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Katherine, Lawrence and Michal Grajewski (from left) pose for a photo by the Dale Hawerchuk statue outside the Party at the Plaza in True North Square as the Winnipeg Jets opened their playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.

Hawerchuk makes emotional return for Jets whiteout at dad's old stomping grounds

Paul Friesen · Postmedia News |Updated 2 hours ago |4 min read Premium content

Like most people with any interest in the Winnipeg Jets, Eric Hawerchuk had seen playoff whiteouts on TV and was suitably impressed. But he’d never seen his late father’s former team host a playoff game in the flesh. Until this week. Dale Hawerchuk’s ...

April 17, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark, former Iowa Hawkeye standout and the no. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, speaks Wednesday, April 17, 2024, during an introductory press conference inside the entry pavilion at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Mykal McEldowney-USA TODAY NETWORK/File Photo

Reports: Caitlin Clark to sign 8-year, $28 million Nike deal

Reuters |Updated 2 hours ago |1 min read

Caitlin Clark is far from done setting records. Her latest will come off the court. The Iowa star-turned-No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft has agreed to an eight-year, $28 million contract with Nike that features a signature shoe, the Wall Street Journal ...

Apr 8, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) reacts after a play against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Report: Purdue star Zach Edey declares for NBA draft

Reuters |Updated 4 hours ago |2 min read

Purdue center Zach Edey, the two-time national player of the year, has officially entered the 2024 NBA Draft. The 7-foot-4 behemoth, who posted a brief message to Instagram last week saying Purdue "changed his life," told ESPN on Tuesday that he's ...

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NFL tampering probe won't affect 2024 draft picks for Eagles, Falcons

Reuters |Updated 5 hours ago |1 min read

The NFL's investigation into potential tampering by the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles is ongoing and will not be completed this week, the league said Tuesday. With the 2024 NFL Draft scheduled to begin Thursday, the league will not be ...

Mar 3, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt (OL02) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

From Rice to Harrison, bloodlines run deep in 2024 NFL Draft

Reuters |Updated 6 hours ago |4 min read

As payback for an elbow to the Adam's apple in a game that season, John Lynch nearly threw hands with Terrell Owens poolside in Hawaii before a Pro Bowl more than two decades ago. Lynch was held back by his wife that day, but the current GM of the ...

Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts during the first half against the Green Bay Packers for the 2024 NFC wild card game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Cowboys commit to Dak Prescott, 'all in' on youth movement

Reuters |Updated 6 hours ago |2 min read

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are committed to staying together in Dallas, but owner Jerry Jones warned the cost is likely a diminished roster around the quarterback in the future. Prescott is entering the final season of a four-year, $160 million ...

Apr 22, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) defends Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half during game two during the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Report: NBA looking into alleged actions of Nikola Jokic's brother

Reuters |Updated 6 hours ago |2 min read

The NBA is investigating a brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who was shown on video appearing to punch someone following the Nuggets' win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, The Athletic reported. A video of Strahinja Jokic made ...

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Soccer-Canadian women to host Mexico twice before title defence at Paris Olympics

Reuters |Updated 7 hours ago |1 min read

(Reuters) - The Canadian women's soccer team will play two matches against CONCACAF rivals Mexico on home soil in June before turning their focus to the Paris Olympics where they will look to successfully defend their gold medal. Billed as the ...

Jan 21, 2023; Auckland, NZL; United States women's soccer team pose for a team photo before the International Friendly between New Zealand and USA held at Eden Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Phibbs-USA TODAY Sports

Soccer-US women's soccer team to play Olympic send-off match against Costa Rica

Reuters |Updated 7 hours ago |1 min read

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States women's soccer team will play Costa Rica in Washington in their final match before heading to the Olympics, U.S. Soccer said on Tuesday, as the four times champions hope to get back to the top of the podium ...

Larry Nassar, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor who pleaded guilty in November 2017 to sexual assault charges, stands in court during his sentencing hearing in the Eaton County Court in Charlotte, Michigan, U.S., February 5, 2018.

US reaches $138.7 million civil settlement with victims of Larry Nassar

Reuters |Updated 8 hours ago |2 min read

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million civil settlement with hundreds of victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who is serving time in prison for sexually abusing athletes under his care, the ...

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