National Sports
Emily Kristine Pedersen of Denmark keeps pace with 64 to lead by 3 shots on LPGA Tour
By The Associated Press on November 11th, 2023
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) – Emily Kristine Pedersen had three birdies over the final five holes for a 6-under 64 that gave her a three-shot lead on Saturday at The Annika, where the scoring was so low that Pederson had only the seventh-best round of the day. Pedersen must have felt as though she was stuck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikita Zadorov defends agent, confirms Flames trade talks
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2023
OTTAWA – Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov says he and the Canadian club have discussed about seeking a trade, a day after his agent took to social media to cast doubt on his long-term future in Alberta. Dan Milstein, Zadorov’s agent, took to the X platform – formerly known as Twitter – on Friday to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Pitre bags OT winner as Firebirds fight back
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2023
ERIE, Pa. – Coulson Pitre knocked in the game-winning goal at 4:37 in overtime as the Firebirds edged the Otters. Coulson Pitre scored twice while Nolan Dann and Gavin Hayes scored once for Flint. Firebirds netminder Jacob Brown stopped 31 of 34 shots in the win. Brett Bressette, Sam Alfano and Carey Terrance all had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gregor scores winner, Giordano and Domi drop the gloves in Leafs’ 5-2 victory
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2023
TORONTO – Sheldon Keefe didn’t like seeing his team having to fish the puck out of its net after two early power-play goals. The fact the penalties – both for instigating fights – came from the Maple Leafs standing up for each other softened the blow for their head coach. Toronto then used that energy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver-based Loopy Godinez wins on UFC 295 undercard in New York
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2023
NEW YORK – Vancouver-based strawweight (Loopy) Lupita Godinez won a split decision over California-based Brazilian Tabitha (Baby Shark) Ricci on Saturday on the undercard of UFC 295. The judges scored it 27-30, 29-28, 29-28 for Godinez, who becomes the first UFC female fighter to post four wins in a calendar year. “It was a tough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain scores early and often in 42-20 men’s rugby win over Canada
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2023
VILLAJOYOSA, Spain – Spain ran in five tries in the first half en route to a 42-20 win over Canada on Saturday at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup. The 18th-ranked Americans beat No. 26 Brazil 48-3 in the opening game of Saturday’s doubleheader at El Pantano Stadium. The 23rd-ranked Canadian men will face ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!González, Gotham win NWSL championship after Megan Rapinoe’s career ends with an injury
By Bernie Wilson, The Associated Press on November 11th, 2023
SAN DIEGO (AP) – World Cup winner Esther González scored the go-ahead goal on a header in first-half stoppage time and Gotham FC survived a wild finish to beat OL Reign 2-1 on Saturday night in a National Women’s Soccer League championship match that was in its first few minutes when Megan Rapinoe hobbled off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guhle finds overtime winner Canadiens as beat Bruins 3-2
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2023
MONTREAL – Kaiden Guhle played the overtime hero as Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 at the Bell Centre on Saturday night. After jumping on a loose puck at the halfway point in the extra frame, he buried the winner. Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher also found the back of the net for Montreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gregor scores winner, Nylander extends point streak in Leafs’ victory over Canucks
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2023
TORONTO – Noah Gregor scored the winner and added an assist, William Nylander extended his franchise record for points to start a season to 15 games with a goal of his own and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Saturday. Matthew Knies, Nick Robertson and David Kampf provided the rest of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators snap home losing streak with 4-1 win over Calgary Flames
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators snapped a five-game home ice losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames Saturday night. It was a team effort with Mathieu Joseph, Drake Batherson, Rourke Chartier and Travis Hamonic all scoring. Joonas Korpisalo was solid in goal stopping 24 shots. Dustin Wolf made his season debut for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaylen Brown scores 29, Jayson Tatum 27 to lead Celtics to easy 117-94 win over Toronto
By Ken Powtak, The Associated Press on November 11th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 117-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes for the Celtics, who won their second straight after a 14-point victory over Brooklyn in their ... Read More »
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