Toronto honors Darryl Sittler's 10-point game with tribute, unlucky goaltender (Video) It has been almost 40 years since one of the NHL’s more unbreakable records was set when Darryl Sittler notched 10 points for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Boston Bruins. The game happened Feb. 7, 1976, but with the Maple Leafs about to embark on a long roadtrip, this was the last chance for the … [Read more...]

Barclays Center CEO: Obstructed seats? Watch Islanders on phone The New York Islanders’ move to Brooklyn has produced some extraordinarily tone deaf public relations moments, and the hits just keep on coming.  Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark spoke with Sports Illustrated about the team’s transition to Brooklyn, and as expected the topic of obstructed view seats came up. Here’s the exchange … [Read more...]

Greg Cosell's SB 50 Preview: Keys for Peyton Manning vs. Panthers The Denver Broncos won the AFC championship game, but there are still things their offense must do better in Super Bowl 50, specifically in the passing game. Peyton Manning was up and down with his ball placement in the AFC title game against the New England Patriots, and that has been a continuous problem with him this … [Read more...]

Mich. St. commit facing battery charge, reopens recruitment Defensive end Auston Robertson, a four-star recruit and the No. 1 recruit in the state of Indiana, tweeted Wednesday that he was re-opening his recruitment. Michigan state is still my number one but I'm am re-opening my options.— CallMeAus (@auston_robertsn) February 3, 2016 Robertson has been verbally committed to Michigan State … [Read more...]

Greg Cosell's SB 50 Preview: Can Carolina slow Denver's pass rush? In the AFC championship game, the Denver Broncos’ pass rush got to Tom Brady repeatedly and was the biggest key in Denver’s victory. It’s not like that game was a template for what to expect in Super Bowl 50. This will be a totally different game for the Broncos. Their approach will have to change because the Carolina … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Crosby, McDavid do as Crosby, McDavid do No. 1 Star: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins  Sid The Kid had a natural hat trick, upping his tally to 20 goals, plus an assist in the Penguins’ wild 6-5 win over the Ottawa Senators. Crosby scored a pair of power-play goals in the second period, and then added another at even strength at 6:40 of the third period. He assisted on … [Read more...]

Duke wins critical game at Georgia Tech without Coach K Duke gave Mike Krzyzewski the best get-well gift possible. The Blue Devils halted their recent slide by rallying from a four-point halftime deficit to defeat Georgia Tech 80-71 on Tuesday night in Atlanta. Duke's victory came just a few hours after the school announced Krzyzewski would not be on the sideline Tuesday night because he was … [Read more...]

Lady Gaga set to sing National Anthem at Super Bowl 50 Fresh off her Golden Globe win for her role in the hit show "American Horror Story: Hotel," Lady Gaga has been announced as a performer at Super Bowl 50. The Grammy-winning singer/actress will sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" before the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers kick off. Though she is known for her quirky, controversial and … [Read more...]

Varlamov's civil suit with jury; Fowler returns; Scott goes back to reality (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • We're guessing there is no curfew at the All-Star … [Read more...]

Giants', Raiders' DE Justin Tuck announces retirement Amid the buzz of the first day of Super Bowl 50 week came a bit of news: defensive end Justin Tuck announced his retirement after 11 seasons. A two-time Super Bowl champion during his nine seasons with the New York Giants who finished his career with the Oakland Raiders the last two years, Tuck posted his thoughts via a Facebook post. … [Read more...]