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'Tough business': NHLers on the league's volatile coaching carousel

'Tough business': NHLers on the league's volatile coaching carousel

Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer took a moment to touch on his profession's job security. Or lack thereof.
'Time rolls on': NHLers talk neck protection after AHL mandate

'Time rolls on': NHLers talk neck protection after AHL mandate

Jack Hughes still wants to have the choice. The New Jersey Devils star goes to battle every night looking for any potential edge in a sport that, at the highest level, has razor-thin margins.
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024

Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024

Saturday's Scoreboard MLB Playoffs Division Series American League Cleveland 7 Detroit 0 (Cleveland leads best-of-five-series 1-0) New York Yankees 6 Kansas City 5 (N.Y.
Ohtani homers in playoff debut, Dodgers rally to beat Padres 7-5

Ohtani homers in playoff debut, Dodgers rally to beat Padres 7-5

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in his post-season debut, Teoscar Hernández’s two-run single gave Los Angeles its first lead in a playoff game in two years, and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-5 in their National League
WHL roundup: Josephson helps Rebels roll past Hitmen 5-2

WHL roundup: Josephson helps Rebels roll past Hitmen 5-2

RED DEER, Alta. — Ollie Josephson scored once and added two assists as the Red Deer Rebels defeated the visiting Calgary Hitmen 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night at the Peavy Mart Centrium.
Verdugo's go-ahead single and acrobatic catch lift Yankees over Royals 6-5 in ALDS opener

Verdugo's go-ahead single and acrobatic catch lift Yankees over Royals 6-5 in ALDS opener

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a sliding catch along the left-field line, boosting the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night in their AL Divisio
Roughriders edge Elks 28-24, clinch playoff berth

Roughriders edge Elks 28-24, clinch playoff berth

EDMONTON — The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back in the Canadian Football League playoffs after two years on the outside looking in.
Einarson to face Homan in Tour Challenge final

Einarson to face Homan in Tour Challenge final

Kerri Einarson and Rachel Homan will square off in Sunday's women's final at the HearingLife Tour Challenge. Einarson, from Gimli, Man.
Pinto nets hat trick to lead Senators past Canadiens 4-2

Pinto nets hat trick to lead Senators past Canadiens 4-2

OTTAWA — Shane Pinto was more than happy to score a hat trick Saturday night in the Ottawa Senators 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, but hopes there’s a repeat performance later this season.
Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 3-2 win over Red Wings

Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 3-2 win over Red Wings

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews exhibited he's healthy again but new coach Craig Berube admitted there remain difficult decisions to finalize his opening-night roster.