Oilers Notebook: Buckle up for juicy rematch vs. Canucks
When the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks hit the ice Thursday, the rematch from Saturday's heated tilt will carry some extra juice. Sportsnet's Mark Spector has the full preview from morning ...
NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says
The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.
Bill Belichick finalizes contract to take over as UNC head coach
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and school officials have signed his official employment contract, formalizing last month's hiring after speculation that the six-time Super Bowl-winning ...
Blue Jays trade reliever Brandon Eisert to Rays for cash considerations
The Toronto Blue Jays are sending a reliever to a division rival. Left-hander Brandon Eisert was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash, the teams announced on Thursday.
Report: Bucks' Andre Jackson Jr. commits to Slam Dunk Contest
Milwaukee Bucks second-year guard Andre Jackson Jr. has reportedly joined the ranks for the Slam Dunk Contest, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Thursday.
Ichiro wants to have 'a good chat' with whoever left him off Hall of Fame ballot
Ichiro Suzuki is hoping to start a dialogue with the one voter who left him off the Hall of Fame ballot, leaving him one checkmark away from being the second-ever unanimous selection to Cooperstown.
Maple Leafs need to add top-six forward before deadline
Whatever it is the Leafs think of their team, they can’t overlook the apparent fragility at the top of their lineup. When all the buyers take that inevitable step forward at the deadline, the Leafs ...
Sean McVay wants to know QB Matthew Stafford's status for next year with Rams 'sooner than later'
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says he would like to know “sooner than later” about Matthew Stafford's status for next season.
Red Wings' Patrick Kane out vs. Canadiens, listed as day-to-day
Patrick Kane has been listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will be out for the Red Wings' matchup against the Montreal Canadiens, head coach Todd McLellan announced Thursday. McLellan ...
Lawsuit says ex-Yankee Mariano Rivera failed to protect girl from sexual abuse at church camp
New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife are accused in a lawsuit of failing to protect a young girl who was sexually abused by an older child during a summer camp trip sponsored by their ...
Flames recall forward Clark Bishop from AHL
Clark Bishop's debut with the Calgary Flames could be just around the corner. Ahead of Thursday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Flames announced that the St. John's native was recalled from the ...
Ottawa Senators' Claude Giroux reportedly has car stolen again
Claude Giroux's partnership with Hyundai Canada might end up coming in handy. The Ottawa Senators forward reportedly had his loaner car stolen on Thursday morning, making it the second time in a four ...