Category Archives: Sports

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

Depleted Toronto Raptors sign guard Kobi Simmons to 10-day contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Kobi Simmons to a 10-day contract. The six-foot-five, 180-pound Simmons has averaged 15.9 points, 4.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 31.6 minutes per game in...
Mar 25, 2024

Dani Alves released from prison after paying bail while awaiting appeal of rape conviction in Spain
MADRID (AP) - Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves was released from prison Monday after paying 1 million euros ($1.2 million) in bail to be set free while appealing a rape conviction, a Spanish court sai...
Mar 25, 2024

Buffalo Sabres' JJ Peterka scores game-winner in 4-1 win over Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres in a 4-1 win Sunday over the host Calgary Flames. JJ Peterka scored the third-period game-winner and Peyton Krebs also scored fo...
Mar 24, 2024

Newhook scores twice, Canadiens whip fading Kraken 5-1
SEATTLE (AP) - Alex Newhook scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens sent Seattle to its eighth straight loss, beating the Kraken 5-1 on Sunday night. Kaiden Guhle had a goal and two assists for a care...
Mar 24, 2024