Who I voted for in HOF election

...simultaneously but for the brutal politics of the sport. He defeated alphabet titleholders Steve Robinson (TKO8), Tom Johnson (TKO8) and Cesar Soto (W12) to claim belts. He also beat Wilfredo Vazquez (TKO7), who had...

Sobotka powers Bruins with goal, assist as Rask silences Oilers

Tuukka Rask turned aside 18 shots to lead the Bruins to a 2-0 victory over the Oilers on Saturday.

Ambrose not hanging head over loss

Marcos Ambrose has little to show for three years of Montreal dominance in the Nationwide Series. He has plenty to be proud of in his rookie year in Sprint Cup, though.

McLellan's time has come

...Jose Sharks' Monday night game at Calgary, fourth all time among first-year NHL head coaches. Tom Johnson with the 1970-71 Boston Bruins has the record at 57 wins, followed by Pat Burns...

Aaron celebrates 75th birthday in style

Hank Aaron was peppered with hate mail as he closed in on Babe Ruth's home run record. On his 75th birthday, "Hammerin' Hank" felt nothing but love.

What's in a name?

From the silly to the sublime, Don Steinberg explores the names on fight posters.

Lyle cruises at Mexico Open for first Nationwide win

Australia's Jarrod Lyle won the Mexico Open for his first Nationwide Tour victory, closing with an 8-under 63 on Sunday for a five-stroke victory over American Matthew Every.

Hard to give Naz the HOF nod

As a full member of the Boxing Writers Association of America, I have the privilege of casting a vote each October for the following June's induction ...

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Thomas, Metropolit lift streaking Bruins past Islanders

Tim Thomas stopped 25 shots and Glen Metropolit scored the winner to lift the Bruins to a 2-1 victory over the Islanders.

Hall of Fame defenseman Johnson dies at age 79

Tom Johnson, the Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman who coached the Boston Bruins to their last Stanley Cup title in 1972, has died. He was 79.

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 01: Former Montreal Canadiens great, Tom Johnson speaks with the media during the 'Salute to the Stanley Cup Legends' on June 1, 2007...

Trading spree headlines National Lacrosse League entry draft

After Jordan Hall was taken first overall, the NLL entry draft turned into a whirlwind of trading activity, writes Inside Lacrosse.

Maggert, rookie de Jonge tie for first round lead at Brown Deer

Jeff Maggert turned to an old friend to help straighten out his sagging golf game, dusting off a Ping Anser putter that might be older than his five children.

James Norris Memorial Trophy winners

The complete recipients list of the NHL's James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the league's defenseman of the year.

Fernandez's future overshadows award ceremony

Manny Fernandez's future in Minnesota is still unclear, but Scott Burnside believes the goalie will find a new home before the start of next season.