Blue Jackets and Wild tie NHL record with goals two seconds apart (Video) The final two goals in the Minnesota Wild’s win over the Columbus Blue Jackets tied a record for the fastest two scores in NHL history. Columbus forward Boone Jenner scored at the 19:44 mark of the third period to put the game at 3-2 in favor of the Wild. Columbus kept the net empty off the center ice faceoff, and … [Read more...]
Vikings home playoff game vs. Seahawks could be historically cold
Vikings home playoff game vs. Seahawks could be historically cold Many Minnesota Vikings fans look to the east, see the Green Bay Packers' home-field advantage late in the year when it's impossibly cold, and wonder why their team would want to play in a dome. Coincidentally enough, what is likely the Vikings' last home game outdoors for a long, long time might be historically cold. In … [Read more...]
Babcock, Lamoriello bring In-N-Out burgers, new attitude to Maple Leafs
Babcock, Lamoriello bring In-N-Out burgers, new attitude to Maple Leafs ANAHEIM – James Reimer walked past coach Mike Babcock in the hallway at Honda Center. Reimer and his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates were dressed California cool, most in T-shirts and jeans. They chomped on In-N-Out Burger as they exited the arena and headed into the bright sunshine. Reimer turned to Babcock and said, … [Read more...]
Temple’s roller-coaster season hits a high with win at UConn
Temple's roller-coaster season hits a high with win at UConn You could say Temple is playing its best basketball of the season and could be a contender in the American Confernece after it upset No. 23 UConn on Tuesday on the road thanks to Josh Brown's spinning floater in the final seconds. But saying that would be completely overlooking a 27-point home loss to Houston in between Tuesday's … [Read more...]
Retired Dutch cyclist Boogerd gets 2-year doping ban (The Associated Press)
Retired Dutch cyclist Boogerd gets 2-year doping ban (The Associated Press) AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) -- Cycling's governing body has banned former one-day classics specialist Michael Boogerd two years for doping during his career. … [Read more...]
Liverpool’s injury crisis tilts Klopp toward transfer market
Liverpool’s injury crisis tilts Klopp toward transfer market Jurgen Klopp has indicated that he may have to enter the transfer market to buy a defender as Liverpool’s injury crisis grows. Klopp faces the prospect of having no fit center-backs for Friday’s FA Cup third-round trip to Exeter. Dejan Lovren limped off during the first half of Tuesday’s 1-0 […] Jurgen Klopp has indicated that he … [Read more...]
LIVE: Madrid, Chelsea plot Bale-Hazard swap?
LIVE: Madrid, Chelsea plot Bale-Hazard swap? 11:48 AM GMT The winter window opened on Jan. 2, and, as always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to all the latest rumours and gossip. See all the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Chelsea, Real plotting Bale, Hazard swap? With Gareth Bale reported to be "intensely disappointed" at Rafa Benitez's Real Madrid sacking, the most … [Read more...]
Alpine Skiing-World Cup Santa Caterina men’s slalom results (Reuters)
Alpine Skiing-World Cup Santa Caterina men's slalom results (Reuters) Jan 6 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the World Cup Santa Caterina Men's Slalom after run 1 on Wednesday Run 1 Overall 1. Alexander Khoroshilov (Russia) 58.33 58.33 2. Henrik Kristoffersen (Norway) 58.40 58.40 3. Marcel Hirscher (Austria) 58.43 58.43 4. Alexis Pinturault (France) 58.79 58.79 5. Daniel Yule (Switzerland) … [Read more...]
Khoroshilov holds slim lead in WCup slalom after 1st run (The Associated Press)
Khoroshilov holds slim lead in WCup slalom after 1st run (The Associated Press) SANTA CATERINA VALFURVA, Italy (AP) -- Alexander Khoroshilov edged the pre-race favorites to lead a men's World Cup slalom after the first run on Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Zinedine Zidane insists Gareth Bale remains ‘vital’ at Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane insists Gareth Bale remains ‘vital’ at Real Madrid Gareth Bale’s future at Real Madrid is assured after new coach Zinedine Zidane praised the Welsh winger on Tuesday. Bale joined Real two-and-a-half years ago for a world record transfer fee but has struggled at times in the Spanish capital. Despite renewed interest from Manchester United, the 26-year-old was thriving […] … [Read more...]