National Sports
American hockey player Adam Johnson dies after ‘freak accident’ during game in England
By The Associated Press on October 29th, 2023
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) – American hockey player Adam Johnson, who appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club said. The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Pastrnak score twice as Bruins beat Red Wings 4-1
By The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – David Pastrnak scored his second penalty-shot goal of the season and banked in an empty-netter, leading the Boston Bruins past the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday night. Pavel Zacha and Charlie McAvoy scored first-period goals and Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves for the Bruins, who improved to 7-0-1. Boston posted NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly dominates after Korea detour as Diamondbacks rout Rangers 9-1 to tie World Series 1-all
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Merrill Kelly called his four-season detour to South Korea a “Lost in Translation” experience. When he made his World Series debut, it was Texas Rangers batters who were disoriented. The 35-year-old right-hander pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA roundup: Pistons overcome Zach LaVine’s 51 points to beat Bulls 118-102
By The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023
DETROIT (AP) – Jalen Duren had 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons overcame a career-high 51 points from Zach LaVine to beat the Chicago Bulls 118-102 on Saturday night. LaVine’s effort was the first 50-point game of the NBA season and made him the first Bulls player with 50 points and no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets send prayers to former NHLer Adam Johnson after severe injury in England
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
MONTREAL – Members of the Winnipeg Jets expressed their support for Adam Johnson, a former NHL player who suffered a serious injury while playing professionally in England on Saturday, leading to the game being abandoned. According to multiple local outlets and The Athletic, Johnson appeared to suffer a serious cut to his neck from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
Saturday’s Scoreboard MLB World Series Arizona 9 Texas 1 (Best-of-seven series tied 1-1) — NHL N.Y. Rangers 4 Vancouver 3 (OT) Ottawa 5 Pittsburgh 2 Nashville 3 Toronto 2 (OT) Montreal 4 Winnipeg 3 (SO) Anaheim 7 Philadelphia 4 Florida 3 Seattle 2 Boston 4 Detroit 1 N.Y. Islanders 2 Columbus 0 Vegas 4 Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers trip Canucks 4-3 in overtime thriller
By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
VANCOUVER – K’Andre Miller scored his first goal of the season in overtime as the New York Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 Saturday night in a nail-biting NHL game. Miller took a pass from Chris Kreider and buried it behind Canuck goaltender Casey DeSmith at 3:48. Carson Soucy had tied the game for Vancouver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Sydor scores twice as Blazers beat Americans 5-2
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Dylan Sydor scored twice and the Kamloops Blazers scored four unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the visiting Tri-City Americans 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night at the Sandman Centre. Ashton Ferster, Andrew Thomson and Logan Bairos also scored for the Blazers (3-9-2-0), who trailed 2-1 heading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge edge Cavalry 2-1 in OT thriller to defend CPL title
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2023
HAMILTON – Tristan Borges and Forge FC followed the game plan down to the celebration part, to party like youngsters. Moments after the final whistle blew in Forge FC’s 2-1 overtime victory against Cavalry FC to claim a fourth Canadian Premier League championship, the home team jumped up and down in front of Section 102, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly dominates on mound as Diamondbacks bounce back to rout Rangers 9-1 and tie World Series 1-all
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Saturday night to even the World Series at one game apiece. Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer in a two-run fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks bounce back to rout Rangers 9-1, tie World Series 1-1
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his post-season hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Saturday night to even the World Series at one game apiece. Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer in a two-run fourth ... Read More »
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