Category Archives: Sports
Rockets overcome Westbrook's 51, take 2-0 lead over Thunder
HOUSTON - Russell Westbrook put up gaudy numbers on Wednesday night. The Houston Rockets got a more modest performance from James Harden, but a collective scoring effort helped them rally for a 115-11...
Apr 19, 2017
Bobby Ryan scores winner as Senators blank Bruins to take 3-1 series lead
BOSTON - Bobby Ryan strikes again. After playing the hero in Game 3, Ryan scored the winner in Game 4 at 5:49 of the third period as the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 on Wednesday night t...
Apr 19, 2017
Beal, Wall score 20 of last 21 for Wiz to beat Hawks 109-101
WASHINGTON - Through the first three quarters of Game 2 of the Washington Wizards’ opening playoff series, Bradley Beal made only 6 of 18 shots. And that came after shooting just 9 for 21 in Gam...
Apr 19, 2017
Leafs dealt a harsh lesson in Game 4 loss: 'We've got to be more prepared'
TORONTO - Mike Babcock watched a young team, much like his own, get spanked by a veteran opponent on Tuesday night and wanted his players to be prepared for a similar situation. After seeing the inexp...
Apr 19, 2017
Liriano, three relievers combine on six-hit shutout in Blue Jays win over Red Sox
TORONTO - Blue Jays manager John Gibbons thinks his team has what it takes to be in the playoff mix at the end of the season. His players will need to play like they did Wednesday a little more often ...
Apr 19, 2017
Jose Quintana teaches Spanish to Fallon on 'Tonight Show'
NEW YORK - Jose Quintana returned a big favour to Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night. The Chicago White Sox left-hander appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” teaching the late-n...
Apr 19, 2017
Canucks forward Brendan Gaunce to have shoulder surgery
Vancouver Canucks forward Brendan Gaunce will undergo shoulder surgery on Thursday. Canucks general manager Jim Benning made the announcement on Wednesday. Gaunce played 57 games this season for Canuc...
Apr 19, 2017
Bruins' Patrice Bergeron nominated for Frank J. Selke Trophy for sixth time
NEW YORK - Centres Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins, Ryan Kesler of the Anaheim Ducks and Mikko Koivu of the Minnesota Wild were announced as the three finalists for the 2016-17 Frank J. Selke Tr...
Apr 19, 2017
Love game for Serena: Spox says Williams is pregnant
It’s another love game for Serena Williams: She is pregnant - and, based on the timeline she offered, she already was when she won the Australian Open. A spokeswoman for Williams, Kelly Bush Nov...
Apr 19, 2017
Oilers' Draisaitl available for Game 5, fined for Game 4 spear on Sharks' Tierney
Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl will be available for Game 5 against the San Jose Sharks. The NHL announced on Wednesday that Draisaitl avoided suspension and will be fined for spearing Sharks forward C...
Apr 19, 2017
