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Curtis Rush

Toronto
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Covers:  hockey, football, basketball, tennis, golf
Doesn't Cover: cricket, soccer, auto racing, college basketball, college football
Former Toronto Star reporter/editor for 35 years and freelance writer for New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, the Guardian & Forbes.

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I am a veteran sports writer based in Toronto. I have written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, the Guardian, Forbes and the Toronto Star. My specialties include feature stories and profiles. I have covered hockey, football, basketball, tennis and golf.

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Stars Aligned: McDavid and Matthews Set, and Keep, the Pace

Stars Aligned: McDavid and Matthews Set, and Keep, the Pace

Edmonton's Connor McDavid leads the N.H.L. in points, and Toronto's Auston Matthews has the most goals. The t…

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On Video Calls, a Community Walks Through Hockey History

On Video Calls, a Community Walks Through Hockey History

A weekly chat based in Toronto has provided a respite from isolation, connecting viewers with guests like Sco…

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On Video Calls, a Community Walks Through Hockey History

On Video Calls, a Community Walks Through Hockey History

A weekly chat based in Toronto has provided a respite from isolation, connecting viewers with guests like Sco…

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N.H.L. Team Drops Top Draft Pick Accused of Racist Bullying

N.H.L. Team Drops Top Draft Pick Accused of Racist Bullying

The Arizona Coyotes knew that the player, Mitchell Miller, had been convicted of abusing a Black classmate. O…

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In These N.H.L. Playoffs, Backup Goalies Have Taken Center Stage

In These N.H.L. Playoffs, Backup Goalies Have Taken Center Stage

By the second round, six regular-season backups were functioning as No. 1s. One of them, Dallas's Anton Khudo…

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The Last Islanders Team to Advance This Far Sees a Little of Itself

The Last Islanders Team to Advance This Far Sees a Little of Itself

As happened in 1993, the timely help of role players lifted the franchise to the conference finals. But behin…

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Islanders Could Never Establish Dominance Against Lightning

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By Curtis Rush, Owen Hart, NBA Play-in, Seinfeld Finale
| Full Press Hockey
It really shouldn’t be surprising that the Tampa Bay Lightning are going to the Stanley Cup Final against the Montreal Canadiens in defense of their crown. Tampa knocked off the Islanders Friday night 1-0 behind the immaculate goaltending of Andrei Vasilevskiy, who posted his second shutout in three games. He has five shutouts in his last 19 games, including four earned in series-clinching fashion. It was textbook defense all around.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Are A Mirror Of The New York Islanders - Only Better

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By Curtis Rush
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When you think of the Tampa Bay Lightning, you often think of the pure goal scorers and firepower they have in Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point. And when you think of the New York Islanders, you often think of the great team defense, the great patience, discipline and the outstanding shot-blocking ability they have. Well, it turns out the Lightning are really just a better version of the Islanders, with some opportune scoring from Point thrown in.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Are A Mirror Of The New York Islanders - Only Better

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By Curtis Rush, Owen Hart, NBA Play-in, Seinfeld Finale
| Full Press Hockey
When you think of the Tampa Bay Lightning, you often think of the pure goal scorers and firepower they have in Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point. And when you think of the New York Islanders, you often think of the great team defense, the great patience, discipline and the outstanding shot-blocking ability they have. Well, it turns out the Lightning are really just a better version of the Islanders, with some opportune scoring from Point thrown in.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was writing local sports in Sarnia, Ontario.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

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