Selby holds off Trump fightback in UK final to end four-year wait for major trophy

  • Mark Selby beats Judd Trump 10-8 in UK Championship

  • Leicester player savours first triple crown title since 2021

Mark Selby withstood a brave fightback from the world No 1 Judd Trump to clinch the third UK Championship title of his career at the Barbican Centre in York.

Selby had zoomed into a 5-0 lead in the opening session before Trump twice chiselled his way back to a single-frame deficit and threatened to dash his rival’s dream of a first “triple crown” title since 2021.

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Senators Could Earn Home-Ice Advantage, If Goaltending Doesn't Impede

The Ottawa Senators currently sit in sixth place in the Atlantic Division with a 13-11-4 record, but they’re only three points behind the third-place Montreal Canadiens, and four points behind the second-place Boston Bruins.

In addition, Ottawa has two games in hand on Boston. So it’s rather remarkable the Senators remain a strong team in the playoff hunt while their goaltending is not getting the job done.

In their past four losses, Ottawa has given up 16 goals and been outscored 16-7. Their 3.29 goals-against average this season speaks to their struggles in their own zone as a team.

But if the Sens want to take a competitive step forward and contend for home-ice advantage, they’re going to have to tighten things up defensively, specifically in the crease.

For instance, starter Linus Ullmark has posted an .877 save percentage and 3.00 GAA in 21 starts this season. He’s been better of late, with an SP of .900 or higher in his last couple of games.

However, Ullmark’s career averages of a .915 SP and a 2.58 GAA suggest the 32-year-old is going to put it all together and atone for his subpar start to the season. But Ullmark can't do it all himself, and that’s where his understudy – backup Leevi Merilainen – comes in.

In seven appearances this year, Merilainen has an .876 SP and a 3.36 GAA. The 23-year-old still has only 21 games of NHL experience under his belt, but there’s no sense the Sens have given up on him.

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That said, Merilainen has to give Ottawa coach Travis Green a reason to challenge Ullmark for playing time. That means being more consistent, and given that he’s lost his past three games, Merilainen has to show he can work his way out of adversity. 

Aside from the goaltending, there’s plenty to like about the Sens as a team. Sure, the team has to be better in front of Ullmark and Merilainen, and the blame for Ottawa’s so-so start shouldn't fall on their netminders alone.

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But the truth is, if the Senators' tandem can find a bit more consistency and challenge each other, there's an opportunity for Ottawa to not only be a playoff team again, but possibly a club that can claim home-ice advantage for the post-season.

If the Sens are to get to the next level, they’re going to need their goalies to be better than they’ve been thus far this season. 


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Christian Anderson scores 27 points as No. 19 Texas Tech beats LSU 82-58 for Tigers’ 1st loss

Christian Anderson had 27 points, eight assists and five rebounds and No. 19 Texas Tech handed LSU its first loss, blowing out the Tigers 82-58 on Sunday. J.T. Toppin added 11 points and 15 rebounds while LeJuan Watts had 15 points and 10 boards for the Red Raiders (7-2) in front of a decidedly pro-Texas Tech crowd on a neutral court at Dickies Arena. DJ Thomas Jr. scored 13 points and Mike Nwoko had 10 as the only players in double figures for the Tigers (8-1), who shot 26% in the first half and trailed 47-26 at the break in their first game against a ranked opponent.

Why Penguins Not Retaining Jarry's Contract Should Be A Dealbreaker For Oilers

The state of the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending is such that trade rumors connecting potential trade acquisitions should be believed.

Where there’s smoke, there’s often fire, and the smoking ruins of the Oilers’ many defeats this season give Edmonton GM Stan Bowman good reason to shake the trees in the trade market and see what goalies could be available to change things up between the pipes for his team.

On Sportsnet's 'Saturday Headlines,' Elliotte Friedman indicated there’s interest from Edmonton in Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry. But what’s likely an obstacle to this trade being consummated is Pittsburgh’s unwillingness to retain salary on Jarry’s current contract.

The 30-year-old’s salary of $5.375 million runs for an additional two seasons after this one, and acquiring him would be a huge commitment given his roller-coaster performances in previous seasons. 

Jarry’s individual numbers this season, including a .913 save percentage and a 2.61 goals-against average in 12 appearances, are significantly better than current Oilers starter Stuart Skinner’s .889 SP and 2.86 GAA in 21 starts.

Based on goaltending statistics today, Jarry would be an upgrade on Skinner. But the real question is – are the Oilers really in a position to take on Jarry’s full contract, or is that a dealbreaker for Bowman?

To answer, Edmonton should not take on Jarry's full contract, and it should be a dealbreaker for Bowman and the Oilers that the Penguins don't want to retain his salary.

The Oilers presently have only $159,167 in salary cap space. That means they’re going to have to move out money to make space for Jarry’s salary.

Tristan Jarry (Aaron Doster-Imagn Images)

If Pittsburgh GM Kyle Dubas was willing to retain some salary, it would be far easier for Bowman to clear out a retained amount of cap space to gamble on Jarry, rather than taking on his full cap hit.

Bowman would have to move out roster players and weaken their offensive or defensive depth, or both. All that for a goaltender who has been inconsistent in the past.

Edmonton’s recent history of making bad investments in net – Jack Campbell as one example – makes the Oilers gun-shy to risk Jarry falling flat and being stuck with him for another two seasons.

They’ve already brought in Connor Ingram, and he’s struggling at the AHL level. So the thought of trading for Jarry, then shortly thereafter regretting it and being stuck with another potential buyout situation for years to come, could haunt Edmonton's front office.   

Indeed, rather than pursuing Jarry and being responsible for his full contract, it’s probably better to stay with Skinner. He’s in the final season of his contract that pays him $2.6 million, which gives the Oilers some freedom in how they'd like to handle Skinner.

Not to mention, he has been between the pipes in both of Edmonton's runs to the Stanley Cup final in the last two years.

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Besides, even if Skinner continues to struggle this season, it’s not as if Jarry is going to be the only goalie available via trade. As the year unfolds and there’s some separation in the standings, there’s likely to be other options for the Oilers in net. 

Regardless of what other options are out there, it makes sense for Bowman to be more patient and see what trade opportunities bubble up between now and the March 6 trade deadline.

If the Penguins are dead-set against salary retention for Jarry, the Oilers should move on and take their chances either with Skinner or someone else who isn’t as big a risk of failing.

Edmonton is on the clock when it comes to superstar Connor McDavid, so there should be a sense of urgency when it comes to the Oilers’ goaltending. But Jarry’s rebound season is still in its infancy, and the last thing Edmonton should want is a reclamation project that’s still in its early stages.

Bowman has to balance the needs of the moment with Edmonton's long-term needs, and that means either finding a veteran goalie who isn’t as much of a long-term risk or sticking with Skinner and letting the chips fall where they may, then possibly moving on from Skinner when he becomes a UFA in the summer.


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Lauren Betts leads No. 4 UCLA to 80-59 rout of Oregon in Big Ten opener

Lauren Betts had season highs of 24 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks, and No. 4 UCLA routed Oregon 80-59 in the teams' Big Ten opener Sunday, knocking the Ducks from the unbeaten ranks. Gianna Kneepkens added 17 points for the Bruins (9-1, 1-0), who beat the Ducks for the sixth straight time while topping 80 points for the sixth time this season. Ehis Etute had 14 points and nine rebounds off the bench and Katie Fiso added 14 points for the Ducks (10-1, 0-1).

Observations after Sixers lose back-and-forth battle to Lakers, James takes over late

Observations after Sixers lose back-and-forth battle to Lakers, James takes over late  originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Sixers came out on the wrong end of a back-and-forth tussle with the Lakers on Sunday night. 

They fell to a 112-108 loss at Xfinity Mobile Arena, dropping to 13-10 on the season. Los Angeles improved to 17-6. 

Tyrese Maxey had 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.

Luka Doncic posted a triple-double with 31 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. LeBron James tallied 29 points on 12-for-17 shooting, seven rebounds and six assists.

The Sixers remained without Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee LCL sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain). Marcus Smart (left lumbar muscle strain) was the one player sidelined for the Lakers. 

The Sixers won’t play again until they host the Pacers on Friday night. Here are observations on their loss to the Lakers:

Plenty of juice in the building

The Eastern and Western Conference’s top scorers needed very little time to get rolling. 

Doncic drained a mid-range jumper for the game’s first basket and Maxey replied with a catch-and-shoot three-pointer. Maxey made his first four field goals and scored 10 first-quarter points. 

He was quite comfortable with a quick pace in the early going. As a team, the Sixers had the sharper start. Paul George scored a transition layup, Maxey hit a pull-up three and the Sixers went up 19-9 on a pair of Dominick Barlow free throws. 

Everyone on the floor seemed to begin the night with more intensity than they’d have for an average regular-season game. That included Maxey, who had a brief courtside chat with Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, the ceremonial pregame bell ringer. Maxey was assessed a technical foul late in the first quarter for his animated disagreement with an official’s no-call. 

The Sixers had a cold patch to close the first quarter and the Lakers made a run that featured James hammering in a powerful dunk. His slam caused a big pop of noise from the many Lakers fans on hand. Rui Hachimura’s corner three on the Lakers’ last play of the first tied the game at 30-all. 

Nightmare Embiid shooting

Embiid was 2 for 15 from the floor through three quarters. That was initially 1 for 14, but he was retroactively credited for a tip-in late in the second quarter. His final numbers were 4 for 21.

For the most part, he took reasonable shots early in the game and got tough bounces on mid-range looks he often makes. Embiid did force up a couple of awkward leaners when he appeared to expect a foul call. He also settled for some jumpers early in the shot clock instead of putting greater pressure on the Lakers’ defense. Whatever he tried, his shooting touch was absent. 

As the misses piled up, Embiid was exasperated. He stared at the ceiling and raised his arms in dismay after failing to hit a shot from just inside the foul line on the Sixers’ final possession of the second quarter. 

Lakers guard Austin Reaves had similar struggles. Reaves, who entered the game averaging 29.2 points and shooting 52.5 percent from the field, opened 0 for 8. Maxey and the Sixers guarded him well.

Though Doncic didn’t have a great jump shooting start, he frustrated the Sixers with his typical foul drawing trickery. The five-time All-Star finished the evening 11 for 14 at the foul line. 

James still clutch

The Sixers’ bench decisively outplayed the Lakers’ in the first half. At halftime, the Sixers’ second unit had an 18-2 scoring advantage. 

Jabari Walker picked up where he left off Friday in the Sixers’ win over the Bucks, swishing a three on his first touch. Jared McCain made two long-range jumpers and a driving layup early in the second quarter. 

To begin the second half, the Lakers’ starters were much stronger than the Sixers’. James drilled three jumpers early in the third quarter. Deandre Ayton’s alley-oop dunk gave L.A. a 68-67 lead.

The Sixers fell behind as many as 10 points late in the third quarter, but they eventually pushed back. VJ Edgecombe and Maxey sunk threes and the Sixers cut their deficit to 87-84 entering the fourth quarter.

The Lakers maintained a slim lead through much of the fourth and benefited from several Sixers defensive breakdowns. The Sixers defended gamely against the Lakers’ stars, but they had issues both communicating and fighting through screens.

James nailed two important jumpers to put the Lakers up 105-100. Embiid subbed in for his final stint with 3:23 to play.

The Sixers blitzed Doncic down the stretch and had success with that strategy. After he tossed a pass out of bounds, Embiid hit a mid-range jumper to even the game at 105 apiece.

James had more heroics left in the tank.

The 40-year-old superstar continued his late-game takeover by canning a contested three and a fadeaway mid-range bucket.

None of the jumpers the Sixers flung up in the last minute dropped until a desperate Maxey three with seven seconds left that cut the Lakers’ lead to 110-108. However, Doncic iced the game with a pair of free throws.

Scott Wedgewood Could Start for Avalanche vs. Predators on Tuesday

Scott Wedgewood is expected to at least dress Tuesday night when the Colorado Avalanche take on the Nashville Predators.

Trent Miner, who had been called up from the Colorado Eagles following Wedgewood’s injury, was reassigned to his AHL club after Colorado’s 3–2 win over the New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon.

The 33-year-old Wedgewood was pulled early from Tuesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks after tweaking his back en route to a 3–1 victory. Mackenzie Blackwood stepped in and stopped all 10 shots he faced.

Blackwood has been solid in Wedgewood’s absence. After a 6–3 road loss to the New York Islanders, he rebounded with consecutive 3–2 victories over the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers.

Even with three games missed, Wedgewood remains tied for the NHL lead in wins among goaltenders with 13, alongside Dallas Stars’ standout netminder Jake Oettinger. His 2.07 goals-against average ranks second in the league, just behind Washington Capitals’ Logan Thompson at 2.06. Meanwhile, Wedgewood leads the NHL with a .920 save percentage.

Credit Bednar and the Coaching Staff

It was Jared Bednar’s decision to remove Wedgewood from the Canucks game as a precaution. The coaching staff prioritized the long-term picture: Wedgewood is in the midst of a career-best stretch, and risking further injury for no reason would have been unwise. By pulling him, they protected one of the league’s top goaltenders. Now, it appears Wedgewood will be ready to step back between the pipes in just a few days.

The Next Stop

Colorado remains atop the NHL standings with a record of 21–2–6. The Avalanche will face the Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, with puck drop scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time.

What do the fans think of the latest news? Is Wedgewood ready? Let us know in the comments and we'll get back to you. 

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Shooting Dice With Victorious Vegas Tonight

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The Vegas Golden Knights, who visit The Garden tonight, may not be the best team in the NHL at this moment but they sure are among the most interesting.

Succeeding with a one-two – Jack Eichel-Mitch Marner – punch, The V's bring a 13-6-3 record to Manhattan and the promise of even better things to come once Double M  acclimatizes himself to coach Bruce Cassidy's system.

"Marner will have Vegas dancing in the aisles of T-Mobile Arena if he finds the same harmony

with Eichel that he did with Auston Matthews in Toronto," wrote Scott Zerr in The Hockey News Yearbook. "If Marner and Eichel click, they'll be the biggest duet on The Strip since Donnie & Marie."

Third man on the big line, left wing Ivan Barashev, is no slouch either at 10-13-23 along with a handsome plus-8. This club had no right to sing the blues.

Even without the ailing Adam Fox, the Rangers match well against the Knights' defense while Igor Shesterkin is significantly superior to either Vegas goalkeeper, Akira Schmid or Adin Hill. Ditto for Jonathan Quick, who figures to start tonight.

Zerr: "The Knights are certainly good enough to be at the top of the league again and with GM Kelly McCrimmon always eyeing more glimmer and glitz, there's every reason to believe they can lift a Stanley Cup for a second time."

Another 'Close But No Cigar' Point For The BlueshirtsAnother 'Close But No Cigar' Point For The BlueshirtsThere are three ways to digest the Rangers' effort against top-rated Colorado on Saturday afternoon at The Garden.

Which is fine for the State of Nevada but who cares on Seventh Avenue between West 31st and West 33rd Streets where the Rangers concern remains steadfast.

For now, at least, the Blueshirt modest mantra has to be: PLAYOFFS – OR BUST!

Peterson returns from injury with 17 points, leading No. 21 KU past Mizzou despite flu-like symptoms

Kansas has proven over the past month that it can hang with the nation's best without Darryn Peterson on the floor. The Jayhawks showed Sunday they are capable of beating anybody when he's out there. The potential No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, Peterson returned from a lingering hamstring injury to score 17 points in 23 minutes against Missouri, leading the No. 21 Jayhawks to an 80-60 rout of their biggest rival in the latest edition of the Border War.

Avalanche Hold Off Late Flyers Push to Secure 3–2 Win

Brock Nelson buried the go-ahead goal with 52 seconds remaining in the first period, and the Colorado Avalanche capped a flawless back-to-back set with a 3–2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. 

Brent Burns opened the scoring for Colorado, while Valeri Nichushkin extended the lead with an insurance marker early in the second period. Mackenzie Blackwood delivered another outstanding performance between the pipes, turning aside 24 shots. 

Philadelphia’s offense came from captain Sean Couturier and Travis Konecny, the latter firing a game-high nine shots on goal. Samuel Ersson—usually slotted as the backup—stood tall in defeat, recording 25 saves to keep the Flyers within striking distance. 

First Period 

The Flyers struck just 2:08 into the game when Noah Juulsen unloaded a slap shot from the point that was redirected by captain Couturier past Blackwood, giving Philadelphia an early 1–0 lead. 

A little more than six minutes later, Burns responded with his fourth goal of the season, wiring a wrist shot through traffic—thanks in part to Nichushkin’s heavy screen in front—that prevented Ersson from seeing the shot. Martin Nečas remained poised on the left circle and threaded a pinpoint pass to Burns, whose ability to get shots through, even at age 40, continues to defy logic. 

After Juulsen was whistled for tripping Parker Kelly, Colorado capitalized on the ensuing power play. Nelson and Nathan MacKinnon both took hacks at a loose rebound, but it was Nelson who delivered the decisive tap to put the Avalanche ahead 2–1. Nečas nearly added another goal moments before, but his one-timer rang off the post. Nelson now has 10 points in his last 10 games. 

Second Period 

Just 1:47 into the frame, Nichushkin extended the lead. He corralled a cross-ice feed from Devon Toews that glanced off the skate of Victor Olofsson, then snapped a wrister from the right circle past Ersson to make it 3–1 Colorado. 

Konecny trimmed the deficit with a clever move, selling a pump-fake toward the far post and slipping the puck five-hole as Blackwood bit on the fake, cutting the score to 3–2. 

Burns nearly restored the two-goal cushion midway through the period, springing Victor Olofsson on a breakaway, but Ersson stood tall with a blocker save. Minutes later, Burns hammered another shot from the point, only to hear it ring off the post. On the same sequence, Trevor Zegras was called for slashing Nichushkin, sending Colorado back to the power play. The Avalanche couldn’t convert, and late in the period, Nečas took a slashing penalty of his own. 

Colorado carried a 3–2 lead into intermission, while the Flyers entered the third with 1:53 remaining on the man advantage. 

Third Period 

After the Avalanche killed off the penalty, MacKinnon was assessed a hooking infraction on Zegras, who was sprung on a breakaway 4:54 into the period. The officials awarded a penalty shot, a dangerous situation considering Zegras’ 68% shootout success rate (17-for-25). 

But Blackwood shut the door, reading the move perfectly and turning aside the attempt to preserve Colorado’s one-goal lead. 

The remainder of the game evolved into a tactical showcase, but the Avalanche remained composed and resolute. Philadelphia pulled Ersson twice in the final minutes, pressing desperately for the equalizer, yet their efforts came up short as Blackwood stood tall and refused to yield. 

Next Game 

The Avalanche (21-2-6) end their Tour De USA on Tuesday when they take on the Nashville Predators (10-14-4) at Bridgestone Arena. Coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. local time.  

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Say What? 'Who Cares,' Players React To Olympic Rink News And More Quotes From This Week

Every week in the NHL delivers goals, chaos, and occasionally, absolute gems on the microphone. Our “Say What?” series features some of the strangest, funniest, and most telling quotes from players, coaches, and executives around the league. 

Here are the lines that made us stop scrolling and say… what?,

"I think he was disappointed with your guys' coverage on his offensive ability, or not shooting the puck. Maybe that stirred it up. I know if I've got a problem with any other players, I'll just address it with you guys." - Kris Knoblauch. 

The Edmonton Oilers head coach was responding to coverage by the media, many asking why Connor McDavid wasn’t shooting more. That was Knoblauch’s reply after McDavid scored a hat trick in the following game.

“How would they know that?” - Rasmus Andersson

The Calgary Flames defenseman talked about reports that said he’s already decided on his future and whether he’s staying or leaving the Flames as his trade value increases with strong production. 

“I saw some reports the other day (saying) ‘Oh, he doesn’t know what to do with his future,' and I’m like, ‘How would you know that?'” Andersson said.

“I talked to my agent before the season started, and then we haven’t talked. How could you possibly know if I’m undecided about my future or not? I’ve come to the point in my life where I just laugh at the things people say online, and honestly, it feels great to come to that point," he added.

“It sucks.” - Matthew Knies, “Beast came in and was unbelievable for us.” - Auston Matthews

The Toronto Maple Leafs captain and power forward talked about Dennis Hildeby taking over for Joseph Woll, who went down with an injury against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Leafs are now without Woll and Anthony Stolarz, making Hildeby the team's starting goaltender. 

It's a huge loss for the Maple Leafs as Woll has been putting up great numbers, but Hildeby has stepped up in relief and with the new role.

Hildeby Is The Leafs' Starter With Woll's Injury, Here's How We Got HereHildeby Is The Leafs' Starter With Woll's Injury, Here's How We Got HereWith Joseph Woll on injured reserve, rookie netminder Dennis Hildeby is now the starting goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here is how we got here.

"There's zero truth'' - Ken Holland 

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun said he reached out to the Los Angeles Kings’ GM Ken Holland regarding speculation of a potential coaching change. Peter DeBoer has been linked to the story, but Holland isn’t giving the rumor any more life than it's already taken on. 

The Kings will continue forward with Jim Hiller as the bench boss, with no plans to make changes in the near future.

"If there’s no rink completed, there’s no NHL players going to the Olympics." - Bill Daly

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly was asked what the percentage chance was that some NHL players might drop out of the Olympics because of the rink issues in Italy.

"Depends on % you want to place on the possibility the rink doesn’t get completed," Daly said. "If there’s no rink completed, there’s no NHL players going to the Olympics."

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“It’ll change things, but who cares?” -Nathan MacKinnon

When asked about the smaller ice surface at the Olympics, Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon wasn’t overly concerned.  

Maple Leafs' Matthews also chimed in and said, “It can be a 100-by-100-foot sheet. You just want to go out there and play and have that opportunity.”

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Darryn Peterson scores 17 in return from injury, No. 21 Kansas beats rival Missouri 80-60

Darryn Peterson scored 17 points in his return after a month lost to a hamstring injury, and No. 21 Kansas used a 23-3 run spanning halftime to seize control against Missouri, before the Jayhawks rolled to an 80-60 victory over their bitter rival Sunday. The potential No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, Peterson had missed the past seven games with the nagging injury. Tre White led the Jayhawks (7-3) with 20 points and 13 rebounds.