National Sports
Playoff atmosphere surrounds inaugural Utah Hockey Club game
By John Coon, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Utah Hockey Club wasted no effort creating a playoff-like atmosphere for its inaugural regular-season game on Tuesday night. The National Hockey League’s newest franchise surrounded its home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks with a fan celebration leading up to the puck drop and beyond. An outdoor concert featuring country music ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers and 2-time Cup winner Carter Verhaeghe agree on 8-year contract extension
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Carter Verhaeghe is no longer a free-agent-in-waiting. He’s going to be with the Florida Panthers for years to come. Verhaeghe and the Panthers have agreed on an eight-year, $56 million contract extension, the deal getting announced shortly after the Stanley Cup champions opened their season by beating the Boston Bruins 6-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Blues rally to beat Kraken 3-2 in Seattle
By The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) – Jordan Kyrou scored two goals less than two minutes apart late in the second period, and the St. Louis Blues rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in the season opener for both National Hockey League teams on Tuesday. Philip Broberg also scored for St. Louis, his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carter Verhaeghe, Panthers agree on eight-year contract extension
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Carter Verhaeghe is no longer a free-agent-in-waiting. He’s going to be with the Florida Panthers for years to come. Verhaeghe and the Panthers have agreed on an eight-year, $56 million contract extension, the deal getting announced shortly after the Stanley Cup champions opened their season by beating the Boston Bruins 6-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA weighs eligibility change that would allow CHL players to compete on US college teams
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
The NCAA Division I Council is considering making a landmark change in eligibility rules this week that would allow Canadian Hockey League players to compete at U.S. colleges, as long as they are not paid more than actual and necessary expenses as part of that participation. The council on Tuesday introduced a proposal that will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Kyrou scores twice as Blues spoil Kraken’s home opener with 3-2 win
By The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) – Jordan Kyrou scored two goals less than two minutes apart late in the second period, and the St. Louis Blues rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Seattle Kraken in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday, 3-2. Philip Broberg also scored for St. Louis, his goal sandwiched between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea, take 2-1 lead in NLDS
By Mike Fitzpatrick, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Pete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Tuesday in Game 3 of their National League Division Series. Jesse Winker also went deep and Starling Marte had a pivotal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyrou scores twice, Blues spoil Kraken’s home opener with 3-2 win
By The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) – Jordan Kyrou scored two goals less than two minutes apart late in the second period, and the St. Louis Blues rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in the NHL season opener for both teams on Tuesday. Philip Broberg also scored for St. Louis, his goal sandwiched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roses FC unveiled as Montreal’s Northern Super League franchise
By The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2024
Montreal’s Northern Super League team will be known as Roses FC. The women’s professional soccer franchise unveiled the team’s name and logo on Tuesday night, projecting the new emblem and the club’s blue, red and gold colours around an event space near the city’s Old Port. The team crest features a blue rose with “ROSES,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers sign Dermott, place Kane on long-term injured reserve
By The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2024
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Evander Kane on long-term injured reserve Tuesday and signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a one-year contract. Kane had 44 points (24-20) in 77 games for the Oilers last season and added eight points (4-4) in 20 playoff games. He underwent two procedures last month after playing with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Staying healthy has been Ka’Deem Carey’s biggest accomplishment with Argos
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2024
TORONTO – He’s set a career high for receptions and is closing in on new rushing mark but Ka’Deem Carey’s biggest accomplishment this season has been staying healthy. The veteran running back has dressed for all 15 of the Toronto Argonauts regular-season games after injuries limited him to just nine contests last season with Calgary. ... Read More »
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