The Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Russia—Canada won its third-straight game at the hockey world championship today, routing Belarus 8-0 with seven different players scoring. Canada leads Group ‘B’ with nine points and has scored 20 goals in its three games, including a 5-1 win over the United States in its […]
National Sports
The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C.—James Hahn said the anxiety was creeping in after missing eight-straight cuts on the PGA Tour, causing him to wonder if he’d ever get his game straightened out. But after a long talk with caddie Mark Urbanek last week, Hahn came to Quail Hollow Club with […]
The Associated PressBeth Harris LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Doug O’Neill was all smiles after early 3-1 favourite Nyquist drew the No. 13 post for the 142nd Kentucky Derby tomorrow. The number with an unlucky reputation didn’t faze the trainer. In fact, it brought back good memories. Canadian-owned Nyquist left from the same spot […]
The Associated PressTeresa M. Walker NASHVILLE—Mike Fisher ended his own personal playoff drought with his first overtime goal in 12 years—giving the exhausted Nashville Predators plenty to celebrate. Fisher scored his second goal at 11:12 of the third overtime as the Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 early this […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong TORONTO—The Toronto Blue Jays finally are looking like the team that mashed its way to a division title last season. Edwin Encarnacion drove in six runs, including a three-run homer in a six-run third inning, as the Jays pasted the Texas Rangers 12-2 last night at […]
The Associated Press CLEVELAND—Your shot, Warriors. Dropping jumpers from every corner and angle, the Cleveland Cavaliers drained an NBA record 25 three-pointers—the most in any regular season or playoff game—during a 123-98 runaway win over the Atlanta Hawks last night in Game 2 of their second-round series. J.R. Smith made […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO—One game into the Toronto Raptors’ playoff series against Miami, LeBron James and some news outlets already are looking ahead to a Cavaliers-Heat Eastern Conference final. Raptors’ coach Dwane Casey was less than pleased, but not surprised. “I saw that. Like I’ve said, nobody respects us, […]
By Rob Harris The Associated Press LONDON — Leicester City secured its first Premier League title without playing on Monday after second-place Tottenham drew 2-2 at Chelsea in one of the biggest-ever triumphs by an underdog in sports. Jubilant Leicester players watched the game at top-scorer Jamie Vardy’s house and […]
The Associated Press TALLADEGA, Ala.—Two cars went airborne, 35 were involved in an accident of some kind, and Danica Patrick had the wind knocked out of her in a vicious crash into the wall. Just another demolition derby at Talladega Superspeedway. Brad Keselowski won the crash-fest yesterday that was dominated […]
The Associated Press DALLAS—David Backes gave the St. Louis Blues a big gift on his 32nd birthday—another overtime goal to go home even. What a serenade of “Happy Birthday” for the Blues’ captain from his teammates after Backes scored off a rebound during a power play 10:58 into overtime of […]
The Associated Press BOSTON—The Hawks overcame 50 years of sour playoff memories to get by a hobbled Boston team and into the second round of the NBA playoffs. Their reward is rematch with “King James.” The Hawks will see a Cleveland team that is rested—and maybe even a little hungrier […]
The Associated PressStephen Whyno WASHINGTON—T.J. Oshie raised his arms in celebration and looked at referee Dan O’Rourke. Oshie was pretty sure he scored in overtime to complete a hat trick and one of the biggest games of his career. Oshie’s third goal of the night stood up after video review […]
