Links to the breadcrumbsSportyHockeyNHLVancouver CanucksIt’s a simple checklist, says head coach Rick Tocchet. “I’d like us to hold on to pucks.” Get the latest news from Patrick Johnston delivered straight to your inbox Register Published on May 08, 2024 • Last updated on May 08, 2024 • 4 minutes reading time You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account.“Stay out of the box,” Nikita Zadorov said. The Oilers’ lethal power play led to nine of 20 goals in the first round against the Los Angeles Kings, making a huge difference…
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Former Australian tennis player John Alexander says the rules governing how medical timeouts are used in tennis need to be changed after Novak Djokovic underwent treatment on his wrist after losing the second set of his United Cup match against Jiri Lehecka.Key points:The world number one won the match after undergoing treatment on his wrist after losing the second set to Jiri LeheckaAlexander believes Djokovic’s use of medical timeouts has cast a shadow over his performancesDjokovic eyes 11th Australian Open title The world number one won the match 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-1 and helped his country, Serbia, qualify for the…
Darius Garland is the most decorated player we’ve covered so far, but he looks nothing like his former All-Star self in 2023-24.A series of injuries immediately disrupted Garland’s season, the most significant being his broken jaw in mid-December. The injury cost Garland nearly six weeks and several pounds, as part of the recovery process involved having his jaw ligated. When he returned, the point guard was never quite the same.Garland’s individual production has declined across the board: points, assists, three-point shooting, even free throw attempt rate. That’s contributed to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense’s decline. seventh in 2022-23 18th place last…
In short: Ice hockey referee Steve Kozari was knocked out in an accidental collision with Tampa Bay player Haydn Fleury.Kozari was taken from the arena on a stretcher and taken to hospital after appearing to be knocked unconscious before landing on the ice.What’s next? The NHL said Kozari was conscious and alert and expected to make a full recovery.An ice hockey referee was taken off the ice on a stretcher after colliding with a player during a National Hockey League game in Pittsburgh.Whistleblower Steve Kozari collided with Tampa Bay defenceman Haydn Fleury during the third period of the Pittsburgh Penguins’…
In short: Treasurer Tim Pallas has approved a $63 million payment to help Tennis Australia remain solvent as it faces additional costs of staging the Australian Open during the pandemic.This is in addition to a $40 million COVID-19 support loan.The state government would not say why Tennis Australia does not have to repay the support loan, citing confidentiality.Victorian taxpayers paid more than $100 million to keep Tennis Australia afloat, Freedom of Information (FOI) documents reveal.A ministerial briefing obtained by the Victorian opposition under the Freedom of Information Act shows Treasurer Tim Pallas approved a $63 million emergency payment to help…
Which superstars will win the NBA’s biggest awards in 2024-25?Will Nikola Jokic win back-to-back MVPs again, or another big man, Joel Embiidto recover the coveted prize?After what was considered a disappointing year for the 2024 NBA draft class, expectations for this season’s rookies are low. However, after some surprising performances during the 2024 NBA Summer League, Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard And Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan ClinganThe race for the rookie of the year title is on.Will will be voted best defender of the year Rudy Gobert protect his title against a plethora of locked-down defenders, including his French…
The title of teenage prodigy is never sought after by young tennis players, but rather awarded to those who show promise early on.Amanda Anisimova knows what it feels like.The American had a stunning junior career before announcing herself on a much bigger stage, the 2019 French Open.She reached the semi-finals of Roland Garros at the age of 17, becoming the first player born in the 2000s to progress that far in a major tournament.Defending champion Simona Halep was among those she defeated en route to the semi-finals and later that year she reached a career-high ranking of No. 21.But after…
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NHL.com provides an in-depth look at the rosters, prospects and fantasy matchups for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1. Today, there are three big questions for the Philadelphia Flyers. 1. What are realistic expectations for Matvey Mitchkov? The 19-year-old forward arrives with remarkable excitement and an offensive skill set that sets him apart from the rest of the roster, but the Flyers are doing their best to manage expectations. “It’s a year for him to come here and experience what it’s like to play at this level and adapt to it,” general manager Daniel Briere…
In short: Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has said he will start hitting balls again next week as part of his return to the tour.Kyrgios has played just one match on the ATP Tour since October 2022, as he battled injury throughout 2023.What’s next? Kyrgios said he would take his time returning, with the French Open the next major on the calendar in May.Nick Kyrgios promises he will be back on the tennis court next week and is confident he has the fire to make a successful comeback after his nightmare year. The former Wimbledon finalist, who has played just…