Lakers fall in preseason opener to the Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, center, shoots in front of Lakers rookie guard Bronny James during the first half Friday. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Last April nearly 30 minutes into a conversation with defending NCAA champion coach Dan Hurley, then podcaster/broadcaster JJ Redick asked Hurley about a specific offensive action the Huskies run. … Read more

Grant Hutton looking to be Islanders’ seventh defenseman

Grant Hutton wasn’t drafted. He’s chased the NHL since signing with the Islanders out of Miami-Ohio some five years ago and gotten 18 games with the big club along with the backhanded compliment of becoming a veteran presence in Bridgeport for his trouble. The dream is gashed onto his face, which sports a missing row … Read more

Oliver Wahlstrom makes case for spot on Islanders’ roster

Oliver Wahlstrom burned through a lot of chances last season, but the Islanders felt fit to give him another by re-signing him to a one-year contract this offseason. So while Wahlstrom is unlikely to exit the organization if he does not make the Islanders out of training camp, his shot at making the 23-man roster … Read more

Canada West hockey season-opener: Huskies down Cougars in provincial rivalry game

Four early goals in the first period — including a pair from the so-called fourth line — gave the Dogs the jump-start they needed to get going. University of Saskatchewan Huskies forward Chantz Petruic (11) and University of Saskatchewan Huskies defenceman Landon Kosior (3) celebrate their goal against the Regina Cougars at Merlis Belsher Place. … Read more

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