National Sports
Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2023
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin arrived in Buffalo from his native Sweden as a raw 18-year-old who could barely speak English, had little experience living away from home, and unprepared for the growing pains he’d face in maturing into a full-rounded player. Some five years later, toughened by the adversity of spending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knights looking to repeat, McDavid’s next trick, Bedard’s debut among NHL storylines
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023
Jack Eichel felt like the clock was going in slow motion. The Vegas Golden Knights were well on their way to capturing the franchise’s first Stanley Cup back in June – up 3-1 on the Florida Panthers in the series and 6-1 through 40 minutes of Game 5. The teams then proceeded to combine for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Keep evolving’: Canadiens seek more growth as rebuild continues for another season
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens’ brass has used words like “growth,” “progress” and “evolving” to describe what it wants to see this season. The word “playoffs” hasn’t been as common. Montreal enters the regular season hoping to take another step in a rebuild that began two seasons ago when the club finished last in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks slow talk of playoffs, stress need to grow and develop over quick fixes
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023
VANCOUVER – After the hype and subsequent burnout of the Vancouver Canucks 2022-23 season, management is playing it more cautious this NHL season. Former coach Bruce Boudreau said at the start of last season that failing to make the playoffs would “be a disaster for us.” Vancouver finished the season 38-37-7, good enough for sixth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Change of atmosphere fuels Calgary Flames’ playoff ambitions
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023
CALGARY – Will a new general manager, coach, captain and attitude push the Calgary Flames over the hump to the playoffs in 2023-24? A club that missed the NHL post-season last season by two points – and left a league-leading 17 on the table in overtime and shootout losses – starts afresh determined to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs goalie Murray undergoes surgery, Toronto announces staffing changes
By The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023
TORONTO – The Maple Leafs made a series of moves on the eve of the NHL regular season, announcing netminder Matt Murray had undergone hip surgery as well as a series of changes to their staff. Murray will miss the next six to eight months after undergoing bilateral hip surgery. General manager Brad Treliving said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diver Molly Carlson encourages youth to speak up ahead of World Mental Health Day
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023
As qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics approached, Molly Carlson found herself in a dark place. She was struggling through a binge eating disorder, had body dysmorphia, and was constantly comparing her body to the other athletes on Canada’s diving team. Because Carlson is tall for a diver at five-foot-nine, the sport didn’t come naturally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray set to miss six to eight months due to hip surgery
By The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs say netminder Matt Murray will miss the next six to eight months after undergoing bilateral hip surgery. The Leafs acquired Murray from the Ottawa Senators in 2022. General manager Brad Treliving said at the start of the Leafs training camp that Murray was slated for “significant surgery” but wouldn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean Rubio returns to Toronto FC front office, this time as technical director
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2023
Toronto FC, looking to rebuild its front office, has turned to a familiar face in appointing Sean Rubio technical director. The 35-year-old Rubio is no stranger to the MLS franchise, having served as TFC’s senior manager of scouting and budget from February 2016 to July 2020. The California native then joined Austin FC, helping build ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pritchard nets extension, leads Celtics over 76ers in NBA pre-season opener
By The Associated Press on October 8th, 2023
BOSTON – Payton Pritchard scored 26 points after signing a four-year, $30 million contract extension, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 on Sunday in the pre-season opener for both NBA teams. Pritchard shot 9-for-14, including 6-for-11 on 3-pointers, and had four assists in 23 minutes for the Celtics. ESPN first reported Pritchard’s ... Read More »
1 responseCarlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS
By Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2023
HOUSTON (AP) – Carlos Correa had three hits and three RBIs and Pablo López pitched seven shutout innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Sunday night in Game 2 of their AL Division Series. Kyle Farmer hit a two-run homer for the Twins, who bounced back nicely after losing 6-4 in ... Read More »
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