Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and Bryce Harper went deep two pitches later, boosting the Philadelphia Phillies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Saturday to stop a three-game losing streak. Arizona, which had won three straight, did not use catcher Gabriel Moreno, who left Friday’s game because of left…
I always enjoy listening to David Amber when he’s interviewed. There’s a reason he’s worth listening to when he talks hockey. It’s not just that he’s been around the game for years — it’s where he sits and who he sits with. Related: Which NHL GM Vacancy Is Most Desirable? Night after night, he’s in…
If Connor McDavid were to retire today, he would be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Though the Edmonton Oilers forward doesn’t have a Stanley Cup, he does have 1,210 career points, 150 postseason points, five Art Ross Trophies, four Ted Lindsay Awards, three Hart Trophies, a Rocket Richard Trophy, and a Conn Smythe. It’s quite…
When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Brad Treliving as general manager in May 2023, the steps they took to find their guy were underwhelming. Perhaps time was a factor as the NHL Draft and free agency were fast approaching. Maybe they figured they needed someone in place quickly. On the other hand, maybe they were…
When you think about the Carolina Hurricanes, history tells you that their offense is usually their Achilles’ heel in the postseason. Over the years, the Hurricanes have come up short offensively when it matters most. Many have attributed that to the style of hockey that the Hurricanes play, or argue that you cannot win a…
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell has been arrested on drug possession charges in the Dallas area, according to online jail records posted Saturday. Bell is facing counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana in Collin County, north of Dallas. Police in Prosper, where the arrest was made, didn’t immediately respond…
Yesterday in Hockey History: April 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 12 April 11 is an important date in National Hockey League history. Two legends played their final game in the league as teammates, the first playoff goalie goal was scored and a trio of franchises picked up their first Stanley Cup playoff wins. Let’s begin…
It’s a funny thing about late-season hockey. Saturday night, when the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Florida Panthers, you might be watching a game where the loser actually comes out ahead. Not in the standings, of course—but in the bigger picture. With the Seattle Kraken also in the mix, a loss could push one…
Max Muncy hit three homers, including a game-winning, two-out solo shot in the ninth inning after Edwin Diaz blew his first save, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Texas Rangers 8-7 Friday night in the opener of a series between the last three World Series champions. Diaz (1-0) blew his first save in…
On Wednesday (April 8), the NHL announced this season’s nominations for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. One player from each of the league’s 32 teams is nominated for the award, which honours the player who is judged as best exemplifying qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey. The Edmonton Oilers are represented by…
