EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — At the height of his hockey career after winning the Stanley Cup last year with the Florida Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk had a message for Connor McDavid at the Edmonton Oilers captain’s lowest point of his career in the handshake line immediately following Game 7. “We’re gonna see you again next year in it,” Tkachuk said. McDavid did not think much … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers face off in a Stanley Cup Final rematch of NHL powerhouses
Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning conquers prostate cancer, urges early testing for men and raises awareness
NBA Hall of Famer and Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning conquered cancer after a life-saving procedure. Now, he’s opening up about the importance of getting tested. “I was devastated. I really was because I was asymptomatic, I felt great,” said Mourning. Mourning opened up about his battle with prostate cancer Monday afternoon. The Miami Heat legend shared details on his … [Read more...] about Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning conquers prostate cancer, urges early testing for men and raises awareness
Hunter Goodman homers twice as Rockies beat Marlins 6-4 to end 8-game losing streak
MIAMI (AP) — Hunter Goodman homered twice, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Monday night to snap their fourth eight-game losing streak of the season. It was the 10th win against 50 losses for the Rockies, who had already wrapped up the worst 60-game start in the modern era (since 1901). The 1904 … [Read more...] about Hunter Goodman homers twice as Rockies beat Marlins 6-4 to end 8-game losing streak
Surprise! NHL, with the help of kids, gives Barkov the Selke and King Clancy awards
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Aleksander Barkov thought the team meeting was over. He found it odd that the Panthers hadn’t been told they could leave. Turns out, there was a good reason — two of them, actually. The Panthers hadn’t had an opportunity to spend any time at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital — a facility Barkov works with and raises money for — during … [Read more...] about Surprise! NHL, with the help of kids, gives Barkov the Selke and King Clancy awards
Florida coach Paul Maurice has Panthers back in Cup final, fueled by his mix of laughs and hard work
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Paul Maurice keeps the day-to-day routine simple. Show up for work early and have copious amounts of coffee. Trust assistant coaches to do their jobs. Sit in on meetings when needed. Hammer home a consistent message with players. Swear a little bit sometimes, swear profusely at other times. Hey, it works. In the Stanley Cup Final … [Read more...] about Florida coach Paul Maurice has Panthers back in Cup final, fueled by his mix of laughs and hard work