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Oct. 12, 2006 / 12:22 AM

NHL: Florida 6, Carolina 3

SUNRISE, Fla., Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Florida defeated Carolina 6-3 Wednesday, led by Olli Johnson's two scores and two assists.

The Hurricanes became the first team in NHL history to follow up a Stanley Cup championship season with four consecutive losses to start the following campaign.

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Gary Roberts also scored twice and Stephen Weiss added a goal and two assists for the Panthers.

Alex Auld stopped 32 of the 35 shots he faced in the win.

Eric Belanger, Scott Walker and Andrew Hutchinson each had goals for the Hurricanes. John Grahame made 25 saves in defeat.

White, Celtics dominate Heat for 3-1 series lead; Porzingis injured

NBA // 2 hours ago

White, Celtics dominate Heat for 3-1 series lead; Porzingis injured

MIAMI, April 29 (UPI) -- Derrick White could only shake his head in disbelief as he flicked his wrist and repeatedly sank shots for a 38-point effort, fueling a Boston Celtics win over the Miami Heat on Monday in Game 4 of their playoff series.

Raiders to sign ex-Cowboys WR Michael Gallup

NFL // 4 hours ago

Raiders to sign ex-Cowboys WR Michael Gallup

April 29 (UPI) -- Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup plans to sign a one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Eagles sign ex-Jets OT Mekhi Becton to 1-year deal

NFL // 5 hours ago

Eagles sign ex-Jets OT Mekhi Becton to 1-year deal

April 29 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Eagles signed former New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs sign tight end Travis Kelce to new record contract

NFL // 7 hours ago

Kansas City Chiefs sign tight end Travis Kelce to new record contract

April 29 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Chiefs signed All-Pro Travis Kelce to new, two-year contract, making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL history, his agency, Milk & Honey Sports announced Monday.

Patriots, defensive tackle Christian Barmore agrees to extension worth up to $92M

NFL // 12 hours ago

Patriots, defensive tackle Christian Barmore agrees to extension worth up to $92M

April 29 (UPI) -- Defensive tackle Christian Barmore and the New England Patriots agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million, his agent, Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, confirmed Monday.

Owens, Gore, Rice among sons of football legends added to NFL teams

NFL // 13 hours ago

Owens, Gore, Rice among sons of football legends added to NFL teams

April 29 (UPI) -- More than a dozen players with fathers who previously played in the NFL were picked up through the 2024 NFL Draft and/or signed as undrafted free agents.

Horse racing weekend busy in Hong Kong, Japan, England, France

Sports News // 14 hours ago

Horse racing weekend busy in Hong Kong, Japan, England, France

April 29 (UPI) -- A busy weekend of horse racing around the globe found Romantic Warrior atop the heap in Hong Kong, T O Royal the king of stayers in Japan and a Godolphin runner shaping up for the Epsom Derby.

Rory McIlroy celebrates Zurich Classic with impromptu singing performance

Sports News // 14 hours ago

Rory McIlroy celebrates Zurich Classic with impromptu singing performance

April 29 (UPI) -- Rory McIlroy gave fans a unique encore performance after teaming up with Shane Lowry to win the 2024 Zurich Classic, grabbing a microphone and belting out the lines of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" at TPC Louisiana.

With entries taken, gates assigned, trainers, jockeys plot Kentucky Derby tactics

Sports News // 15 hours ago

With entries taken, gates assigned, trainers, jockeys plot Kentucky Derby tactics

April 29 (UPI) -- The lineup is set for Saturday's 150th Kentucky Derby, and trainers and jockeys were plotting strategy as soon as gates were assigned Saturday.

Free agent RB Ezekiel Elliott agrees to return to Dallas Cowboys

NFL // 16 hours ago

Free agent RB Ezekiel Elliott agrees to return to Dallas Cowboys

April 29 (UPI) -- Veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott, who spent last season with the New England Patriots, opted to return to the Dallas Cowboys in free agency.

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