Padres Reacts Survey: Has your opinion of the Padres’ offseason changed?
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San Diego Padres fans were asked how they would rate the San Diego offseason on a Padres Reacts Survey on Jan. 13. The majority of respondents – 59 percent – said the offseason for the Padres was worse than expected, followed by about as expected – 36 percent – and better than expected – five percent.
Since that poll from Gaslamp Ball, San Diego has made several additions to the roster, but none of the additions were headline deals. Instead, Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller has been adding to the roster with one-year major league deals and multiple minor league deals with invites to Spring Training.
Pessimists will say Preller is dumpster diving and hoping to find someone salvageable, especially among the pitchers. Optimists will say Preller has an eye for talent and the combination of ability with the tutelage of pitching coach Ruben Niebla is bound to deliver at least one success story from the group. For the Friar Faithful who find themselves between the two groups, the wait and see approach allows them to bide their time before passing judgement.
The position player additions have been perceived in largely the same manner. Miguel Andujar was largely thought to be a good signing, but there are questions about his role on defense. The big-name addition, Nick Castellanos who was signed for the major league minimum after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies, has had a lukewarm reception due to clubhouse concerns and declining numbers. Ty France, who was recently signed to a minor league deal, is known for his defense, but has not had much success at the plate.
Perhaps the biggest move of the offseason came Monday when the Padres announced a multi-year extension for Preller to remain with the team following the 2026 season. Like the players, this move will be and has been discussed positively and negatively among the fans, but it would seem based on their comments the players are in full support of Preller and what he has accomplished to this point in San Diego.
With all that said, this week’s Padres Reacts Survey wants to know if your opinion of the offseason has changed with the various moves that have taken place since the previous poll. Results will be revealed later this week.
Jose Alvarado gives brutally honest answer on Pistons' regular season sweep over Knicks
Jose Alvarado gives brutally honest answer on Pistons' regular season sweep over Knicks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Knicks suffered their third loss of the season to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, a regular-season sweep from their Eastern Conference Rivals.
The biggest problem is that New York hasn't been competitive in all three games against Detroit, losing Thursday night's matchup by 15, January 5's by 31, and February 6's by 28. It's a troubling sign for a team that's supposed to be a top contender in the East.
But it seems the Knicks aren't worried, though, and recent trade acquisition Jose Alvarado downplayed the regular-season series sweep in his media availability after the game.
Jose Alvarado isn't worried about Pistons sweeping Knicks in regular season
"Playoffs is a whole different ball game," Alvarado told reporters. "I mean, we're not gonna sit here and say, just because they beat us in regular season, we can't, we're not thinking like that, I don't think like that. So, I mean, when it counts, that's when it matters, so we're gonna play like that."
Even though Alvarado is a new addition to this Knicks team, this isn't new for these guys, especially dating back to last season.
Throughout the 2024-2025 season, New York was swept by both the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the regular season. The Knicks didn't end up playing Cleveland in the postseason, but took down Boston in six games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
If anything, Knicks fans, this is a good sign of things to come in the postseason. If history repeats itself, New York will have a shot at taking down Detroit in the postseason if the two franchises meet.
Though it's important to note that those were Tom Thibodeau's Knicks teams. We'll see if Mike Brown has what it takes to ensure his team turns it up a notch once the playoffs roll around.
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Where to watch Olympic women's curling semifinals: Schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for 2026 playoffs
Where to watch Olympic women's curling semifinals: Schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for 2026 playoffs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After much drama in the round robin, four countries have clinched a spot in Friday's Olympic women's curling semifinals.
Following a narrow 7-6 defeat of Switzerland to secure a spot in the semifinals, Tabitha Peterson's USA team will be having déjà vu as it faces the Swiss again — this time with a bid to the gold medal game on the line. While a rematch might favor Switzerland, you never know what could happen in a one-off showdown at the Olympics.
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Facing off in the other matchup will be Sweden and Canada. After a tough 1-3 start, Rachel Homan and the Canadians tallied five straight wins, with the final being a 10-7 win over South Korea to clinch a semifinal spot. Meanwhile, Sweden has been consistent and strong all week, and will have the hammer as an advantage Friday.
Who will get the chance to play for a gold medal?
Here's everything you need to know about the Olympic women's curling semifinals, including TV channel and streaming options for event in Milan.
Where to watch Olympic women's curling semifinals
- TV channels: CBC
- Live streams: CBC Gem
The women's curling semifinals will air on CBC and can be streamed on CBC Gem.
What time are the Olympic women's curling semifinals?
- Date: Friday, Feb. 20
- Time: 8:05 a.m. ET
The women's curling semifinals are set to begin at 8:05 a.m. ET on Friday. The matches will also be re-aired later in the day at 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Olympic women's curling playoffs schedule
Friday, Feb. 20 - Semifinals
| Time (ET) | Event | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 8:05 a.m. | USA vs. Switzerland | CBC, CBC Gem |
| 8:05 a.m. | Canada vs. Sweden | CBC Gem |
Saturday, Feb. 21
| Time (ET) | Event | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 8:05 a.m. | Women's Bronze Medal Game | CBC, CBC Gem |
Sunday, Feb. 22
| Time (ET) | Event | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 5:05 a.m. | Women's Gold Medal Game | CBC, CBC Gem |
2026 Olympics women's curling round-robin standings
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 7-2 |
| United States | 6-3 |
| Switzerland | 6-3 |
| Canada | 6-3 |
| Korea | 5-4 |
| Great Britain | 5-4 |
| Denmark | 4-5 |
| Japan | 2-7 |
| Italy | 2-7 |
| China | 2-7 |
Olympic women's curling medal winners
Here are the medal winners in women's curling since the sport joined the Olympic program in 1998:
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Great Britain | Japan | Sweden |
| 2018 | Sweden | South Korea | Japan |
| 2014 | Canada | Sweden | Great Britain |
| 2010 | Sweden | Canada | China |
| 2006 | Sweden | Switzerland | Canada |
| 2002 | Great Britain | Switzerland | Canada |
| 1998 | Canada | Denmark | Sweden |