MLB player Kevin Anderson has signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels. The Baseball Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025, which includes Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and David Wagner. In the NBA, Duke University's coach-in-waiting Jon Scheyer has stated his intention to win a national championship for retiring coach Mike Krzyzewski. The Australian Open continues with Aryna Sabalenka as the betting favorite to win the title. In other tennis news, a controversial double-bounce call went in favor of Iga Swiatek. Elena Rybakina advanced to the semifinals after defeating Anhelina Kalinina.There have been several exciting moments at the Australian Open, including a 33-shot rally between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz that received a standing ovation. PGA Tour player Justin Thomas had a hilarious reaction after sinking a long-range birdie putt. Meanwhile, Thomas is encouraging fellow players to give more access to broadcast partners. In European football, Vinicius Jr. reached a milestone of 100 goals with Real Madrid. The club advanced in the Champions League. Soccer fans in Canada were treated to a victory by Liverpool over Lille in the Champions League. In the world of Canadian soccer, York United acquired Canadian midfielder Kyle Yeates from Pacific FC. The Canadian women's curling team had a successful start to the Grand Slam's Masters event. The Bubble World Juniors was completed with minimal disruptions due to COVID-19.
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