Category Archives: Sports
NHL officials in South Korea to inspect Olympic venues
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - National Hockey League representatives are in South Korea to inspect Olympic facilities as the league mulls a decision on whether to let its players appear for a sixth cons...
Oct 25, 2016
Niemi makes 28 saves, Stars beat Jets 3-2
DALLAS - Antti Niemi made 28 saves, but more important than how many he made was when he made them in the Dallas Stars’ 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. “It wasn’...
Oct 25, 2016
Elliott solid in return to St. Louis, Flames beat Blues 4-1
ST. LOUIS - Brian Elliott got a warm welcome in his old home. Elliott stopped 23 shots in his return to St. Louis, Johnny Gaudreau and Sam Bennett each had a goal and an assist and the Calgary Flames ...
Oct 25, 2016
Andersen's early season woes continue with career-high 7-goal shelling vs. Tampa
TORONTO - Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock briefly considered pulling Frederik Andersen in what was ultimately the worst game of his NHL career. Andersen gave up a career-high seven goals on only 2...
Oct 25, 2016
Lightning goalie Ben Bishop loses his two front teeth but stays in the game
TORONTO - Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop made 40 saves and lost two teeth Tuesday night. Bishop was dazed by a Peter Holland wrist shot late with 6:40 in the second period of Tampa’s 7-3 ...
Oct 25, 2016
Cleveland Indians get boost from newborn babies in onesies
CLEVELAND - Newborn babies at an Ohio hospital have joined the ranks of Cleveland Indians fans. The Cleveland Clinic says at least five babies born Tuesday at its Fairview Hospital were dressed in Wor...
Oct 25, 2016
Lightning star Steven Stamkos has big night as Tampa downs Toronto
TORONTO - Steven Stamkos wasted little time Tuesday night reintroducing himself to his home town. The Tampa Bay star, on his first shift of the game, beat Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen 79 s...
Oct 25, 2016
Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock has brief salty moment at goalie criticism
TORONTO - Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock got a little salty Tuesday when a reporter, referencing Don Cherry, took aim at the team’s goaltending. Facing the assertion that the goaltending has bee...
Oct 25, 2016
Sturridge, Oxlade-Chamberlain seize League Cup opportunities
LONDON - While the English League Cup lacks prestige, it still provides a platform in the early rounds for out-of-favour players or those lacking in confidence to make an impact. Liverpool striker Dan...
Oct 25, 2016
Drogba makes brief appearance, but not expected to play for Impact against DC
MONTREAL - Didier Drogba made a brief appearance at the Montreal Impact’s practice on Tuesday but is unlikely to play in a playoff game this week against D.C. United. Drogba, who the team report...
Oct 25, 2016