The Associated PressJohn Pye MELBOURNE, Australia—For five sets and nearly five hours, two chiseled Spanish left-handers went head-to-head again at the Australian Open. It wasn’t a semi-final this time, though, and it didn’t end nearly as well for Rafael Nadal, who lost 7-6 (6), 4-6, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 to […]
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The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO—On a night announcers nudged fans to vote Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan into the NBA all-star game in Toronto, the Raptors’ dynamic duo played like they belonged there. Lowry had 31 points while DeRozan added 30—the first time they’ve scored 30 points in the same […]
The Associated PressJay Cohen CHICAGO—Patrick Kane had a big grin on his face as he skated around the back of the net to congratulate Artemi Panarin on his nifty pass in the third period. Lots of smiles for the Chicago Blackhawks these days. The Blackhawks matched a franchise record with […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson HONOLULU—Whether he was playing money games with the other caddies in Argentina, or playing mini-tours on his long road to the big leagues in golf, Fabian Gomez couldn’t recall ever making seven-straight birdies. He won’t forget yesterday in the Sony Open. That amazing birdie streak—no putt […]
The Associated PressPat Graham DENVER—The last time Tom Brady and the New England Patriots came to Denver, Peyton Manning watched the game on television from inside the locker-room. Not next Sunday, though. The Broncos’ quarterback will take in his customary spot in the huddle. Manning meets Brady for a 17th […]
The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Cam Newton. Larry Fitzgerald. Two of the biggest stars playing for the two highest-scoring teams with a Super Bowl berth on the line. Welcome to the NFC championship game—the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers this Sunday in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers held on to beat the […]
The Canadian Press LAS VEGAS—Team World finds itself in an unusual position at the 2016 Continental Cup after taking the lead against Team North America on the opening day of competition. The World squad is riding a three-year losing streak but hold a 5-4 edge in points after picking up […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL—Chicago goalie Corey Crawford says it never gets old playing in his hometown in front of family and friends at the Bell Centre. Crawford, of nearby Chateauguay, Que., put on a show for them last night with 39 saves as the Blackhawks edged the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 […]
The Canadian PressIan Harrison LONDON—The Toronto Raptors are becoming accustomed to putting in extra effort on their trans-Atlantic trips. Kyle Lowry scored 24 points while Cory Joseph had 19 as the Raptors won their fourth-straight game yesterday—holding off the Orlando Magic 106-103 in overtime before a sold-out crowd at London’s […]
The Associated Press HOUSTON—The Houston Rockets finally are on a roll, playing the way they expected to—but didn’t—to start the season. James Harden had 27 points and 11 assists as the Rockets got their season-high fifth-straight win—a 107-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves last night. “We’re playing for each other. […]
The Canadian PressKyle Cicerella TORONTO—Toronto coach Mike Babcock knew his team was in trouble once they had to climb out of an early hole. Rookie Joonas Korpisalo made 41 saves, and Boone Jenner opened the scoring in the first period, as the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets held on for a […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton VANCOUVER—The Florida Panthers’ franchise-record 12-game winning streak ended with a bang last night—and a few punches. Daniel Sedin ripped his second goal of the night off the crossbar and in past Roberto Luongo on the power play at 2:21 of overtime as Vancouver edged Florida 3-2. […]
