Stanley Cup Finals
Kansas City Chiefs players, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15), stretch after NFL football training camp Saturday, July 27, 2019, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Pat Mahomes living up to his 'Showtime' nickname

By Dave Skretta Jul. 29, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 22, 2019 file photo, Terry Pegula, arrives to the NFL football owners meeting in Key Biscayne, Fla. Rather than fullfilling his promise of delivering Buffalo a championship, Pegula has instead overseen a team that's endured fitful starts and stops, gone through a revolving door of players and coaches, and is in the midst of a franchise-worst eight-year playoff drought, the NHL's longest active streak. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File )
Sabres owner Pegula tells AP: It's time to start winning

By John Wawrow Jun. 29, 2019 12:33 PM EDT

St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly carries the Stanley Cup during the Blues' NHL hockey Stanley Cup victory celebration in St. Louis on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Fans pack downtown St. Louis to cheer on the champion Blues

By Jim Salter Jun. 15, 2019 03:27 PM EDT

Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy checks the clock as time winds down during the third period in Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Year of parades ends in Boston with Bruins' Stanley Cup loss

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 13, 2019 06:57 PM EDT

St. Louis Blues fan Marge Kirchhoefer poses for a portrait in her St. Louis home, Thursday, June 13, 2019. At age 100, Kirchhoefer is among the oldest St. Louis Blues fans, and now that they're Stanley Cup champions, she knows exactly how she'll celebrate. She plans to drink champagne and says she "may get loaded." There's a lot of that going around in St. Louis, now that the Blues have knocked off the Boston Bruins to win their first NHL championship since they arrived as an expansion team 52 years ago. (AP Photo/Jim Salter)
Heartache turns to triumph for St. Louis sports fans

By Jim Salter Jun. 13, 2019 03:51 PM EDT

Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy watches from behind the bench during the first period in Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Bruins fall apart and give up early goals in Game 7 loss

By Ken Powtak Jun. 12, 2019 11:12 PM EDT

St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly skates with the Conn Smythe trophy after the Blues' win over the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The Latest: O'Reilly wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP

Jun. 12, 2019 08:18 PM EDT

New England Patriots' Julian Edelman, left, roars as he waves the Boston Bruins banner before Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Bruins and the St. Louis Blues, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
St. Louis Blues at Boston Bruins 6/12/2019

Jun. 12, 2019 08:18 PM EDT

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, right, stops a shot at the goal line as Boston Bruins' David Krejci, left, of the Czech Republic, pokes at it during the third period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Boston. A video review confirmed there was no goal on the play. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
St. Louis Blues at Boston Bruins 6/6/2019

Jun. 07, 2019 12:45 AM EDT

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, right, stops a shot at the goal line as Boston Bruins' David Krejci, left, of the Czech Republic, pokes at it during the third period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Boston. A video review confirmed there was no goal on the play. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Binnington, Blues beat Bruins 2-1, lead Stanley Cup 3-2

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 07, 2019 12:42 AM EDT

St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn, second from right, flips past Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Saturday, June 1, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Bruins rout Blues 7-2, take 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup Final

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 01, 2019 11:16 PM EDT

A St. Louis Blues fan looks at the scoreboard during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Blues and the Boston Bruins Saturday, June 1, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues 6/1/2019

Jun. 01, 2019 10:33 PM EDT

Boston Bruins center Sean Kuraly celebrates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Saturday, June 1, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: Bruins rout Blues 7-2, take 2-1 Cup series lead

Jun. 01, 2019 10:30 PM EDT

Fans arrive for Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
St. Louis Blues at Boston Bruins 5/29/2019

May. 29, 2019 08:04 PM EDT

Boston Bruins' Matt Grzelcyk, center, is assisted from the ice by Jake DeBrusk, left, and David Krejci, right, after an injury during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
The Latest: Bruins' Grzelcyk taken to hospital after hit

May. 29, 2019 08:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, May 21, 2019 file photo, the St. Louis Blues celebrate after beating the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series, in St. Louis. The Blues won 5-1 to win the series 4-2 and earn a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues 5/21/2019

May. 25, 2019 11:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, May 21, 2019 file photo, the St. Louis Blues celebrate after beating the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series, in St. Louis. The Blues won 5-1 to win the series 4-2 and earn a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
After half-century of frustration, Blues can exorcise demons

By Jim Salter May. 25, 2019 11:24 AM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman catches a pass during a drill at NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, May 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Contract extension in hand, Edelman can get down to business

By Mark Farinella May. 23, 2019 02:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 16, 2019, file photo, Boston Bruins players celebrate during the closing moments in Game 4 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final victory over against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C. The Bruins will face the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday, May 27, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Bruins hoping to win Stanley Cup, join Boston's title parade

By Jimmy Golen May. 22, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, left, of Finland, is congratulated by teammates following Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2019. Boston won 4-0 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes 5/16/2019

May. 21, 2019 05:48 PM EDT