The Associated PressTim Booth Carolina closed out its remarkable season by wrapping up home-field advantage in the NFC. Denver turned to Peyton Manning to take advantage of New England’s slip-up in the AFC. And Rex Ryan made certain to continue the N.Y. Jets’ playoff drought. Carolina and Denver wrapped up […]
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The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif.—After a miserable start to the season, the Anaheim Ducks have climbed all the way back into playoff position. That might not seem like much in the jumbled Pacific Division, but for now they’ll gladly take it. Kevin Bieksa and Ryan Kesler each scored a power-play […]
The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas GREEN BAY, Wis.—A smiling Adrian Peterson held the football high in the air as if he had just won a trophy. The Minnesota Vikings are back atop the NFC North. Peterson ran for a touchdown, and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn returned a fumble 55 yards for […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—The night marked a milestone for coach Dwane Casey and saw the Toronto Raptors play with their full starting lineup in more than a month. The victory also boosted the Raptors to 20 wins before the New Year for just the second time in franchise history. Still, […]
The Associated PressDan Scifo PITTSBURGH—Jonathan Bernier was excellent in unexpected action, and the Toronto Maple Leafs rebounded from a rough outing the night before. Bernier made 39 saves, and P.A. Parenteau and Peter Holland scored in the shootout, as the Leafs nipped the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 last night. “I thought […]
The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA—The Philadelphia Eagles fired Chip Kelly with one game left in his third season—dumping the coach after missing the playoffs in consecutive years. Kelly was released Tuesday night just before the end of a disappointing season that began with Super Bowl expectations. The Eagles are 6-9 after […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell EDEN PRAIRIE, Mn.—The stakes were high enough the last time Minnesota played Green Bay that Vikings’ coach Mike Zimmer—one of the least-gimmicky guys in his profession—ordered clothing for the organization to commemorate the occasion. The NFC North logo adorned the front of the all-black T-shirts. Beat […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill HELSINKI—Mitch Marner took off his sandal, held it up like a microphone, and joined the reporters interviewing teammate Dylan Strome. Strome laughed and swatted away his friend’s shoe before continuing to answer questions about Canada’s forward lines after a 6-1 victory over Denmark yesterday in the […]
The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla.—The Montreal Canadiens stopped a long skid just in time to move back into first place. Max Pacioretty won it in the third round of a shootout, and Mike Condon made 36 saves, as the Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 last night to end […]
The Associated Press CHICAGO—Tony Snell has no idea when he might play these days, so he prepares as if he’s still a part of the Chicago Bulls’ rotation. Snell and Pau Gasol each had 22 points, and Derrick Rose added 20, as the Bulls pulled away late for a 104-97 […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge TORONTO—Canadians deprived of a white Christmas this year have the option to celebrate on the greens instead. Balmy breezes and soaring temperatures across parts of central and eastern Canada have prompted some golf courses to stay open throughout the holiday. Based on early bookings, Canadians are […]
By Steven K. Paulson The Associated Press DENVER They have popular names like Dome Rock, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain National Park and Joshua Tree, and they all have one problem in common that seasoned rock climbers call a “ticking time-bomb” ‚Äî aging climbing anchors. The anchors, drilled and pounded into the […]
