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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Golden Knights Reveal 2025-26 Regular-Season Schedule, Open At Home Versus Kings
LAS VEGAS -- The Golden Knights will open their regular season at home against their Pacific Division rival Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 8, before hitting the road for three straight games.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is ‘Happy Gilmore 2' a true story? Is Adam Sandler's character based on a true person?
'Happy Gilmore 2' gives fans back Adam Sandler's much-loved character, who stayed with viewers when 'Happy Gilmore' arrived in 1996. Now, almost 30 years later, the stakes are different for Sandler's character, who is now trying to get his daughter into a fancy dance school. However, the hustle remains very much the same. Adam Sandler returns to play Happy Gilmore, the golfer, in 'Happy Gilmore 2'(AP) 'Happy Gilmore 2' has several cameos, quite a few of which are from real-life athletes, which might lead some to wonder if Happy Gilmore is based on a real person and if the story is a true story. We decode it here. Is 'Happy Gilmore 2' a true story? No, much like 'Happy Gilmore', the sequel is a fictional telling of the life of Happy Gilmore, the golfer of the same name, whose trysts with the sport come at times of personal challenges, and the movies depict how Gilmore overcomes these hurdles, often with a smattering of humor. Who is Happy Gilmore based on? While 'Happy Gilmore' might not be based on a true story, the character is very much based on a real-life person, and one who Adam Sandler has been friends with for a long time. The actor met Kyle McDonough when he moved from his birthplace, Brooklyn, to New Hampshire, when he was 6. They became friends, playing hockey together for their high school team. McDonough's family has roots in hockey, since his father was Hubie McDonough Jr., a high school hockey coach, while his brother was Hubie III, a professional who played for teams like Los Angeles Kings and the New York Islanders over his 13-year career. While McDonough was mostly talented in the rink, when he stepped onto the golf course, he brought his raw hockey power, and Sandler watching him had remarked there was 'something' funny about it, sowing the idea of Happy Gilmore, Time reported. McDonough and Sandler's connection has endured the vagaries of Hollywood, with the former saying, 'I've been to many movie shoots and a couple of Super Bowls with him and he always takes care of everything and treats his old buds like kings.' Sandler's father, Stanley, himself an avid golfer, also had a striking influence on the film. He was the one who pointed out how hockey players have the ability to transfer their talents to the golf course, sparking the idea that would shape 'Happy Gilmore'. He also took the young actor to the driving range, and father-son would bond over the game. Given Stanley's vast knowledge of the game, Sandler and writing partner, Tim Herlihy, would often bank on the star's father for inputs, or to run parts of the script by him. 'We'd call my dad and say 'does this make sense?' and 'when you putt what are you thinking?',' the comedian recalled. Chubb's iconic 'It's all in the hips' line was also pulled from a conversation with his father, Sandler shared. Moreover, it was Sandler's father's legacy that got golf legend Jack Nicklaus to appear in a cameo in 'Happy Gilmore 2'.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Corey Perry pumped to return to California with Los Angeles Kings after signing $2M deal
Joel Auerbach/Getty Veteran winger Corey Perry is officially headed back to California after agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings. While the move itself was confirmed earlier this offseason, Perry is now opening up about the emotional weight of the decision. In a new interview, he shared how much Southern California still feels like home and why he's excited to begin this new chapter. Corey Perry excited to reunite with Southern California roots in Los Angeles Kings return After spending 14 seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, Corey Perry's deep ties to California are no secret. Despite playing for five different teams since being bought out by Anaheim in 2019, Perry never fully let go of the place that shaped the bulk of his career. In his words: 'Playing in California, playing in Anaheim for 14 years, you kind of call that home. It was a big part of my career, my life, and it always will be.' Speaking to Mike Zeisberger, Perry emphasized the emotional significance of returning to Southern California, even if it's with the Ducks' division rival. 'Going back to California, we know it's not the exact same place, but it's still exciting,' he said. 'We're looking forward to it.' For a player with more than 400 career goals and a Stanley Cup on his resume, this isn't just a strategic fit, it's a personal one. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Was Everyone's Dream Girl In 90's, This Is Her Now Reportingly Undo Los Angeles Kings add veteran Corey Perry for leadership, playoff experience, and another Stanley Cup push At 40, Perry remains one of the most playoff-tested skaters in the league. Since leaving Anaheim, he's made five trips to the Stanley Cup Final with four different teams, earning a reputation as a gritty, reliable postseason presence. In his last stint with the Edmonton Oilers, Perry helped push the team deep into the playoffs before coming up just short. The Los Angeles Kings are betting on that experience. After back-to-back early exits in recent seasons, the Kings are hoping Perry's veteran leadership and playoff pedigree can elevate a young core that includes Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke. For Perry, it's another chance to chase a second Stanley Cup in a place that still feels like home. While the numbers on the contract are modest, the emotional significance is anything but. Corey Perry's return to California marks not just a strategic signing for the Kings, but a personal full-circle moment for one of the NHL's most enduring veterans. FAQs: 1. What is Corey Perry known for in the NHL? He is known for his veteran leadership, playoff success, and having won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. 2. Is this Perry's first time playing for the Kings? Yes, this is his first time playing for the Los Angeles Kings, although he previously played in California with the Anaheim Ducks. Also Read: Vancouver Canucks interested in free agent forward Jack Roslovic despite tight NHL cap space For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
CBC
19-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Gabriel Vilardi staying with Winnipeg Jets after signing 6-year, $45M contract extension
The Winnipeg Jets locked up forward Gabriel Vilardi on Friday, signing the forward to a six-year contract extension worth $45 million US. The extension comes after Vilardi, who became a restricted free agent on July 1 after completing a two-year, $6.88-million contract, posted career highs in 2024-25 with 27 goals, 34 assists, 61 points and 71 games played. The 25-year-old from Kingston, Ont., added a goal and three assists in nine playoff games after missing the last 11 games of the regular season and first four of the post-season with an upper-body injury. Vilardi also set new single-season bests in power-play goals (12), power-play points (25) and ice time per game (18:08) and matched his six game-winning goals from 2022-23. Vilardi, originally drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round (11th overall) at the 2017 NHL draft, has 175 points (90 goals 85 assists) in 270 career regular-season games and 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in 21 playoff contests for the Kings and Jets. The Jets acquired Vilardi on June 27, 2023, in a trade that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Kings. Internationally, Vilardi won gold with Canada at the 2021 world championships after recording one assist and six penalty minutes in 10 games.
Washington Post
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Winnipeg Jets sign forward Gabriel Vilardi to a 6-year, $45 million extension
WINNIPEG. Manitoba — The Winnipeg Jets locked up forward Gabriel Vilardi on Friday, signing the forward to a six-year extension worth $45 million. Vilardi became a restricted free agent July 1 after completing a two-year, $6.88 million deal. He had career highs in 2024-25 with 27 goals, 34 assists, 61 points and 71 games. The 25-year-old from Kingston, Ontario, added a goal and three assists in nine playoff games after missing the last 11 games of the regular season and first four of the postseason because of an upper-body injury. The Jets acquired Vilardi in June 2023 in a trade that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Los Angeles Kings. He has 90 goals and 85 assists in 270 career regular-season games in six seasons with Los Angeles and Winnipeg. ___ AP NHL:
