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Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Montreal 5 Florida 3 Minnesota 3 Ottawa 2 Anaheim 5 Calgary 3…
Caitlin Clark’s path to stardom paved by pioneering players who changed trajectory for women’s hoops
CLEVELAND (AP) — Long before Caitlin Clark broke records, packed arenas across the country like…
Toronto Raptors sign centre Malik Williams to 10-day contract
TORONTO – Centre Malik Williams has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. Per…
Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as ‘grind’ of 82 games becomes too much
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford said the grind of an 82-game season became too…
Edwards, Reid help Timberwolves rout Raptors 133-85 to move into tie for first in West
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 28 points, Naz Reid added 23 and the Minnesota…
LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photo shoot, says ‘I didn’t want to be basic’
BATON ROUGE, La. – Bayou Barbie is WNBA bound. LSU star Angel Reese, who is…
When voters say ‘no’ to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Like a loss in the playoffs, voter rejection of a…
NPD says ‘Lego Batman 2’ tops video games titles in June, sales down 29 per cent
NEW YORK, N.Y. – U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories fell 29 per cent in June, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline.
Coach’s challenge system, video review dominate NHL general managers meeting
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NHL general managers discussed a coach’s challenge system, expanded video review and other rule changes at their annual Stanley Cup final meeting but could not come up with any final resolutions.
Pharrell puts on curator hat, choosing soundtrack songs for upcoming ‘NBA 2K15’ video game
ATLANTA – Pharrell is teaming up with the world’s bestselling basketball video game franchise as a music curator.
‘NBA 2K15’ video game drafts 3-D face-mapping technology for latest installment
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – “NBA 2K15” is angling for a slam dunk with an innovative new way to put players in the game.
No dinosaur: Toronto Raptors unveil sleek new logo in short video
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ basketball-dribbling dinosaur logo will soon be extinct.
NFL, YouTube partner to post official clips and other programming to popular video site
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Freed Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit remains a mystery despite recent celebrity status
JERUSALEM – Nine months after he was freed from Hamas captivity in a lopsided prisoner swap, Gilad Schalit is emerging from the shadows — showing up at parties, sporting events and even writing a newspaper column.
Raptors sign Landry Fields after New York Knicks decline to match offer sheet
TORONTO – Landry Fields is finally a member of the Toronto Raptors.
NY Knicks’ Jason Kidd arrested on drunken-driving charge; police say he crashed into pole
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Newly signed New York Knicks point guard Jason Kidd has been arrested on a drunken-driving charge after police said he crashed an SUV into a telephone pole in the Hamptons.
Toronto Raptors introduce new acquisitions Kyle Lowry and Landry Fields
TORONTO – Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry says he can’t wait to step on the floor with his new team.
Report: Knicks to let point guard Jeremy Lin head to Houston
HOUSTON – Jeremy Lin’s incredible run in New York won’t have a sequel, according to a published report.
Lin’s former coach, teammates and opponents surprised by his departure from New York
MANCHESTER, England – Mike D’Antoni was there for the start of Linsanity, Kobe Bryant on the wrong end of its greatest highlight.
Rockets win in grab for Lin; now Houston braces for Linsanity
HOUSTON – Jeremy Lin loves New York. He wanted to stay.
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman Finally meets his estranged father in Manila after 42 years
MANILA, Philippines – Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has finally met his estranged father after 42 years of separation, following an exhibition game in the Philippines.
Canada’s Tristan Thompson prepares for sophomore season Cleveland Cavs
LAS VEGAS, – Just a year removed from being the fourth pick in the 2011 NBA draft, Tristan Thompson is already thinking about a leadership role on the Cleveland Cavs.
‘The Bachelorette’ gives final rose to ABC, which saw best summertime ratings in 2 years
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Emily Maynard’s big choice on “The Bachelorette” led ABC to one of its best summertime ratings in two years.
Former MLB slugger Palmeiro goes into Mississippi Hall of Fame, hopes Cooperstown in future
JACKSON, Miss. – Rafael Palmeiro is now a member of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. He hopes someday Cooperstown comes calling as well.