The Associated PressDave Jackson DALLAS–The Dallas Mavericks showed last night they are much more than Luka Doncic. Dwight Powell scored 24 points on 9-for-9 shooting from the field, Jalen Brunson ignited a fourth-quarter rally with 14 of his 16 points in the period and the Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves […]
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The Canadian PressShane Jones EDMONTON–The Ottawa Senators didn’t seem fazed by their short turnaround. Tyler Ennis had a goal and two assists as Ottawa defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 yesterday, a night after shouldering a loss in Vancouver. “We’ve been good on back-to-backs in the second game for whatever reason […]
The Associated Press SEATTLE–By the time the playoffs arrive, the Seattle Seahawks are going to feel just fine in a close, tight game. Even when they’re comfortably ahead, the Seahawks have a way of making the final minutes more than a little unnerving. “Close games are cool, aren’t they? I […]
The Associated Press CHICAGO–No Stanley Cup slump for St. Louis so far. The Blues just keep rolling along. Jake Allen made 38 saves, Brayden Schenn scored his team-leading 14th goal and St. Louis beat the short-handed Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 last night for its fourth consecutive victory. Jaden Schwartz, Tyler Bozak […]
The Canadian Press Canada’s men’s and women’s curling teams will be playing for the same prize money at the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier and Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Curling Canada CEO Katherine Henderson announced Sunday. The Brier (Canada’s men’s curling championship) and the Tournament of Hearts (the national women’s championship) […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell EAGAN, Minn.–The priority during the bye week for Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer and his staff was not difficult to discern. Pass defence that has uncharacteristically been a problem in several recent games needed some work. “We spent a lot of time with it,” said Zimmer, […]
The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE–Neither rain, wind nor the San Francisco 49ers’ top-ranked defence could prevent Lamar Jackson from guiding the Baltimore Ravens to their franchise-record eighth straight win. Jackson weathered miserable conditions to run for 101 yards and Justin Tucker kicked a tiebreaking 49-yard field goal as time expired […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton BUFFALO, N.Y.–Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters apologized to his team and general manager in a letter last night, some 48 hours after a former player alleged he directed racist comments at him when both were in the minors 10 years ago. In a letter addressed […]
The Associated PressJoe Stiglich SAN JOSE, Calif.–The San Jose Sharks entered last night as the NHL’s hottest team until they were stopped cold by teenager David Gustafsson and the Winnipeg Jets. Gustafsson scored his first career goal and Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist as Winnipeg kept rolling […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill TORONTO–Don’t tell Pascal Siakam when he has a good game. He doesn’t want to hear it. Siakam tied a career high with five three-pointers and had 31 points in just three quarters of work as the Toronto Raptors cruised past the New York Knicks 126-98 last […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–Lamar Jackson strengthened his Most Valuable Player case in his “Monday Night Football” debut, leading the fearsome Baltimore Ravens to another blowout win. Jackson matched his career high with five touchdown passes and ran for 95 yards in another splendid all-around performance, and the Ravens routed […]
The Associated PressAllan Kreda NEW YORK–Mats Zuccarello’s emotional return to Madison Square Garden ended up being a memorable night for good buddy Henrik Lundqvist, too. Tony DeAngelo scored 32 seconds into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild that moved Lundqvist into sole […]
