NBA’s Mavs and NHL’s Stars chase a Dallas double with their deepest playoff run together

DALLAS (AP) — Dereck Lively II of the Dallas Mavericks tossed the question back at the reporter when the rookie centre was asked if he knew why so many fans shouted “Stars” during the national anthem at his home games. “You tell me why,” Lively said, prompting the explanation that supporters of Dallas' NBA team were offering a shout-out to fans of the NHL's Stars, who for years have yelled their team's nickname both times it comes up during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” “I definitely had a sneakin

Stars forward Jason Robertson feeling brotherly love in Western Conference final

DALLAS — Jason Robertson is feeling the love in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Dallas Stars winger scored his first post-season hat trick in Game 3 of the Western Conference final earlier this week. His brother, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson, posted a short video clip to social media in the aftermath of his older sibling celebrating a goal. The pair also chatted on the phone — hockey wasn't the focus — ahead of Friday's Game 5 with the Stars and Edmonton Oilers tied 2-2 in their best