Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork. Fabian Moreau Jersey .com) - Eric Bledsoe picked up his second career triple-double to help the Suns hold off the Dallas Mavericks, 124-115,... morePhoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork. Fabian Moreau Jersey .com) - Eric Bledsoe picked up his second career triple-double to help the Suns hold off the Dallas Mavericks, 124-115, on Tuesday. Bledsoe scored 16 points, handed out 11 assists and grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds in Phoenixs fourth straight win. Goran Dragic paced the Suns with 25 points and Gerald Green added 22 off the bench on 6-of-9 shooting from beyond the arc. Tyson Chandler netted 22 points and pulled down a game-high 14 rebounds. Dirk Nowitzki also scored 22 as Dallas dropped its second in a row. Jamison Crowder Jersey . Knapp defeated American Alison Riske 6-3, 7-5 to secure Italys victory in the best-of-five series. She held a 5-2 lead in the second set, only to let Riske tie it at five. Russ Grimm Jersey . Mako Vunipola was promoted from the reserves, with Matt Mullan called up to the bench on Thursday. "It is important that Joe is with his partner at this exciting time," England coach Stuart Lancaster... less
Lady Aurelia and My Dream Boat stole the show on the second day of Royal Ascot. Elvis Dumervil Jersey . Frankie Dettori rode a double on Wednesdays card, the highlight... moreLady Aurelia and My Dream Boat stole the show on the second day of Royal Ascot. Elvis Dumervil Jersey . Frankie Dettori rode a double on Wednesdays card, the highlight of it coming when Lady Aurelia stormed to a seven-length win in the Queen Mary Stakes.Dettori went on to ride his third winner of the week on Persuasive in the last race of the day, the Sandringham Handicap. Before that, trainer Clive Cox and jockey Adam Kirby had teamed up for a second Group 1 winner of the week in the form of 16/1 shot My Dream Boat. Frankie Dettori celebrates his win on Lady Aurelia The colt made the most of a poor run from odds-on favourite A Shin Hikari to win the Prince of Waless Stakes, the days feature contest, in a thrilling finish with Found.There were also wins for Richard Faheys Ribchester in the Jersey Stakes and Godolphin had a treble thanks to that winner, Portage in the Royal Hunt Cup and Usherette in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes.Click on the attached video, which comes courtesy of Racing UK, for all the... less
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Sixth-seeded Andreas Seppi was knocked out of the first round of the Nastase Tiriac Trophy on Tuesday, along with seventh-seeded Nicolas Mahut. Malcolm... moreBUCHAREST, Romania -- Sixth-seeded Andreas Seppi was knocked out of the first round of the Nastase Tiriac Trophy on Tuesday, along with seventh-seeded Nicolas Mahut. Malcolm Mitchell Jersey . Carlos Berlocq of Argentina ousted Italys Seppi 6-0, 2-6, 7-6 (4) on the outdoor clay at the BNR Arenas, while qualifier Paul-Henri Mathieu defeated Mahut 6-3, 6-1 in all-French contest. Defending champion Lukas Rosol made a winning start, beating Italian Filippo Volandri 6-1, 7-6 (6). Romanian hope Victor Hanescu defeated Israels Dudi Sela, 6-3, 6-4 and wild card entrant Marius Copil of Romania downed Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 6-1, 6-4 in a match lasting just over one hour. In other matches, Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan ousted Brazils Thomaz Bellucci 7-6 (6), 7-6 (6) and Robin Haase of the Netherlands beat Australias Matthew Ebden 6-4, 6-3. Chris Hogan Jersey . Felton pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm. He admitted he knowingly had... less
We all have some opinions on the players that come up in daily trade rumours as the NHL trade deadline approaches. Deonte Thompson Jersey . This player is a sniper, that... moreWe all have some opinions on the players that come up in daily trade rumours as the NHL trade deadline approaches. Deonte Thompson Jersey . This player is a sniper, that ones over-the-hill; this one can still dominate the game, that one is riding the coattails of superior linemates. Then, the deals will start coming and well have to see how those players fit in their new locations. Before the trade flurry beings, though, what do some of the advanced stats say about the players considered in play leading up to the NHL trade deadline? For some, there will be no surprises -- they are who we thought they were! -- but, for others, maybe there are some reasons to have second thoughts. After some digging on www.behindthenet.ca, www.extraskater.com and stats.hockeyanalysis.com, heres a fancy stats look at some of the more notable trade candidates: Thomas Vanek, LW, N.Y. Islanders - There arent any grand surprises in Vaneks profile. Hes a top-line scoring winger, so he tends to face high... less
OTTAWA, Ont. Phil Jones Jersey . -- Darren Moulding came into the Rideau Curling Club in Ottawa with a bad memory on his mind, but he left it with a much better one.... moreOTTAWA, Ont. Phil Jones Jersey . -- Darren Moulding came into the Rideau Curling Club in Ottawa with a bad memory on his mind, but he left it with a much better one. Moulding and his Alberta rink from Coaldale and Airdrie captured the 2014 Canadian mixed curling championship with an 8-5 win over defending champion Cory Heggestad of Ontario, ten years after he fell short to Saskatchewans Steve Laycock at the Rideau Club in the final of the Canadian junior mens championship. "I thought about it. Its even the same sheet of ice," Moulding said with a chuckle. "Its something thats bothered me for 10 years. "Just two years ago, somebody was talking to me about it and asked me about the double I missed in seven (against Laycock) and I damn near started to cry. So, yeah, it puts a bit of a lid on that for me. It was something that always chafed me a little bit." Mouldings rink of Anna-Marie Moulding, Heather Jensen, and Brent Hamilton claimed Albertas 10th title at the Canadian Mixed, and first... less
SPOKANE, Wash. Christian Kabasele Jersey . -- Those kids from Harvard are getting a passing grade when it comes to the first game of the NCAA tournament. Ask New Mexico... moreSPOKANE, Wash. Christian Kabasele Jersey . -- Those kids from Harvard are getting a passing grade when it comes to the first game of the NCAA tournament. Ask New Mexico last year. Ask Cincinnati now. Siyani Chambers scored 11 points, including five straight in the final two minutes, and 12th-seeded Harvard won its second NCAA tournament game in history, upsetting Cincinnati 61-57 Thursday. Wesley Saunders led the Crimson (27-4) with 12 points as Harvard proved last years upset of New Mexico as a 14 seed was no fluke. The Crimson became the first Ivy League school with NCAA tournament wins in consecutive years since Princeton in 1983-84. They will play either Michigan State or Delaware in the third round. Harvard never trailed after the opening moments. They played with confidence and scrap against the No. 5 seed Bearcats, who shared the American Athletic Conference regular season title. Sean Kilpatrick led seed Cincinnati (27-7) with 18 points, but the Bearcats failed to win a tournament... less
SPOKANE, Wash. Christian Kabasele Jersey . -- Those kids from Harvard are getting a passing grade when it comes to the first game of the NCAA tournament. Ask New Mexico... moreSPOKANE, Wash. Christian Kabasele Jersey . -- Those kids from Harvard are getting a passing grade when it comes to the first game of the NCAA tournament. Ask New Mexico last year. Ask Cincinnati now. Siyani Chambers scored 11 points, including five straight in the final two minutes, and 12th-seeded Harvard won its second NCAA tournament game in history, upsetting Cincinnati 61-57 Thursday. Wesley Saunders led the Crimson (27-4) with 12 points as Harvard proved last years upset of New Mexico as a 14 seed was no fluke. The Crimson became the first Ivy League school with NCAA tournament wins in consecutive years since Princeton in 1983-84. They will play either Michigan State or Delaware in the third round. Harvard never trailed after the opening moments. They played with confidence and scrap against the No. 5 seed Bearcats, who shared the American Athletic Conference regular season title. Sean Kilpatrick led seed Cincinnati (27-7) with 18 points, but the Bearcats failed to win a tournament... less
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks helped their coach reach another milestone by putting forth the kind of buttoned-down, hard-nosed effort Joel Quenneville admires. Leonard... moreCHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks helped their coach reach another milestone by putting forth the kind of buttoned-down, hard-nosed effort Joel Quenneville admires. Leonard Fournette Jersey . But it came with quite a price -- an injury to leading scorer Patrick Kane that is expected to sideline the star forward for about three weeks. Corey Crawford stopped 23 shots for his second shutout this season, backstopping the Blackhawks to a physical 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night that gave Quenneville his 700th NHL win. "Ill take any kind of win, but I certainly liked everything about how we went about tonights game," Quenneville said. "It was a real solid team victory for us, something weve been trying to do against these guys all year." It was a costly victory, though. Kane left the game at 7:56 of the second period, favouring his left leg as he headed to the dressing room following a collision with Brenden Morrow. Kane is expected to miss about three weeks... less
ST. Latavius Murray Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Colby Rasmus has become a part-time player with Toronto. He made the most of his only at-bat Thursday night. Rasmus... moreST. Latavius Murray Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Colby Rasmus has become a part-time player with Toronto. He made the most of his only at-bat Thursday night. Rasmus delivered a pinch-hit homer in the 10th inning and the Blue Jays earned their first three-game sweep at Tampa Bay with a 1-0 victory over the Rays. "It feels good, but I wasnt going up with the intent to try and show anything that I havent shown before," Rasmus said. "I just wanted to go up there and try and help my team." Rasmus led off the 10th with a long drive into the right-field seats against Steve Geltz (0-1), sending Toronto to its fifth straight win. Tampa Bay had runners at first and third with none out, and the bases loaded with one out, in the ninth. But reliever Brett Cecil (2-3) worked out of the jam by striking out three in the inning. Casey Janssen got three outs for his 21st save. "For whatever reason, this has been a tough place for us to come play," Cecil said. "I dont know about the other... less
WINNIPEG -- Glenn Howard kept his sense of humour after losing his opening game at Sundays Canadian Curling Trials. Hunter Henry Jersey . "I guess were not going... moreWINNIPEG -- Glenn Howard kept his sense of humour after losing his opening game at Sundays Canadian Curling Trials. Hunter Henry Jersey . "I guess were not going undefeated," Howard said with a wry grin after losing 8-6 to John Morris of Vernon, B.C. The four-time world champion from Penetanguishene,Ont., wasnt the only veteran skip to fall on the first day of the Trials, which will select Canadas mens and womens teams for next years Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Brad Jacobs and his Sault Ste. Marie team upset hometown favourite Jeff Stoughton 7-4. Reigning Olympic champion Kevin Martin had a duel against Winnipegs Mike McEwen, but the Edmonton skip finished with a 5-3 victory. Torontos John Epping was also victorious when he got by Calgarys Kevin Koe 9-8. "Theyre probably going to be in it at the end of the week so thats a big first win," said Jacobs, 28, a runner-up at this years world championships. His team led from the beginning and widened the gap 4-1 after a double takeout in the... less
NEW YORK -- Re-Enter Sandman? The New York Yankees selected Mariano Rivera III, the son of the former record-breaking closer, in the 29th round of the Major League Baseball... moreNEW YORK -- Re-Enter Sandman? The New York Yankees selected Mariano Rivera III, the son of the former record-breaking closer, in the 29th round of the Major League Baseball draft on Saturday. Tim McCarver Jersey . The 20-year-old Rivera, a starting pitcher as a sophomore at Iona College, went 2-6 with a 5.40 ERA and five complete games and a team-leading 50 strikeouts in 70 innings for the Gaels. The 5-foot-11 right-hander bears a strong resemblance physically to his famous father, who saved a major league-record 652 games and helped lead the Yankees to five World Series titles. But Rivera III allowed 72 hits and opponents batted .269 against him, and he was considered by many to be a fringe prospect because of his inexperience on the mound. Yankees manager Joe Girardi spoke to Mariano Rivera recently and asked him for a scouting report on his son. "Mo wasnt sure if he got drafted what he would do," Girardi said before the Yankees played the Royals in Kansas City on Saturday... less
The Arizona Diamondbacks have named former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Joe Carter as special assistant to the general manager, the team announced on Wednesday. Kendrys Morales... moreThe Arizona Diamondbacks have named former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Joe Carter as special assistant to the general manager, the team announced on Wednesday. Kendrys Morales Jersey . Since retiring from baseball, Carter has worked as a colour commentator for both the Blue Jays as well as the Chicago Cubs. Carter joins the front office staff of Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart who was hired in September. The 54-year-old began his MLB career with the Cubs in 1983 and also played with the Cleveland Indians and San Diego Padres before joining the Blue Jays, where he was teammates with Stewart in 1993 capturing the franchises second title. He would then finish his career with stints with the Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants. Joakim Soria Royals Jersey . Bayern led second-place Leverkusen by 10 points with a game in hand, while Dortmund was another four points off the pace. Freiburg midfielder Felix Klaus scored in the last minute as his side twice came from behind to... less
ST. Chris Boswell Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Kansas City Royals left-hander Jason Vargas has been taken to the hospital and will have an appendectomy. Royals... moreST. Chris Boswell Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Kansas City Royals left-hander Jason Vargas has been taken to the hospital and will have an appendectomy. Royals manager Ned Yost announced the news before Wednesday game against Tampa Bay and said surgery was planned for Wednesday night. Yost says Vargas "started really having severe discomfort" around 4 a.m. Wednesday There was no timetable given for how long Vargas will be out. Bruce Chen could replace Vargas in Sundays game against Detroit. Royals All-Star outfielder Alex Gordon was scratched from Wednesdays lineup due to a sprained right wrist. He will have an MRI exam and see a hand specialist Thursday when the team returns to Kansas City. Yost said the injury could "very well" impact Gordons status for next weeks All-Star game. Kansas City third baseman Mike Moustakas was also out of Wednesdays lineup with the flu. J.J. Wilcox Jersey . Portuguese sides Benfica and Porto also advanced to the last eight while... less
Kansas City, KS (SportsNetwork. Giorgio Chiellini Jersey .com) - Sporting Kansas City announced Thursday that club has signed former on-loan midfielder Jimmy Medranda to... moreKansas City, KS (SportsNetwork. Giorgio Chiellini Jersey .com) - Sporting Kansas City announced Thursday that club has signed former on-loan midfielder Jimmy Medranda to a permanent contract from Colombian side Deportivo Pereira. "Jimmy is a good, young talent with a lot of potential," Sporting manager Peter Vermes said in a statement. "It was a goal of ours to try to re-sign him at the end of this season as a Sporting Kansas City player as opposed to being on loan. Were excited to have been able to accomplish that goal." Medranda has signed a multi-year contract with the reigning MLS Cup champions and will be added to to the teams 2014 roster upon receipt of his International Transfer Certificate. The 19-year-old, who made one first-team appearance for Sporting last season, will occupy the clubs fourth of eight available international roster spots. Mario Lemina Jersey . Murakami gracefully executed a double triple toe jump and a triple flip jump that put her at the top of a... less
BELLEVILLE, Ont. Sam Mewis Jersey . - The Erie Otters scored four unanswered goals to beat the league-worst Belleville Bulls 4-1 in the lone Ontario Hockey game Monday.... moreBELLEVILLE, Ont. Sam Mewis Jersey . - The Erie Otters scored four unanswered goals to beat the league-worst Belleville Bulls 4-1 in the lone Ontario Hockey game Monday. Dylan Strome, Connor Brown, Dane Fox and Andre Burakovsky each had a goal for Erie (37-9-2). Aaron Berisha opened the scoring on the power play at 9:41 in the second period for Belleville (13-30-4) before the Otters came alive. Devin Williams finished with 30 saves in net for the Otters, while Bulls goaltender Michael Giugovaz stopped 29 shots. Meghan Klingenberg Jersey . Karlovic of Croatia used his big serve to beat Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7). Kohlschreiber had lost all of his three previous matches against Istomin but the German broke serve for a decisive 3-2 lead in the third set and held on to reach his first final of the year. Julie Johnston Jersey . James Jones got his turn Sunday. And the lift he brought, combined with the expected playoff showings from... less
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup the hard way, ending their marathon playoff run with a double overtime thriller. Jack Youngblood Jersey . A... moreLOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup the hard way, ending their marathon playoff run with a double overtime thriller. Jack Youngblood Jersey . A post-season that started with the Kings having to dig themselves out of a three-game hole against San Jose ended Friday night in a 3-2 double-overtime triumph over the New York Rangers to seal their second Cup in three seasons. The final lasted five games, with three going to overtime -- including two double OT contests. It was the only playoff series that didnt go the distance for the Kings. Alec Martinezs winner at 14:43 of the second overtime was a fitting conclusion to a post-season slog that saw the Kings run a gauntlet of Western Conference heavyweights before dispatching the speedy Rangers in the final. It was the 26th game of the Los Angles playoff run, matching the single-year league record set by Philadelphia in 1987 and Calgary in 2004, who both lost seven-game series in the final. L.A. did set a record for most... less
MIAMI -- Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Gregory Polanco had five hits Friday night, and the last one was the biggest -- and the longest. Serge Ibaka Jersey . Playing in... moreMIAMI -- Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Gregory Polanco had five hits Friday night, and the last one was the biggest -- and the longest. Serge Ibaka Jersey . Playing in his fourth major league game, Polanco broke a tie in the 13th inning with his first homer, helping Pittsburgh to an 8-6 victory over the Miami Marlins after the Pirates had a ninth-inning meltdown. Polanco went 5 for 7, scored three times and made a run-saving catch in right field. "That could have been a coming-out party for him," manager Clint Hurdle said. "Very exciting to watch. I hope we get to watch for a long time." Clint Barmes singled off Mike Dunn (5-4) to start the 13th and advanced on a sacrifice. Polanco homered on a hanging 2-2 slider and smacked his hands as he circled the bases, mindful his mother was in the stands watching him for the first time since he played winter league in his native Dominican Republic. "For sure this is my best game ever -- the first time shes here watching me play," Polanco... less
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. Andre Dawson Jersey . -- Andrew Wiggins told Kansas coach Bill Self that he wants to be traded from Cleveland to Minnesota because the No. 1 overall... moreOVERLAND PARK, Kan. Andre Dawson Jersey . -- Andrew Wiggins told Kansas coach Bill Self that he wants to be traded from Cleveland to Minnesota because the No. 1 overall pick believes it will be better for his long-term future. Wiggins, from Vaughan, Ont., joined his former coach as a guest instructor at Selfs basketball camp in suburban Kansas City on Sunday. And while Wiggins declined to speak to the few reporters at Shawnee Mission West High School, Self said the rookie wants to carve out his own legacy in the NBA. "When all this trade stuff started, I talked to Andrew and Andrew told me, "I hope I get traded," Self said. "And Im like, No you dont. And he said, "Coach, I do. Its better for me, knowing my personality and what I need to do, to go somewhere where Im forced to be something as opposed to going in there where theyre going to be patient with me and Im going to be a piece." Earlier this week, The Associated Press and several other outlets reported a deal has been reached to send... less
OAKLAND, Calif. Angel Di Maria Jersey . -- Retired Yankees closer Mariano Rivera says he would take Bostons Dustin Pedroia over former teammate... moreOAKLAND, Calif. Angel Di Maria Jersey . -- Retired Yankees closer Mariano Rivera says he would take Bostons Dustin Pedroia over former teammate Robinson Cano as his top second baseman. Thats fine by Cano, who insists he respects Rivera as the best ever, no matter what. "There is no doubt that he is a Hall of Fame-caliber talent," Rivera said about Cano in his new book published Tuesday. "Its just a question of whether he finds the drive that you need to get there." "I dont think Robby burns to be the best. I think hes content to enjoy the game and help his team and go home. You dont see the red-hot passion in him that you see in most elite players," Rivera said. Cano has moved on out West with Seattle, determined not to let Riveras words in "The Closer: My Story" affect him or his new team. "Everybody has a different opinion. Thats his opinion and I have to respect his opinion," Cano said before Tuesday nights game at Oakland. "Im not going to go too far into this. Thats the... less
MONTREAL -- Max Pacioretty scored a game-winning goal, but wasnt exactly in the mood to celebrate. Jordan Staal Jersey . The Montreal winger sent Boston defenceman... moreMONTREAL -- Max Pacioretty scored a game-winning goal, but wasnt exactly in the mood to celebrate. Jordan Staal Jersey . The Montreal winger sent Boston defenceman Johnny Boychuk to hospital with a check into the boards in the first period and then got the go-ahead goal in the second frame of the Canadiens 2-1 victory over the arch-rival Bruins on Thursday night. It was Paciorettys ninth goal in the last nine games, and helped stretch Montreals unbeaten run to nine games (8-0-1). It also put Montreal (18-9-3) into first place in the Atlantic Division, a point ahead of Boston (18-8-2), which has two games in hand. But Pacioretty wasnt smiling. "It wasnt really a strong game for me," the big left-winger said. "I got the life sucked out of me when that injury happened. I just felt awful." Only 4:28 into the teams first meeting of the season, Pacioretty checked Boychuk into the end boards in the Montreal zone. The Bruins defenceman went face first into the top of the boards and fell to... less
New Orleans, LA (SportsNetwork. Randall Telfer Jersey .com) - Arron Afflalo and Ty Lawson were both instrumental down the stretch to help the Denver Nuggets snap their... moreNew Orleans, LA (SportsNetwork. Randall Telfer Jersey .com) - Arron Afflalo and Ty Lawson were both instrumental down the stretch to help the Denver Nuggets snap their seven-game losing streak. Afflalo had a team-high 20 points and Lawson distributed 13 assists in the Nuggets 93-85 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Lawson had just five points on 2-of-12 shooting, but his basket late in the fourth along with a pair of assists to Afflalo aided to the win. Tyreke Evans scored 15 of his 25 points in the third quarter to pace the Pelicans, who had their four-game winning streak halted. Anthony Davis, who temporarily left the game in the third after suffering a leg injury, supplied 24 points and 12 rebounds in the setback. New Orleans trailed by six with under four minutes left in the fourth when Davis converted a runner through the lane before Eric Gordon, who went 4-of-15 shooting for 11 points, knocked down a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to one. The Nuggets countered as... less
PORT ST. Matt Adams Jersey . LUCIE, Fla. -- The New York Mets say an MRI on pitcher Jon Nieses ailing left shoulder did not show any major problems. Projected to be... morePORT ST. Matt Adams Jersey . LUCIE, Fla. -- The New York Mets say an MRI on pitcher Jon Nieses ailing left shoulder did not show any major problems. Projected to be the Mets opening-day starter, Niese had been scratched from his opening exhibition start, against Houston next Tuesday, and replaced by Zack Wheeler. Mets manager Terry Collins says the club will have Niese back on the mound, "as soon as we can." "Theres no shoulder problems at all," Collins said Thursday. "Hes got some weakness in his scap (scapula) area that is minor. They think in a few days hell be back and ready to go. It was very, very good news." Niese was sent back to New York for the MRI on Wednesday after he complained of shoulder pain. NOTES: Mets pitching prospect Noah Syndergaard allowed one run and struck out five in two innings of work in Blue-Orange intrasquad game, which primarily featured the clubs minor league players. The Blue Team won 5-2. Dillon Gee allowed two runs and five hits and... less
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Twelve years after taking over an IOC recovering from its worst ethics scandal, Jacques Rogge is leaving with the Olympic body in much sturdier shape... moreBUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Twelve years after taking over an IOC recovering from its worst ethics scandal, Jacques Rogge is leaving with the Olympic body in much sturdier shape but facing serious challenges. Bryan Trottier Jersey . The 71-year-old Belgian steps down as president next Tuesday after steering the International Olympic Committee through a period of relative stability that spanned three Summer Olympics and three Winter Games. Rogge, an orthopedic surgeon who competed in three Olympics in sailing, is completing his term with a reputation for bringing a calm, steady hand to the often turbulent world of Olympic politics. He took a hard line against doping and ethics violations, created the Youth Olympics, oversaw a growth in IOC finances during a time of global economic crisis and made peace with the U.S. Olympic Committee after years of bitter squabbling over revenues. Under Rogges watch, the IOC has also taken the Olympics to new places -- including awarding the 2016 event to Rio... less
DES MOINE, Iowa -- T. Mike Schmidt Jersey .J. Brennan had a hand in all of the Toronto scoring, and scored in overtime, to lead the Marlies to a 4-3 win over the Iowa... moreDES MOINE, Iowa -- T. Mike Schmidt Jersey .J. Brennan had a hand in all of the Toronto scoring, and scored in overtime, to lead the Marlies to a 4-3 win over the Iowa Wild in American Hockey League action Wednesday. Brennan also had three assists for the Marlies (21-11-4), including one on the equalizer by Josh Leivo at 16:12 of the third period. Spencer Abbott had two power-play goals for Toronto. Jake Dowell and Steven Kampfer staked the Wild (15-16-5) to a 2-0 lead in the opening period, and Carson McMillan made it 3-2 Iowa in the third. Its the third loss in a row for Iowa. Drew MacIntyre made 27 saves for Toronto, while Johan Gustafsson turned back 33 shots for the Wild. The Marlies were 3 for 5 on the power play, while Iowa was 0 for 5. John Kruk Jersey . Marian Gaborik had two goals and an assist and Martin Jones made just 17 saves to record his fourth shutout of the season as the Kings snapped a three-game losing skid with a 3-0 victory over the lowly Oilers on... less
The Colorado Avalanche lost a game last week, but have maintained their hold on top spot in the TSN. Gregor Blanco Jersey .ca NHL Power Rankings for another week, ahead... moreThe Colorado Avalanche lost a game last week, but have maintained their hold on top spot in the TSN. Gregor Blanco Jersey .ca NHL Power Rankings for another week, ahead of the St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks. After they were ranked 10th last week, Ducks fans were out in full force to express their dissatisfaction with the rankings process. Of course, when a goaltender comes up from the AHL and has a .952 save percentage in six starts, well, the results are perhaps better than might have been reasonably anticipated by mere models. In any case, the Ducks are rolling and their ranking reflects as much. The Boston Bruins moved from 11 to six, starting to find their footing with one regulation loss in the last five (entering play Monday). With a 7-1-2 record in the last 10 games, the Minnesota Wild have stormed back into the Top 10, jumping from 13 to seven on the strength of Josh Hardings play between the pipes. Outstanding play from goaltender Robin Lehner has lifted the Ottawa... less