National Sports
NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds
By Pierre Saint-Arnaud, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
MONTREAL – A study of former National Hockey League players shows that enforcers who spent a lot of time dropping their gloves or in the penalty box lived significantly shorter lives than their peers. Researchers at Columbia University in New York reached the conclusion after analyzing data from 6,039 NHL players from 1967 to last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
A celebrity bidding war for a minority ownership stake in the NHL’s Ottawa Senators stands to lift the team’s profile to new heights, while serving as a safe way for stars to park their money. Experts say that while some hockey fans may be surprised to see names such as Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Whitecloud’s name
By MARK ANDERSON, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman’s last name to toilet paper the previous night. Whitecloud told reporters in Edmonton that he spoke with Anderson on Tuesday morning. “I think it was an attempt at humour that came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs fans set to watch team battle for survival in playoffs
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
TORONTO – Fans are expected to gather in downtown Toronto tonight as the Maple Leafs fight to stay in the NHL playoffs. The Leafs are playing in Florida, where the Panthers are hosting tonight’s game with a 3-0 lead in the second-round playoff series. It’s the furthest the Leafs have gone in the playoffs in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Pavelski scores sixth of series, Stars top Kraken 6-3
By Tim Booth, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2023
SEATTLE (AP) – Joe Pavelski scored his sixth goal of the series as part of a four-goal second period for Dallas, and the Stars routed the Seattle Kraken 6-3 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinal series. After a pair of tight games in Dallas to open the series, Games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
By Arnie Stapleton, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2023
DENVER (AP) – Nikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Michael Porter Jr. sank five 3-pointers to help the Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix 118-102 on Tuesday night in Game 5 to regain the series lead. Joker had 29 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for his 10th career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, May 9, 2023
By The Canadian Press on May 9th, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs Second Round Carolina 6 New Jersey 1 (Carolina leads best-of-seven series 3-1) Dallas 6 Seattle 3 (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2) — NBA Playoffs Second Round Philadelphia 115 Boston 103 (Philadelphia leads best-of-seven series 3-2) Denver 118 Phoenix 102 (Denver leads best-of-seven series 3-2) — Major League Baseball Interleague Philadelphia 8 Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A ‘PBGV’ wins Westminster dog show, a first for the breed
By Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.” A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock “˜n’ roll legend won won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for the rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six other finalists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 series lead
By Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – Having silenced the TD Garden crowd and put the defending Eastern Conference champion Celtics on the brink of a second-round exit, 76ers players barely cracked a smile as they walked off the court. “It’s not over. We have to get one more,” Joel Embiid said. “All of us. We have to show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petit basset griffon Vendéen wins Westminster dog show
By Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.” A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock “˜n’ roll legend won won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for his rare rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes have 5-goal 2nd, rout Devils 6-1 for 3-1 lead
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on May 9th, 2023
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – All the Carolina Hurricanes needed to push the New Jersey Devils to the brink of elimination was a five-minute span in the second period where everything went right and the puck just kept going in. Jordan Martinook had a goal and two assists and the Hurricanes scored five times in the ... Read More »
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