Two prospects from the U.S. ski team have been killed in an avalanche while skiing in the Austrian Alps.
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Two U.S. ski team members killed in avalanche
- Turris nets OT winner as Senators edge CapitalsOTTAWA – Kyle Turris scored on a breakaway at 3:14 of overtime to lift the Ottawa Senators over the Washington Capitals 4-3 Saturday night. Turris stripped the puck away inside his own blue-line before racing down the ice and beating Braden Holtby through his legs. Clark MacArthur, Mark Stone and Mika Zibanejad had first-period goals […]
- Islanders keep pace in playoff race with 3-0 win over SabresChants of “We Want Playoffs!” echoed through Nassau Coliseum Saturday night Source:: Daily News
- Henrik Lundqvist makes 35 saves in Rangers’ win over DevilsIt had been 61 days since Henrik Lundqvist started a game at Madison Square Garden. Source:: Daily News
- Gay rights protestors march by NCAA Final Four eventsHundreds of people calling for Indiana to add protections for gays and lesbians attracted the attention NCAA basketball fans. Source:: Daily News
- President Obama: Nuclear agreement with Iran is ‘good deal’President Obama said the nuclear pact with Iran was a “good deal.” Source:: Daily News
- Cochrane has mixed feelings about victoryTORONTO – It’s back to the drawing board for Canadian swimming star Ryan Cochrane. The 26-year-old from Victoria blew away the field in the men’s 1,500-metre to cap the Canadian swimming trials on Saturday night. But the Olympic silver and bronze medallist looked up at the time clock puzzled when his time of 15 minutes […]
- Cochrane has mixed feelings about 1,500 victoryTORONTO – It’s back to the drawing board for Canadian swimming star Ryan Cochrane. The 26-year-old from Victoria blew away the field in the men’s 1,500-metre to cap the Canadian swimming trials on Saturday night. But the Olympic silver and bronze medallist looked up at the time clock puzzled when his time of 15 minutes […]
- Knicks’ Tim Hardaway Jr. tries to shake sophomore slumpTim Hardaway Jr. admits that he expected more of himself with the Knicks this season following an All-Rookie team designation one year ago. Source:: Daily News
- Vancouver Island municipality named HockeyvilleNORTH SAANICH, B.C. – A municipality on Vancouver Island has won this year’s Kraft Hockeyville title. North Saanich came in first place in the annual countrywide competition to see which community has the most passion and commitment to hockey. The winner is chosen by popular vote from a selection of pre-approved finalists. As part of […]
- Canadian Clarke loses in return to UFC cageFAIRFAX, Va. – Canadian lightweight Mitch (Danger Zone) Clarke lost a lopsided decision to Michael (Maverick) Chiesa on a UFC televised card Saturday. The judges scored it 29-26, 29-26, 29-28 for the winner of Season 15 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Chiesa (12-2) used judo throws and sweeps to take Clarke down in dominating the first […]
- Randell’s late goal gets Bruins past IceCapsST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Tyler Randell’s goal at 19:36 of the third period was the winner as the Providence Bruins swept their two-game stand in St. John’s by edging the IceCaps 5-4 on Saturday in American Hockey League action. Chris Breen, Alexander Khokhlachev, Zack Phillips and Andrew Cherniwchan supplied the rest of the offence for […]
- Ontario patient tested for Ebola as precautionBARRIE, Ont. – Doctors in Toronto are running tests on a patient who is showing symptoms consistent with the Ebola virus, though medical officials are stressing the risk is low. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie says the patient recently returned from West Africa and was brought to the hospital north of Toronto on […]
- Duke routs Michigan State to advance to NCAA championshipFor once, Jahlil Okafor didn’t have to contend with constant double teams. Source:: Daily News
- Duke headed for another championship gameINDIANAPOLIS – The latest Duke team to reach the national championship game got there behind a couple of freshmen and some of the trademark defence coach Mike Krzyzewski’s teams have long been known for. Justise Winslow scored 19 points and Jahlil Okafor added 18 to lead top-seeded Duke to an 81-61 victory over Michigan State […]
- Cherry offers explanation for Byfuglien’s hitTORONTO – Don Cherry wasn’t a fan of the cross-check that landed Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien a four-game suspension earlier this week. But the hockey commentator did offer an explanation for why Byfuglien may have done it. Byfuglien was suspended by the league on Thursday for a cross-check to the head of New York […]
- Congress looks to gain power over permanent U.S. -Iran nucleThe framework pact between the U.S. and Iran is getting pushback from Congress. Source:: Daily News
- Pope Francis preaches forgiveness ahead of EasterSpeaking at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Pope said the annual services honoring the resurrection of Jesus Christ offered a unique opportunity. Source:: Daily News
- Montverde’s Simmons has New York City rootsDave Simmons has come full circle. Born and raised in the South Bronx, Simmons moved to Australia in the late ‘80s to play pro ball there. Source:: Daily News
- Keswick, On. minister rebuilds life after losing both hands and feetThree days before the newly ordained minister was to deliver his first sermon, his body revolted. “They only gave him a 5 to 10 per cent chance of survival,” recalls Justin Samler’s mother, Marion. “It was such a whirlwind; it just happened so fast. There was no warning.” What Samler initially thought was flu turned […]
- Border denies Alaska town emergency medical care at nightHYDER, Alaska – Residents of a small southeast Alaska town no longer have nighttime access to emergency medical care because the border with Canada is now shut after midnight. Canadian officials began closing the road linking Hyder with nearby Stewart, British Columbia, on Wednesday, CoastAlaska News (http://bit.ly/1CpzFuA ) reported. Hyder residents depend on Stewart for […]
