Tyler Johnson had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Saturday to even the second-round series at a game apiece.
samedi 30 avril 2016
Raptors prepare to take on Pacers in season-defining Game 7
Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan know that despite roaring to their best regular-season in franchise history — 56 wins and a first-ever No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference — the results of Sunday's Game 7 will ultimately define their season.
From Bison to Saint: David Onyemata selected by New Orleans in NFL Draft
The Manitoba Bisons defensive lineman was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round, 120th overall, of the NFL draft Saturday.
NHL playoffs: What you need to know for Saturday
Get up to speed on today's most important news from the Stanley Cup playoffs as the Eastern Conference semifinals continue with a pair of Game 2 matchups.
Bruce Boudreau may not be unemployed for long
With several NHL teams looking for an experienced bench boss, Bruce Boudreau's regular season record of 409-192-80 in nine seasons may find him employed as an NHL head coach in short order.
Lennox Lewis throws support behind Mandy Bujold, local boxing
Up-and-coming boxers got the rare opportunity to showcase their talents alongside Olympic-calibre talent in front of friends, family and a Canadian boxing legend on Friday night in Toronto.
vendredi 29 avril 2016
Sharks' fire power sinks Predators
Joel Ward scored the tiebreaking goal against his former team with 8:11 remaining in regulation to help the San Jose Sharks rally past the Nashville Predators 5-2 on Friday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Dwyane Wade's clutch 4th quarter helps Miami force Game 7 against Hornets
Dwyane Wade scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat forced their first-round series to a seventh game with a 97-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
Lakers hire Warriors assistant Walton as head coach
The Los Angeles Lakers reached an agreement Friday night with Golden State assistant Luke Walton to become their head coach, dramatically choosing a leader for their new era after Kobe Bryant.
The 6ix God not enough to help Raptors beat Pacers
The Raptors lost Game 6 to Indiana at home, but not before putting fans through emotional turmoil.
Stars edge Blues to take 1-0 series lead
Radek Faksa scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 4:44 to play and had an assist on the other Dallas goal to help the Stars open the second round of the Western Conference playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night.
Cespedes' 6 RBI in one inning helps Mets set franchise record
Yoenis Cespedes and the New York Mets broke a franchise record by scoring 12 runs in one inning Friday night.
Canadian jumpers grab 2 golds at Drake Relays
Canada's Shawn Barber and Derek Drouin each won gold at the Drake Relays Friday in Des Moines, Iowa.
Saunders' 2 homers lead Jays' bat attack on Rays
Michael Saunders hit two home runs and Aaron Sanchez pitched seven shutout innings for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in a 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Suzuki has a milestone game, moves closer to 3,000 hits
Ichiro Suzuki had a milestone hit and stolen base leading off the game for the Miami Marlins against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.
Karlsson, Doughty, Burns get Norris nods
Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson was announced as one of three finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy on Friday as the NHL's top defenceman.
After 1Q: Raptors hold slim lead on Pacers
The Toronto Raptors lead the Indiana Pacers 22-20 after one quarter in Game 6 in Indiana. DeMarre Carroll leads the Raptors with nine points while Ian Mahinmi and Solomon Hill both have six points for the Pacers.
Crosby expected to be a force in Game 2
The Pittsburgh Penguins will need captain Sidney Crosby to produce if they hope to win their second-round playoff series against Washington, but the Capitals plan to continue to shut him down when they face off Saturday for Game 2.
Lightning know they need to be better
Both the Lightning and the New York Islanders understand the importance of Saturday's Game 2, as Tampa Bay looks to avoid a 0-2 hole in their second-round series.
Philly drug dealers jump on Stephen Curry brand
Philadelphia drug dealers looking to market their heroin as top of the line are stamping packets with the likeness of Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry.
Canucks sign goaltender Michael Garteig
Goaltender Michael Garteig signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. The 24-year-old, recently completed his senior season with Quinnipiac University, leading the Bobcats to the ECAC Championship and a berth in the NCAA national championship.
Pacers try to psyche out Raptors with 'We The Gold' campaign
The Pacers' T-shirts for Game 6 in Indianapolis read "UNITED STATE OF BASKETBALL," over the hashtag "We The Gold." The Raptors are unimpressed.
Obamas, Royals talk trash on Twitter ahead of Invictus Games
With the Invictus Games just days away, the Royal Family and the U.S. president and his wife are goading each other on Twitter, hoping to inspire their compatriots to victory. And the first round goes to the Brits.
Canada's women poised to lead medal haul in Rio
Canada’s female athletes are expected to bring home the bulk of the hardware at the Rio Olympics, according to data from Gracenote Sports.
Drake accompanied by McDavid, Bautista on parody 'Views' covers
Toronto's Drake announced that his highly anticipated album Views was dropping on Friday by releasing the cover art. Everyone got in on the meme action including some highly-regarded athletes. Let us know in our poll who you think should be featured on the album.
Ducks fire coach Bruce Boudreau
The Anaheim Ducks have fired head coach Bruce Boudreau after their first-round exit from the playoffs.
NHL playoffs: What you need to know for Friday
Get up to speed on today's most important news from the Stanley Cup playoffs, where both Western Conference series open tonight with St. Louis visiting Dallas and Nashville jumping into the shark tank in San Jose (10:30 p.m. ET).
Lionel Messi's 5 super foods revealed
Lionel Messi's doctor says the soccer star's sustained excellence is partly the result of a healthier diet that features five elements he calls the "super gasoline" of nutrition.
Marlins' Dee Gordon says he unknowingly took PED
Reigning NL batting champion Dee Gordon of the Miami Marlins says he unknowingly took the performance-enhancing drug that led to his 80-game suspension.
Marlins' Dee Gordon tests positive for PEDs
Dee Gordon has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after the Miami Marlins second baseman tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
jeudi 28 avril 2016
Oshie Caps off hat trick with OT winner vs. Pens
T.J. Oshie completed a hat trick in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night in a classic start to the highly anticipated second-round playoff series between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby.
Fans react as high prospect gets bumped in NFL draft
Laremy Tunsil's draft status plummeted after a video of someone smoking from a gas mask was released on his Twitter account. See how people reacted to the crazy news.
Hawks take flight to eliminate Celtics
Paul Millsap had 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 104-92 Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
Bizarre Twitter video sends prospect tumbling in NFL draft
A bizarre video that was posted on Laremy Tunsil's Twitter account minutes before the start of the NFL draft showed a person smoking from a mask equipped with a bong.
No shock as Goff, Wentz go 1-2 in NFL draft
The Los Angeles Rams have selected California quarterback Jared Goff with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and the No. 2 selection for the Philadelphia Eagles is North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz.
Another slow start has Blue Jays searching for answers
It has not been the start the Toronto Blue Jays were looking for. At 10-13 and with two games remaining in the month of April, the reigning American League East champions will finish the first month of the season with a losing record for the third straight season.
Olympic athletes resemble your favourite superheroes
Find out which Canadian athletes may have a secret identity in recognition of National Superhero Day.
Scoreless streak ends, but Cubs' Arrieta keeps winning
Jake Arrieta allowed one run, three hits and four walks in five innings -- the first run he allowed at Wrigley Field since July 25. However, the Chicago Cubs pitcher still improved to 5-0 on the season in a 7-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.
Perry, Dumba, Brassard added to Canada's world roster
Canada's roster for the 2016 IIHF world championship has increased to 21 players with the additions of NHLers Corey Perry, Matt Dumba, and Derick Brassard.
Raptors see Game 6 as a 'must-win' - for good reason
The Toronto Raptors have played like two different teams at times in their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. Now armed with a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, head coach Dwane Casey will have his players treat Friday's Game 6 as if it's a must-win contest.
Sharks insist they're ready for Preds after long layoff
Since the San Jose Sharks last played a game, the Nashville Predators fell behind Anaheim in their first-round series with a Game 5 loss and then responded with two straight wins to eliminate the Ducks.
Toronto FC's Osorio to miss Portland match to rest ankle
An ankle injury will keep attacking midfielder Jonathan Osorio out of Toronto FC's match Sunday in Portland against the defending Major League Soccer champion Timbers.
NHL playoffs: 5 matchups to watch in 2nd round
End-to-end action in sudden-death overtime can create an intense situation in the NHL playoffs while the physical and scoring battles between players in a long series offer excitement. This year's second round presents several possibilities.
Las Vegas Raiders? Oakland owner wants to move
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis says he wants to move the team to Las Vegas and is willing to spend a half billion dollars as part of a deal for a new stadium in the city.
Kia Nurse ready to end women's basketball medal drought
Kia Nurse isn’t just a budding star on the basketball court. To many, the 20-year-old's early success is viewed as a launching pad to attracting young Canadian girls to the sport, just like Christine Sinclair's influence has stretched beyond the soccer pitch.
NHL playoffs: What you need to know for Thursday
Get up to speed on today's most important news from the Stanley Cup playoffs, including the Game 1 status of Washington defencemen Karl Alzner and Brooks Orpik along with Pittsburgh rookie forward Conor Sheary.
Meet the soccer team poised to beat 5,000-1 odds
It's the equivalent of an AHL team making it to the Stanley Cup finals. Bookmakers said it was as likely as the discovery of the Loch Ness Monster. But for the first time in 132 years, Leicester City has a real chance of winning it all.
Crosby vs. Ovechkin: 13 years of rivalry
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are set to clash in the Stanley Cup playoffs for only the second time, but the rivalry between the two biggest hockey stars of their generation can be traced back to their junior days.
