EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – (AP) — Victor Cruz has returned to practice for the New York Giants and earned the Odell Beckham Jr. seal of approval. It marked the first time in almost two weeks that the oft-injured 29-year-old wide receiver practiced with the team, and slightly increases the hope he will be able to […]
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Tom Brady gives up, says he’ll accept #Deflategate suspension
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, like the rest of the entire world, has had enough of #Deflategate. So, 18 months after the NFL accused Bradyperhaps the best quarterback in league historyof participating in a conspiracy to illegally deflate footballs and 14 months after the NFL suspended Brady for four games, he has officially given up the […]
Mets ace DeGrom on medical emergency leave to attend to newborn
New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) reacts as he walks off the field at the end of the top of the sixth inning after quiting the tying go to the Philadelphia Phillies throughout a baseball online game, Friday, April 8, 2016, in New york city. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) (Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All […]
Bryan Murray steps down as Senators GM
Saying it's time for a change, Bryan Murray stepped down as general manager of the Ottawa Senators and will be replaced by assistant Pierre Dorion. Dorion, in his ninth season with the Senators and has spent 20 years working in the NHL, will be the eighth GM in club history.
Rangers top Wings, who back into playoffs despite loss
The New York Rangers edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 Sunday, though the latter team still backed into the playoffs via the Boston Bruins loss to the Ottawa Senators. Kevin Hayes, Dan Boyle and Dylan McIlrath tallied for the Blueshirts who still don't know their postseason opponent.
Rangers clinch sixth straight postseason berth with win over Blue Jackets
For the sixth straight season, the New York Rangers clinched a Stanley Cup Playoff berth after beating the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-2, Monday. The last time the Rangers made the playoffs for at least six consecutive seasons was when they qualified for 10 straight from 1977-78 to 1986-87.
Lightning blueliner Anton Stralman injured in win over Islanders
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman suffered a non-displaced fracture of his left fibula in the first period of their 7-4 win over the New York Islanders Friday at Amalie Arena. Stralman could return depending on how far the Lightning advance through the playoffs.
Conor Sheary nets pair as Penguins down Rangers
Conor Sheary scored twice while Matt Cullen delivered the go-ahead goal in the third period to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-3 triumph over the New York Rangers Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Marc-Andre Fleury tallied 24 saves as the Penguins improved to 36-24-8.
David Pastrnak scores twice as Bruins down Islanders
David Pastrnak scored twice while Loui Eriksson added a goal and two assists to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders Saturday at TD Garden. Tuukka Rask tallied 25 saves as the Bruins swept the three-game season series from the Islanders (37-21-8).
Antti Raanta, Derek Stepan lift Rangers over Capitals
Derek Stepan scored the eventual game-winning goal just 17 seconds into the third period as the New York Rangers notched a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals Friday night. Antti Raanta was stellar between the pipes for the Blueshirts in collecting 32 saves including some of the spectacular variety.