The Canadian PressDarren Haynes CALGARY–Brian Elliott’s return to Scotiabank Saddledome went much better than when he last played there during the playoffs. Elliott made 43 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a 10-game losing skid with a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames last night. The goalie lasted just 5:38 […]
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By Kristie Rieken The Associated Press HOUSTON — J.J. Watt raised more than $37 million for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and Jose Altuve led the Houston Astros to their first World Series title, both giving hope to the city as it picked up the pieces from the devastating storm. On […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Connor Hellebuyck was relieved to finally shut the door on an opponent this season. The Winnipeg Jets’ goalie got his first shutout of the season with a 21-save performance in a 5-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators yesterday but shared the credit with his high-flying teammates. […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA–The Vikings frustrated Matt Ryan, blanketed Julio Jones, and kept the Atlanta Falcons out of the end zone. Minnesota’s eighth straight victory was all about defence. Case Keenum threw a pair of touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score on the first play of the fourth quarter, but […]
The Canadian PressShane Jones EDMONTON–Patrick Marleau earned one of the easiest goals of his career last night against the Edmonton Oilers. Marleau was credited with the game-winner in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-4 victory over Edmonton after Oilers’ defenceman Kris Russell blasted the puck into his own net while trying […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson NASSAU, Bahamas–Tiger Woods looked a lot better in his return to golf than he did when he left. Playing for the first time since his fourth back surgery, Woods returned from a 10-month layoff with a three-under 69 on a breezy Thursday in the Bahamas that […]
The Associated PressSchuyler Dixon ARLINGTON, Tex.–Dak Prescott was getting X-rays on his swollen right hand when rookie Ryan Switzer scored his first career touchdown on an 83-yard punt return. The extra time with the Dallas offence on the sideline kept Prescott from missing any plays, and last year’s NFL Offensive […]
The Associated Press GOLD COAST, Australia–Sergio Garcia withstood two rain delays and his earliest career starting time for a five-under 67 and was a stroke behind the leaders at the Australian PGA Championship. Adam Bland, who bogeyed his final hole, and fellow Australian Jordan Zunic, who chipped in for eagle […]
The Canadian PressDhiren Mahiban TORONTO–Dwane Casey called his team’s third quarter effort last night mind-boggling. With the Raptors leading 71-52 at halftime, the Charlotte Hornets came out of the break on a 19-2 run and cut Toronto’s lead to two points. The Raptors rebounded in the fourth and prevailed 126-113 […]
The Canadian PressBill Beacon MONTREAL–However poorly Carey Price played early in the season, he is making up for it now. Price made 27 saves for his third win in as many starts since he missed 10 games with a lower-body injury as the Montreal Canadiens edged the slumping Ottawa Senators […]
The Associated PressSchuyler Dixon ARLINGTON, Tex.–Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys had to abandon any realistic hope of defending their NFC East title while losing three-straight games without suspended star running back Ezekiel Elliott. A fourth-straight defeat when Washington visits tonight would hand the crown to Philadelphia with the Eagles […]
The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE–Take the ball away from the other guys, hold onto it yourself, and make sure nothing happens to Justin Tucker. That, apparently, is the formula the Baltimore Ravens intend to use to reach the playoffs. Terrell Suggs led an aggressive defence that kept Houston out of […]
