undefined GLENDALE, Ariz.—The last step toward making Alabama’s run of championships under Nick Saban the greatest in college football history was the toughest. The Crimson Tide needed all its power and speed. It needed all its talent and steely resolve. And when that alone couldn’t do it, it was up […]
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The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS—Before his team took the floor against the Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota coach Sam Mitchell was asked about Dirk Nowitzki’s ability to still carry his team after 17 NBA seasons. Mitchell praised Nowitzki’s experience and ability to “get it done,” then the 37-year-old forward proved it against the […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson KAPALUA, Hawaii—The view from the top looks as spectacular as ever for Jordan Spieth. He was standing in the 18th fairway yesterday at Kapalua, his victory in the Hyundai Tournament of Champions easily secured, when his thoughts were interrupted by a comment from caddie Michael Greller: […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS—Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks needed more than three quarters to warm up at Minnesota. Then the Vikings kicked away their chance to beat the two-time defending NFC champs. Blair Walsh’s 27-yard field goal try into the frigid wind hooked left with 22 seconds left—handing […]
The Associated PressDave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo.—If the Kansas City Chiefs believe in karma or coincidence or some sort of cosmic alignment, then they should be confident their 22-year drought without a playoff victory soon will come to an end. Start with the fact they’re heading to Houston on Saturday […]
The Associated Press EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.—The Minnesota Vikings head into the playoffs looking like a team on the rise, with a second-year head coach pushing the right buttons, a 23-year-old quarterback still figuring things out, and a young, fast, aggressive defence that only figures to get better in the coming […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES—Vincent Lecavalier and Luke Schenn stepped off a cross-country flight from Philadelphia and walked straight into the L.A. Kings’ lineup. The duo’s long day ended with big third-period efforts from both veterans and another gritty win for their surging new team. Jake Muzzin and Jeff Carter […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK—Hours after one of their best defenders had surgery, the Toronto Raptors got back to defending the way they know they can. Jonas Valanciunas had 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Raptors prevailed 91-74 last night to hand the Brooklyn Nets their eighth-straight home loss. […]
The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif.—Jonathan Bernier carried the Maple Leafs early with 18 first-period saves, then he traded blows with Corey Perry in the third. A busy night for Toronto’s revitalized goalie ended with another encouraging win. Bernier made 39 saves in his 11th career shutout, and P.A. Parenteau scored […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill HELSINKI—The president of the International Ice Hockey Federation says lowering ticket prices and boosting the number of French-speaking players on Canada’s roster could help improve attendance at the 2017 world junior championship in Montreal. “It’s a big city,” Rene Fasel told a news conference today, the […]
The Associated PressSteve Herrick CLEVELAND—Here’s more bad news for opponents of the Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving is back. Playing his sixth game since returning from a broken left kneecap, Irving scored a season-high 25 points as Cleveland dumped the Toronto Raptors 122-100 last night. The performance was a big moment […]
The Associated Press ST. LOUIS—Bobby Ryan helped the Ottawa Senators end both their scoring drought and their losing streak. Ryan scored twice, including the game-winner at 2:33 of overtime, to help the Senators rally from a two-goal deficit to earn a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues last night. […]
