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At 40, rock-solid Dante is crucial in making Nice the best defense in Europe's top leagues

At 40, rock-solid Dante is crucial in making Nice the best defense in Europe's top leagues

Enjoying its longest unbeaten run in more than 50 years, French league leader Nice looks like an invulnerable fortress fiercely defended by veteran center-back Dante, who at 40 is as rock-solid as ever.
Mourinho and Sarri exchange jibes ahead of Rome derby in Serie A

Mourinho and Sarri exchange jibes ahead of Rome derby in Serie A

MILAN (AP) — Despite Roma and Lazio being involved in European competition, much of the attention this week has been focused on Sunday’s derby match in Serie A and the barbs have been flying.
WHL roundup: Josh Davies scores hat trick as Winterhawks beat Blazers 7-3

WHL roundup: Josh Davies scores hat trick as Winterhawks beat Blazers 7-3

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Josh Davies scored a hat trick to lead the Portland Winterhawks to a 7-3 win over the Kamloops Blazers in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday night. Davies, who also had an assist, is now up to 11 goals on the season.
Reinhart scores 15 seconds into OT to give Panthers 4-3 win over Capitals

Reinhart scores 15 seconds into OT to give Panthers 4-3 win over Capitals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored 15 seconds into overtime and the defending Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 43 as the Thunder top the Cavaliers 128-120

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 43 as the Thunder top the Cavaliers 128-120

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up big numbers without focusing on them. The high-scoring guard had 43 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-120 on Wednesday night.
Finkel stops 31 shots, United States beats Canada 3-1 in opener of Rivalry Series

Finkel stops 31 shots, United States beats Canada 3-1 in opener of Rivalry Series

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Hilary Knight has played in four Olympics, 13 world championships and been a part of the U.S. women's national team since 2007. Now the Americans' captain at 34, she may be getting better instead of slowing down.
Siakam scores 31, Raptors beat Mavericks 127-116 to finish two-game sweep in Texas

Siakam scores 31, Raptors beat Mavericks 127-116 to finish two-game sweep in Texas

DALLAS (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 31 points and 12 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 26 and the Toronto Raptors finished a two-game sweep in Texas with a 127-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Canada's Einarson dumps South Korea's Ha at Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National

Canada's Einarson dumps South Korea's Ha at Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National

PICTOU, N.S. — Canada's Kerri Einarson defeated South Korea's Seungyoun Ha 7-1 on Wednesday morning at the Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National. Einarson and her team from Gimli, Man.
QMJHL roundup: Drakkar beat Saguenéens 5-3 for ninth straight win

QMJHL roundup: Drakkar beat Saguenéens 5-3 for ninth straight win

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Justin Poirier scored twice as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar defeated the Chicoutimi Saguenéens 5-3 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Wednesday night.
Struggling Senators score three times in the 3rd period to down leaky Maple Leafs 6-3

Struggling Senators score three times in the 3rd period to down leaky Maple Leafs 6-3

TORONTO — Claude Giroux stepped up to support his coach. The veteran forward then dragged his team into the fight on the way to securing a much-needed win following a tumultuous stretch both on and off the ice.
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