Category Archives: Sports
Despite sore ankle, Raptors forward Ibaka gets Game 2 start against Bucks
TORONTO - Despite a sore ankle, power forward Serge Ibaka got the start for the Raptors against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Ibaka sprained his ankle in Game 1 of the first-round playoff seri...
Apr 18, 2017
Fantasy sports companies fold as legislative battle resumes
BOSTON - The daily fantasy sports industry has sharply contracted since the online games offered by companies such as FanDuel and DraftKings sparked court and legislative battles across the United Sta...
Apr 18, 2017
Is it sledge hockey or para ice hockey? Depends on who you ask
TORONTO - Greg Westlake has been telling people since 2003 that he plays sledge hockey. Now he’s not sure what to say when people ask about his sport. Six months ago the International Paralympic...
Apr 18, 2017
Four Loco: NHL plays 4 OT playoff games in crazy night
In Toronto, Tyler Bozak’s tip-in put a charge into the Air Canada Centre. Ditto with Nashville when the Predators scored in OT for another win over Chicago. They had some extra fun in Boston and...
Apr 18, 2017
NHL 100: A look at some of the more iconic arenas in league history
From the Montreal Forum to the Boston Garden, National Hockey League games have been played in some iconic arenas over the years. Here’s a look at five of the more storied venues in league histo...
Apr 18, 2017
Maple Leafs' rookie trio just too much to handle for weary Capitals
TORONTO - Lineup options for Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock were limited before the regular season began. Babcock knew he wanted to play Tyler Bozak with James van Riemsdyk and Nazem Kadri wit...
Apr 18, 2017
Flames couldn't hold on to three-goal lead in Game-3 loss to Ducks
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames picked an in opportune time to let a late lead slip. Calgary, the NHL’s best team at protecting leads after two periods, blew a lead after 40 minutes for the first t...
Apr 18, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Monday’s Games NHL Playoffs First Round Ottawa 4 Boston 3 (OT) (Senators lead series 2-1) Toronto 4 Washington 3 (OT) (Maple Leafs lead series 2-1) Nashville 3 Chicago 2 (OT) (Predators lead ser...
Apr 17, 2017
Anaheim Ducks veteran Perry douses Calgary Flames scoring overtime winner
CALGARY - Corey Perry celebrated his 100th career playoff game scoring the overtime winner for the Anaheim Ducks in a 5-4 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Trailing 4-1 late in the second, th...
Apr 17, 2017
Preds beat Chicago 3-2, push Hawks to brink of elimination
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Predators are at a point they’ve never been before in franchise history, and now they have a chance to keep their first-round series from going back to Chicago. They ca...
Apr 17, 2017
