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The Calgary Flames found a few forward combinations that worked well in 2023-24

At this point, it’s almost a cliche to say that Mikael Backlund’s been a life preserver for the Calgary Flames. For the better part of the past decade, Backlund’s line has been relied upon to give the club quality minutes.

UFL at midseason: League took best of USFL and XFL, but has a familiar team at top of standings

The Birmingham Stallions are playing in a new spring football league, and they're continuing their winning ways. The Stallions are unbeaten as the United Football League reached its midway point last week. The UFL came about after the mergers of the USFL and XFL last September. Birmingham, the two-time USFL champion, was one of four teams to surviv...

Unheralded Silovs comes up clutch for Canucks

During the first intermission of Game 4, a Sportsnet camera captured Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs wearing an ice bag on his head. Perhaps we should have known then that he would be cool under pressure.

Three lineup changes for Vancouver Canucks to consider before Game 6 in Nashville

Under most circumstances, a bonus trip to Music City would be a good thing. Under most circumstances, an opportunity to watch more Vancouver Canucks hockey would be a great thing.

Buyout, trade, or keep: What should the Kings do with Pierre-Luc Dubois?

One year ago Pierre-Luc Dubois was traded to Los Angeles and quickly signed an eight-year contract. Now, we wonder if the Kings would consider buying it out. Rory Boylen has more on the options in front of Los Angeles.

Dutch Olympic legend Sjoukje Dijkstra dies at 82

Larry Demeritte is just the second Black trainer since 1951 to saddle a horse for the Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — If Larry Demeritte is looking for a positive sign heading into his first Kentucky Derby as a trainer, it's right where his horse is assigned. Long-shot West Saratoga is staying in Barn 42 at Churchill Downs, the same location where Seattle Slew was before he won the 1977 Derby and went on to sweep the Triple Crown. It was the...

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko returns to the ice ahead of Game 6 vs. Predators

Thatcher Demko returned to the ice on Thursday, and will likely skate again on Friday ahead of Game 6 in the Canucks-Predators Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

Can Joseph Woll Save the Maple Leafs’ Season?

In a recent discussion, hockey analysts Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne deliberated the pivotal role of Joseph Woll in the Toronto Maple Leafs postseason.

Young Manitobans making their mark at international cheerleading events

There’s no shortage of teams from Manitoba competing at highly touted international competition in Orlando, Fla.

Abel Motorsports "pulling plug" on 2024 Indy 500 effort due to lack of funding

A lack of sponsorship funding has ended the chances for Abel Motorsports to contend at the running of the 2024 Indianapolis 500.

This Week in History, 1925: B.C.'s first municipal golf course opens at Hastings Park

Golf exploded in popularity after the First World War. But there were very few courses to play in Vancouver, and they were for the elite, not the masses. “They needed a course where the average guy could just put his dollar on the counter and play golf,” explains Mike Riste, historian for the B.C. Golf Museum. Public courses had opened in Seattle, Spokane and Portland and had done a thriving business. So, in 1924, the Vancouver park board teamed...

Former Bombers Jauch and Dressler named to Canadian Football Hall of Fame

A former Winnipeg head coach and a former Blue Bombers receiver are part of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024. Coach Ray Jauch and receiver Weston Dressler were among the seven new inductees named on Friday. Jauch was head coach of the Bombers from 1978 to 1982 and compiled a 45-35 record during that time. He was named coach of the year for his work with the Bombers in 1980. Jauch played running back with the Bombers in 1960 and...

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime reaches first Masters final in Madrid

Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime has advanced to his first ATP Masters final, and he hasn’t had to play all that much tennis to do it.

7 Storylines to follow as Maple Leafs force Game 7 in Boston

The two best words in sports? Game seven. The Maple Leafs played a perfect road game on home ice and snapped their six-game playoff losing streak at Scotiabank Arena.

Red Wings’ Goaltending Trade Targets for 2024 Offseason

Goaltending is a fickle beast. It has always been considered one of the hardest positions in sports to evaluate because it’s a mental game that no one can quite fully comprehend.

NHL announces finalists for prestigious coaching award

The NHL announced its three finalists for the Jack Adams Award, handed out annually to the league's top coach.

‘We all listen’: Pacers praise Siakam’s leadership after first-round victory

The upstart Indiana Pacers made a blockbuster trade with the Toronto Raptors for Pascal Siakam, and their purchase paid dividends in the first-round playoff win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

A look at the coaches who have led teams with LeBron James on the roster.

A look at the coaches who have led teams with LeBron James on the roster. The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday: CLEVELAND CAVALIERS —Paul Silas (2003-05): He was James' first coach in the 2003-04 season and helped the first-year player win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. But Silas was let go 64 games into the 2005 season with t...

What To Do With The Blue Jays’ Leadoff Spot

It’s time to have the leadoff talk. We’re a month into the 2024 season and George Springer is hitting .212 with an OBP below .300 and an OPS that almost starts with a five.

Scout’s Analysis: Thoughts on Leafs-Bruins series ahead of Game 7

The Maple Leafs staved off elimination again with a 2-1 win over the Bruins. Scout Jason Bukala offers up his thoughts on the series as the teams head for what should be an epic Game 7.

Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson’s struggles continue vs. Nationals

Erik Swanson failed to record an out before he gave up a three-run home run to Luis Garcia that completely flipped the game.

Winnipeg Jets sign goaltending prospect to entry-level contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Thomas Milic to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Early Look at Potential Free Agent Targets for Canadiens

For the Montréal Canadiens, the season finished in April. Yet, the end of the regular season wasn’t all bad. The second year of a full rebuild under new management has started to bear fruit.

After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Fate has not been kind to Mike Repole in the Kentucky Derby. The outspoken owner is 0 for 7, although he is perhaps best known for his two champions that never made the starting gate. In 2011, Uncle Mo was scratched the day before the race because of a gastrointestinal infection. Last year, Forte was scratched the morning of ...

Arturs Silovs becomes youngest goalie in Canucks history to record playoff shutout

Arturs Silovs stopped all 28 shots he faced and became the youngest (23 years, 42 days) goaltender in Canucks franchise history to record a playoff shutout.

Mike Riley, former coach at Oregon State and Nebraska, will take over for Pat Chun on CFP committee

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Former Oregon State and Nebraska coach Mike Riley has been named to the College Football Playoff selection committee, executive director Bill Hancock announced Friday. Riley, who won two Grey Cups (1988, 1990) as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, will replace Pat Chun, who stepped down from the 13-person committee when h...

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs survived to see another day on Thursday night, while the Vancouver Canucks look to avoid allowing Nashville to do the same on Friday. Here are five things to know entering Friday’s post-season action: LEAFS SURVIVE The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to survive to see a Game 7 on Thursday night. Star winger William Nylander scor...

Dolphins WR depth chart: How Odell Beckham Jr. fits alongside Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle in Miami's offense

The Dolphins added Odell Beckham Jr. to a wide receiver room already headlined by two stars. Here's a look at where Beckham fits in Miami's offense.

F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time in six months and the first stop is the Miami Grand Prix, the race that was supposed to be the American showpiece. But the sparkling debut of Las Vegas last November was rated as one of the best races of the 2023 season, and Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas...

José Soriano pitches 6 sharp innings as the Angels beat the Guardians 6-0

CLEVELAND (AP) — José Soriano pitched six innings for his first career win as a starter and Mickey Moniak hit a three-run homer, powering the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. Soriano (1-4), who pitched strictly in relief last season, allowed five hits. The right-hander was only stressed once, working out...

Luis Garcia Jr. hits pinch, 3-run shot in 7th to help the Nationals beat the Blue Jays 9-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Luis Garcia Jr. hit a three-run shot deep to center field in the seventh inning for his first career pinch-hit home run, helping the Washington Nationals rally for a 9-3 victory over the reeling Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Garcia connected on Erik Swanson’s 85-mph splitter for his second homer of the season to give Washingt...

Will Patrick Roy Seek More Player Control as Islanders Head Coach?

When Patrick Roy was hired as the New York Islanders’ new head coach in January, he was sporting a lustrous and luxurious beard. It was gone in the wink of an eye out of respect for general manager Lou Lamoriello’s facial hair policy.

Canucks 1, Predators 0: Arturs Silovs wins title bout, Pius Suter connects to clinch series

Silovs versus Saros. Sounds like something you’d see on a boxing promo marquee. Among the bright lights of Music City on a frenetic Friday night, it was resolute rookie Arturs Silovs and athletic veteran Juuse Saros who shone the brightest by exchanging psychological blows with a series of spectacular playoff saves. And with so much at stake as the Vancouver Canucks attempted to send the Nashville Predators to the canvas by clinching the...

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh. Biden said the recipients of the nation's highest civilian honor a...

NHL Coaching Carousel Roundup: Latest on Mike Sullivan, Craig Berube

Typically at this point in the hockey calendar, we’re focused on the big-name pending free agents on the ice. This year, perhaps the more interesting storylines are brewing off the ice — more specifically, behind the bench.

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet named finalist for NHL’s Jack Adams Award

On Friday morning, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet was named one of the three finalists for the prestigious 2023-24 Jack Adams Award. This award, presented to the head coach who has “contributed the most to his team’s success,” marks a large achievement for Tocchet in his first full season behind the Vancouver bench.

Swiatek returns to Madrid Open final by beating Keys. Medvedev retires in quarterfinal with injury

MADRID (AP) — Iga Swiatek cruised to a straight-sets semifinal win over Madison Keys on Thursday to reach the Madrid Open final and a rematch against No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka. Top-ranked Swiatek beat No. 20 Keys 6-1, 6-3 and will next face the defending champion Sabalenka, who rallied to overcome No. 4-ranked Elena Rybakina 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (5). The Madr...

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 28 points and 13 assists, Kyrie Irving scored 28 of his 30 points in a second-half surge and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 114-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Doncic pushed through another rough shooting night with his ailing right knee to do what th...

Rangers vs. Hurricanes schedule: Updated scores, results and bracket for 2024 NHL playoff series

Find out all the details about the Rangers vs. Hurricanes second-round playoff series.

Hunter Haight leads Saginaw Spirit to Game 5 win over the London Knights

The Saginaw Spirit have forced a Game 6 in the Western Conference Championship series.

Manitoba’s Team Carruthers adds Catlin Schneider as third

After losing one import player, Manitoba men’s curling champion Reid Carruthers went after another one. Team Carruthers announced Friday that it is adding Catlin Schneider as third for next season, while Carruthers will move back into a skipping role. Carruthers moved down to third during the past season, allowing Brad Jacobs of Northern Ontario to take over the skipping role. The team won the Manitoba championship and made it to the playoffs at...

F1 Miami Grand Prix 2024: Time, schedule, TV channel, live stream for race week

The 2024 Formula One season returns with its sixth race of the campaign, as the 20 drivers arrive in Florida for the third edition of the Miami Grand Prix.

Blue Jays call up OF Nathan Lukes, option Addison Barger to Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays officially called up outfielder Nathan Lukes from triple-A Buffalo ahead of their three-game series against the Washington Nationals.

Three Takeaways from Maple Leafs’ 2-1 Win vs. the Bruins

For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, Game 6 was tense. For one more time, they put on a solid defensive effort to tie their first-round series against the Boston Bruins three games to three.

Hockey Canada announces roster for men’s World Championship

With the IIHF men’s Ice Hockey World Championship beginning in just one week, Hockey Canada has released their roster of 22 players who will wear the maple leaf in Czechia.

3 Burning Questions Entering Utah’s First Offseason

The offseason is when NHL rumors swirl the loudest, and news seems to break daily. Whether it’s a coaching carousel, the NHL Draft, or free agency, there will always be unanswered questions.

F1 Miami GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 as Leclerc spins out

Max Verstappen overcame a series of Miami Grand Prix practice difficulties to secure the fastest time, the Red Bull Formula 1 driver's time just a tenth clear of Oscar Piastri.

3 things the Canucks can learn about winning a playoff series from the five teams who already have

The Vancouver Canucks were supposed to be done with the Nashville Predators and preparing for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by Wednesday.

Beloved sportscaster Bob Cole remembered for grit, talent and the 'gleam in his eye'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The classic "Hockey Night in Canada" theme song resounded through a St. John's, N.L., church Friday where friends, family and colleagues gathered to remember Bob Cole, the legendary sportscaster who brought some of the sport's most important games to living rooms across the country. Ron MacLean and former NHL goalie Glenn Healy, ...