The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Russell Wilson high-stepped his way down the sideline before hugging coach Pete Carroll after Jason Myers’ kick split the uprights. After a wild overtime that featured a rare Wilson interception, a missed field goal by San Francisco and a questionable decision from 49ers coach Kyle […]
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The Canadian Press TORONTO–Sportsnet cut ties with Don Cherry yesterday after the veteran hockey commentator called new immigrants “you people” on his “Coach’s Corner” segment while claiming they don’t wear poppies to honour Canadian veterans. It proved to be the last straw in a broadcasting career filled with controversy. Here […]
The Associated PressDoug Padilla ANAHEIM, Calif.–There was symmetry in the way the Chicago Blackhawks picked up their first road victory of the season yesterday, with a near-perfect balance of youth and veterans. Rookie Adam Boqvist scored his first NHL goal in the first period and the veteran duo of Patrick […]
The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo.–Harrison Butker watched his 44-yard field goal split the uprights, the clocks inside Arrowhead Stadium reading zero, and the Chiefs kicker turned and sprinted the other way in celebration. The first person to join him? Patrick Mahomes. The reigning league MVP, who missed his second […]
David SolomonTHE ASSCOAITED PRESS ST. LOUIS–The St. Louis Blues are going to need contributions from all over their roster to make up for the loss of star forward Vladimir Tarasenko. Jordan Binnington led the way last night. Binnington made 35 saves and Alex Pietrangelo snapped a tie in the third […]
The Associated PressBen Walker HOUSTON–Stephen Strasburg paraded the MVP trophy for delirious fans packed behind the dugout. Max Scherzer tearfully hugged his teammates. Gerardo Parra did the Baby Shark chop, Sean Doolittle flapped snow angels next to the mound. Almost out of contention in May, champs in October. Howie Kendrick, […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Pascal Siakam is feeling confident in his expanded role as a focal part of the Raptors offence. The results are following. Siakam scored 30 points yesterday for the third time in five games, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 125-113 win over the Detroit Pistons. “Feels […]
The Associated PressBen Walker HOUSTON–From the box seats to the far reaches of the bleachers, all 40,000 umpires in the stands at Nationals Park were sure they could tell: Gerrit Cole’s fastball to Victor Robles missed the strike zone. By at least an inch, clearly. That’s not how Lance Barksdale […]
The Associated PressBen Walker WASHINGTON–Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros went to Washington, hoping to snap out of their funk and bring the World Series back to Minute Maid Park. Not only are they heading home with more games to play, now they’re just one win from another crown. Handed […]
The Associated PressKyle Hightower FOXBOROUGH, Mass.–Bill Belichick was 39 years old when he coached the Cleveland Browns to a win over the New England Patriots in 1991–his first as an NFL coach. As Belichick trotted toward the centre of the field yesterday, his trademark cutoff hooded sweatshirt soaked in rain […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–Nick Paul hopes he’s played his last game in the minors. Paul had the first multi-point game of his NHL career with two goals and an assist as the Ottawa Senators beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 yesterday. Paul, drafted 101st overall in 2013 by the […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell EAGAN, Minn.–When Adam Thielen left the previous game in Detroit because of a hamstring injury he suffered in the first quarter, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t miss a beat without their two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver. The passing clinic that Kirk Cousins put on during the 42-30 […]
