Henrik Zetterberg scores No. 300, honored to have Lidstrom see it TORONTO – When Henrik Zetterberg made the leap to the NHL in 2002, there were two Swedes on the Detroit Red Wings that made him feel welcome. One was Tomas Holmstrom. The other was Nicklas Lidstrom. “When I came over, Nick reached out to me. He’s a big part of my career and a big part of the person I am,” he said. So it was … [Read more...]
Saturday Dose: Dose: PG-13's R-Rated Showing
Saturday Dose: Dose: PG-13's R-Rated Showing The first November Friday brought a 10-game slate that featured Anthony Davis reminding the fantasy world of his standing atop the globe, the Golden State Warriors conducting yet another blowout, Kristaps Porzingis throwing down another emphatic slam-dunk and the Los Angeles Lakers collecting their first win. It’s the weekend no matter where you … [Read more...]
Anthony Davis ties career-high 43 points, but Hawks’ balance wins out
Anthony Davis ties career-high 43 points, but Hawks' balance wins out The New Orleans Pelicans entered this season tabbed by many to jump up the West standings, but early injuries, two games against the Golden State Warriors, and just plain-old bad performances helped them to a disappointing 0-4 start. Friday's home game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Smoothie King Center offered another … [Read more...]
Mississippi State DE Keith Joseph Jr. and father killed in car crash
Mississippi State DE Keith Joseph Jr. and father killed in car crash Mississippi State freshman defensive end Keith Joseph Jr. was killed in a car crash Friday night along with his father Keith Joseph Sr. According to the school, the two were on the way to see a Pascagoula High School football game. Joseph Jr. played at Pascagoula. Mississippi State played at Missouri on Thursday night. “We … [Read more...]
Pascal Dupuis out of hospital after precautionary visit: Update
Pascal Dupuis out of hospital after precautionary visit: Update Pittsburgh Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis is out of the hospital according to reports from Edmonton, though he has been ruled out of the Penguins' next game at Calgary and will return to Pittsburgh. Dupuis was taken to the hospital as a precaution prior to the team’s game at Edmonton “after experiencing symptoms that may or may … [Read more...]
Kobe addresses future: 'I'm a Laker for life'
Kobe addresses future: 'I'm a Laker for life' 0 Shares print NEW YORK -- Even though Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant hasn't committed to retiring at the end of this season, he is adamant he'll never play for another NBA team. "I've said it so many times. I'm here, I'm a Laker for life," Bryant said Friday after his team's 104-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays … [Read more...]
Nexen accepts $12.85MM posting fee for Korean slugger Byung-ho Park
Nexen accepts $12.85MM posting fee for Korean slugger Byung-ho Park Korean slugger Byung-ho Park is ready to follow in the footsteps of fellow countryman Jung Ho Kang and take his shot at Major League Baseball. All he needs now is a contract from the major league team that won the right to exclusively negotiate with him over the next month. On Friday, the Nexen Heroes announced they will … [Read more...]