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Larin exchanged passes with Jonathan David on a quick counter, turning around defender Miles Robinson, then beat Turner to the far post with a right-footed shot from 14 yards for his Canada-record 23rd international goal, one more than Dwayne De Rosario. It was the 16th career qualifying goal for Larin, who had an equalizer as Canada tied the U.S. 1-1 in September in a qualifier in Nashville, Tenn.

Now Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, the proverbial G.OA.T, is set to retire, and the tributes have been flowing since Saturday’s announcement by ESPN. Though the conference title games were on deck Sunday, the focus of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” all morning was on Brady — why he decided to call it quits now, why he will be remembered as the greatest ever, and how he went from a sixth-round draft pick to an NFL legend.

“While it is difficult to fill in for a coach that has a pedigree like Claude Julien, I am honored to be considered as the person to lead Canada’s Men’s Olympic Team as head coach,” Colliton said. “We have a very close-knit, experienced coaching staff that has gained a lot of knowledge from Claude in our short time together, and I know our staff will continue to support each other as we look to achieve our goal of winning an Olympic gold medal.”

Several individuals and organizations are coming together in support of Chicago residents who, upon turning 22, no longer are eligible for special education transition services, to help expand their educational, employment and enrichment opportunities, according to a news release. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Ald. Matt O’Shea, 19th, City Colleges of Chicago, the Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center and the Special Olympics Chicago-Special Children’s Charities are among its backers.

Casey Larson, a Barrington High School graduate, soars through the air during his trial jump at the 70th Four Hills ski jumping tournament in Bischofshofen, Austria, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Larson is one of three ski jumpers with ties to Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove competing in the Winter Olympic Games. (Matthias Schrader / AP)

“I think of a top centerman, that’s a checking, playing both ends of the ice,” King said. “He seems really focused on it and I like how he’s playing. “He’s an offensive kid and he probably wants to get more points and help the team that way, but he’s got to learn to play this way because a lot of times, even if you’re on the road, you’re going to go up against top lines, so why not be good at checking top lines?”