In the NFL the Chicago Bears announcing that John Fox has been hired as the team’s head coach. Fox is taking over for Marc Trestman who was given the boot at the end of December along with GM Phil Emery.
The New York Islanders moving back to the top of the NHL Eastern Conference with a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Meantime Vancouver, Nashville, Anaheim, Winnipeg and the New York Rangers all won their games.
The Atlanta Hawks getting past the Toronto Raptors 110-89 in NBA action.
In the Maritime Hockey League Yarmouth beating Woodstock 3-2, Miramichi defeating Amherst 3-2 as well, Dieppe getting by Campbellton 3-2, and South Shore defeating Valley 4-1.
