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Canucks try to flush tough loss, seek win against Flames
Nov 12, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet on the bench against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images The Vancouver Canucks will try to move on from their most challenging loss of the season when they travel to Calgary to face the Pacific Division-rival Flames on Tuesday night.
Vancouver holds a one-point lead over fifth-place Calgary in the Pacific and the race for the final Western Conference wild-card spot.
The Canucks are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to Seattle on Saturday, during which they blew a three-goal lead in the final 4:45 of regulation. Vince Dunn then won it at 2:15 of overtime for the Kraken with a breakaway goal to cap an epic meltdown for the Canucks.
“Honestly, it’s pretty devastating,” said Vancouver forward Jake DeBrusk, who had a goal and an assist. “We should never be losing that game, let alone letting it get into overtime. … Take the lessons of how this feels and make sure this never happens again.”
Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet thought his team was “pretty good for 55 minutes.”
“We needed a couple of composure plays,” Tocchet said. “We didn’t get them. I’m sure that some of the guys feel bad. We did a lot of good things, had a 4-1 lead.”
Tocchet said it’s important for his team to move on and prepare for a stretch of seven of their next eight games on the road, where the Canucks have compiled a 10-3-2 mark.
“For me … we’ve got to get over it,” Tocchet said. “We have to play a tough Calgary game. There’s no crying in your spilled milk right now. There’s mistakes being made; let’s not make them again.
“That’s really what it comes down to, eliminating those mistakes.”
The Canucks will try to bounce back without two of their key players in Quinn Hughes, the reigning Norris Trophy winner as the league’s top defenseman, and center Elias Pettersson, a four-time All-Star. Both are out with undisclosed injuries.
“They’re not going to make the trip,” Tocchet said. “‘Petey’ is probably a week away, give or take a day here and there, and Quinn is probably week to week.”
Calgary returns home from a short two-game road trip that saw the Flames split a back-to-back starting with a 3-1 win at San Jose on Saturday followed by a 3-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.
“San Jose, I really liked the team game,” Flames coach Ryan Huska said. “I thought we did a good job of playing fast, and I thought the way our team needs to play was present for a lot of it. The next night in Vegas, I thought it was a hard game. I don’t think we were necessarily at our best in Vegas, and we couldn’t find a way to get a goal. … There were a few quality (scoring) chances but not enough, for sure.”
It’s the start of a three-game homestand for the Flames, who have compiled a 12-4-3 home mark. Calgary also hosts the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday and the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
“These games are critical,” said goaltender Dustin Wolf, who made 21 saves in the win at San Jose. “For sure, it’s going to be a tough stretch.”
This will be the third of four regular-season games between the two teams. The first two were in Vancouver. The Flames won 6-5 in the season opener on Oct. 9 on a Connor Zary overtime goal, then the Canucks won 3-1 on Nov. 12, behind a goal and an assist by Pettersson.
–Field Level Media
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New Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence signs 1-year, $28M extension
Nov 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) scrambles away from New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence passed his physical and signed a one-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals through the 2028 season on Sunday morning.
Financial terms were communicated through Win Sports Group, which informed multiple media outlets that the extension was worth $28 million.
Lawrence was acquired by Cincinnati from the New York Giants on Saturday in exchange for the No. 10 pick overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
“We are excited to add Dexter to our team,” Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said. “He has been a dominant player in the league since he was drafted, and he will be a tremendous presence on the field and in our locker room.”
Lawrence, 28, requested a trade last week and did not report to the Giants’ offseason program, with reports that discussions over a contract extension had reached an impasse.
The Giants have three of the top 37 picks in the 2026 draft. That includes their original first-round pick — No. 5 — and Cincinnati’s selection, No. 10.
A 2019 first-round pick (17th overall) out of Clemson, Lawrence has recorded 341 tackles, 30.5 sacks and 103 quarterback hits in 109 games (102 starts) over seven seasons in New York.
Lawrence was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2022 through 2024, but not last season when he started 17 games and had 31 tackles, 0.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, eight quarterback hits and one interception.
Cincinnati already added to its defensive line with offseason signings of former Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe to a three-year, $60 million contract and former Minnesota Vikings tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year, $25 million deal.
“The opportunity to add a player of Dexter’s ability was too good to pass up,” Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said. “… Dexter fits the vision we have on our defense and will also elevate others around him. We are confident in Dexter and can’t wait to see the positive effects he and the other players we have acquired this offseason have on our football team. We are excited to turn to the draft and our remaining picks to further enhance our team.”
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St. Bonaventure sees influx of transfers added to basketball roster
Feb 28, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Mason Blackwood (1) drives the ball to the basket during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images Former Penn State forward Mason Blackwood became the latest transfer to commit to St. Bonaventure and to new head coach Mike MacDonald.
ESPN broke that news Sunday morning, and Blackwood’s transfer caps an eventful week for the Bonnies.
Per the 247 transfer portal and multiple reports, St. Bonaventure, located in Olean, N.Y., has added to its roster this week, along with Blackwood:
–Akbar Waheed III, a 6-foot-6 guard who redshirted at Boston College last season.
–Zach Philipkoski, a 6-4 guard, and 6-10 center Benjamin Bill, both of whom played for MacDonald at Division II Daemen.
–Taj Au-Duke, a 6-3 point guard who started his college career at Pepperdine but transferred to Indian Hills Community College in Iowa, where he became a first-team JUCO All-American.
–Ryan Kalambay, a 6-9 forward from Detroit Mercy.
Returning to the Bonnies from the 2005-06 roster are Ilia Ermakov, a 6-6 guard from Russia; John Ikpotokin, a 6-7 center from Ireland; Jack DeRose, a 6-foot guard and local product from Olean High School; Achille Lonati, a 6-5 Italian guard; and Joe Grahovac, a 6-10 forward from Santa Ana, Calif.
With Kalambay and Au-Duke from Canada, the Bonnies will have an international flair.
The Bonnies are losing four seniors and seven players to the transfer portal. According to 247Sports’ portal tracker, none of them have selected a new school.
Adding two players with experience in a power-conference program is a boost for St. Bonaventure.
Blackwood, from nearby Rochester, N.Y., appeared in 26 games as a freshman (one start) and averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds over 12.2 minutes. The 6-7 forward is expected to be a building block for the revamped Bonnies.
Waheed didn’t appear in any games at Boston College as a freshman. He will have four years of eligibility remaining.
St. Bonaventure finished 17-17 in the 2025-26 season and 4-14 in Atlantic 10 play.
MacDonald was hired as head coach on March 31 to replace Mark Schmidt, who retired after 19 seasons on the job. A 1988 St. Bonaventure alum, he led Daemen to a 265-86 record over 12 seasons. He led the Wildcats to NCAA Division II East Regional championships in 2026 and 2021.
He is the only coach to win 100 games with programs at the Division I (Canisius), II (Daemen) and III (Medaille) levels.
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Marlins OF Kyle Stowers activated, to make season debut
Aug 8, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Kyle Stowers (28) walks and tosses his bat against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images Miami Marlins All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers was activated from the 10-day injured list to make his season debut against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
The Marlins optioned infielder Deyvison De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.
Stowers, who had been sidelined with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, finished a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville.
“Everything from the rehab checked out,” Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said. “He continued to check the necessary boxes. Certainly, there was a physical component with how he felt, how the hamstring was. He got back-to-back nine-inning games. I think he came out of that feeling like he’s in a really good spot physically, and also, I think mentally, now he feels like, ‘OK, I’m over this.'”
Stowers, 28, made a massive leap in production in 2025. He entered the season with a .208 average, six home runs and 35 RBIs in 117 games spread across three major league campaigns, including 67 games with the Baltimore Orioles.
In his first full season with the Marlins, after a 2024 trade, Stowers batted .288 with 25 homers and 73 RBIs in 117 games while earning a spot on the National League All-Star team.
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New Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence signs 1-year, $28M extension
St. Bonaventure sees influx of transfers added to basketball roster
