Brock Nelson scores 4 goals, Islanders beat Canadiens 6-2
MONTREAL (AP) — Brock Nelson scored a career-high four goals and the New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Thursday night. Playing…
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Panthers top Caps in OT for franchise’s best 10-game start
By PAUL GEREFFI Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Eetu Luostarinen scored 1:55 into overtime to give the Panthers a 5-4 win over the Washington…
Continue ReadingDos Santos, Antuna, Vega off Mexico roster against US
LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (LA Galaxy). Chivas midfielder Uriel Antuna and injured Chivas forward Alexis Vega were left off Mexico’s…
Continue ReadingClarkson scores 30, Mitchell-less Jazz rout Hawks 116-98
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Jordan Clarkson bounced back from his worst game of the season, scoring 30 points to lead the Utah…
Continue ReadingCeltics crank up defense again, roll past Heat 95-78
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 17 points to lead six Boston players in double figures, and the Celtics…
Continue ReadingNylander scores in OT, Leafs rally to beat Lightning 2-1
TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander scored on a power play at 3:43 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay…
Continue ReadingLetang’s overtime winner lifts Penguins past Flyers, 3-2
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kris Letang stuffed a wraparound by Carter Hart 1:57 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Continue ReadingMarchessault scores twice, Golden Knights beat Senators 5-1
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Thursday night to cap a busy…
Continue ReadingPatrice Bergeron scores 4, Bruins beat Red Wings 5-1
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Patrice Bergeron scored his first four goals of the season, Brad Marchand had four assists and the…
Continue ReadingModern pentathlon to drop show jumping from Olympic program
By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Modern Pentathlon Australia says it supports a decision by the sport’s international…
Continue ReadingCurry, Maxey lead 76ers past Pistons, 109-98
DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Seth Curry scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey added 20 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the…
Continue ReadingJets QB White leaves Colts game with right forearm injury
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The New York Jets have lost starting quarterback Mike White with an injured right forearm. His return is questionable. White…
Continue ReadingGeorgia’s Anderson investigated for alleged rape, suspended
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson is being investigated by Athens police about an alleged rape last…
Continue ReadingGardner, O’Day become free agents after declining options
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and reliever Darren O’Day became free agents after the players and New York declined 2022…
Continue ReadingPackers prepare for Chiefs amid Rodgers, COVID-19 questions
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers added a backup quarterback Thursday with reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers on the reserve/COVID-19 list and…
Continue ReadingTruck Series drivers beef about respect at Phoenix finale
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Matt Crafton, John Hunter Nemechek, Ben Rhodes and Zane Smith are racing Friday night for the NASCAR…
Continue ReadingJazz star Donovan Mitchell out with ankle sprain vs Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is not playing against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sprained right ankle. Mitchell injured the…
Continue ReadingBuster Posey ready to move on from baseball, says farewell
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Catcher Buster Posey offered a heartfelt goodbye to baseball following a 12-year career…
Continue ReadingHouston Dynamo and coach Tab Ramos part ways
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Dynamo have parted ways with coach Tab Ramos after the MLS team finished in last place in the Western Conference with…
Continue ReadingHamlin thriving amid chaos as he chases first NASCAR title
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Denny Hamlin oozed confidence Thursday at NASCAR’s championship contenders event ahead of…
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