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Stars goalie Oettinger hopes to laugh about how last season ended. Former coach DeBoer has 1 regret
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger looks forward to one day being able to laugh about how last season ended, when he was quickly pulled after allowing two goals on the only shots he faced in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final. “In the long run, I feel like I’m gonna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rashford impresses with first goals for Barcelona as Tuchel watches
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford was Plan B for Barcelona this summer. Second-best looked pretty good after the on-loan Manchester United forward scored his first two goals for his new team on Thursday. That brace helped Barcelona start its Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win at Newcastle. And what a pair of goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Canada’s third summit to be held in Toronto, will tackle discrimination
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
TORONTO — Hockey Canada’s third summit analyzing the game’s culture will focus on discrimination. The third edition of its “Beyond The Boards” summit will be Nov. 13 in Toronto, the country’s governing body of hockey announced Thursday. The first summit in Calgary in 2023 tackled toxic masculinity. The second in Ottawa last year examined outcomes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Ovechkin just turned 40. The Washington star’s future past this season remains uncertain
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The chase is done. Is the farewell tour next? Alex Ovechkin remained reticent about his future Thursday when he spoke with reporters at the Washington Capitals’ media day. A day after his 40th birthday, the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader said he hasn’t been thinking much about what happens after this, his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers, Aaron Rodgers look to change recent losing history at Patriots
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Since 2002, playing in New England has amounted to mostly misery for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Including the AFC championship game in the 2016 season, the Patriots have won six of the past seven matchups in New England. The lone exception was a 33-10 Steelers win in 2008 when Tom Brady was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth movement maturing, Calgary Flames less of a team in transition to start camp
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
CALGARY — Expectations inside the Calgary Flames dressing room were high as the players hit the ice at training camp Thursday. The Flames are less of a team in transition than they were a year ago. Their 96 points last season tied the highest by a team that didn’t make the playoffs. Calgary (41-27-14) was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fed-up Eagles push back on criticism of tush push ahead of playoff rematch with Rams
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Fired up and with a point to prove, the Eagles are pushing back on the tush push hate. There’s plenty of criticism around the NFL these days about the play — loathed just about everywhere but Philadelphia — and the Super Bowl champion Eagles have had enough. “This is my official plea ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A’ja Wilson and Alanna Smith share WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday for the third time in four seasons, sharing the award this time with Alanna Smith of the Minnesota Lynx. Each player received 29 votes from the 72 media members who participated. It’s the first time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets hope to take the next step after falling in second round of playoffs
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
WINNIPEG — It seems to be a go-to question whenever the Winnipeg Jets begin training camp: can the team take the next step and go on a deep playoff run? The Jets won the Presidents Trophy for posting the best record in the NHL last season before winning their first playoff series since 2021. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner feels lighter and quicker as camp begins
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
EDMONTON — After shedding some weight over the summer, Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner is hoping the new, lighter version of himself will see more success on the ice and less criticism from the team’s fanbase. The 26-year-old Edmonton native came into training camp at 215 pounds – 10 pounds lighter than last year – and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Florida matches up with FCS South Carolina State
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
South Carolina State (2-1) at South Florida (2-1), Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. EDT. How to watch: ESPN+ Key stats South Florida Offense Overall: 365.0 yards per game (87th in FBS) Passing: 270.0 yards per game (35th) Rushing: 95.0 yards per game (126th) Scoring: 21.3 points per game (103rd) South Florida Defense Overall: 436.3 yards ... Read More »
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