National Sports
Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner. Changes in NCAA rules led to the decision
By The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans, the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday. “We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marcel Hirscher is coming out of retirement. He plans to ski for the Netherlands, his mom’s nation
By Andrew Dampf, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
Eight-time overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher is planning to return to ski racing next season after five years in retirement. And he’s going to compete for the Netherlands – his mother’s country – instead of his native Austria. The Austrian winter sports federation announced Wednesday that it had released the 35-year-old Hirscher and endorsed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
By The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2024
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs First Round Colorado 5 Winnipeg 2 (Best-of-seven series tied 1-1) Nashville 4 Vancouver 1 (Best-of-seven series tied 1-1) N.Y. Rangers 4 Washington 3 (Rangers lead best-of-seven series 2-0) Florida 3 Tampa Bay 2 (OT) (Florida leads best-of-seven series 2-0) — AHL Playoffs First Round Texas 6 Manitoba 3 (Texas leads best-of-three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville Predators level playoff series with 4-1 victory over Canucks
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2024
VANCOUVER – Filip Forsberg scored and had an assist, and the Nashville Predators earned a 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday. Anthony Beauvillier – a former Canuck – added a goal and a helper for the Preds, who levelled the best-of-seven series at 1-1. Colton Sissons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche roll past Jets 5-2, head home with series tied 1-1
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2024
WINNIPEG – Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and assist as the Colorado Avalanche scored three unanswered second-period goals en route to a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday that tied their first-round NHL playoff series at a game apiece. The best-of-seven Western Conference matchup shifts to Denver for Friday’s Game 3. Miles Wood, Zach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verhaeghe scores in OT as Panthers edge Lightning 3-2, lead series 2-0
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 »
1 responseTrocheck, 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 »
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