NHL roundup: Point rallies Lightning with hat track
Brayden Point’s natural hat trick Thursday erased an early two-goal deficit for the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning en route to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Cavs’ Love on a mission to change attitudes about mental health
Kevin Love is one of the toughest players in the NBA but the embodiment of that type of masculinity is ‘outdated’ and ‘dangerous’ and stops men from seeking help for depression and anxiety, according to the Cleveland Cavaliers forward.
Boxing: Japanese promoter insists Mayweather will compete at MMA event
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s proposed fight against Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa will definitely go ahead on New Year’s Eve, according to the CEO of the promotional company organizing the mixed martial arts event.
NBA notebook: Anthony to leave Rockets
After on-court struggles, off-court rumors and reports of his dwindling role with the team, Carmelo Anthony is on his way out of Houston.
Olympics: Japan’s cybersecurity minister contradicts ‘never used a computer’ comment
Two days after saying he never used a computer, Japan’s cybersecurity and Olympics minister Yoshitaka Sakurada has now contradicted himself, claiming he uses a computer at work.
Team owner Leonsis open to sports betting, but focused on wins
(This Nov. 15 story corrects entity investing in DraftKings and Sportradar to Revolution Growth)
NFL notebook: Steelers actually secured Bell’s belongings
Unable to lock up Le’Veon Bell to a new contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers are making sure they at least lock up his belongings. Even if it is a day too late.
Mookie Betts crowned AL MVP winner
Mookie Betts added an American League Most Valuable Player trophy to his World Series championship on Thursday.
Yelich wins first career NL MVP
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was selected the National League’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday, the first such honor of the outfielder’s career.
Rooney says farewell as England beat United States
There was no farewell goal but plenty of pride and appreciation as Wayne Rooney made his 120th and final appearance for England in a 3-0 win over the United States in a friendly at Wembley on Thursday.
