Hockey | Tim Wharnsby
Daniel Paille earns praise from Bruins teammates
Boston Bruins forward Daniel Paille has always been about the team, but he certainly has drawn attention to himself in the past few days for his goal-scoring prowess in the Stanley Cup final.
Soccer | Luca Sirianni
Recife a work in progress as host city
Chaotic traffic, insufficient public transportation, long lines,
cracking roadways and a lack of quality training fields are combining to give Recife a reputation as the Brazilian city least capable of hosting
the FIFA Confederations Cup and next year's World Cup.
Hockey | Tim Wharnsby
Bruins make Hossa-less Blackhawks look ordinary
When Marian Hossa was unable to play in Game 3, it surprised many in the hockey world. The Chicago Blackhawks knew there was the possibility he would not play, but somebody forgot to tell his replacement, Ben Smith.
Community | Monika Platek
Top #hockeynight tweets of the night
The Bruins were dominant in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final in front of
their home crowd on Monday night. The Hawks seemed to be one step behind
from the very start and hockey fans were quick to notice and react on Twitter.
Soccer | Nigel Reed
Confederations Cup needs serious quality control
If you thought Tahiti was out of its depth against Nigeria, consider the fact its next game, on Thursday, is against Spain. The non-contest between the champions of Africa and Oceania did nothing to alter my view Tahiti should not be in Brazil.
Soccer | Scott Regehr
Tahiti doesn't belong at Confederations Cup
It's a feel-good story, but the reality is that Tahiti shouldn't be in the Confederations Cup in Brazil.The tiny island nation just hasn't played enough competition in the lead-up to the tournament.
Hockey | Tim Wharnsby
Viktor Stalberg in for Blackhawks in critical Game 3
Three storylines for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada from TD Garden on Monday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET). The series is tied at 1-1.
Hockey | Elliotte Friedman
Price is steep for top picks in NHL draft
Any general manager trying to tempt teams to part with a high pick in the upcoming NHL draft better be prepared to offer a Kate Upton, not a Meg Griffin, in return.
Soccer | Nigel Reed
European artistry on full display at Confederations Cup
Spain's modus operandi has not changed in years. It is entirely predictable yet virtually impossible to overcome. Don't make the mistake of confusing predictability with a certain threshold of boredom.
Hockey | Tim Wharnsby
Stanley Cup final turning into gruelling affair
After dramatic and strange games in Chicago, the Blackhawks and Bruins shift to Boston for the next two outings. It will be interesting to see how much these teams have left after more than nine periods of hockey.
Hockey | Justin Piercy
Stanley Cup Playoffs: 2013 Overtime Heroes
There's nothing quite as exciting as an overtime goal...except when that goal comes in a Stanley Cup playoff game. Enjoy watching some of the dramatic finishes of the 2013 edition of the NHL's post-season.
Hockey | Tim Wharnsby
Team effort helps Bruins steal Game 2 from Blackhawks
The guys in black and gold were going the wrong way early in this game, but they had plenty of leaders step up to help pull this one out as the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in overtime in Game 2.
Community | Monika Platek
Top #hockeynight tweets of the night
After a long and exciting opening game in the Stanley Cup final, we
shouldn't have been surprised to see a repeat on Saturday night. Game 2
went to OT and hockey fans were with us every step of the way.
Soccer | Nigel Reed
Brazil, Neymar kick off on the right foot
Whatever financial investment Barcelona has made in Neymar - he's probably worth every penny. In his nation's capital a young man, with the world at his feet, had the self-confidence to allow his natural talent to shine through.
Baseball | Rod Perry
Did You See That? Alex Cobb nailed in head by line drive
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb was taken off on a stretcher on Saturday after taking a line drive off the head against the Kansas City Royals. He suffered a mild concussion as a result.
Hockey | Tim Wharnsby
Nathan Horton will play for the Bruins in Game 2
Three storylines for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada from the United Center on Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).
Sports | Scott Russell
Field of Play: Making the Father's Day connection
It's Father's Day and it's a perfect time to reflect on the place where many of us have made the first and longest lasting bonds with our dads, finding that common ground out there that spans the generations which naturally threaten to separate us.
Hockey | Tim Wharnsby
Bruins hoping Nathan Horton can play Game 2
Boston Bruins forward Nathan Horton departed halfway through the first overtime of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final with a left shoulder injury and didn't return, but there he was back on the ice at practice with his teammates on Friday in the hopes he'll be healthy enough to play against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2 tomorrow.
