December 3rd, 2025

Pittsburgh visits Tampa Bay after Crosby’s 2-goal game

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins (13-7-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (16-8-2, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Sidney Crosby scored two goals in the Penguins’ 5-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. Tampa Bay is 8-5-0 in home games and ... Read More »

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Blue Jackets host the Red Wings after Monahan’s 2-goal game

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

Detroit Red Wings (14-11-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (12-9-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings after Sean Monahan’s two-goal game against the New Jersey Devils in the Blue Jackets’ 5-3 win. Columbus has a 5-3-3 record ... Read More »

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Ben Stokes: Robin Smith’s death hits harder ahead of Ashes test

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Being in Australia, 1-0 down already in the Ashes series, meant learning of the sudden death of England great Robin Smith “hits harder” for Ben Stokes and his squad. England’s test and second-string squads were in Perth last week, where Australia won the first test by 8 wickets in two days ... Read More »

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Bright winter forecasts buoy ski resort hopes, even as younger generations shy away

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

MONTREAL — Kendra Scurfield sees white from base to peak. “It is full-on winter wonderland down here,” said the Banff Sunshine Village vice-president, speaking from the ski resort’s main lodge late last month. “On my way to the mountain there were a few young 20-year-olds skiing down the street to get to the bus stop.” ... Read More »

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India loses 20th successive toss, South Africa elects to field in second ODI

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

RAIPUR, India (AP) — India lost its 20th successive toss as South Africa elected to field in the second one-day international on Wednesday. India leads the three-match series 1-0 after Virat Kohli’s 52nd hundred earned the home side a thrilling 17-run win in the first game at Ranchi. South Africa, which slipped to 3-11 inside ... Read More »

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Carter Hart returns to NHL after nearly 2 years and receives warm welcome from Golden Knights fans

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some fans brought signs supporting Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart, and the Vegas crowd generally welcomed him from the moment he skated onto the ice. Hart, one of five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in July, made his first NHL appearance in nearly two years Tuesday ... Read More »

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76ers play the Warriors in non-conference play

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

Golden State Warriors (11-10, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (11-9, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers host the Golden State Warriors in non-conference play. The 76ers have gone 6-6 at home. Philadelphia is eighth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing ... Read More »

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New York takes home win streak into matchup with Charlotte

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

Charlotte Hornets (6-15, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (13-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts Charlotte trying to prolong its three-game home winning streak. The Knicks have gone 10-7 against Eastern Conference teams. New York is the Eastern Conference leader with ... Read More »

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Brown leads Boston against Washington after 42-point showing

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

Boston Celtics (12-9, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (3-17, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits the Washington Wizards after Jaylen Brown scored 42 points in the Celtics’ 123-117 win against the New York Knicks. The Wizards have gone 2-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Washington ... Read More »

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Portland visits Cleveland after Mitchell’s 43-point game

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

Portland Trail Blazers (8-13, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (13-9, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland plays the Portland Trail Blazers after Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 135-119 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Cavaliers have gone 8-4 in home games. ... Read More »

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Orlando puts home win streak on the line against San Antonio

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

San Antonio Spurs (14-6, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (13-8, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Magic face San Antonio. The Magic are 8-3 in home games. Orlando is fourth in the ... Read More »

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