The Associated Press NASHVILLE–The Nashville Predators, the final team into the NHL playoffs, are headed to the first Stanley Cup final in franchise history. Coach Peter Laviolette insists they won’t just be happy to be there, either. “Our guys know the big picture,” Laviolette said. “They understand what it is […]
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The Canadian PressCarol Schram COLOGNE, Germany–Canada had to overcome a vocal partisan crowd and a fired-up Germany squad to keep its chances of a third-straight world hockey championship title alive. Mark Scheifele and Jeff Skinner scored as Canada survived a scare with a tight 2-1 win over the co-host Germans […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA–John Gibbons thought Marcus Stroman might be the perfect choice to stop the Toronto Blue Jays’ skid after three-straight losses to Atlanta. The manager didn’t expect Stroman to provide such a lift with his bat, though. Stroman threw 5 2/3 strong innings, and hit just the second […]
The Associated PressTeresa M. Walker NASHVILLE–Corey Perry just keeps finding the net in overtime this post-season, and his third goal in extra time helped the Ducks tie the Western Conference final at 2-2 last night. Perry’s shot deflected in off Nashville defenceman P.K. Subban’s stick 10:25 into overtime as the […]
The Associated PressPaul Newberry ATLANTA–The Atlanta Braves scored six runs before making an out, and things turned ugly in the late innings after a bat flip by Jose Bautista. All of it was overshadowed by an injury to Freddie Freeman. The Braves rode a big first inning to their third […]
The Associated PressKyle Hightower BOSTON–LeBron James embarrassed every defender Boston threw at him and the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up where they left off following a long layoff, rolling to a 117-104 victory over the Celtics last night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. James had 38 points, nine […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–Matt Cullen could hardly find the words to describe the Pittsburgh Penguins’ performance last night in a 5-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. With the win the Senators took a 2-1 series lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Final. Game 4 is tomorrow in Ottawa. “Bottom […]
The Canadian PressCarol Schram PARIS–A dynamite power play, and a little bit of attitude, got Canada back on the winning track at the world hockey championship. Colton Parayko scored twice as Canada clinched first place in its preliminary-round group with a 5-0 win over Norway yesterday. Both of Parayko’s goals […]
The Canadian PressShelly Anderson PITTSBURGH–Craig Anderson didn’t misplay the puck. He didn’t underestimate the shot of Pittsburgh Penguins sniper Phil Kessel, either. There was a much more simple, much more aggravating reason Anderson got beat for the only goal last night in the Ottawa Senators’ 1-0 loss in Game 2 […]
By Tom Withers The Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are teaming up with another Akron icon. Linked by geography and superstar LeBron James, the defending NBA champions on Monday announced a multiyear sponsorship deal with Goodyear. The Cavs will wear the tire giant’s winged-foot logo on the fronts of […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill TORONTO–As Kevin Pillar rounded third, he had one thought on his mind as he ran toward his teammates waiting at home plate: protect his jersey. Pillar had promised his mom Wendy and his wife Amanda that he’d take a Mother’s Day picture with them after Toronto’s […]
The Associated PressGreg Beacham ANAHEIM, Calif.–The Anaheim Ducks were down a game in the Western Conference finals and down 2-0 in Game 2 against Pekka Rinne, the most dominant goalie in these Stanley Cup playoffs. That’s when Sami Vatanen got the puck and thought he saw a sliver of room […]
