Category Archives: Sports

NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds
MONTREAL - A study of former National Hockey League players shows that enforcers who spent a lot of time dropping their gloves or in the penalty box lived significantly shorter lives than their peers....
May 10, 2023

Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts
A celebrity bidding war for a minority ownership stake in the NHL's Ottawa Senators stands to lift the team's profile to new heights, while serving as a safe way for stars to park their money. Experts...
May 10, 2023

ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Whitecloud's name
ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman's last name to toilet paper the ...
May 10, 2023

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
When the second round of the post-season was about to start, sports betting sites determined Toronto and Edmonton were the favourites to meet in the Stanley Cup final. What a difference a week makes. ...
May 10, 2023

Maple Leafs fans set to watch team battle for survival in playoffs
TORONTO - Fans are expected to gather in downtown Toronto tonight as the Maple Leafs fight to stay in the NHL playoffs. The Leafs are playing in Florida, where the Panthers are hosting tonight's game ...
May 10, 2023

Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
DENVER (AP) - Nikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Michael Porter Jr. sank five 3-pointers to help the Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix 118-102 on Tuesday night i...
May 09, 2023

Joe Pavelski scores sixth of series, Stars top Kraken 6-3
SEATTLE (AP) - Joe Pavelski scored his sixth goal of the series as part of a four-goal second period for Dallas, and the Stars routed the Seattle Kraken 6-3 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the West...
May 09, 2023

Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 series lead
BOSTON (AP) - Having silenced the TD Garden crowd and put the defending Eastern Conference champion Celtics on the brink of a second-round exit, 76ers players barely cracked a smile as they walked off...
May 09, 2023

Petit basset griffon Vendéen wins Westminster dog show
NEW YORK (AP) - This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, "That'll be the day." A petit basset griffon Venden named for the late rock 'n' roll legend won won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club ...
May 09, 2023

Castellanos powers Phillies to 8-4 win over Blue Jays
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Nick Castellanos went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Tuesday night. Aaron Nola (3-2) allowed two runs on five hits...
May 09, 2023