March 29th, 2024

National Sports

NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

By Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press on March 25th, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in fines for players. NFL executive Jeff Miller said the hip-drop ... Read More »

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‘I haven’t had the easiest journey’: Oilers’ Zach Hyman reflects on path to 50 goals

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2024

Zach Hyman was never – not once – the best player on his team. Or the fastest. Or the one with the most skill. That didn’t matter. Hyman was focused on things he could control. His work ethic, his relentless drive, an engine that never seems to quit. “I haven’t had the easiest journey,” said ... Read More »

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Arizona Coyotes recall Josh Doan, son of former longtime captain Shane Doan

By The Associated Press on March 25th, 2024

TEMPE, Ariz. – The Coyotes have recalled forward Josh Doan, son of former longtime Arizona captain Shane Doan. The 22-year-old from Scottsdale was recalled from the Tucson Roadrunners on Monday and is expected to make his NHL debut against Columbus on Tuesday. Josh Doan grew up in the Phoenix area, where his dad spent 21 ... Read More »

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Ovechkin, Matthews, McDavid named NHL’s three stars of week

By The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2024

NEW YORK – Washington Capitals left-wing Alex Ovechkin, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Ovechkin scored in all four of his outings, leading the NHL with seven goals and adding one assist as the Capitals went 3-1-0 and took ... Read More »

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Former Canadian track cyclist star Gordon Singleton dead at 67

By The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2024

Former Canadian track cycling star Gordon Singleton has died. He was 67. Cycling Canada confirmed on Monday that he died from prostate cancer. The Niagara Falls, Ont., native was the first Canadian to ever claim a gold medal at the track cycling world championships in 1982, winning in the keirin. He also held three world ... Read More »

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Depleted Toronto Raptors sign guard Kobi Simmons to 10-day contract

By The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2024

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Kobi Simmons to a 10-day contract. The six-foot-five, 180-pound Simmons has averaged 15.9 points, 4.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 31.6 minutes per game in 23 regular-season stints with Raptors 905 in the NBA G League. Simmons is just the latest addition to a depleted Toronto squad. The ... Read More »

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Dani Alves released from prison after paying bail while awaiting appeal of rape conviction in Spain

By Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press on March 25th, 2024

MADRID (AP) – Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves was released from prison Monday after paying 1 million euros ($1.2 million) in bail to be set free while appealing a rape conviction, a Spanish court said. The former Barcelona player also handed over his passports, with prosecutors having argued against releasing him on bail because of ... Read More »

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Tage Thompson leads Buffalo Sabres to 4-1 win over Calgary Flames

By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2024

CALGARY – The Buffalo Sabres salvaged a road trip and kept their faint playoff hopes alive with Sunday’s 4-1 win over the host Calgary Flames. Tage Thompson led the Sabres (34-33-5) with a goal and an assist. Buffalo improved to 5-4-1 in its last 10 games and closed out a 2-3 road trip with a ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Sunday, March 24, 2024

By The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2024

Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Ottawa 5 Edmonton 3 Montreal 5 Seattle 1 Carolina 2 Toronto 1 Buffalo 3 Calgary 1 Washington 3 Winnipeg 0 Tampa Bay 3 Anaheim 2 (OT) Colorado 5 Pittsburgh 4 (OT) New Jersey 4 N.Y. Islanders 0 Florida 4 Philadelphia1 Dallas 4 Arizona 2 — PWHL Minnesota 3 Montreal 2 (SO) — ... Read More »

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Newhook scores twice, Canadiens beat fading Kraken 5-1

By Daimon Eklund, The Associated Press on March 24th, 2024

SEATTLE (AP) – Alex Newhook scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens sent Seattle to its eighth straight loss, beating the Kraken 5-1 on Sunday night. Kaiden Guhle had a goal and two assists for a career-high three points. Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson also scored, and Cayden Primeau stopped 36 shots to help Montreal snap ... Read More »

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