Category: Sports

Senators add winger Viktor Stalberg for playoff push

The Ottawa Senators added another piece for their playoff push, picking up speedy winger Viktor Stalberg from the Carolina Hurricanes for a third round pick on Tuesday afternoon. Stalberg brings the Senators a bit more depth on the wing, joining 35-year-old Alexandre Burrows, who was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks on Monday.

Big fish disappearing from NHL rental market; helpful pieces still available

Kevin Shattenkirk is gone, dealt to Washington on Monday night; Martin Hanzal went from hopelessness in the desert to hockey country in Minnesota; Ben Bishop joined fellow American goaltender Jonathan Quick in Los Angeles; and hulking six-foot-six centre Brian Boyle is off the market too, dealt to Toronto as the Lightning reload. “If there was one guy we were going to pursue that could make our team better it was him,” Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said of Shattenkirk.

Formula One: Russia extends Sochi GP to 2025

Russia has extended the contract for hosting the country’s Formula One Grand Prix in Sochi for four years to 2025, the race promoter said on Tuesday. “The financial details of the deal are confidential but I can assure that we’re completely satisfied with the conditions,” Sergei Vorobiev, Russian Grand Prix promoter, told AFP.

VIDEO: Ramos nets stunning scissor kick in Real Madrid training

The Spain international’s main job is stopping the opposition from scoring, but he showed his eye for goal with a spectacular finish on Tuesday Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos displayed some explosive sharp-shooting on the training ground as the La Liga leaders prepared for Wednesday’s match with Las Palmas. Madrid retained their one-point advantage over Barcelona at the summit with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win at Villarreal over the weekend.

Arsenal forward Alexis would be perfect for Inter, says club legend Mazzola

The Chilean continues to be linked with a summer exit at the Emirates, with no extension agreed by the Gunners to a contract due to expire in 2018 Inter legend Sandro Mazzola admits to being “crazy about Alexis Sanchez” and believes the Arsenal forward would be “perfect” for his former club. The Chile international continues to be heavily linked with a big-money summer switch, as uncertainty shrouds his future at Emirates Stadium.

2017 Falcons and 2016 Panthers: The Lazy Narrative

The 2017 Atlanta Falcons will not be the same as the 2016 Carolina Panthers, no matter how hard people try to push the narrative. The 2015 Carolina Panthers and the 2016 Atlanta Falcons are both NFC South teams that made it to the Super Bowl and were led by the league MVP at quarterback.

England call-up for Surrey bowler Tom Curran

Surrey bowler Tom Curran has been added to England’s squad to tour the West Indies as cover for Jake Ball. With Nottinghamshire star Ball due for a scan on a knee injury, Curran has been called in as cover by the England and Wales Cricket Board for the three one-day internationals in the Caribbean starting on Friday.

Atlanta Falcons will form a dynasty after heart-breaking Super Bowl LI ;oss

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman celebrates with wide receiver Justin Hardy and quarterback Matt Ryan after scoring in the 3rd quarter as New England Patriots outside linebacker is in the background during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports After such an excruciating Super Bowl loss, the Atlanta Falcons have no choice but to try to pick up the pieces.

Atlanta Falcons: 4 Fearless Offseason Predictions

Oct 10, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kermit Whitfield runs for a first down after catching a pass in the second quarter of their game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports The offseason is upon us now and the Atlanta Falcons have no choice but to turn the page to the 2017 season.

Trump responds to father of…

President Trump responded to the father calling for an investigation of his Navy SEAL son’s death in a Yemen military raid, expressing sympathy for the service member’s family but defending the mission as one “that started before I got here.” “This was something that they were looking at for a long time doing,” the president said in an interview with Fox & Friends that aired Tuesday morning.

Perry Young Season in Review

There weren’t a ton of freshmen who made a major imprint on the football field for the Cincinnati Bearcats in 2016. One player who broke that mold was Perry Young , a defensive back who managed to play his way into an important role by the time the year was over.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman open to Wayne Rooney return

London: Everton manager Ronald Koeman paved the way Tuesday for Wayne Rooney’s return to the club of his youth by saying he would make the side “stronger”. Last week Rooney said he was staying with Manchester United following persistent speculation he could make a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League.

Is there a prospect that makes sense?

I know there has been a lot of talk about Matt Dushene as a way to expand the window for the core of this team. but two years down the road, when we are talking about the Dushene window closing the Flyers will be in far worse shape.

New York Red Bulls hire Denis Hamlett as sporting director

The Major League Soccer team announced the move Tuesday, a week after Ali Curtis left the team after a difference of opinion with management. The Costa Rican has nearly 20 years of coaching experience, which includes two years with the Red Bulls serving as top assistant to Jesse Marsch and two seasons as head coach of the Chicago Fire .

Vancouver Canucks Face Red Wings After Trading F Alex Burrows

Dec 18, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard makes the save on Vancouver Canucks left wing Alex Burrows in the first period at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The Vancouver Canucks will face Detroit at home, and for the first time in 12 years Alex Burrows will not be with them.

Re: Quick Reaction: Raptors 92, Knicks 91

With Tucker freeing him up from being the lock down, on-ball defender he’s been freed up to make off-ball reads and he made a lot of great ones tonight. 36 MIN, 15 PTS, 4 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 5-14 FG, 2-6 3FG, 3-4 FT, 1 BLK, 1 TO, -2 +/- He wasn’t as efficient as he was in past performances but when nothing was falling from outside he was the one who broke the ice and he was a steadying influence on both ends.

West gain points as Wingham falls short

Taree West gained a first innings victory by 64 runs over Wingham in the Manning first grade cricket clash at Johnny Martin Oval. Resuming on 4/16, Wingham lost a further two early wickets and, despite good knocks from Brad Staff and Matt Essery, could not haul in West’s total.

Basketball: Championship Week Schedule

Jayla Ruffus-Milner and the Harvard-Westlake girls basketball team will take on Long Beach Poly in Saturday’s CIF Open Division girls basketball final. Here is the complete championship schedule involving local basketball teams this week.

6 takeaways from the 2017 Oscars

Jordan Horowitz, producer of “La La Land,” shows the envelope revealing “Moonlight” as the true winner of best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Presenter Warren Beatty looks on from right.

Harris and Elliott appointed high performance coaches at CA’s NCC

Ryan Harris and Matthew Elliotts first assignment will be to coach Australia’s Under-19 team for series against Sri Lanka A Getty Images Former Test stars Ryan Harris and Matthew Elliott were Tuesday appointed to nurture young Australian talent, with the pair’s first assignment an under-19 series against Sri Lanka . Fast bowler Harris and batsman Elliott beat off competition from 38 other applicants to be picked as high performance coaches at the National Cricket Centre, entrusted with developing the country’s future stars.”