Today's Sports Headlines

Including: Rasmus Sandin and the Maple Leafs break out in Nashville — too bad about the goal celebration [Star Logo] Sports Headlines [Rasmus Sandin and the Maple Leafs break out in Nashville — too bad about the goal celebration]( [The rookie defenceman’s first NHL goal helped the Leafs beat the Predators, who shut out Toronto both times they met last season.]( [Read More [arrow]]( ANALYSIS [The Maple Leafs have loads of reasons to be active on the trade market — even if they drop out of the playoff race]( [The Leafs’ defence needs help, as well as their goaltending depth, but general manager Kyle Dubas could still be in a position to sell when the Feb. 24 trade deadline hits. In that scenario, there are a few candidates to find new homes.]( [Read More [arrow]]( OPINION [Bruce Arthur: The man, the myth, the legend — honouring Kobe’s memory means telling the whole story]( [Some of us wrestled with the right way to sum up the life of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant after Sunday’s fatal helicopter crash. In the wake of a tragedy, what are we supposed to remember? My rule is this: Tell the truth of a life when it ends, the good and the bad, Bruce Arthur writes.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Kobe’s daughter Gigi was going to carry on the Bryant basketball legacy]( [Kobe and Vanessa Bryant had four daughters. Gigi was the baller of the group. She was going to carry on the Bryant name in basketball. Few things in life made Bryant happier than that realization]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Kobe helicopter tried to climb to avoid clouds before crash]( [Read More [arrow]]( [How the high-IQ Raptors cracked the code on defence]( [The Raptors can employ different zone defences at different key points in games seamlessly that can change the tempo, their energy level and the style of play. It sounds simple — get back, get in a zone, get a stop — but it’s far from easy.]( [Read More [arrow]]( OPINION [Damien Cox: Only Frederik Andersen can save the Maple Leafs now — no pressure]( [If Scotiabank Arena is filled with chants of “Freddie, Freddie” the rest of the way, the Leafs still have a good shot at post-season play. If not, well then it’s a good thing that first-round pick sent to Carolina in the Patrick Marleau transaction is top-10 protected, Damien Cox writes.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [MLB ump show might explain replay calls to fans and teams, like NHL and NFL refs]( [Replay review decisions could be announced at the ballpark by umps wearing microphones some time this year.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Memories of Kobe dominate subdued Super Bowl media night]( [The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, who will square off Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium, launched the most hyped week in professional sports with mixed emotions.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Bright future for NFL as league puts troubled seasons behind it]( [The most compelling drama in the NFL this season unfolded on the field, not off it. And any thought the league was in jeopardy of losing its spot as America’s favourite sport has been set on the back burner]( [Read More [arrow]]( [The Star]( If you’re not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you’d prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below. [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( [Manage Your Email Preferences]( [View in Browser]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](