NHL: Islanders Rally Late Against Lightning

The New York Islanders could have shrugged their shoulders and gone out with a whimper after their two-goal lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning slipped away in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Friday. Sure, there's character up and down the lineup, a big reason New York, the … Continue reading NHL: Islanders Rally Late Against Lightning

Chiefs Begin Title Defense With 34-20 Victory Over Texans

Just about the only thing that looked familiar about the NFL's long-awaited return was the sight of Patrick Mahomes effortlessly leading the Kansas City Chiefs up and down the field. The Super Bowl MVP threw for 211 yards and three touchdowns, Clyde Edwards-Helaire ran through the rain for 138 yards and another score, and the … Continue reading Chiefs Begin Title Defense With 34-20 Victory Over Texans

Dallas Stars Top Avalanche in Game 7 OT, Advance to Western Conference Final

Joel Kiviranta scored 7:24 into overtime to complete his first NHL hat trick and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference Final with a 5-4 win against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7 of their second-round series at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Friday. Kiviranta, who was playing his third NHL postseason game, and … Continue reading Dallas Stars Top Avalanche in Game 7 OT, Advance to Western Conference Final