CHICAGO (AP) — In just over a period of hockey, Florida defenseman Tobias Bjornfot scored twice, tripling his career goal output. It helped the Panthers rally late for a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night and cruise to their third straight win. The 24-year-old Swedish defenseman entered the game with just one goal in 138 career NHL games over seven … [Read more...] about Tobias Bjornfot scores twice, tripling his career total as Panthers beat Blackhawks 5-1
Adebayo’s 26 points and 15 rebounds lead Heat to dominant 147-116 win over Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 26 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Miami Heat to a 147-116 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Nikola Jovic added 23 points and Pelle Larsson had 20 as the Heat matched their most points in a game this season. Miami beat Denver 147-123 last month. The Heat, who are 2-2 on their five-game West Coast road trip, narrowly … [Read more...] about Adebayo’s 26 points and 15 rebounds lead Heat to dominant 147-116 win over Jazz
Brad Marchand scores 2, including decisive OT goal, in Panthers 4-3 win over Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Brad Marchand scored twice, with his second coming 3 minutes into overtime, and the Florida Panthers won their third-straight road game with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Sam Reinhart had a goal and assist, Sam Bennett also scored, and the Panthers improved to 5-2 in their past seven. Reinhart’s goal was his 25th of the … [Read more...] about Brad Marchand scores 2, including decisive OT goal, in Panthers 4-3 win over Wild
Dolphins hire Atlanta’s Kyle Smith as assistant GM and Buffalo’s Chris Tabor to lead special teams
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins began putting together their new staff under head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, hiring former Bills special teams coordinator Chris Tabor for the same role and adding Kyle Smith as assistant GM, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity … [Read more...] about Dolphins hire Atlanta’s Kyle Smith as assistant GM and Buffalo’s Chris Tabor to lead special teams
Former Miami Heat security officer gets 3 years in prison for selling stolen memorabilia
MIAMI (AP) — A former Miami Heat security officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.9 million in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys and other valuable sports memorabilia while working for the team. Marcos Thomas Perez, 62, was sentenced earlier this month, according to court records. He pleaded guilty last … [Read more...] about Former Miami Heat security officer gets 3 years in prison for selling stolen memorabilia