The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO–Timberwolves’ centre Gorgui Dieng was thinking assist in the first half last night when he sent a bounce pass to Jimmy Butler slashing to the basket. But the Minnesota big man hadn’t factored in Kawhi Leonard. The Raptors’ newcomer, who was guarding Butler, had his back […]
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The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO–While the Raptors ran their record to 4-0, and came close to a franchise record with 36 assists in their highest offensive output of the young season, coach Nick Nurse pointed to his defence after a 127-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets last night. “I think […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Mark Scheifele and his Winnipeg Jets’ teammates didn’t let a two-goal deficit get them down last night. Defenceman Jacob Trouba scored his first goal of the season at 2:54 of overtime, and Scheifele finished with two goals and two assists, as Winnipeg topped the St. Louis […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA–Matt Ryan is putting up MVP-like numbers–even on a team that hasn’t lived up to expectations. “Matty Ice” turned in another brilliant performance in prime time last night, throwing for 379 yards and completing his final 18 passes to lead the Atlanta Falcons to their second-straight victory–a […]
The Associated PressKyle Hightower BOSTON–Don’t look for Dustin Pedroia and Chase Utley to be turning any double plays during this World Series between the Boston Red Sox and L.A. Dodgers. But the presence of both already has had an impact on the clubhouses of the two teams looking to add […]
The Associated PressJenna Fryer KANSAS CITY, Kan.–Chase Elliott first had to figure out how to win at NASCAR’s top level. Now that he’s got that handled, the son of 1988 champion Bill Elliott is chasing a title of his own. Elliott won at Kansas Speedway yesterday for his second victory […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer CALGARY–The Saskatchewan Roughriders recovered their offence in a 29-24 win over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. After getting shut out 31-0 by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in their previous game, the Roughriders kept Calgary’s defence on the field and generated points from long drives. “They’re […]
The Associated PressDennis Waszak Jr. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.–Mike Zimmer gathered his team around him in a victorious locker-room and let them in on what they just accomplished. The Minnesota Vikings, he told them, had never defeated the Jets on the road–until yesterday. Kirk Cousins and the rest of his teammates […]
The Associated PressKyle Hightower BOSTON–When Alex Cora was hired to manage the Red Sox a year ago, he knew he wanted to put relationships with his players first. It made him a success as general manager of Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, again as a GM and […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–The Calgary Flames have had trouble winning in New York in recent seasons. Opportunistic scoring and stellar goaltending changed that on this trip. Johnny Gaudreau and Garnet Hathaway each scored twice, and back-up goalie David Rittich made 44 saves, as the Flames snapped a six-game losing […]
The Canadian PressKelsey Patterson MONTREAL–Claude Julien doesn’t want his team to get overconfident after a surprisingly strong start to the season. The Montreal Canadiens won their third game in a row, and improved to 4-1-1 overall, after edging the St. Louis Blues 3-2 last night. Julien’s squad is well ahead […]
The Associated PressKristie Rieken HOUSTON–Andrew Benintendi charged in hard and left his feet. Make the catch, Boston wins. If not . . . no telling. On this night, though, even a ball the Red Sox didn’t grab went their way. Benintendi made a diving play in left field with the […]
