Category Archives: Sports
Oilers, Panthers shown love on social media for thrilling Stanley Cup final
The Edmonton Oilers' 2-1 Game 7 loss on Monday night to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final drew a mix of reactions on social media. Edmonton found itself down 3-0 in the NHL's best-of-seven...
Jun 24, 2024
Panthers win first Stanley Cup with 2-1 Game 7 win over Oilers
SUNRISE - Connor McDavid produced one of the greatest performances in NHL playoff history. Despite the gaudy numbers, the Oilers superstar captain couldn't push his team over the top - and the Panther...
Jun 24, 2024
Panthers' coach Paul Maurice, a hockey lifer, finally has a Stanley Cup
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Paul Maurice was once the last player picked in the NHL draft. An afterthought, almost. He never made it to the league as a player. And there were many times when he wondered if h...
Jun 24, 2024
Oilers' McDavid wins Conn Smythe Trophy after Game 7 loss
SUNRISE - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs after an incredible post-season that finished just short of a S...
Jun 24, 2024
Devers, Hamilton homer, Red Sox rally from 4-run deficit to trip Blue Jays 7-6
BOSTON (AP) - Jarren Duran drove in Ceddanne Rafaela with a ninth-inning single to help the Boston Red Sox cap a furious rally and beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Monday night. Rafael Devers and Dav...
Jun 24, 2024
Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette sings anthems before Game 7
SUNRISE - Even the singing of the national anthems was competitive Monday night ahead of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Canadian singer-songwriter Al...
Jun 24, 2024
Tij Iginla embraces family name, eager to follow dad's footsteps entering NHL draft
Tij Iginla doesn't shy away from his famous last name, instead embracing the expectations that come with being the son of a Hockey Hall of Famer. The 17-year-old is so comfortable being Jarome Iginla'...
Jun 24, 2024
Raptors and Scottie Barnes agree on $225M extension, which could grow to about $270M, AP source says
Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to terms on a max extension, one that will be worth about $225 million over five years and could reach about $270 million if he meets supermax criter...
Jun 24, 2024
Blue Bombers to put standout receiver Dalton Schoen on six-game injured list
WINNIPEG - Add receivers Dalton Schoen and Keric Wheatfall to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' growing list of walking wounded. Winnipeg head coach Mike O'Shea told reporters Monday that Schoen will go on t...
Jun 24, 2024
Zaccagni scores in injury time for Italy to advance at Euro 2024 with draw against Croatia
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) - Italy substitute Mattia Zaccagni scored in the last minute of stoppage time for Italy to advance to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 after drawing Croatia 1-1 on Monday. Luka Mo...
Jun 24, 2024