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Suárez says Inter Miami reunion with Messi and Neymar would be welcome but complicated
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
A reunion of Barcelona’s famed trio of Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi and Neymar at Inter Miami would certainly be welcome – if it happens. Suárez addressed rumors that Neymar could be headed to Major League Soccer on Thursday at the league’s media day in Miami. “Everyone knows what Neymar can offer, and what we achieved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everton fires manager Sean Dyche with team near relegation zone
By The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Everton fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday with the Premier League club just two spots above the relegation zone. Everton announced the move just hours before the team was set to host Peterborough in the FA Cup third round. “The process to appoint a new manager is underway and an update ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vonn 10th fastest in practice for her first World Cup downhill in 6 years
By The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
ST. ANTON, Austria (AP) – Ski great Lindsey Vonn was 10th fastest in a training run on Thursday for her first World Cup downhill in six years. Three weeks after her World Cup comeback with a titanium knee at age 40 in a super-G, Vonn completed the two-kilometre Karl Schranz course 2.55 seconds behind Federica ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Washington 2 Vancouver 1 (OT) Chicago 3 Colorado 1 Florida 4 Utah 1 Calgary at Los Angeles (postponed) — PWHL Minnesota 2 Boston 1 (OT) Montreal 4 Toronto 2 — AHL WB/Scranton 6 Toronto 3 Manitoba 4 Milwaukee 3 (OT) Utica 5 Syracuse 1 Texas 4 Rockford 1 Ontario 2, Henderson 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Tulk scores hat trick in Hitmen’s 5-1 win over Warriors
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
CALGARY – Oliver Tulk’s hat trick spurred the Calgary Hitmen to a 5-1 win over the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League on Wednesday. Axel Hurtig and David Adaszynski also scored for Calgary (21-11-3-1) while goaltender Anders Miller repelled 23 of 24 shots for the win. Ben Kindel had an assist for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Krawchuk stops 39 shots for Wolves in 7-1 win over Greyhounds
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
SUDBURY, Ont. – Kocha Delic scored a hat trick and goalie Nate Krawchuk stopped 39 shots for the Sudbury Wolves in a 7-1 thrashing of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the Ontario Hockey League on Wednesday. Ondrej Molnar, Kieron Walton, Chase Coughlan and Luca Blonda also scored for Sudbury (21-11-5-0). Noel Nordh scored the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pierre-Luc Dubois scores twice as the Capitals beat the Canucks 2-1 in overtime
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) – Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game late in overtime, Logan Thompson made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Wednesday night despite another sluggish performance. Dubois ended it with 40.3 seconds left in the 3-on-3 OT, long after scoring on Lankinen with 32.7 seconds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Towns has 27 points, 13 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 112-98
By The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) – Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 13 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 27 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 112-98 on Wednesday night. Josh Hart added 21 points and 11 rebounds while Jalen Brunson had 13 points for the Knicks, who snapped a three-game losing streak that followed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Mercer earns shutout for Voltigeurs in 3-0 win over Sea Dogs
By The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Riley Mercer posted a 21-save shutout for the Drummondville Voltigeurs in a 3-0 win over the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League on Wednesday. Justin Larose, Ethan Gauthier and Yan Gaudreau scored goals for Drummondville atop the QMJHL’s Western Conference at 26-8-2-2. Goalie Charles-Edward Gravel stopped ... Read More »
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