Stories by Tom Linder

The Bright Side: Another mystery at sea

What started out last November as a good winter run of marlin continues now, defying preconceptions and exceptions. Still going strong in March, this run officially qualifies now as fishing “event,” if there is anyone to actually “officialize” such things.

Poulin seals Canada’s 4-3 OT win over US in Olympic rematch

PITTSBURGH — An Olympic gold medal wasn’t on the line this time for Marie-Philip Poulin, who added another clutch goal against the United States by scoring 2:13 into overtime in Canada’s 4-3 win in a “Rivalry Rematch” on Saturday.

Champs again: Villanova tops Creighton to win Big East title

NEW YORK — Collin Gillespie nailed consecutive 3-pointers late in the game that put No. 8 Villanova ahead for good, and the Wildcats beat Creighton 54-48 to win the Big East Tournament championship Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.

Caps’ Ovechkin ties Jagr for 3rd on NHL career goals list

CALGARY, Alberta — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and moved into a tie for third place on the NHL’s career goals list, and Nic Dowd scored the go-ahead goal as the Washington Capitals rallied in the third period and beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Tuesday night.