NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Sam Pollock’s influence on the hockey world “unmatched” a day after the former Montreal Canadiens vice president and general manager’s death. “Sam Pollock’s legacy extends far beyond the nine Stanley Cup championships the Canadiens won in his 14 years of leadership,” Bettman said in a statement.
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Bettman: Pollock’s influence ‘unmatched’
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Sam Pollock’s influence on the hockey world “unmatched” a day after the former Montreal Canadiens vice president and general manager’s death. “Sam Pollock’s legacy extends far beyond the nine Stanley Cup championships the Canadiens won in his 14 years of leadership,” Bettman said in a statement.
D Paul Martin re-signs with Devils
The New Jersey Devils kept a major piece of their defense together, signing Paul Martin to a three-year, $11.5 million contract on Thursday. Martin will earn $3 million this season, $4 million in 2008 and $4.5 million in 2009. “Paul Martin is an all-situations type of defenseman, and has developed into one of the more…
Carpenter leads US Hall of Fame class
Bobby Carpenter, the first American-born player to score 50 goals in an NHL season, will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in October. The newest class of members that includes goalie John Vanbiesbrouck, forward Aaron Broten and former Michigan Tech coach John MacInnes was revealed Wednesday by USA Hockey.
Zambrano gets 5-year, $91.5M extension
The Chicago Cubs and Carlos Zambrano finally have a deal. The ace right-hander agreed Friday to a five-year, $91.5 million contract extension to stay with the only team he’s been with his entire career. The deal includes a vesting option for a sixth season. Zambrano could have tested the free agent market and perhaps gotten…
Strahan’s holdout reaches 3 weeks
New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese hasn’t talked to holdout defensive end Michael Strahan in a while and has no clue when the seven-time Pro Bowl player will make a decision on whether to retire. “We would like for him to be here if he’s going to be here, just for him to get…
Goodell: Vick not overshadowing season
Roger Goodell wants to talk football. Michael Vick keeps getting in the way. The NFL commissioner, making a tour of training camps, raved about Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli and his players after visiting them Thursday. He spoke to them mostly about their responsibilities as players. As soon as Goodell started taking questions during a…
Jets CB Revis likely to sit vs. Vikings
Darrelle Revis is ready for his debut with the New York Jets. Whether that comes on the field against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night, or on the sidelines as a cheerleading millionaire, remains to be seen. The cornerback, drafted No. 14 by the Jets, ended his holdout Wednesday and signed for what reportedly is…
Goodell: Vick not overshadowing season
Roger Goodell wants to talk football. Michael Vick keeps getting in the way. The NFL commissioner, making a tour of training camps, raved about Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli and his players after visiting them Thursday. He spoke to them mostly about their responsibilities as players. As soon as Goodell started taking questions during a…
Jets CB Revis likely to sit vs. Vikings
Darrelle Revis is ready for his debut with the New York Jets. Whether that comes on the field against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night, or on the sidelines as a cheerleading millionaire, remains to be seen. The cornerback, drafted No. 14 by the Jets, ended his holdout Wednesday and signed for what reportedly is…
McNabb ready for 1st game since injury
Once Donovan McNabb eludes a sack and scrambles for a gain, most observers will say that No. 5 is back. The five-time Pro Bowl quarterback doesn’t need to break a long run or endure a hard hit to convince himself he’s ready. He already knows. Now he just has to do it before a huge…
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Pilot declared smoke emergency before NASCAR plane crashed in Florida, killing 5
A pilot of a NASCAR plane was planning an emergency landing due to smoke in the cockpit seconds before communications cut off and the aircraft crashed, killing five people, a newspaper reported Friday.