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2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling

HENDERSON, Nev. — The boos began in the first quarter Sunday, when back-to-back inside runs by Zamir White didn’t sit well with Raiders fans who wanted to see more imaginative play-calling. There’s a reason why expectations were low for the Raiders entering the season, and last week’s victory at Baltimore created a temporary amnesia that maybe Las Vegas could make …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Tom Wilson scores hours after grandfather’s death to lead inspired Capitals by reeling Pens 6-0

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Tom Wilson made a trip home to Toronto last week to see his ailing grandfather, Jake Avery, one final time. But I’m pretty happy to get this one for him.” Wilson’s short-handed goal set the tone in a game that seemed to signal two longtime rivals heading in opposite directions. Ovechkin scored his 840th career goal and added …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Raiders embrace new energy with Antonio Pierce, ‘not walking on eggshells’ after McDaniels firing

New York Times

HENDERSON, Nev. — Davante Adams rocked right and then back to his left. It’s been feeling like work too much.” Defensive end Maxx Crosby, Adams and running back Josh Jacobs all talked to Davis separately after a team meeting with McDaniels last Thursday where players aired grievances. “We’re not walking on eggshells everywhere.” Right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor is one of …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby watching best years slip away as Raiders again struggle

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — As the Raiders at 3-5 watch another season likely slip away, their two best players — and two of the best at their positions in the NFL — are watching their peak years slide right along out of sight. Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby could have been key pieces for a championship contender elsewhere, but are instead …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Once rivals, Maxx Crosby and Robert Spillane lead Raiders’ ‘blue-collar’ defense

New York Times

HENDERSON, Nev. — Maxx Crosby and Robert Spillane are the first players to hit the practice field every day. “We’re blue-collar dudes that have a winning mentality and are willing to be good teammates and do whatever we have to do to win,” Spillane said. We were rivals and now we’re brothers.” Robert Spillane became the first player in Raiders …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Crosby scores in OT as Penguins rally by Blue Jackets 5-4

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins don’t panic when things get sideways. Sidney Crosby capped a frantic rally with a blast from the right circle that beat Blue Jackets backup goaltender Michael Hutchinson 2:45 into the extra period as the Penguins scrambled to a 5-4 win. “We’ll take those two points but we know it wasn’t the most ideal game for …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Stills and Nash lead tributes to David Crosby: ‘The glue that held us together’

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Stephen Stills and Graham Nash have led tributes to US …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Crosby has 2 goals, 2 assists in Penguins’ 6-4 win over Wild

Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sidney Crosby had two goals and two assists for a season-high four points and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Minnesota Wild 6-4 on Thursday night. “We’ve had our struggles there, and we have to be difference makers on the power play and tonight it was the difference maker for the game.” Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Draisaitl keys Oilers’ four-goal 2nd to beat Penguins 6-3

Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers used a four-goal second period to rally for a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. But we shouldn’t have to rally back from two or three goals every game.” Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist, Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Crosby, Guentzel lead Penguins to 6-2 win over Lightning

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins admit it was a disappointing end to last season when they blew a 3-1 series lead in the opening round of the playoffs against the New York Rangers. Crosby had a goal and two assists, Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, and the Penguins scored four times in the third …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Rodgers, Crosby’s OT FG lead Packers past Pats, Zappe 27-24

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers rebounded from a dreadful start and helped the Green Bay Packers spoil Bailey Zappe’s unexpected NFL debut with the New England Patriots. Rodgers threw two second-half touchdown passes and led an overtime drive that resulted in Mason Crosby’s 31-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Packers to a 27-24 victory on Sunday. The …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Harry Styles gets TIFF talking with ‘My Policeman’ world premiere

LA Times

Forget the “Don’t Worry Darling” drama. Harry Styles’ lead turn in Michael Grandage’s “My Policeman” is, as Harries and Stylers would put it, a sign of the times. Even David Bowie, who cut a very different swath in his acting efforts, referred to his widely panned “Just a Gigolo” as “My 32 Elvis movies rolled into one.” Those with serious …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Pens chase Shesterkin again, topple Rangers 7-2 for 3-1 lead

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Igor Shesterkin toyed with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the regular season. Crosby had a goal and three assists to become just the sixth player in NHL history to reach 200 career playoff points and the Penguins chased Shesterkin off the PPG Paints Arena ice once again in a dominant 7-2 victory on Monday night to take a 3-1 …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Campbell makes 45 saves, Maple Leafs top Penguins 4-1

Associated Press

TORONTO — Morgan Rielly and Auston Matthews each had a goal and an assist, and Jack Campbell made 45 saves to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. “Loved those two parts, and Jack Campbell was just outstanding,” Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe said, adding Campbell had one of his best …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Moore’s 2nd goal helps Kings beat Penguins 4-3; Crosby 498th

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Trevor Moore and the Los Angeles Kings weren’t rattled after the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie the game in the third period. Moore’s second goal broke a tie in the third period and sent the Kings over the Penguins 4-3 on Sunday. We didn’t change anything and I thought that would lead to success.” …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Third-period surge helps Penguins past Coyotes, 6-3

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins fell behind on three separate occasions against the Arizona Coyotes, but each time they had a quick answer. Pittsburgh trailed early in the third before its offensive show, when Letang scored twice and Crosby netted his 11th for the Penguins, who won their sixth straight game. “I thought we played a responsible game for 60 …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Rodgers rallies Packers past 49ers 30-28

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With only seconds to play and no timeouts, Aaron Rodgers had no doubt where he’d look to drive the Green Bay Packers to a game-winning kick. Rodgers completed two deep passes to Davante Adams on a last-minute drive, setting up Mason Crosby’s 51-yard field goal on the final play of the game that gave the Packers …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Crosby scores in overtime, Penguins beat Rangers 5-4

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Sidney Crosby scored at 2:27 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on Saturday night to stop a two-game skid. ”If you continue to put yourself in that situation, that’s not necessarily the formula to have success.. We’ve got to find a way to get leads, hold them and build momentum from …

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3 years, 11 months ago

K’Andre Miller offers Rangers a bright spot despite a blown lead in Pittsburgh

New York Times

Do yourself a favor if you’re a Rangers fan and dog-ear this game in your memory as a page in the book of the team’s future. Working with Troubs, having that older mentor that’s been through the game, has logged a lot of minutes, a lot of games in the NHL, it’s helped me a ton.” Rangers coach David Quinn, …

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The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling

Tom Wilson scores hours after grandfather’s death to lead inspired Capitals by reeling Pens 6-0

Raiders embrace new energy with Antonio Pierce, ‘not walking on eggshells’ after McDaniels firing

Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby watching best years slip away as Raiders again struggle

Once rivals, Maxx Crosby and Robert Spillane lead Raiders’ ‘blue-collar’ defense

Crosby scores in OT as Penguins rally by Blue Jackets 5-4

Stills and Nash lead tributes to David Crosby: ‘The glue that held us together’

Crosby has 2 goals, 2 assists in Penguins’ 6-4 win over Wild

Draisaitl keys Oilers’ four-goal 2nd to beat Penguins 6-3

Crosby, Guentzel lead Penguins to 6-2 win over Lightning

Rodgers, Crosby’s OT FG lead Packers past Pats, Zappe 27-24

Harry Styles gets TIFF talking with ‘My Policeman’ world premiere

Pens chase Shesterkin again, topple Rangers 7-2 for 3-1 lead

Campbell makes 45 saves, Maple Leafs top Penguins 4-1

Moore’s 2nd goal helps Kings beat Penguins 4-3; Crosby 498th

Third-period surge helps Penguins past Coyotes, 6-3

Rodgers rallies Packers past 49ers 30-28

Crosby scores in overtime, Penguins beat Rangers 5-4

K’Andre Miller offers Rangers a bright spot despite a blown lead in Pittsburgh