Maple Leafs increasing level of Auston Matthews’ competition

Auston Matthews was dealt one of the toughest matchups of his young NHL career, and he came out on top. The 19-year-old scored his team-leading 15th goal, fired a career-high eight shots and played a career-best 21:22 while squaring off primarily against three-time all-star Ryan Getzlaf and former MVP Corey Perry on Monday night.

Portland Timbers to Open 2017 Against Minnesota United

Major League Soccer has announced its slate of season opening matches and the Portland Timbers are front and center, hosting newcomers Minnesota United on Friday, March 3rd at 6:30 p.m. PT. The match will be the first of the season for MLS, with the rest of the league kicking off over the following weekend.

Beer lovers rejoice as Kiev ends ban on late-night alcohol sales

Kiev beer lovers cheered the authorities’ decision Tuesday to lift a ban on night-time alcohol sales at stores and kiosks that was imposed by the city’s no-nonsense mayor ex-boxing champion Vitaly Klitschko. Ukraine has been battling an alcoholism problem that has plagued most former Soviet republics since even before the USSR’s collapse.

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Germany’s Heidi Zacher won gold Wednesday at the skicross World Cup while Canadians Marielle Thompson and Georgia Simmerling joined her on the podium. Simmerling, from West Vancouver, B.C., had the lead for most of the big final before slipping to third.

Penzance Leisure

To celebrate the start of the new year, Penzance Leisure Centre, in association with the Packet newspaper, is giving away an annual membership worth A 400 to one of our readers. This is a full expressions membership and includes unlimited use of the health suite as well as access to the swimming pool, gym, classes and a discount on sports hall bookings.

New York Islanders Anders Lee and Thomas Griess Shine

Dec 20, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss takes a drink of water during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports The New York Islanders left Boston on Tuesday night with two points in the bank.

Jon Gruden: ‘No intention of coaching’

… gig a year ago, it is a premiere franchise in a premiere location; one of the most visible jobs in professional sports. If anything were to entice Gruden, couldn’t it be the bright lights of Hollywood and the sheen of a soon-to-be-completed …

Royce Freeman intends to return to Oregon in 2017

Oregon running back Royce Freeman intends to return to college for his senior season rather than applying for entry into the 2017 NFL Draft as an underclassman. “After consulting with my family and giving this considerable thought, I feel this is the best decision for me in regards to my future on and off the field,” Freeman stated.

Mattox leads Panthers’ fourth-quarter charge

Ferrum College erased a 12-point deficit after three quarters by doubling Maryville College’s scoring output over the closing, 10-minute frame en route to a 65-63 women’s basketball contest Monday in the East-West Classic at Averett University’s Grant Center. The Panthers squared their record with the victory over the Scots , who saw a four-game winning streak stopped.

Jackson Hole Moose hockey

The Jackson Hole Moose hockey team celebrates a goal by Alex Byers to even the score at 2-2 in the second period Friday against Sun Valley, last year’s Black Diamond Hockey League champion. The Moose went on to beat the Idaho team 6-2 Friday and 6-3 Saturday.

Jackson Hole Moose hockey

The Jackson Hole Moose hockey team celebrates a goal by Alex Byers to even the score at 2-2 in the second period Friday against Sun Valley, last year’s Black Diamond Hockey League champion. The Moose went on to beat the Idaho team 6-2 Friday and 6-3 Saturday.

Erratic driver leads troopers on 2-state chase, gets away

Tear down Central High and replace it with “a nice strip mall”? The speculative suggestion by a city alderman on a local radio show prompted angry reactions among the school’s alumni… Point guard Isaiah Thomas scored a career-high 44 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-109 victory in overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night … (more)

Erratic driver leads troopers on 2-state chase, gets away

Tear down Central High and replace it with “a nice strip mall”? The speculative suggestion by a city alderman on a local radio show prompted angry reactions among the school’s alumni… Point guard Isaiah Thomas scored a career-high 44 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-109 victory in overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night … (more)

Lining Up the Dodgers

Andrew Toles is a better match for the leadoff role and more than one of my colleagues expects Dave Roberts to go that route. But I don’t buy the notion that Andre Ethier will see much action in right field going forward, and he shouldn’t.

Lining Up the Dodgers

Andrew Toles is a better match for the leadoff role and more than one of my colleagues expects Dave Roberts to go that route. But I don’t buy the notion that Andre Ethier will see much action in right field going forward, and he shouldn’t.

Perrie Edwards wants to spend Christmas alone

The ‘Touch’ hitmaker is hoping to get some time to herself over the festive period time to relax after working hard with her band Little Mix to promote their hit new album ‘Glory Days’ and is aiming to enjoy a few days in the sun. Speaking to Britain’s Star magazine, she said: “I might go away somewhere hot, where I can turn off my phone and be alone.”

Perrie Edwards wants to spend Christmas alone

The ‘Touch’ hitmaker is hoping to get some time to herself over the festive period time to relax after working hard with her band Little Mix to promote their hit new album ‘Glory Days’ and is aiming to enjoy a few days in the sun. Speaking to Britain’s Star magazine, she said: “I might go away somewhere hot, where I can turn off my phone and be alone.”

Matic hopes Batshuayi will make up for Costa’s absence

London, Dec 21 : Capital football club Chelsea’s defender Nemanja Matic is hoping that young striker Michy Batshuayi will deliver in the absence of suspended Diego Costa, when they face Bournemouth in the English Premier League on December 26. [NK Sports] League leaders Chelsea will be without the suspended duo of striker Costa and midfielder N’Golo Kante for the match. Both the players have played every EPL game this season.

NaturaLawn of America Launches an Environmentally Friendly ‘Ice Melt…

NaturaLawn of America, “The leader in organic-based lawn care,” has launched a chloride-free “ice melt product” that’s less corrosive than tap water, yet exceeds the U.S. Green Building Council LEED credit guidelines for Building Operations and Maintenance . “CMA keeps the snow lighter and drier, thus improving traction as well as snow and ice removal,” Catron said, adding that it does not create a brine, like traditional chlorides.

NaturaLawn of America Launches an Environmentally Friendly ‘Ice Melt…

NaturaLawn of America, “The leader in organic-based lawn care,” has launched a chloride-free “ice melt product” that’s less corrosive than tap water, yet exceeds the U.S. Green Building Council LEED credit guidelines for Building Operations and Maintenance . “CMA keeps the snow lighter and drier, thus improving traction as well as snow and ice removal,” Catron said, adding that it does not create a brine, like traditional chlorides.