[ad_1] Brendan McCarthy, the St. John’s man who earned the nickname “Hockey Prof” and established himself over the decades as a leading sports journalist in Newfoundland and Labrador, has died at the age of 66. McCarthy passed away Saturday evening at the Health Sciences Centre, following a day of visitation from family, friends, and former…
[ad_1] Tennis Channel has turned to a familiar face as its new leader. Bill Simon has been named TC Interim President, Tennis Channel announced today. Simon joined the network as CFO in 2005 and has served a variety of executive Tennis Channel roles in recent years. Here is Tennis Channel’s announcement: Sinclair, Inc. has named Tennis…
[ad_1] Nazem Kadri has carved out an impressive career in the NHL, becoming known for his blend of offensive skill, physicality, and leadership. Over the years, Kadri has developed into a player who can be counted on in crucial moments, thanks to his versatility, edge, and experience. This post looks at his career journey, from…
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The past 10 months have been rather head-spinning for the Hartford Wolf Pack. It started on a Sunday morning last November, with the team in the middle of a three-in-three weekend. Hopes were high for the club, which was sitting at 7-3-1-0. Then came word that head coach Kris…
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Thirty years after starting his coaching career, Pascal Vincent is coming home. The Montreal Canadiens named Vincent the new head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, last week. His latest challenge is both something new and something familiar. “I grew up 10 minutes from Place Bell,” Vincent…
[ad_1] (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings have an impressive cast of skill players on offense, but right now, one of them is in deep hot water. Wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested nearly a week ago near Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of drunk driving after police officers found him asleep…
[ad_1] Seth Waugh, one of the most respected and influential people in golf, announced Wednesday that he is resigning as chief executive officer of the PGA of America after six years in charge of the organization. A former executive at Deutsche Bank, Waugh has played a central role in leading the game through COVID-19, helping…
[ad_1] Men’s professional tennis has seen a rich history of elite performers, rivalries, and characters that have captivated fans across generations. As new stars emerge, the global profile of the sport continues to rise, maintaining an upward trajectory since the game went professional in 1968. From legends like Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg to modern-day…
[ad_1] We can measure statistically how much productivity the Miami Dolphins‘ defense lost in their offseason salary cap purge. What is harder to quantify: What the team lost in terms of spirit and leadership. Christian Wilkins, Andrew Van Ginkel, Jerome Baker, Xavien Howard, and DeShon Elliott brought intangibles to the table that aren’t easy to…
[ad_1] Top-ranked Efes (24-4) recorded its fourth loss in Istanbul on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by ninth-ranked Turk Telekom (13-15) 82-81. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Efes. Turk Telekom looked well-organized offensively, handing out 21 assists. American guard Tyrone Wallace (196-1994, college: California, agency: Pensack Sports) fired 18…
