Author: Tim Runn

VANCOUVER — Linus Karlsson surpassed the rookie goal scoring record set by Elias Pettersson in the Swedish Hockey League last season and the Vancouver Canucks forward prospect believes that success can translate in North America this season.Karlsson (6-foot-1, 178 pounds) was named SHL rookie of the year after the 22-year-old had 46 points in 52 games for Skelleftea, including 26 goals, two more than Pettersson scored in 44 games in 2017-18.”I scored some goals so of course I got some confidence, and I will try to bring it over,” Karlsson said during Canucks development camp, which was held July 10-15.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy explained how he seeks faith on and off the football field on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”TONY DUNGY: I know that not everybody believes like I do, and I understand that. So I’m very good at letting people do what they want to do. But our verse is, “For me and my house, we’ll serve the Lord,” and that’s the way you have to look at it. I think our country would be a lot better if we were led by the Lord, but that’s not the…

I think that we could all probably agree on some general statements about the NBA, their television partners and how they market the best players, the up-and-coming players and the All-Stars of the league.The NBA wants eyeballs on the best teams in the league.The NBA wants eyeballs on the the most marketable players and on the top talent.The NBA’s broadcast partners want to televise games that offer intrigue and a competitive atmosphere that include big names and bright stars.The NBA schedule for the 2022-23 season was released Wednesday and while the schedule only included dates, teams and times, it said…

A legendary driver who knows his way to Victory Lane at Watkins Glen International will say the most famous words in motorsports on Sunday afternoon, as the track today announced NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace as the grand marshal for the Go Bowling at The Glen NASCAR Cup Series race.Wallace, inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2013, has twice won the Go Bowling at The Glen race, first in 1987 and then again in 1989 en route to winning the NASCAR Cup Series championship. He also posted 10 top-10 finishes in 20 starts at The Glen.He was…

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BLAIR COUNTY, PA (WTAJ) – On Wednesday, July 20 Service Paws of Central PA (SPCP) held its sixth annual golf tournament at Scotch Valley Country Club. This was a 4-person scramble for all skill levels with prizes for each golfer (gift cards donated by almost 300 area businesses), as well as skill contests. The event raised 27 thousand dollars and the money goes to assist those who need a service dog. Or those with a service dog that needs help with veterinary expenses. The third place team was from the UPMC Altoona Foundation, the second from Encompass Health Altoona and…

Dan Chalk, Midland Daily NewsAug. 17, 2022Dow High’s Chase Horneber, shown from a game last year, scored a goal to help the Chargers open the season with a 2-0 win over Holt on Wednesday.Daily News file photoHost Dow High held Holt without a shot on goal in beating the Rams 2-0 to start the boys soccer season on Wednesday.   “It was a good start to the season. The boys played with good pace and intensity,” Chargers coach Drew Emrich said. “Our back line was very well organized tonight. Keegan Luick had a shutout in net and really helped organize our…

BELFAST: George Dockrell saw Ireland to a narrow Twenty20 international series win over Afghanistan in a rain-affected finale at Stormont on Wednesday. Dockrell hit the winning run with two balls to spare after Ireland had been set a revised target of 56 in seven overs, with a seven-wicket victory giving the hosts the five-match contest 3-2. Ireland paceman Mark Adair removed openers Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz in his first over after home skipper Andy Balbirnie won the toss. And when Adair dismissed Ibrahim Zadran, he had figures of 3-16, with Afghanistan 26-3 inside four overs. Usman Ghani, however, led…

Heavyweight superstar Anthony Joshua knows he ‘must win’ his high-stakes world title rematch with Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk this weekend, such is its importance to his legacy in the boxing world.Joshua, 32, is bidding to reclaim the WBO, WBA and IBF world titles he lost to Ukraine’s Usyk, who thoroughly beat the Briton by unanimous decision in London last September.“That’s it. Must win,” he said. “I like the pressure,” Joshua added. “It’s been tough. [Now] just get the job done. Instinct, stay focused, get the job done, God willing, victorious.”‘Want to do him harm’: AJ opens up on ‘nightmare’, reveals plan…

Borna Coric picked up his fifth tour-level win since his March return from shoulder surgery on Wednesday at the Western & Southern Open. But with this one, the former World No. 12 announced that he is back at his best. The Croatian edged Rafael Nadal 7-6(9), 4-6, 6-3 to advance to the third round in Cincinnati, battling for two hours, 51 minutes to secure his biggest win of the season by both opponent and stage. Both players started confidently despite a relative lack of match play — Coric playing his sixth tour-level contest since withdrawing ahead of Wimbledon and Nadal…