Bedard among Calder nominees
Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard, Minnesota Wild defenceman Brock Faber and New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes are the finalists for this season's Calder Memorial Trophy.
The trophy is awarded annually to the NHL'S rookie of the year as voted by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Bedard led rookies and the Blackhawks with 22 goals and 61 points despite missing 14 games with a broken jaw. His 39 assists also led Chicago and tied him with Faber for first among rookies.
The 18-year-old from North Vancouver, B.C., became the second-youngest player in league history to finish as the rookie leader in goals, assists and points behind Colorado's Nathan Mackinnon in 2013-14.
Faber was tied for second among rookies with Hughes at 47 points (eight goals, 39 assists) in 82 games.
Hughes's 47 points are the second most by a rookie defenceman in Devils franchise history, behind Barry Beck's 60 in 1977-78 with the Colorado Rockies.
Vancouver defenceman Quinn Hughes, Luke's brother, was a finalist for the Calder in 2020. It's the first time two brothers have been named a finalist for the award.
Brad Stevens was announced Tuesday as the NBA'S executive of the year. It's the first such award for Stevens, who is in his third season as president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics after serving as their coach for eight seasons. The Celtics were an Nba-best 64-18 in the regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice-president and general manager Sam Presti and Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly finished second and third, respectively.
Freshly cooked bread, select cheeses and a broad veggie offer will be among the meals to be offered to athletes and visitors during the 2024 Paris Olympics, including, of course, gourmet dishes created by renowned French chefs.
About 40,000 meals are expected to be served each day during the Games to the more than 15,000 athletes from 200 different countries housed at the Olympic Village.
French food services company Sodexo Live! has created 500 recipes, which will notably be offered at a sit-down eatery for up to 3,500 athletes at the village, meant to be the “world's largest restaurant.”
Encino won't run in the Kentucky Derby this weekend, trainer Brad Cox said Tuesday. The colt was a 20-1 shot on the morning-line for the 150th edition on Saturday. That leaves the trainer with early 8-1 third-choice Catching Freedom and Just a Touch for the 11/4-mile race.
Epic Ride now joins the 20-horse field. The colt was listed as 50-1 on the morning line.