CLEVELAND -- Already heavy underdogs in this Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics, and trailing 2-1 in this best-of-7 affair, the Cleveland Cavaliers were dealt a massive blow after star guard Donovan Mitchell was officially ruled...
Rangers fail to close out Hurricanes in Game 5 at home
NEW YORK -- New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba said their failure to close out the Carolina Hurricanes at home in Game 5 presents an important character test for his team.
"I don't think we thought this was going to be a cakewalk," Trouba said after...
Celtics take control of series with Game 4 win vs. Cavaliers
CLEVELAND -- Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal...
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin suspended at least six months
DENVER -- Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHL Players' Association Player Assistance Program, the league said Monday, just hours before the team's playoff game against the Dallas Stars.
Nichushkin, under the...