The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–After perhaps the poorest effort this season, the Toronto Raptors held a long and surely impassioned post-game meeting. And when coach Dwane Casey finally emerged, his first words were an apology. “That exhibition of basketball was unacceptable,” a seething Casey said. “I want to apologize to […]
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The Associated PressDoug Ferguson ORLANDO, Fla.–Sam Saunders stepped onto the first tee at Bay Hill and flashed a quick thumb’s-up to the crowd–the trademark gesture of his grandfather. For the next four hours, memories of Arnold Palmer were all around him yesterday. Nothing hit him harder, though, than his walk […]
The Associated PressAllan Kreda NEW YORK–The well-rested and high-scoring Winnipeg Jets took advantage of a N.Y. Islanders team that looked tired last night. Bryan Little scored twice, and Connor Hellebuyck made 27 saves, as the Jets doubled the Islanders 4-2 to snap a four-game skid. Mathieu Perreault and Adam Lowry […]
The Canadian Press CALGARY–David Backes gave his team some relief when he returned from a potential injury. He then gave them a lift just a few minutes later. On his second shift upon returning from the Bruins’ medical room, Backes scored the game-winning goal as Boston beat Calgary 5-2 last […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson ORLANDO, Fla.–Sam Saunders started the tribute with a drive from the spot on the Bay Hill range where his grandfather, Arnold Palmer, used to practice. Sixty more players followed, one after the other, ending with defending champion Jason Day. As soon as one player hit his […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto It was a familiar sight for Toronto Blue Jays’ fans last season: Roberto Osuna on the mound after a victory, knocking on an imaginary door, and catcher Russell Martin opening it with a goofy grin before embracing his closer. That post-win celebration became a staple for […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–When he’s home at night watching other teams play, DeMar DeRozan’s thoughts wander to what the Toronto Raptors might be like at full strength. Until then, it’s all about scrapping and clawing for playoff positioning without their all-star point guard Kyle Lowry. DeRozan scored 25 points […]
The Associated PressJim Diamond NASHVILLE–After his Finnish countryman scored on him once, Pekka Rinne was not going to let it happen again in overtime. Rinne made a big save against Patrik Laine before James Neal scored 2:11 into the extra period to give the Nashville Predators a 5-4 victory over […]
The Associated PressMike Cranston LAS VEGAS–The introduction of stage racing so far has provided the intended effect of spicing up the NASCAR Cup Series. But nothing beats a good old-fashioned brawl to get everyone buzzing. Martin Truex Jr. wasn’t immune. After taking advantage of Brad Keselowski’s mechanical issues to sweep […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong ST. JOHN’S, N.L.–When Brad Gushue was a youngster, he wrote his 10 goals in curling on a sheet of Bristol board. He had achieved nine of them at the start of the Tim Hortons Brier. Gushue then delivered when it counted last night and finally can […]
The Canadian Press EDMONTON–The Montreal Canadiens knew that if they kept getting shots on net, they’d break through the Edmonton Oilers. Paul Byron scored a pair of goals and added an assist as the Montreal Canadiens rallied for a 4-1 victory in Edmonton last night. All four goals came in […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson PALM HARBOR, Fla.–Canada’s Adam Hadwin is skipping his first World Golf Championship and asking for a refund for his honeymoon to Tahiti. He couldn’t be happier. Seven weeks after he shot a 59, and two weeks before his wedding, Hadwin added another eventful chapter to his […]
