• Yahoo Sports

    Bill Walton the broadcaster and some of his most memorable moments on the mic

    In a decades-long post-playing career as a broadcast analyst, Walton was rarely focused or even on topic. But he was never forgettable. And he was never uninspired.

  • The Canadian Press

    Reaction to the death of Bill Walton, the Hall of Famer who died Monday

    Reaction from the basketball world to the death Monday of Bill Walton: ___ “My very close friend, fellow Bruin and NBA rival Bill Walton died today. And the world feels so much heavier now. On the court, Bill was a fierce player, but off the court he wasn’t happy unless he did everything he could to make everyone around him happy. He was the best of us.” — fellow UCLA center, NBA star and Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. ___ “Bill was a special, kind, and genuine person. I’m incredi

  • The Canadian Press

    George Springer homers as the Blue Jays beat the sliding White Sox 5-1

    CHICAGO (AP) — George Springer, Bo Bichette and David Schneider homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the lowly Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Monday. Chris Bassitt struck out seven in five scoreless innings as Toronto stopped a three-game slide. Bassitt (5-6) allowed five hits and walked none against his first major league team. Springer connected in the second inning after Daulton Varsho reached on a two-out walk against Nick Nastrini. It was Springer's fourth homer of the season. Bichette led off

  • The Canadian Press

    Down 2-1, Panthers still have plenty of hope in East final against Rangers

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe pulled his vehicle out of the players' parking lot after leaving the Florida Panthers' practice facility on Monday afternoon, only to notice about 50 fans standing on the side of the road clamoring for autographs.