National Sports
Washington Capitals sign goalie Logan Thompson to a 6-year, $35.1 million contract
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on January 27th, 2025
Logan Thompson is cashing in on his stellar start with the Washington Capitals, getting rewarded with a new contract that gives the late-blooming goaltender a significant raise. The NHL-leading Capitals signed Thompson on Monday to a six-year deal worth $35.1 million. He’ll count $5.85 million against the salary cap when it kicks in next season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Swift watches boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs beat the Bills and get back to Super Bowl
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on January 26th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – You could say that Taylor Swift’s championship era has reached its second consecutive season. The 14-time Grammy Award-winning superstar returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 32-29 for a spot in their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Mynio, Kindel help Hitmen knock off Rebels 6-1
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2025
CALGARY – Sawyer Mynio scored twice, Ben Kindel chipped in with four assists, and the Calgary Hitmen knocked off the visiting Red Deer Rebels 6-1 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Carter Yakemchuk, Tanner Howe, David Adaszynski and Oliver Tulk also scored for the surging Hitmen (28-12-3-2), who led 1-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Protas paces Spitfires to 5-2 win over Steelheads
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2025
WINDSOR, Ont. – Ilya Protas scored twice and added an assist as the Windsor Spitfires beat the visiting Brampton Steelheads 5-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at the WFCU Centre. Noah Morneau, Liam Greentree and Ryan Abraham also scored for the West Division-leading Spitfires (33-10-2-1), who were outshot 25-24. Tnias Mathurin chipped in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Poirier paces Drakkar to 6-5 overtime win over Foreurs
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2025
VAL-D’OR, Que. – Justin Poirier’s second goal of the game, scored at 4:22 of overtime, lifted the visiting Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 6-5 win Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League decision over the Val-d’Or Foreurs. Matyas Melovsky, Shawn Pearson, Louis-Charles Plourde and Alexis Michaud also scored for the Drakkar (24-17-3-1), who outshot the hosts 40-25. Philippe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurts, Barkley each rush for 3 TDs to help Eagles reach Super Bowl with 55-23 win over Washington
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on January 26th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia’s first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Jalen Hurts rushed for three TDs and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Hurts and the Eagles are in the Super ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota Frost roar back from their 2nd shutout loss, beat Boston Fleet 5-2
By St. Paul,Minn., The Associated Press on January 26th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Taylor Heise and Brooke McQuigge scored first-period goals 84 seconds apart and the Minnesota Frost bounced back from their second shutout loss of the season to snap a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Boston Fleet on Sunday. Minnesota had scored just four goals during a string ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in 3 sets for his second Australian Open title in a row
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 26th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – There’s all sorts of ways beyond merely the score to measure just how dominant Jannik Sinner was while outplaying and frustrating Alexander Zverev during the 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory Sunday that earned the 23-year-old Italian a second consecutive Australian Open championship. The zero break points Sinner faced. Or the 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naomi Girma is women’s soccer’s first million-dollar player after moving to Chelsea from San Diego
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on January 26th, 2025
Women’s soccer has its first million-dollar player after United States defender Naomi Girma moved from San Diego Wave to Chelsea on Sunday. Chelsea announced the signing of Girma without disclosing the fee but The Athletic and the BBC were among those reporting the English champions have spent 900,000 pounds ($1.1 million) on the transfer. That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami gets 1st World Cup win of season. Lindsey Vonn finishes 13th
By The Associated Press on January 26th, 2025
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) – Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami has finally found a way back to winning ways, with next month’s world championships looming. The defending overall World Cup champion overcame challenging course conditions Sunday to win the last super-G before the worlds for her first victory of the season, while Lindsey Vonn placed 13th. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 2 Washington 1 Edmonton 3 Buffalo 2 Ottawa 2 Toronto 1 Calgary 5 Minnesota 4 New Jersey 4 Montreal 3 (OT) Boston 3 Colorado 1 Seattle 4 Pittsburgh 1 Dallas 2 St. Louis 0 Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 0 Florida 7 San Jose 2 Anaheim 5 Nashville 2 Columbus 3 Los ... Read More »
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