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Goalie question looms for Vancouver Canucks ahead of pivotal Game 5

NASHVILLE - After achieving a rare playoff feat, the Vancouver Canucks are facing a big question - what comes next? Three different goalies have backstopped the Canucks to victories this post-season, ...

Apr 29, 2024

Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce agree to 2-year extension, AP source says

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs and four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce have agreed on a two-year contract extension that would keep him with the Super Bowl champions through the 2...

Apr 29, 2024

Analysis: The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out

The greatest goal-scorer of his generation was held without a point for the first time in a series in his nearly two-decade NHL career. The best goaltender in the league this season has given up a fir...

Apr 29, 2024

Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face

DENVER (AP) - Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffered a fractured cheekbone when a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado, the team said Monday. Jets coach Rick B...

Apr 29, 2024

Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Kraken fired coach Dave Hakstol on Monday after the third-year franchise took a significant step back following a playoff appearance in their second season. Hakstol was a fi...

Apr 29, 2024

Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore retires after three seasons with Stampeders

CALGARY - Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore retired Monday following three seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Calgary selected Moore in the third round of the 2021 CFL draft. The former Calgary Dino...

Apr 29, 2024

Maple Leafs sign forward Nikita Grebyonkin to entry-level contract

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nikita Grebyonkin to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Monday. The contract, which comes into effect immediately, carries...

Apr 29, 2024

Auger-Aliassime through to Madrid fourth round after Mensik retires

MADRID - Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the fourth round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament Monday in a walkover after Czech opponent Jakub Mensik retired. Auger-Aliassime was up 6-1, ...

Apr 29, 2024

Leafs star Auston Matthews misses practice with illness, Game 5 status unclear

TORONTO - Auston Matthews will be alongside his teammates in Boston. Whether the Maple Leafs sniper is on the ice with Toronto facing elimination is a massive question mark. Matthews didn't practise t...

Apr 29, 2024

Report: MLB to modify Nike uniforms after complaints from players, fans

Major League Baseball plans to modify its Nike uniforms by the start of the 2025 season following complaints this spring from players and fans, according to a report from ESPN. The changes will includ...

Apr 29, 2024