The Canadian PressDavid Alter TORONTO–Frederik Andersen got the better of the Nashville Predators–again. Andersen made 44 saves through regulation and overtime, then stopped six skaters in the shootout as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged Nashville 3-2 last night at Air Canada Centre. He’s now 7-1-0 all-time against the Predators. “Freddie […]
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The Associated PressDan Gelston PHILADELPHIA–Kevin Hart fessed up he was tipsy when he tried to crash the Super Bowl stage and celebrate with his hometown Philadelphia Eagles when they hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. The pint-sized funnyman ran into a no-nonsense security guard who refused to allow Hart, wearing an Eagles’ […]
The Associated Press DETROIT–The Detroit Lions hired Matt Patricia yesterday, doubling down on the franchise’s hope it can copy the New England Patriots’ formula for success. The expected hiring of the defensive co-ordinator came a day after the Patriots lost to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl. “This position comes with […]
The Canadian PressDavid Alter TORONTO–The Toronto Maple Leafs big 7-4 rout of the Anaheim Ducks came at a cost: starting goalie Frederik Andersen left the game early with an undisclosed injury. Andersen left the game at the 6:15 mark of the second period after he was struck in the head […]
The Canadian PressBill Beacon MONTREAL–Very quietly, Tomas Plekanec has moved up the Montreal Canadiens’ all-time scoring list. A goal and an assist in a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators yesterday afternoon gave the 35-year-old 601 career points. He sits 13th in scoring in a lineup of mostly all-time greats […]
The Associated PressJohn Nicholson SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–Gary Woodland was surprised to see infant son, Jaxson, with wife, Gabby, late yesterday afternoon at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. “My wife kind of surprised me with him,” he remarked. “I didn’t think he was going to be there. I thought it would just […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–DeMar DeRozan joked that with the early start time yesterday afternoon, the Toronto Raptors would need their young players to step up against the Memphis Grizzlies. Delon Wright answered with a team-high 15 points, four steals, and four rebounds in 25 minutes of work off the bench […]
The Associated PressBarry Wilner MINNEAPOLIS–As their delirious fans sang their theme song and their owner lifted the Lombardi Trophy, the Philadelphia Eagles finally could breathe freely. Yo, Philly, you really did beat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in a thrilling Super Bowl last night that rewrote the offensive […]
The Canadian PressEmanuel Sequeira PENTICTON, B.C.–Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones has won the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for the sixth time in her career, tying her with Colleen Jones of Nova Scotia for the all-time record. Jones and her Manitoba rink beat wild-card entry Kerri Einarson 8-6 yesterday in the title draw […]
By Josh Dubow The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Nick Foles did his best Tom Brady impersonation, leading a late-game comeback to cap a season that began as a backup and ended as Super Bowl MVP. Foles’ journey mirrored Brady’s 16 years ago and ended late Sunday night, with green-and-white confetti […]
The Canadian PressEmanuel Sequeira PENTICTON, B.C.–Alberta’s Casey Scheidegger cruised to a 9-2 win over Quebec’s Emilia Gagne at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Scheidegger jumped out to a 5-0 lead after three ends, then shut the door with a deuce in the eighth end yesterday at the South Okanagan Events […]
The Canadian PressRob Maaddi BLOOMINGTON, Minn.–Wrestling masks have replaced the dog masks. The underdog Philadelphia Eagles are having fun with the media frenzy leading up to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. They’re staying relaxed and loose, and won’t be intimidated by their opponent’s incredible success. Three-time Pro […]
