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Oilers star Draisaitl fined $5,000 for 'dangerous trip' on Islanders centre Horvat

NEW YORK - The National Hockey League has fined Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl US$5,000 for a "dangerous trip" on New York Islanders centre Bo Horvat, the league announced Tuesday. Draisaitl r...

Nov 14, 2023

Bills fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey after sloppy loss to Denver drops team to 5-5

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey on Tuesday with the Josh Allen-led attack stagnating over a six-week stretch and the three-time defending AFC East ch...

Nov 14, 2023

Police arrest man on suspicion of manslaughter in death of hockey player Adam Johnson

SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom - Police in Sheffield, England, say they have made an arrest in the death of hockey player Adam Johnson. South Yorkshire Police said in a statement Tuesday that a man has bee...

Nov 14, 2023

Los Angeles Kings to play two pre-season games in Quebec City in 2024

QUEBEC - The Los Angeles Kings will hold part of their 2024 training camp and play two pre-season games at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, the team announced Tuesday. The Kings, who will train in...

Nov 14, 2023

Italy faces showdown with Ukraine in Euro 2024 qualifying. Albania and Slovenia well set to advance

GENEVA (AP) - The final rounds of European Championship qualifiers sees defending champion Italy needing a strong finish to clinch a spot at the tournament, while Albania and Slovenia can secure surpr...

Nov 14, 2023

Knoblauch steers Edmonton Oilers to NHL coaching debut win over slumping Islanders

EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers got a lift from their recent coaching change, emerging with a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday. Connor Mc...

Nov 13, 2023

Pascal Siakam scores season-high 39 as Raptors rally to 111-107 win over Wizards

TORONTO - Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 39 points as the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point deficit in a 111-107 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday. Siakam also had 11 rebounds and se...

Nov 13, 2023

Henrik Lundqvist leads goalie-heavy 2023 class into Hockey Hall of Fame

TORONTO - Henrik Lundqvist is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. The New York Rangers legend was enshrined during Monday's ceremony to welcome the class of 2023. Joining the goaltender were two fell...

Nov 13, 2023

Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson and Arizona's Corbin Carroll unanimous Rookie of the Year winners

PHOENIX (AP) - Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson and Arizona's Corbin Carroll were the types of exciting players Major League Baseball hoped for when it tweaked its rules to encourage athleticism, and the ...

Nov 13, 2023

Jacen Russell-Rowe comes into Canada camp for the injured Lucas Cavallini

Columbus Crew forward Jacen Russel-Rowe has replaced the injured Lucas Cavallini in Canada's camp ahead of a high-stakes CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal with Jamaica. Canada, ranked 45th in the w...

Nov 13, 2023