National Sports
Vidicek has three goals, assist to power Moncton Wildcats past Acadie-Bathurst Titan
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2025
MONCTON, N.B. – Markus Vidicek scored three goals and added an assist to power the Moncton Wildcats past the Acadie-Bathurst Titan 7-1 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action Friday night. Gabe Smith added a goal and two assists for the Wildcats. Caleb Desnoyers, with two, and Julius Sumpf had the others while Mathis Rousseau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riviera tournament moving to Torrey Pines in San Diego because of LA wildfires
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 24th, 2025
The PGA Tour is relocating the Genesis Invitational out of wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, announcing Friday it will be held Feb. 13-16 on the South course at Torrey Pines in San Diego with an emphasis on relief initiatives for victims of the fires. That gives Torrey Pines two tournaments in a span of four weeks. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 24th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Dealing with what he said was a torn muscle, Djokovic lost the opening set 7-6 (5) when he put a forehand volley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiss skier Marco Odermatt takes eventful World Cup super-G for 1st win in Kitzbuehel
By The Associated Press on January 24th, 2025
KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) – Swiss ski star Marco Odermatt finally added Kitzbuehel to his list of World Cup victories on Friday, winning an eventful super-G at the iconic Austrian resort that saw a handful of racers crash badly. It was the 44th career win for the skier who has been dominating World Cup racing for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to return to the Australian Open final
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 24th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some third-set cramping and beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to return to the Australian Open final as he seeks a third Grand Slam title. The No. 1-ranked Sinner, a 23-year-old from Italy, fell behind in the opening set and twice was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild bring back Kaprizov and Spurgeon from injuries for game against Utah
By Dave Campbell, The Associated Press on January 23rd, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Wild have managed to hold together a highly competitive team all season despite a series of injuries that have sidelined several of their most important players. Their lineup got a big boost Thursday when star Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon were activated from injured reserve. The two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bonk has two points in London Knights’ 4-1 win over North Bay Battalion
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2025
NORTH BAY, Ont. – London’s Oliver Bonk scored a goal and had an assist in the Knights’ 4-1 win over the North Bay Battalion in Ontario Hockey League action Thursday night. Henry Brzustewicz, Sam Dickinson and Denver Barkey had the other goals for London. COLTS 3 STEELHEADS 2 BARRIE – Kashawn Aitcheson scored the overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desruisseaux scores hat trick in Chicoutimi’s 8-1 rout of Saint John
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2025
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Thomas Desruisseaux scored a hat trick to power the Chicoutimi Saguenéens to an 8-1 rout of the Saint John Sea Dogs in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Thursday night. Nathan Lecompte, Kassim Gaudet, Korney Korneyev, Christophe Berthelot and Émile Guité had the other goals for Chicoutimi. Sea Dogs netminder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scottie Barnes, Raptors hold off Hawks 122-119 for just second road win of season
By Bill Trocchi, The Associated Press on January 23rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) – Scottie Barnes had 25 points, including a key basket in the final minute, and the Toronto Raptors picked up their second road win of the season with a 122-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. Bruce Brown had 18 points, while Jacob Poeltl and Chris Boucher each had 17 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Korpisalo makes 29 saves against former team in Bruins’ 2-0 victory over Senators
By Ken Powtak, The Associated Press on January 23rd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) – Joonas Korpisalo made 29 saves against his former team, David Pastrnak set up Morgan Geekie’s goal and added an empty-netter and the Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Thursday night. Korpisalo had his third shutout of the season and seventh overall. He was traded to Boston in June in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Larkin has a goal and an assist in 700th game, Red Wings end slide with 4-2 win over Canadiens
By Dana Gauruder, The Associated Press on January 23rd, 2025
DETROIT (AP) – Dylan Larkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career NHL game and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Andrew Copp scored Detroit’s second short-handed goal of the season, while Alex DeBrincat and Jonatan Berggren ... Read More »
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