NHL roundup: Leafs stop Lightning’s streak
Mitchell Marner scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period as the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped Tampa Bay’s nine-game home winning streak in a 4-2 win over the Lightning on Thursday.
American teenager Anisimova humbles Sabalenka
Young American Amanda Anisimova upstaged 11th seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-2, hitting her way into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday.
Federer serves up Fritz blitz to reach last 16
Roger Federer celebrated his 100th match at the Australian Open on Friday by giving young American Taylor Fritz a center court schooling to reach the last 16 and set up a mouthwatering clash with ‘Next Gen’ champion Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Barty party continues with Sakkari win
Ashleigh Barty eased past Greek Maria Sakkari 7-5 6-1 to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday, keeping alive local hopes of a home women’s champion.
Barty eases into fourth round with win over Sakkari
Ashleigh Barty eased past Greek Maria Sakkari 7-5 6-1 to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday, keeping alive local hopes of a home women’s champion.
Heartache for Knicks as basketball steals London spotlight
A game between the struggling New York Knicks and Washington Wizards would barely have registered back in the United States but transported across the Atlantic it stole the London sporting spotlight on Thursday.
NFL notebook: Chiefs S Berry, RB Ware set to play Sunday
Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry and running back Spencer Ware are trending toward taking the field Sunday in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots.
Harden, Durant trail in NBA All-Star fan balloting
Houston Rockets guard James Harden is leading the NBA in scoring with a whopping 35.4 points per game average, but he’s not first in the hearts of NBA fans.
NHL notebook: Canucks facing center shortage
The Vancouver Canucks have two injured centers, and they are not sure if either will play Friday night.
MLB notebook: Yankees land RHP Ottavino
The New York Yankees reached a three-year deal with free agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino for $27 million, according to multiple reports on Thursday. The contract is pending a physical.
