National Sports
Sheldon Keefe’s home debut as Devils coach is spoiled by the Maple Leafs, his former club
By Everett Merrill, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Newe Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe faced a familiar foe on Thursday night. Keefe squared off against his former team when the Devils opened their home schedule against the Toronto Maple Leafs. New Jersey came out on the short end of the game, falling 4-2. “I was adjusting to the red, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lynx stun Liberty with 95-93 overtime win in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Napheesa Collier’s turnaround jumper with 8.8 seconds left lifted the Minnesota Lynx to a 95-93 win over the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday night. With the game tied in OT, Collier faked in the lane and scored. New York had a chance to tie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lorentz and Hildeby lead the Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over the Devils
By Everett Merrill, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Steven Lorentz had a goal and an assist, goalie Dennis Hildeby won his first NHL game and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Thursday night. Hildeby, Toronto’s fourth-round pick in the 2022 draft, stopped 22 shots in his NHL debut. Max Pacioretty, Bobby McMann and John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swayman returns, Kastelic scores twice to lead Bruins to 6-4 win over Montreal
By Jimmy Golen, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
BOSTON (AP) – Jeremy Swayman stopped 21 shots in his first game since signing a new contract, and Mark Kastelic had two goals on Thursday night as the Boston Bruins scored four times in a row to overcome an early deficit and beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-4. Elias Lindholm and Cole Koepke each had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Svensson has personal-best 60 to lead in Utah’s return to PGA Tour after 61 years
By The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
IVINS, Utah (AP) – Adam Svensson made a 35-foot eagle putt he thought he had missed and closed with a birdie from the bunker for a career-best 11-under 60, giving him a two-shot lead Thursday in the Black Desert Championship as the PGA Tour returned to Utah for the first time in 61 years. Black ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ullmark victorious in Ottawa debut as Senators top defending champion Panthers 3-1
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2024
OTTAWA – Linus Ullmark’s official debut with the Senators was a success, with the goaltender making 30 saves in a 3-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. With the Senators holding a 2-1 lead in the third, Ullmark was solid making saves on Anton Lundell, Mackie Samoskevich and Carter Verhaeghe. Ottawa took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oliveira, Bombers look to shine versus Argos with much at stake for both sides
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2024
WINNIPEG – The fire inside Brady Oliveira is burning a bit hotter this week, which could spell trouble for the Toronto Argonauts. The Blue Bombers star running back said he and the offence are ready to take on the CFL’s best run defence at a sold-out Princess Auto Stadium on Friday, especially with the stakes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team Gushue announces departure of second E.J. Harnden effective immediately
By The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2024
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Team Brad Gushue says the rink and second E.J. Harnden are parting ways. Harnden spent two-plus seasons with the team. There’s no immediate word on why he’s leaving the St. John’s-based squad. Harnden helped the team win back-to-back national men’s curling championships. In a statement, the team says it will soon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays say it may take ‘weeks’ to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays said it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled across much of Florida. The team said no one was injured when the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner will miss most of the season after shoulder surgery
By The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner is expected to miss most of the season after having shoulder surgery on Wednesday, the day before the team’s season opener. The 31-year-old top-line forward injured his shoulder in practice last Friday and had surgery at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. General manager Don ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donnie Marshall, last surviving member of Canadiens’ 50s dynasty, dies at 92
By The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2024
BOSTON – Donald (Donnie) Marshall, the last surviving member of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty that won five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-1960, has died. He was 92. The Habs announced Marshall’s passing Thursday, although the cause of death wasn’t revealed. Marshall made his NHL debut in 1951-52, playing one game with the Canadiens before permanently ... Read More »
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