October 6th, 2024

Toronto FC signs Honduran midfielder Deybi Flores to two-year contract

By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2024

Toronto FC has signed Honduran international midfielder Deybi Flores to a two-year contract, the club announced Tuesday. Flores, 27, spent the last two seasons with Fehervar FC in Hungary’s first division, making 32 appearances with 27 starts. He previously played for Greek side Panetolikos FC and began his career with CD Motagua in Honduras. In ... Read More »

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Madrid and Atletico kickoff Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Rivals meet three times in a month

By Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2024

MADRID (AP) – With Real Madrid enjoying good momentum and Atletico Madrid on a bit of a slump, the city rivals meet in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first of three matches between the clubs in less than a month. After the Super Cup, Madrid and ... Read More »

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Thierry Henry says he had depression during career and cried “almost every day” early in pandemic

By The Associated Press on January 9th, 2024

PARIS (AP) – Thierry Henry, who won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship with France and is Arsenal’s all-time highest scorer, has opened up about the fact he “must have been in depression” during his soccer career. The 46-year-old former forward says he had a spell early in the coronavirus pandemic when ... Read More »

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Minor soccer referees in Quebec to wear body cameras to prevent abuse

By Jacob Serebrin, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2024

MONTREAL – In an effort to prevent abuse by parents and some coaches, a minor soccer association in Quebec’s Eastern Townships plans to equip referees with body cameras next season. Referees in the association, most of whom are between 14 and 16 years old, are increasingly facing virulent comments from parents, said Martin Tremblay, president ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Monday, Jan. 8, 2024

By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2024

Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 6 N.Y. Rangers 3 Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 1 Dallas 4 Minnesota 0 Colorado 4 Boston 3 (SO) — PWHL Ottawa at Boston, ppd. — NBA Chicago 119 Charlotte 112 (OT) Indiana 133 Boston 131 Oklahoma City 136 Washington 128 Miami 120 Houston 113 Utah 132 Milwaukee 116 L.A. Clippers 138 Phoenix ... Read More »

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Pettersson, Hoglander score twice to lead the Canucks past the Rangers 6-3

By The Associated Press on January 8th, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) – Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in a battle of first-place teams. JT Miller and Brock Boeser also scored goals while and Pettersson, Boeser and Filip Hronek had two assists apiece ... Read More »

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Pettersson and Hoglander each score twice as Canucks down Rangers 6-3

By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) – Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place teams. JT Miller and Brock Boeser also scored goals while Pettersson, Boeser and Filip Hronek had two assists apiece for Vancouver, ... Read More »

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Harbaugh delivers national title as Michigan whips Washington 34-13

By Ralph D. Russo, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2024

HOUSTON (AP) – Blake Corum ran for 134 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Jim Harbaugh and No. 1 Michigan – undeterred by suspensions and a sign-stealing case that shadowed the program – completed a three-year climb to a national championship by beating No. 2 Washington 34-13 Monday night in the College Football Playoff title ... Read More »

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NHL roundup: Pettersson, Hoglander score twice, Canucks trip Rangers 6-3

By The Associated Press on January 8th, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) – Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place NHL teams. J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser also scored goals while and Pettersson, Boeser and Filip Hronek had two assists apiece ... Read More »

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Pettersson, Hoglander each score twice as Canucks trip Rangers 6-3

By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) – Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place NHL teams. J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser also scored goals while Pettersson, Boeser and Filip Hronek had two assists apiece for ... Read More »

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Pettersson, Hoglander each score twice as Canucks beat Rangers 6-3

By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) – Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place NHL teams. J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser also scored goals while and Pettersson, Boeser and Filip Hronek had two assists apiece ... Read More »

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