The Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich.–Kyle Lowry didn’t look rusty in his return for the Toronto Raptors last night. After missing 18 games with a wrist injury, Lowry played 42 minutes and had 27 points and 10 assists to help the Raptors overcome a 20-point, first-half deficit in a 105-102 […]
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The Canadian PressGregory Strong EDMONTON–The numbers are in Brad Gushue’s favour at the Ford World Men’s Curling Championship. He posted impressive wins yesterday over Jaap Van Dorp of the Netherlands and Japan’s Yusuke Morozumi to extend his unbeaten streak to nine games. Gushue has outscored his opponents 77-29 overall and […]
The Associated PressJohn Wawrow BUFFALO, N.Y.–Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres put aside their concerns for hospitalized teammate Kyle Okposo for a moment to close their home schedule with a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. “It’s good ending on a good note,” Eichel said following a win last night […]
The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE–With a year of experience behind him and an additional pitch in his repertoire, Dylan Bundy appears poised to make the next step in his progression to big-league ace. Bundy struck out eight over seven impressive innings, and the Baltimore Orioles used home runs by Adam […]
The Associated Press DALLAS–Tony Romo is retiring rather than trying to chase a Super Bowl with another team after losing his starting job with the Dallas Cowboys, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press today. The all-time passing leader for the storied franchise is headed to […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong EDMONTON–Canada’s Brad Gushue wanted to build on his team’s strong performance during the national playdowns in his first appearance at the Ford World Men’s Curling Championship. His St. John’s rink has done just that over the first few days at the Northlands Coliseum. “I think we’re […]
The Associated PressJonah Bronstein BUFFALO, N.Y.–Auston Matthews’ record-setting rookie season has the Toronto Maple Leafs on the verge of returning to the playoffs. Matthews recorded his 67th point of the season with his 39th goal, to set the franchise rookie scoring record, as the Leafs doubled the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 […]
The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE–Five months later, the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays reprised their winner-take-all post-season showdown. The stakes weren’t as high yet the drama was palpable and the game was eerily similar. Mark Trumbo homered with two outs in the 11th inning as the Orioles edged Toronto […]
By Eddie Pells The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. — It’s OK, Carolina, you can open your eyes. An unwatchable game turned into a beautiful night for the Tar Heels, who turned a free-throw contest into a championship they’ve been waiting an entire year to celebrate. Justin Jackson delivered the go-ahead […]
The Associated PressJay Cohen ST. LOUIS–Randal Grichuk smiled as he backed away from a mob of St. Louis Cardinals chasing him around the field. Then he stopped and jumped into the air for a celebratory collision with Dexter Fowler. It was wet and wild–and far from a masterpiece. But opening […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO–Two days after scoring 40 points against Indiana, DeMar DeRozan turned provider yesterday. DeRozan, the league’s fifth-leading scorer with 27.3 points per game, had more assists (eight) than points (six) in the first half of Toronto’s 113-105 win over the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers. DeRozan, who finished […]
The Associated PressMatt Carlson CHICAGO–Bruins’ back-up Anton Khudobin not only gave No. 1 goalie Tuukka Rask a day off, he helped Boston take a big step toward the playoffs. Khudobin made 41 saves to win his sixth-consecutive start as Boston held off the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 yesterday for its season-high […]
