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Vol. 25, No. 27, April. 7, 1972The Hockey News Archive The Boston Bruins have been an elite goalie factory in recent years, and in this feature story from The Hockey News’ April. 7, 1972 edition (Volume 25, Issue 27), writer Tom Monahan profiled iconic Bruins netminder Gerry Cheevers.(And here’s a friendly reminder – for access to THN’s exclusive archive, you can visit http://THN.com/Free and sign up for a subscription once you’re there.)Cheevers had a huge impact on the Bruins, playing in Boston for parts of seven NHL seasons before he departed for the World Hockey Association’s Cleveland Crusaders in 1972-73. Cheevers was a…
We’ve got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Tuesday’s NBA schedule as the Detroit Pistons will visit the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia is 44-35 overall and 22-16 at home, while Detroit is 13-65 overall and 6-33 on the road. The 76ers are currently the No. 7 seed in the East and trying to work their way out of the play-in tournament with three games to play, while the Pistons will likely finish with the worst record in the NBA.The Sixers have won nine of the last 10 head-to-head matchups with the Pistons and…
Devin Haney has already plotted his next fight if he beats Ryan Garcia.Haney is currently preparing for his blockbuster dust-up with Garcia as he looks to make a successful defence of his WBC Super-lightweight title and quickly move on to unification clashes later this year.2Haney will be searching for more world glory against GarciaCredit: GettyOne fighter who is keen to touch gloves with the American is Isaac Cruz, who has been endorsed by heavyweight legend Mike Tyson as the fighter most similar to his style.Cruz has suggested he would be open to fight Haney if he edges past Garcia, and…
The LIV circuit has returned to the United States this week, with Jon Rahm and the rest of those tied to the Saudi-funded breakaway tour teeing up in LIV Golf Miami.Most of the talk in the golfing world is centred on next week’s Masters – the first Major of the season – and there are 13 players competing in LIV Golf Miami who will soon be bound for Augusta National.Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Adrian Meronk, Phil Mickelson Joaquin Niemann, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, Cameron Smith and Bubba Watson will all play in…
The Chicago Bears are hosting one prospect that will surely excite the fanbase. The Chicago Bears are going to select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in this month’s NFL Draft. It’s not official yet, but we all know it. Justin Fields’ departure clears the way for Chicago to invest in the decade’s most-hyped QB prospect, planting USC’s explosive dual-threat playmaker in Shane Waldron’s new-look Bears offense. Ryan Poles and the front office have been active in acquiring new weapons for Williams, signing D’Andre Swift in the early hours of free agency and landing Keenan Allen via trade.…
WWE A WWE Hall of Famer has teased the impending debut of a new signing following the recent reports they have joined the company. On Sunday, it was reported that Anoa’i family member and current free agent Jacob Fatu had signed with WWE, with fans excited to see the Samoan Werewolf appear either at the show itself or on the following night’s Raw show. While Fatu did not appear on either show, his debut is set to take place ‘soon’, with him expected to receive a big push within the company. Taking to Twitter, WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi shared…
Red Bull Racing star Max Verstappen may have breached the terms of his contract with the Formula 1 team, based on some comments from a prominent member of his team.Verstappen is undoubtedly the prized asset at Red Bull and indeed in F1, which is why legal measures have been taken to protect him during the season.Within his lucrative 43 million pound a year contract, there is a ‘dangerous sports’ clause to prevent him from taking part in anything that could lead to a serious injury. It is believed that this includes skiing, but Verstappen may have been on the slopes…
The Valero Texas Open serves as the warm-up act to upcoming Masters this weekend and Rory McIlroy headlines the field at TPC San Antonio.The Texas event is traditionally the tournament on the week prior to the first major of the year as players gear up for Augusta.2McIlroy will take part in the Valero Texas Open this weekCredit: GettyMcIlroy is playing in San Antonio and is hoping for a big week before beginning his latest shot at Masters and Grand Slam glory.Canada’s Corey Conners won this event last year while former champions include Jordan Spieth, Adam Scott and Jimmy Walker.The winner…
Duke McKenzie is backing Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury on points and has laid out exactly how he does it.The British boxing legend anticipates Usyk will get a read on Fury early, nullify him on the inside and then outwork him over the distance.2McKenzie is backing Usyk to beat Fury over the 12-round distanceCredit: GettyA lot has been made about Fury’s superior size and weight in the lead-up to fight nightSeveral members of the boxing fraternity believe the Mancunian will be simply too big for Usyk when they duke it out in Saudi Arabia on May 18 for the…
The Premier League Darts season returns for its eleventh night of action tonight, this time taking place in Birmingham, which includes 17-year-old sensation Luke Littler looking to win his third successive night in a row. And the bookie are giving all darts fans £15 in free bets when they sign up and bet £10 on any of the action tonight, which can be claimed by following this link*. 1 talkSPORT BET: Get £15 in free darts bets – CLAIM HERE* Last week saw 17-year-old Luke Littler win back-to-back nights of Premier League Darts, beating Gerwyn Price in the final in…