Watch Brooks Laich's assists on milestone Nylander family goals (Video) Brooks Laich’s connection to the Nylander family grew on Saturday night after 19-year-old rookie William Nylander scored his first NHL goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The goal was assisted by Laich, his first point since being traded to Toronto. Now let’s rewind seven years to April 5, 2009 during a game between the … [Read more...]
Travers winner Keen Ice finishes 7th in race in Dubai (The Associated Press)
Travers winner Keen Ice finishes 7th in race in Dubai (The Associated Press) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Keen Ice, who upset Triple Crown winner American Pharoah in the Travers last summer, finished seventh behind winner Special Fighter on Saturday in a prep race for the $10 million Dubai World Cup in three weeks. … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Scheifele’s first trick; Ducks win 11th straight
NHL Three Stars: Scheifele’s first trick; Ducks win 11th straight No. 1 Star: Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg Jets Scheifele recorded his first career hat trick as the Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2. With the scored tied 2-2, Scheifele put home his 19th of the season with 6:59 left in the third period. He’d later add an empty-netter to cap off the night. The win also snapped Winnipeg’s … [Read more...]
LeBron surges by Duncan into 14th on scoring list
LeBron surges by Duncan into 14th on scoring list 12:39 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate print CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers star LeBron James, considered perhaps the greatest small forward ever to play, crossed paths … [Read more...]
Kelvin Herrera angry with police after robbery at Dominican home
Kelvin Herrera angry with police after robbery at Dominican home If Kelvin Herrera's mind isn't entirely on baseball at this early stage of spring training, it's more than understandable. As Herrera himself revealed in a tweet on Friday, his home in Tenares, Dominican Republic was robbed this past January while his family was away. And the main reason it's still fresh in his mind is because … [Read more...]