By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pregame warmups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in nearly 21 months.
The 30-year-old, two-time Stanley ...
DALLAS (AP) — Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 shots, including 23 on seven successful penalty kills, and the struggling New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak.
The Rangers also scored on their penalty kill, Reilly Smith's short-handed goal ...
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault and Adam Wilsby scored and Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
The Predators have won two of three following a franchise ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees finalized a $218 million, eight-year contract on Tuesday.
The deal was agreed to last week at the winter meetings after the Yankees lost outfielder Juan Soto to the rival Mets.
Fried's deal is the largest for a left-handed ...
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer
DETROIT (AP) — Josh Allen took a shotgun snap, moved up in the pocket and backed up, rolled left and threw right.
It was just another play, a 28-yard pass to James Cook, in the latest sensational performance by the potential NFL MVP.
Allen ran for two ...
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — After acquiring Juan Soto for a one-year rental and failing to keep him as a free agent, the New York Yankees are taking the same chance with Devin Williams.
New York acquired the All-Star closer from the Milwaukee Brewers for ...
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer
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A potential Super Bowl preview and the battle for Pennsylvania bragging rights highlight the NFL's ...
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer
Lake Placid would play host to bobsled, luge and skeleton events for the 2026 Olympics if a track currently being rebuilt in Italy isn't finished in time for the Milan-Cortina Games, officials said Wednesday.
There has been no indication from Italian ...
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets might be dealing with an opponent even tougher to overcome than their poor play, missed opportunities and ill-timed mistakes.
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson suggested last Sunday a losing "gene" might be ...
By RONALD BLUM and STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writers
DALLAS (AP) — Shortly after striking a record $765 million, 15-year contract for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, agent Scott Boras walked into Nick & Sam's, a restaurant near the winter meetings hotel, with about a dozen of his ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Igor Shesterkin's contract extension with the New York Rangers makes him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history, according to multiple reports.
The team announced the eight-year extension on Saturday, but did not provide the value of the deal in its release. It is ...
By JOE YERDON Associated Press
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Michael Kesselring had a goal and an assist to help Utah beat the sliding Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Saturday.
Nick Schmaltz, Jack McBain, and Kevin Stenlund also scored for Utah. Karel Vejmelka made 23 saves.
Kesselring and Mikhail ...
By The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Jesper Bratt had a goal and three assists, Jack Hughes scored twice and Jacob Markstrom made 39 saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday night.
Dawson Mercer and Dougie Hamilton also scored and Luke Hughes had two assists ...
CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 128-102 on Monday night.
It was Giddey's first triple-double of the season and No. 12 for his career.
Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Chicago, which had ...
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer
Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating whether he wants to play football next season. And if he does return, he prefers it to be with the New York Jets.
The star quarterback, who turns 41 next Monday, denied a recent report that he wants to keep ...
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 134-106 victory Monday night that extended the Washington Wizards' losing streak to nine games.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds in ...
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Daniel Jones' tenure as the New York Giants' starting quarterback is over.
The Giants benched the struggling 27-year-old on Monday, and coach Brian Daboll plans to start fan favorite Tommy DeVito against the Tampa Bay ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After watching quarterback Josh Allen bounce off two Kansas City Chiefs defenders before crossing the goal line on a 26-yard run, Bills receiver Khalil Shakir joined the rest of the packed Buffalo stadium by screaming at the top ...
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Anthony Richardson was back as the Indianapolis Colts' starting quarterback — and played as though he intends to never leave the huddle again.
The No. 4 overall pick in last year's NFL draft ran for a 4-yard ...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny had two goals and an assist, heralded rookie Matvei Michkov added a pair of assists and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Saturday night.
Travis Sanheim and Egor Zamula each had a goal and an assist and Tyson Foerster also scored ...