Sports

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Chinook Coyotes varsity boys rugby team came into this season knowing they would have to integrate a lot of new players into the sport and they  will look to  combine that with the promising  up-and-coming  junior varsity players at the senior level in  hopes of finding success this season. [...] Read More »

The Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs didn’t have much go their way in  terms of the win column as they were only able to take one of three games off the TRU Wolfpack over the weekend at home. PBA opened Saturday’s triple header with a 5-2 loss, followed by a 9-3 win in the second game [...] Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes staved off elimination and forced Game 7 with a 5-1 win  over the Calgary Hitmen in Game 6 on Saturday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. “I think we were a pretty resilient group,” said Canes forward Miguel Marques. “I think we know what we’re capable of and we’re [...] Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Calgary Hitmen scored four answered goals to beat the Lethbridge Hurricanes 6-5 in overtime in Game 5  and take a 3-2 series lead on Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. “We just completely got away from our game,” said Matt Anholt, Canes associate head coach. “Lots of really bad [...] Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald   The Calgary Hitmen scored four answered goals to beat the Lethbridge Hurricanes 6-5 in overtime in Game 5  and take a 3-2 series lead on Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. “We just completely got away from our game,” said Matt Anholt, Canes associate head coach. “Lots of really [...] Read More »

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, he agreed with those who describe soccer as the most beautiful game in the world. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to the sport for anecdotes about camaraderie, fellowship [...] Read More »

Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -197, Canadiens +163; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Capitals lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL Playoffs [...] Read More »

Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -133, Oilers +113; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Kings lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of [...] Read More »

Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -167, Stars +140; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars in game three of the first round of the [...] Read More »

Philadelphia Phillies (13-10, second in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (16-7, first in the NL East) New York; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (2-0, 2.96 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Mets: Griffin Alexander Canning (2-1, 3.43 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -133, Mets +113; over/under [...] Read More »