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Case closed? Penguins say stolen Jagr bobbleheads have been recovered and shipped to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The case of the missing Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads has been resolved. The Pittsburgh Penguins said Monday they have secured the shipment of bobbleheads honoring the NHL's second-leadin...

Mar 25, 2024

Head coach Martin St. Louis returning to Canadiens bench after personal leave

DENVER - Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis is returning to the NHL team's bench for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche. St. Louis had been away from the team since March 16 for...

Mar 25, 2024

Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle. The 7-foot-3 center from France was ruled out after participa...

Mar 25, 2024

Reports: Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter part of gambling investigation

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have offered no comment on media reports that backup centre Jontay Porter is part of an investigation for gambling. ESPN was the first to report that Porter is subject of...

Mar 25, 2024

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money from him and told lies. Ohtani held a news conference at Dodger Stadium, fiv...

Mar 25, 2024

Blue Jays fall 4-3 to Pirates in Gausman spring training debut, pre-season finale

BRADENTON, Fla. - Jake Lamb's go-ahead two-run RBI single in the fifth inning led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays, spoiling Toronto ace Kevin Gausman's spring training debut on ...

Mar 25, 2024

NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violatio...

Mar 25, 2024

'I haven't had the easiest journey': Oilers' Zach Hyman reflects on path to 50 goals

Zach Hyman was never - not once - the best player on his team. Or the fastest. Or the one with the most skill. That didn't matter. Hyman was focused on things he could control. His work ethic, his rel...

Mar 25, 2024

Arizona Coyotes recall Josh Doan, son of former longtime captain Shane Doan

TEMPE, Ariz. - The Coyotes have recalled forward Josh Doan, son of former longtime Arizona captain Shane Doan. The 22-year-old from Scottsdale was recalled from the Tucson Roadrunners on Monday and is...

Mar 25, 2024

Ovechkin, Matthews, McDavid named NHL's three stars of week

NEW YORK - Washington Capitals left-wing Alex Ovechkin, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Ovechkin...

Mar 25, 2024