• The Canadian Press

    New York Giants select Canadian Johnson in fourth round of NFL draft

    It didn't happen when Canadian Theo Johnson thought it would but he landed where he wanted to. The New York Giants selected the Penn State tight end in the fourth round, No. 107 overall, of the NFL draft Saturday. Johnson had been projected as a possible second-day selection. "(That) wasn't in the cards for me but I think I got picked exactly when I was supposed to and exactly where I was supposed to," Johnson told reporters in New York after his selection. "Went to school and worked with Christ

  • The Canadian Press

    The Dolphins add pass rushing depth in the NFL draft and address their need at receiver

    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — After losing a handful key contributors in free agency and releasing several more to save money, the Miami Dolphins used the NFL draft to add depth with players they feel can develop into starters. General manager Chris Grier has taken win-now approach over the past two seasons, adding pricey stars including Tyreek Hill and Jalen Ramsey through free agency and making trades to build a contending roster. Grier still wants to win, even after selecting several players wit

  • The Canadian Press

    Jets go offense, offense and more offense around Aaron Rodgers throughout the NFL draft

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets traded down and got a protector. Then they traded up and grabbed a playmaker. General manager Joe Douglas kept wheeling and dealing throughout the three days of the NFL draft as the Jets focused mostly on the offense to improve a unit that was among the league's worst with quarterback Aaron Rodgers missing all but four snaps last season. “It honestly just fell that way with the board,” said Douglas, who used the first five of New York's seven picks on

  • The Canadian Press

    Lightning D Sergachev picks up assist as surprise addition to roster in Game 4 win vs. Panthers

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay defenseman Mikhail Sergachev was a surprise addition to the lineup and had an assist in the Lightning's Game 4 win against the Florida Panthers on Saturday night after being out since early February with a broken left leg. Sergachev had surgery one day after he got hurt during a game at the New York Rangers on Feb. 8. “I felt like a hockey player again.” Sergachev said after the Lightning avoided elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers. “A little bit tired, obviou