Category Archives: Sports
Mass shootings prompt college to drop mascot's name: Shooter
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Mass shootings across the nation have prompted Marist College in New York to drop Shooter as the nickname for its sports mascot. The Poughkeepsie Journal reports that Marist Colle...
Nov 14, 2017
Dave Matthews Band to play in St. Paul on eve of Super Bowl
MINNEAPOLIS - The Dave Matthews Band will perform in St. Paul on the eve of the Super Bowl, adding to a growing list of entertainment leading up to the big game. The Dave Matthews Band will play at Xc...
Nov 14, 2017
Bennett, Anthony top preliminary list for FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying
TORONTO - Anthony Bennett and Joel Anthony headline the preliminary roster for Canada’s pair of FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying games this month. “This group of young men embody the p...
Nov 14, 2017
Distrust, anger grip Russian sports ahead of key doping vote
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - As it edges closer to a ban from the Winter Olympics, the Russian sports world is a bitter place. Investigations into doping haven’t encouraged Russian athletes to speak...
Nov 14, 2017
Habs goalie Price out a while longer with injury, insists ailment is minor
BROSSARD, Que. - Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price says he is staying off the ice for a little while longer as he deals with a lower-body injury. Price met with reporters Tuesday before Montre...
Nov 14, 2017
Maple Leafs avoid contract loophole, call up Nikita Soshnikov from Marlies
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leaf have recalled forward Nikita Soshnikov from the Toronto Marlies, ensuring the Russian remains with the organization at least for the time being. The 24-year-old Soshni...
Nov 14, 2017
Boston Red Sox great Bobby Doerr dies at 99
GRANTS PASS, Ore. - Bobby Doerr, the Hall of Fame second baseman dubbed the “Silent Captain” of the Boston Red Sox by longtime teammate and friend Ted Williams, has died. He was 99. Doerr ...
Nov 14, 2017
French skier Poisson may have hit tree in fatal crash
PARIS - The French Ski Federation says an early investigation into the death of David Poisson suggests the safety netting failed and he hit a tree. The 35-year-old Poisson died on Monday while trainin...
Nov 14, 2017
Italy's decline can be traced to Serie A's problems
ROME - The best players in the world go elsewhere. The best coaches in Italy emigrate. The stadiums around the country are falling apart. The lingering problems affecting Italy’s domestic league...
Nov 14, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Tuesday’s Games NHL Columbus 2 Montreal 1 (OT) Winnipeg 4 Arizona 1 Edmonton 8 Vegas 2 Vancouver 3 Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh 5 Buffalo 4 (OT) Florida 4 Dallas 3 (SO) Minnesota 3 Philadelphia 0 Na...
Nov 13, 2017
