Sinner rallies from 2 sets down to win the Australian Open final from Medvedev, clinches 1st major
By John Pye, The Associated Press on January 28th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Jannik Sinner rallied from two sets down to take the Australian Open final from Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday and clinch his first Grand Slam title. The 22-year-old Sinner was playing in a major final for the first time and got there by ending Novak Djokovic’s long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: McDavid leads Oilers to 4-1 decision over Predators for 16th straight win
By The Associated Press on January 28th, 2024
EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) – Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday for their 16th straight win. Edmonton will attempt to tie the NHL record set by the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins when its returns from the All-Star break to play at Vegas on Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pettersson caps Canucks comeback with OT winner in 5-4 decision over Blue Jackets
By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Elias Pettersson knocked home a shot by Brock Boeser to score his second goal of the game with 59 seconds left in overtime as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in a thrilling NHL game Saturday night. Boeser snapped a six-goal goal drought by scoring three goals, including two on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2024
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Nashville 1 Vancouver 5 Columbus 4 (OT) Calgary 1 Chicago 0 Toronto 4 Winnipeg 2 Pittsburgh 3 Montreal 2 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 7 Ottawa 2 Boston 6 Philadelphia 2 Dallas 5 Washington 4 (OT) Buffalo 5 San Jose 2 Carolina 3 Arizona 1 Tampa Bay 6 New Jersey 3 Florida ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Markstrom unbeatable as Flames tip Blackhawks 1-0
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2024
CALGARY – Elias Lindholm scored the only goal and Jacob Markstrom made 32 saves as the Calgary Flames snapped a four-game losing skid with a 1-0 victory on Saturday night over the Chicago Blackhawks. Calgary (22-22-5) finishes 2-4-0 on its six-game homestand. The Blackhawks (14-34-2) have lost 10 straight on the road and are winless ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Sidorov helps Blades trim rival Raiders 3-2
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2024
SASKATOON – Egor Sidorov’s 36th goal of the season proved to be the winner as the Saskatoon Blades edged the visiting Prince Albert Raiders 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday at SaskTel Centre. Sidorov, who also added an assist, scored at 1:41 of the third period to make it a 3-1 game at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Korbler helps 67’s cool off the IceDogs 6-4
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2024
OTTAWA – Kimi Korbler scored twice, Derek Smyth and Luca Pinelli each added two assists, and the Ottawa 67’s defeated the visiting Niagara IceDogs 6-4 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday at TD Place. Henry Mews, Will Gerrior, Braeden Kressler and Bradley Horner also scored for the 67’s (22-17-4-0), who outshot the IceDogs 49-29. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pavon becomes first Frenchman to win on PGA Tour since Second World War
By Bernie Wilson, The Associated Press on January 27th, 2024
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Matthieu Pavon became the first player to win a PGA Tour event under the French flag since the Second World War when he made an eight-foot putt on No. 18 at Torrey Pines South on Saturday for a dramatic birdie and a one-shot victory in the Farmers Insurance Open. He raised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: McDavid leads Oilers to 4-1 win over Predators for 16th straight win
By The Associated Press on January 27th, 2024
EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) – Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday for their 16th straight win. Edmonton will attempt to tie the NHL record set by the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins when its returns from the All-Star break to play at Vegas on Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pettersson’s overtime goal lifts Penguins over Canadiens 3-2
By Dan Scifo, The Associated Press on January 27th, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Marcus Pettersson scored in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night. Pettersson took a pass from Rickard Rakell and beat Jake Allen at 2:43 of overtime after Pittsburgh forced the extra period with a goal midway through the third. Lars Eller scored his ninth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers’ second-period outburst sinks Senators 7-2
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2024
OTTAWA – The New York Rangers scored five unanswered goals in the second period en route to blitzing the Ottawa Senators 7-2 Saturday night. Alexis Lafreniere, Chris Kreider, Zac Jones, Jonny Brodzinski, Blake Wheeler, Artemi Panarin and Kaapo Kakko scored for the Rangers (30-16-3), who were coming off a 5-2 loss to Vegas Friday night. ... Read More »
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