TORONTO — Only a year ago, Tyler Fitzgerald had never set foot in Rogers Centre and never entered Canada, period. He’d never been anything but a promising power-speed threat on the upward trajectory of his career. He’d never battled injuries. Never been designated for assignment. Never spent five days in limbo, waiting to learn where …
As the UFC’s latest numbered card enters centre stage on Saturday, there won’t be any shortage of fighters looking to make a statement. The stakes surrounding the featured bout are clear: Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg is for the vacant light-heavyweight title. Yet there is a lot to dig into throughout the rest of the …
Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals’ season is over to decide whether he’s calling it a career or returning to play one more year. The NHL’s career goal-scoring leader announced his intentions in a pre-taped interview with Capitals radio broadcaster John Walton that aired Wednesday. “We’re going to make a decision in …
TORONTO — The greatest goal scorer who ever lived has no interest in hyping up what may well be his final professional hockey game in Canada. “I don’t know if it’s the end or not,” Alex Ovechkin said Wednesday morning at Toronto Scotiabank Arena. “I’m still enjoy it. I’m still have fun. I’m still happy …
After tempers boiled over in a tightly-contested game between the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, the league has begun handling the aftermath. Flames forward Ryan Strome has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Stars forward Jason Robertson, the NHL announced on Wednesday. The incident occurred at 0:45 …
While commissioner Adam Silver and the top brass of the NBA ponder over ideas to combat tanking across the league, the oft-outspoken Draymond Green made sure to chime in on the matter. “Keep fining teams,” the Golden State Warriors forward said after a brief pause to think, when asked on Tuesday night how to solve …
The Ottawa Senators loaned the 20-year-old defenceman back to the Belleville Senators in the AHL, the team announced Wednesday. With Ottawa dealing with a number of injuries on its blue line, Yakemchuk was called up and played in four games for the Senators. He recorded one goal and one assist over the four games and …
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Once you drive down Magnolia Lane, Scottie Scheffler says, everything else melts away. Except, of course, trying to stay focused on winning the biggest championship in men’s professional golf. The Masters is upon us once again – the 90th edition of the championship – and this year is the widest open of …
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is expected to miss four to eight weeks with a moderate left hamstring strain that occurred during Monday night’s game against Kansas City. The 26-year-old was hurt while running out a double in the fifth inning and left the game. He was placed on the 10-day injured list …
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox optioned opening day starter Shane Smith to triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday after three shaky outings to begin the season. An All-Star as a rookie last year, Smith has been struggling with his fastball command. The 26-year-old right-hander is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA. He has allowed 10 earned runs …