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| Reds owner Gillett denies sale claim |
English Soccer |
03/26/2009 |
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| ports Network) - Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has denied reports that he is considering selling his share in the Anfield club. Reports in the United States revealed Gillett was reviewing his portfolio of sporting assets, which also includes the Montreal Canadiens NHL franchise. It was suggested that Gillett could look to offload the Reds, whom he bought with fellow American Tom Hicks two years ago. But Gillett has denied that he is looking to sell his stake in the Premier League club at this moment in time. |
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| Habs continue key homestand with test against Lightning |
NHL Hockey |
03/26/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Still fighting to stay in control of a playoff spot, the Montreal Canadiens continue an important homestand with tonight's matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning from the Bell Centre. Montreal moved into sole possession of eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings with Tuesday's much-needed 6-3 victory over visiting Atlanta, a win which ended a season-worst five-game losing streak for the Habs. With Florida losing to Buffalo on Tuesday, Montreal remained two points ahead of the Panthers f |
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| The Logo says no to the Clippers |
NBA Basketball |
03/25/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - It's easy to pick out the marquee franchises in the world of sport. The New York Yankees, Boston Celtics, Dallas Cowboys and Montreal Canadiens would probably top most lists. But, how about the other end of the spectrum -- the seemingly always moribund clubs with the proverbial dark cloud always looming. In the NBA, it's rather easy to pick out the league's doormat -- Donald Sterling's hapless Los Angles Clippers. Whether its karma or just good ol' bad luck, the Clips' history |
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| Habs top Thrashers, move into sole possession of eighth in East |
NHL Hockey |
03/24/2009 |
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| Montreal, QC (MySportsbook) - Alex Kovalev and Alex Tanguay both scored twice to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers at the Bell Centre. Saku Koivu added a goal and two assists, and Glen Metropolit also scored for Montreal, which halted a five-game winless skid. Tanguay and Andrei Markov posted three assists while Carey Price made 22 saves for the Canadiens, who moved two points ahead of idle Florida and into sole possession of the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. |
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| Fading Habs try to halt longest slide of season versus Thrashers |
NHL Hockey |
03/24/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The free-falling Montreal Canadiens will try to end their longest losing streak of the season when they welcome the Atlanta Thrashers for tonight's battle at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens have lost five straight games to give the club its longest skid since dropping six in a row from February 6-17, 2007. Montreal has just one win in six games (1-3-2) since general manager Bob Gainey took over head coaching duties from the fired Guy Carbonneau. The current losing streak has helped drop the Hab |
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| Capitals aim to get back in win column versus Maple Leafs |
NHL Hockey |
03/24/2009 |
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| Washington will play its next four games on home ice, beginning with Friday's matchup against Tampa Bay. Toronto, which is 12th in the East with 73 points, has won three of its last four games and is coming off Saturday's road victory over the rival Montreal Canadiens. Alexei Ponikarovsky had two goals and two assists, as the Maple Leafs slammed the slumping Canadiens, 5-2, at the Bell Centre. Mikhail Grabovski had a goal and three assists while Nikolai Kulemin added a goal and two assists for the Leafs. Martin G |
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| Canadiens recall Sergei Kostitsyn from Hamilton |
NHL Hockey |
03/22/2009 |
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| Montreal, QC (MySportsbook) - The Montreal Canadiens have recalled forward Sergei Kostitsyn from Hamilton of the American Hockey League. Kostitsyn was sent to the minors on February 17 after playing in 52 games for the Canadiens this season. He has scored eight goals and assisted on 15 others for Montreal. In 16 games with Hamilton, he notched five goals and nine assists for 14 points. |
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| Surging Maple Leafs send Canadiens to fifth straight loss |
NHL Hockey |
03/21/2009 |
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| Montreal, QC (MySportsbook) - Alexei Ponikarovsky had two goals and two assists, as the Toronto Maple Leafs slammed the slumping Montreal Canadiens, 5-2, at the Bell Centre. Mikhail Grabovski had a goal and three assists while Nikolai Kulemin added a goal and two assists for the Maple Leafs, who have won three of their last four games. Martin Gerber made 26 saves in the win. "We know Saturday night, especially in this building, it's a good atmosphere here," said Ponikarovsky. "It's great to get that win. We kn |
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| Spezza paces red-hot Senators past struggling Canadiens |
NHL Hockey |
03/19/2009 |
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| Ottawa, ON (MySportsbook) - Jason Spezza scored twice and picked up an assist, as the Ottawa Senators clipped the Montreal Canadiens, 5-4, at Scotiabank Place. Daniel Alfredsson, Nick Foligno and Jarkko Ruutu also tallied for the Senators, who have won three straight and seven of eight overall. Brian Elliott turned aside 28-of-32 shots to notch his seventh consecutive victory, the longest winning streak by a rookie netminder in franchise history. Guillaume Latendresse found the net on two occasions and Tom Kos |
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| Habs hope to continue dominance of Sens |
NHL Hockey |
03/19/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Montreal Canadiens hope their recent dominance of the Ottawa Senators can help them snap a three-game losing streak, as the Habs visit their Northeast Division rivals tonight at Scotiabank Place. The Canadiens are 4-0 against Ottawa this year and have won six straight in the series dating back to last season. Montreal has also won its last three contests in Canada's capital city, including a pair of shootout victories in Ottawa this season. Montreal has lost three in a row, but has picked |
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