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Trocheck, Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals, lead series 2-0
By Vin A. Cherwoo, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Rangers withstood the strong bounceback effort they anticipated from the Washington Capitals and held on to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers beat the scrappy Capitals 4-3 Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Sergei Bobrovsky stopped a shot with his mask, then made a diving, no-look save that they’ll remember in Florida for a long time. And Carter Verhaeghe made sure his goalie’s highlight-reel work came in a win. Verhaeghe – making some history of his own – lifted a backhander just under the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verhaeghe scores in OT as Panthers edge Lightning 3-2
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Carter Verhaeghe lifted a backhander just under the crossbar 2:59 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their NHL first-round playoff series. It was the fifth OT winner in Verhaeghe’s career, coming on a play where Matthew Tkachuk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Witt’s cashes in on costly Toronto error, Kansas City beats Blue Jays 3-2
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays’ first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals’ bullpen shut down Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night. Chris Stratton (2-1) minimized the damage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead
By Vin A. Cherwoo, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Jack Roslovic and K’Andre Miller also scored for the Rangers, and Erik Gustafsson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Witt cashes in on Guerrero error as Royals edge Blue Jays 3-2
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals’ bullpen shut down Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night. Chris Stratton (2-1) minimized the damage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trocheck, Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead
By Vin A. Cherwoo, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round NHL playoff series. Jack Roslovic and K’Andre Miller also scored for the Rangers, and Erik ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women to host Mexico twice in June as part of Olympic soccer preparation
By The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2024
Canada will host Mexico in a pair of women’s international soccer friendlies in June. The ninth-ranked Canadians will play the 31st-ranked Mexicans on June 1 in Montreal and June 4 in Toronto in the so-called “Summer Send-off Series.” The matches are part of Canada’s preparations for defence of its title at the Paris Olympics in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Spirit edge Greyhounds 3-1 in Game 7 showdown
By The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2024
SAGINAW, Mich. – Calem Mangone’s goal at 9:24 of the third period snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted the Saginaw Spirit to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the seventh and deciding game of their second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series. Joey Willis and Matyas Sapovaliv (empty-netter) also scored for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie named for induction into Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame
By The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2024
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will be inducted into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame later this summer. Joining Ambrosie in the class of 2024 will be former NFL players Steve Largent and Emery Moorehead. The induction ceremony will be held June 7 in Chicago. Gridiron Greats is a non-profit organization founded by former Green Bay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Underdog Simcoe County Rovers cherish the moment in Canadian Championship debut
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – It was a practice like any other at BMO Field. Friendly competition during warm-ups, with pushups for the losers, followed by a more serious training session with a coach barking orders. But the Simcoe County Rovers showed their true colours – and emotions – before and after the session. “Wow” was the word ... Read More »
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