Steelers vs Ravens EN VIVO They play this Saturday, January 6th in Week 18 of the 2023-24 NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers need to win on the final day of the regular season to maintain their chances of qualifying for the playoffs, which doesn't entirely depend on them. Making things even more difficult is that they will be visiting the team with the best record in the entire league (13-3) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The action begins at 3:30 p.m. in central Mexico on ESPN and La República Deportes.
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When will Steelers vs. Ravens play for NFL 2023-24?
Mexico (middle)Guatemala, Honduras: 3:30 p.m
Mexico (Pacific)Denver: 2:30 p.m
Mexico (Baja California)Los Angeles, San Francisco: 1:30 p.m
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seahawks in Week 17, their second straight win. Photo: USA Today
Where to watch Steelers vs. Ravens LIVE ONLINE?
The ESPN signal will be responsible for televising the game Steelers vs Ravens EN VIVO for all of Mexico, like the streaming platform Star Plus. La República Deportes also brings you all the events of this long-awaited NFL game LIVE ONLINE for FREE.
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What do the Steelers need to make the 2024 playoffs?
The Pittsburgh Steelers must beat Baltimore to stay in the race for the 2023-24 NFL playoffs. However, they can only secure the spot if the Jacksonville Jaguars also lose to the Tennessee Titans this Sunday, the 7th; That way, they would have a 10-7 record compared to the Floridians' 9-8 and advance as a wild card.
When he was 21, Rays star Wander Franco had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old while also making regular payments to the girl's mother that she used to buy real estate, a 2023 sedan and electronic devices, prosecutors allege in the Dominican Republic .
The minor told a psychologist as part of the ongoing investigation into the suspended shortstop that her mother used her for personal gain, mentioning seven monthly down payments and the car in exchange for letting her continue the relationship and keeping quiet about it, says new documents related to the case, which also allege that Franco's mother made payments to the minor's mother.
The startling revelations are part of a 63-page dossier seen by multiple news sources in the Dominican Republic – the most detailed report yet on what investigators and the victim allege. The public prosecutor's office accuses both Franco and the minor's mother of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering.
Franco appeared in handcuffs for his first appearance before a judge on Friday. The public prosecutor's office requested that he be banned from leaving the country.
According to multiple reports, the judge ordered Franco's conditional release while the investigation continues. Franco must pay a financial bond of approximately $34,000 and appear in court monthly for six months. He was neither placed under house arrest nor prevented from leaving the country. The judge ordered house arrest for the girl's mother.
“Everything will be in God’s hands,” Franco told El Caribe, ESPN Deportes and others on Friday in his first public comments since seemingly denying the allegations in a live video he broadcast on his Instagram channel over the summer .
Diario Libre and Noticias SIN, two Spanish-language news outlets in the Dominican Republic, quoted from the court documents and said that Franco and the girl's mother were involved in the exploitation and prostitution of minors, physical and sexual abuse, and human trafficking of minors .
The teen's mother “gave her minor daughter to defendant Wander Franco in exchange for money and forced him to continue handing over money to silence the crime of child abuse,” the document said, according to news outlets.
Franco took the minor from her home in the province of Puerto Plata on December 9, 2022 and “the defendant had sexual relations with the teenager for two days,” according to the documents seen by news outlets. Elsewhere in the court filing, news outlets say the relationship lasted four months.
The girl said in her interview with the psychologist that her mother benefited from her relationship with Franco and others and indicated that she was unwilling to participate.
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“Ever since I was little, my mother saw me as a way to benefit from both the partners she had and my partners, and that's something I don't like at all,” she told the psychologist, according to news reports .
The relationship came to light in July when the girl approached a digital media company with her relationship history and pictures in an attempt to force her mother to share the money she received from Franco. Based on this report, an anonymous complaint was filed with the Gender Violence Unit in Puerto Plata.
The girl retracted the story three days later and her mother went to the same unit and claimed Franco had kidnapped her daughter. Prosecutors allege this kidnapping report was an attempt to divert the focus of the investigation from herself.
Authorities accuse Franco of sending the mother $1,700 in monthly payments for seven months and buying her a car “to facilitate the relationship and let her go out with him wherever she wanted,” they say in the document in which the girl was quoted.
Authorities also say Franco's mother sent money to the girl's mother, but she has not been charged in the case, although they said she intervened “to avoid leaving traces of her son on the defendant.”
In September 2023, authorities searched the girl's mother's home and seized 800,000 Dominican pesos ($13,700) as well as $68,500 that were allegedly found hidden behind a frame. Another seizure at another house uncovered a guarantee certificate from a local bank for the equivalent of $36,000 that was allegedly given by Franco for the girl's “commercial and sexual exploitation.”
Additionally, they seized a Suzuki Swift valued at $26,600, according to the documentseen by news outlets. Authorities discovered that the teen's mother had the equivalent of $821 in her bank account days before purchasing the car. The mother also purchased a property in Puerto Plata worth $36,000, they said.
Also on Friday, the girl's father filed a civil lawsuit against Franco, claiming he caused harmhis daughter. He demands compensation.
Allegations against Franco first came to light publicly on social media on August 13. He initially agreed to take a week's leave of absence from the Rays when Major League Baseball opened an investigation. He was subsequently placed on administrative leave under the league and players' union's Joint Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sanctionand Child Abuse Policy.
Dominican Republic authorities confirmed they were investigating similar allegations. After four months of silence, their investigation has progressed rapidly since Christmas.
On December 26, two houses were searched: the house of Franco's mother in the municipality of Palo Blanco in Baní and the house registered to Franco in Villa Real. The next day, authorities also visited the homes of Franco's uncles. He was not found at any of the locations.
Franco's wife was told he was scheduled to appear at the prosecutor's office on December 28.
Franco didn't show up, and when he finally showed up – with a new team of lawyers – he was interrogated for about three hours and arrested.
ESPN Deportes reported that Franco was arrested for failing to comply with the subpoena. According to Listin Diario, he actually ignored two subpoenas on December 28th and 29th.
Franco, who signed an 11-year deal with the Rays worth $182 million in November 2021, has not played in a game since August 12.
Even if he avoids punishment in the Dominican Republic, Franco could still be suspended by the league. However, this is unlikely to be the case until the end of the legal proceedings.
Franco, who is due $2 million for the upcoming season, was named to his first All-Star team in July. Before his season was cut short, he was hitting .281 with 17 home runs and 58 RBIs.
The Rays' first full-squad spring training is scheduled for Feb. 20 in Port Charlotte. The team has several infielders who can play shortstop, but top reliever Taylor Walls had offseason hip surgery and may not be ready by Opening Day.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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SUNRISE | “I don't think he'll be a big star, but he'll be a very good winger in the NHL. A winger who can score 30 goals. He needed time, but he’s really coming out of his shell.”
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A few hours before a game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, Alexis Lafrenière is the topic of conversation with an Eastern Conference scout.
When the Rangers visited Sunrise, Lafrenière was one of the best players on the ice. The first class of the 2020 draft saw action for nearly 20 minutes and recorded an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Panthers on Dec. 29.
However, his influence was visible far beyond the scoresheet. He knocked on Sergeï Bobrovsky's door several times, relying on his acceleration to cut toward the net while feeding teammates Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin.
Without a doubt, Trocheck's trio was the most dangerous for Peter Laviolette's gang. And not just for one night. This is a consistency for the Rangers this season.
After the game, Lafrenière did not meet with the media as he was undergoing treatment after blocking a slap shot in the first period.
Chris Kreider, a teammate of Lafrenière since his first steps in the NHL, testified to his progress.
“Laffy made his NHL debut at 18, but at 21 or 22 he's still a young player. He's improving every day, it's crazy to see his progress. He is a very good player now, but his development as a hockey player is not yet complete. He can dominate a game. Alexis is a special player.”
Increasing numbers
In his fourth season in New York, Lafrenière is ready to achieve personal heights in all categories. On the eve of the visit to the Bell Center, he had scored 10 goals and collected 13 assists for a total of 23 points. He also has an average playing time of 17:03, an increase of almost two minutes compared to last year (15:13).
If he continues at the same pace, Lafrenière will finish the year with 51 points, which would be a significant increase compared to his best performance (16 goals and 39 points) in 2022-2023.
A 50-point season isn't magic, but it's still a step in the right direction.
On the right wing
After David Quinn and Gerard Gallant, Lafrenière is in his fourth season with the Rangers working with a third different coach. Peter Laviolette took over for Gallant this season.
Under Laviolette's command, the former Rimouski Océanic gained stability, but also spent more time on the right wing than the left wing. Since the beginning of the year he has been playing mainly with Trocheck and Panarin.
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In five-on-five play, he spent 480 minutes with Panarin and 365 minutes with Trocheck.
Filip Chytil (123 minutes) and Mika Zibanejad (30 minutes), two centers, are the other two attackers who have played with Lafrenière the most. There is therefore a gap that separates Lafrenière's presence from that of Panarin and Trocheck and the other two players.
With Panarin and Kreider on the left wing, Laviolette decided to rely on Lafrenière on the right wing to ensure him a place in the top six.
In Kreider's eyes, the 22-year-old winger didn't need a long time to get used to it.
“If you have the talent and the right intuition for this sport, you can change positions,” said Kreider. He had to adapt a bit, but now he plays very well on the right wing. And that’s a plus for us.”
What time and where can you watch today's games? | TODAY, Saturday January 6, 2024, Sports Day continues with football matches in Europe (Copa del Rey, Serie A and FA Cup) on channel signals (ESPN, DSports) or from streaming services (Star Plus, DGO) Don't miss the Games of your favorite team.
We have great games this weekend. For example, the United Kingdom will host the third round of the FA Cup, featuring Moisés Caicedo's Chelsea and “Dibu” Martínez's Aston Villa. Meanwhile, in Spain, Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid are competing for the Copa del Rey. On the other hand, in our country the match between Universitario and Deportivo Alianza is played for the National Superior Volleyball League.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard leaves game with injury after big hit originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks rookie phenom Connor Bedard left the first period of Friday's game against the New Jersey Devils with an undisclosed injury. The team announced early in the second period that he would miss the remainder of the competition.
The play occurred midway through the first period when Devils defenseman Brendan Smith delivered a big hit to Bedard, who kept his mouth shut before heading to the locker room. He didn't return.
Philipp Kurashev immediately defended his teammate, as did Nick Foligno, who suffered two serious penalties. The Blackhawks not only converted the penalty, but also scored on the power play to make it 1-0.
Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson didn't give a big update on Bedard after the game and said they would have more information on Saturday.
“I think he obviously hit his head,” Richardson said. “But I just came in and I haven’t heard anything other than everyone coming home. We’ll get it checked at home.”
Overall, the Blackhawks didn't seem to have a problem with Smith's hit on Bedard. Boris Katchouk was the exception.
The loss of Bedard is a blow to the Blackhawks, who have seven players on injured reserve. Three of those players – Taylor Raddysh (groin), Tyler Johnson (foot) and Anthony Beauvillier (wrist) – were placed on IR during this five-game road trip.
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Chelsea vs. Preston North End EN VIVO They will compete in a thrilling third round match of the 2023/24 FA Cup this Saturday, January 6th from 12:30pm. , at Stamford Bridge. It will be broadcast on the STAR Plus streaming platform for all of South America, but you can also follow the events on the La República Deportes website.
Mauricio Pochettino's team, which has not had a good time in the Premier League where it sits in 10th place, has the chance to advance to the next round in one of the few titles it is fighting for this season. At the top is the humble Preston North End of the Championship, Second Division of the United Kingdom.
For this game, the Blues will make some changes in the starting lineup due to some injuries such as that of goalkeeper Robert Sánchez and Enzo Fernández, who has not yet recovered. In addition, Nkunku would return to the team after his recovery and play in midfield alongside Ecuadorian Moisés Caicedo.
When do Chelsea vs Preston North End play?
The game between Chelsea v Preston North End It takes place this Saturday, January 6th, from 12:30 p.m.
Which channel shows Chelsea vs Preston North End?
The transmission of Chelsea v Preston North End will be responsible for the STAR Plus streaming platform for all of South America.
If you want to follow minute by minute online, you must log on to the La República Deportes website: there you will find all the information about this momentous game.
Chelsea vs Preston North End: Possible Blues lineup
Petrovic; Bad Taste, Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Colwill; Caicedo, Gallagher, Knock; Palmer, Mudryk and Jackson.
Where will they play against Chelsea? Preston North End?
Stamford Bridge is a football stadium in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and the home ground of Chelsea Football Club. It is located in the Walham Green urban area and is called “The Bridge” by the club's fans.
Chelsea vs Preston: FA Cup betting
Betsson: if Chelsea win (1.16), if they draw (8.00), if Preston win (19.00)
Bet365: if Chelsea win (1.17), if they draw (8.50), if they win Preston (12.00).
NEWARK, NJ – Connor Bedard never saw Devils defenseman Brendan Smith on Friday.
Shortly after the Blackhawks' rookie moved the puck into the offensive zone in the first period against the Devils, Smith stepped up and delivered a devastating high hit.
Bedard immediately ran to the bench, held his face and went straight to the locker room. Meanwhile, Nick Foligno, Brett Seney and a number of other teammates sparked a brawl behind the net.
Bedard did not return in the second period and was ruled out for the game, which the Hawks ultimately lost 4-2.
Things got worse in the second half when Foligno, the Hawks' de facto captain, engaged in a long fight with Smith to fill in for Bedard and injured himself in the process. Foligno never returned after that.
Coach Luke Richardson didn't announce much about Bedard or Foligno after the game, saying they would “continue to be evaluated” upon their return to Chicago.
“All I heard was that everyone was coming home tonight; It’s OK for everyone to come home,” Richardson said. “All we can do is take her home, take her to our specialists and see if everything is OK.”
Nick Foligno was injured after that fight with Brendan Smith on Friday.
It is the first time in his NHL career that Bedard has struggled with an injury. The 18-year-old appeared continuously in each of the Hawks' first 38 games and averaged 19 minutes and 29 seconds of ice time. He only lasted 3:05 on Friday.
Hawks forward Boris Katchouk said “everyone saw” Smith’s hit was “dirty” but Richardson was less convinced.
“I don't believe [Smith] “I’m on his heels,” Richardson said. “I think he just stopped and Connor ran headfirst right into him.”
Hours earlier Friday, Bedard had discussed his nomination to represent the Hawks in the All-Star Game, apparently unaware of what the rest of the day had in store for him.
“I’m happy about the announcement,” Bedard said before the game. “Obviously it's been a bit frustrating in our group lately in terms of the results of the games. It’s nice to go there and meet some of these people, so it’ll be fun.”
Bedard and Foligno's injuries continue a ridiculous streak of injury bad luck for the Hawks, who have lost forwards to in-game injuries in four of five games on their winless road trip.
The Hawks' injury list now includes Taylor Hall (out for the season after ACL surgery), Andreas Athanasiou (out since November 9th with a groin injury), Seth Jones (out since December 10th with a left shoulder injury), Joey Anderson (missed since Dec. 17 with a left shoulder injury), Taylor Raddysh (groin), Tyler Johnson (right foot), Anthony Beauvillier (left wrist), Foligno and Bedard. The only good news Friday was that Richardson said Raddysh had started skating alone.
Without Bedard and Foligno, the fired up Hawks played with vigor to keep the game competitive, but their roster appears comically undermanned going forward, it remains to be seen how much time (if any) Bedard ends up missing. Their schedule this weekend includes a home practice on Saturday before a home game on Sunday against the Flames.
The combined salary cap hits of the Hawks' injured players nearly equal those of their healthy players, and Philipp Kurashev (22 points) and Jason Dickinson (who scored his 19th point on Friday) are currently their best available scorers.
“If you look at our squad, it looks like we're doing a little worse than the others, but the guys have to step up – myself included,” said defender Jarred Tinordi.
In Rockford, whose roster has also been decimated by the Hawks' number of call-ups, the next forwards would likely be Mike Hardman, David Gust and Anders Björk, the last of whom would have to convert his AHL-only contract. Coyotes forward Zach Sanford, who has 316 NHL games under his belt and was granted waivers on Friday, could also be an option.
Simon Benoit may not be the most gifted offensive player, but he is useful in his own way for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The 6-foot-1, 200-pound defenseman took advantage of injuries on the blue line to carve out a position, and he brings another dimension to the Queen City club: physical play.
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On Wednesday, after the game against his former team, the Anaheim Ducks, the Quebec native received the game's hero belt in the locker room. Auston Matthews had just scored his 30th goal to give his team an overtime victory.
“I can’t score a damn goal, but I enjoy scoring guys for you,” Benoit told his teammates, according to Sportsnet.
Naturally, the 25-year-old guard hasn't scored a point in 22 games this season. He easily makes up for his lack of inspiration by throwing himself in front of pucks and delivering solid over-the-shoulder shots.
“To be honest, we prefer not to give Benoit too many offensive assignments,” admitted head coach Sheldon Keefe. […] He is our greatest defender. He is our most physical defender. And I think he continues to improve.”
A need
Apparently, despite all his sacrifices, Benoit is increasingly appreciated by his work colleagues. His efforts are being noticed and that really pleases an offensive defender like Morgan Rielly.
“He was impressive,” he told Sportsnet. In the last few weeks he has really had the opportunity to show what kind of player he is. He is a colossus who likes to be physical. He is powerful and can also move the puck.
“I play in their system. They need a guy who hits, who plays physical, who blocks the blue line, and I think I do that well,” said Benoit, now a proud Maple Leafs bearer.
As for the goals, the Laval resident could end up sorting out the situation. One thing is for sure: If Keefe's words are to be believed, it should never come from the power game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seahawks in Week 17, their second straight win. Photo: USA Today
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