Clark scores OT winner as Charge edge Frost in final series opener
OTTAWA — Emily Clark scored at 2:47 of overtime on Tuesday night to lead the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Frost. With the win the Charge…
Mercury star undergoes knee surgery before season opener
The Phoenix Mercury announced on Saturday afternoon that Kahleah Copper underwent a left knee arthroscopy, forcing her to sit out for four to six weeks. Copper, who played in the…
Liberty celebrate 2024 WNBA title with banner, ring ceremony before opener
NEW YORK — The first championship banner in New York Liberty history slowly rose from the ground to its permanent home in the rafters of Barclays Center. The final piece…
Ex-NHLer points out glaring issue with Team Canada’s performance in 4-0 win over Slovenia in IIHF Worlds opener
Team Canada won its opening game at the IIHF World Championships with a 4-0 result over Slovenia in Stockholm. The win puts Canada alongside Sweden and the USA as early…
Maple Leafs should not hesitate to dress Ryan Reaves in Game 2 after Panthers’ playstyle in series opener
The Toronto Maple Leafs should dress enforcer Ryan Reaves in Game 2 against the Florida Panthers. This statement is not intended to be a gimmick to attract attention. It’s a…
Blue Jays outlast Guardians in opener as another late rally seals third straight win
TORONTO – Nathan Lukes drove in two runs with an RBI single in the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Guardians, 5-3, on Friday night at…
Timberwolves rout Lakers in series opener to snatch homecourt
LOS ANGELES — Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic’s 37-point Lakers playoff debut for a 117-95 victory…
Jokic, Gordon fuel Nuggets’ comeback to down Clippers in OT in series opener
DENVER — Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and Aaron Gordon added 25, including a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets roared back from a…
Star sprinter Andre De Grasse looking forward to seeing AFC Toronto opener
Andre De Grasse will be watching with pride when AFC Toronto takes the field for the first time Saturday at BMO Field. The star sprinter, part of the Northern Super…
Dodgers celebrate World Series win with Ice Cube, Kirk Gibson at home opener
LOS ANGELES — It’s a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship. Rapper Ice Cube rolled up to their dugout in a…