In a nutshell: as of 9:05 a.m. (All times PT) Sunday by Hartley Miller
BCHL:
–The Prince George Spruce Kings won their BCHL pre-season opener outscoring the Centennials 4-1 in Merritt. The Spruce Kings outshot the Centennials 32-28. PG went 1/8 and Merritt 0/8 on the power play. The same two teams meet again in exhibition play Friday, Oct. 23rd in Merritt and on Sunday, Oct. 25th in Prince George (3PM at the RMCA).
NHL:
–The Calgary Flames have signed a couple of former Vancouver Canucks. The Flames came to terms with defenceman Chris Tanev on a four-year, $18 million contract. Calgary also signed free-agent goaltender Jacob Markstrom to a six-year, $36-million deal. To replace Markstrom, the Canucks and former Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby agreed to a two-year, $8.6-million contract. Friday and Saturday were the first two days of NHL free agency.
NBA:
–The NBA Finals will conclude either tonight (Sunday) or Tuesday in Orlando. The LA Lakers and Miami Heat meet in Game 6 this evening (4:30 PT) with the Lakers ahead 3-2. Miami is coming off a 111-108 victory in Game 5 on Friday. The Lakers are going for their 17th NBA title.
MLB:
–The best-of-7 American League Championship Series will open tonight (4:35 PT) in San Diego with the Tampa Bay Rays against the Houston Astros. In the National League, the Championship Series between the Atlanta Braves and the LA Dodgers will start Monday night at 5:08 (PT).
NFL: (Week 5)
–There are 10 Sunday NFL games including (1-3) Minnesota at (4-0) Seattle tonight at 5:20. The Denver at New England game has been moved to next Sunday (Oct 18th).
SPORTS TWEETS:
A great way to kick off the pre-season in Merritt!
GAME RECAP –> https://t.co/TnHpGg7Rie#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/TFowExVEO2
— Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 11, 2020
Started the pre-season on the right foot tonight!
Tonight’s Game Highlights are below!#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/ec3FrExbTG
— Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 11, 2020
HART ATTACK: @Hartley_Miller talks about what’s next for Junior Hockey as Dr. Bonnie Henry says it’s likely no fans will be allowed in the stands this season
| https://t.co/vWOBmiztU3 #CityofPG #sports #COVID19 #bcpoli pic.twitter.com/LpnwbDh8L9— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) October 9, 2020
Oilers, Barrie reach one-year deal.
MORE: https://t.co/dqUqyNiAi7 pic.twitter.com/4ybgK41Aje
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 10, 2020
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Brandon Saad and defenceman Dennis Gilbert from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Nikita Zadorov and Anton Lindholm.#NHLFreeAgency https://t.co/Fp2PshMXbZ
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 10, 2020
Maple Leafs send Johnsson to Devils for Anderson.
MORE: https://t.co/zllyYldiyF pic.twitter.com/V7qe59Ui8q
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 10, 2020
The Leafs continue to add to their defence and sign Zach Bogosian. pic.twitter.com/QI0iMeAo4H
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 11, 2020
CBJ, Koivu finalizing one-year deal. MORE: https://t.co/ERIvJOCTIV pic.twitter.com/rcrUDVw6ce
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 10, 2020
The NHL is reportedly considering an outdoor game at Lake Louise to start next season. MORE @ https://t.co/mLEZoDeOWd pic.twitter.com/1EVKDQi3T5
— BarDown (@BarDown) October 11, 2020
“We ain’t backing down. We ain’t shying away.”
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat aren’t afraid of what’s waiting for them in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.https://t.co/wMjITqd2zh
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 11, 2020
For now, Jaguars-Chargers is scheduled for week 8, so there are a lot of moving parts. https://t.co/2lwWINH8IN
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2020
In the NBA’s customary review of officiating in close games, two last-minute foul calls that sent Jimmy Butler to the line in Game 5 of the NBA Finals were deemed correct.https://t.co/pGvqkUTmzh
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 11, 2020
The Rays meet the Astros in the ALCS. Who ya got? ?@bnicholsonsmith and @ArdenZwelling tee up the series: https://t.co/5HJwnfQGDw
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 11, 2020
The King of Clay continues his reign ?
Rafael Nadal has captured his record 13th French Open title https://t.co/Llj8HgSRFv pic.twitter.com/VmbxGqlWUf
— CBC Sports (@cbcsports) October 11, 2020
Swiatek defeats Kenin to claim French Open title.
MORE: https://t.co/FWV8Wa3lfb pic.twitter.com/uqX9TT279N
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 10, 2020