November 21st, 2024

National Sports

Ovechkin’s hat trick and Thompson’s 40 saves lead Capitals to 5-2 win over Golden Knights

By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Alex Ovechkin scored three goals Sunday night to continue his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career record, and former Golden Knight Logan Thompson saved 40 shots in his first game back at T-Mobile Arena as the Washington Capitals beat Vegas 5-2. Jakob Chychrun and Jakub Vrana also scored goals for the Capitals, ... Read More »

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WHL Roundup: McCloskey has three points in Wild’s 4-2 win over Blazers

By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2024

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Lukas McCloskey’s goal and two assists led the Wenatchee Wild to a 4-2 victory over the Kamloops Blazers on Sunday in the Western Hockey League. McCloskey, a 19-year-old American defenceman, played in his second WHL game after starting the season with the British Columbia Hockey League’s Vernon Vipers. Deagan McMillan, Luka Shcherbyna ... Read More »

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Ovechkin records 1st hat trick of the season in Capitals 5-2 win at Vegas

By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Alex Ovchkin recorded his first hat trick of the season, scoring three goals Sunday night for the Washington Capitals in their 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. It was his first hat trick since Dec. 31, 2022, against the Montreal Canadiens and 31st of his career, the sixth most in ... Read More »

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Argonauts receiver Dejon Brissett named most valuable Canadian at Grey Cup

By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2024

VANCOUVER – Toronto receiver Dejon Brissett was named the most valuable Canadian in the Argonauts’ 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday. Brissett, from Mississauga, Ont., caught three passes for 45 yards and a touchdown at B.C. Place Stadium. Toronto beat Winnipeg for the second time in three ... Read More »

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Arbuckle throws for two touchdowns to lead Argos past Bombers 41-24 in Grey Cup

By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2024

VANCOUVER – Nick Arbuckle’s first Grey Cup start was a victorious one. Arbuckle threw two touchdown passes to lead the Toronto Argonauts to a 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday. Arbuckle got the start after incumbent Chad Kelly suffered a leg injury in last weekend’s East Division final. Toronto captured its 19th ... Read More »

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Allen’s 26-yard run seals Bills’ 30-21 win ending the Chiefs’ bid at a perfect season

By The Associated Press on November 17th, 2024

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Josh Allen ran for a 26-yard touchdown on fourth down with 2:17 left, sealing the Buffalo Bills’ 30-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and handing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions their first loss of the season. James Cook rushed for two touchdowns and Allen threw a ... Read More »

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Jonas Brothers thrill football fans at 111th Grey Cup halftime show

By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2024

VANCOUVER – The Jonas Brothers rocked B.C. Place on Sunday during the Grey Cup halftime show. A mass of cheerleaders and a marching band unveiled Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas on the field as the pop trio launched into their 2020 hit “What A Man Gotta Do.” The focus then turned to a neon-lit stage ... Read More »

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QMJHL Roundup: Mathieu scores hat trick, Océanic defeat Tigres 5-2

By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2024

RIMOUSKI, Que. – Jacob Mathieu scored three goals as the Rimouski Océanic defeated Victoriaville Tigres 5-2 on Sunday night in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Mathieu Cataford, with a goal and an assist, and Quinn Kennedy also scored for Rimouski (15-6-1). Cataford took sole possession of the league lead in scoring with 36 points ... Read More »

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Allen’s 26-yard run seals Bills 30-21 win that ends Chiefs’ bid at a perfect season

By The Associated Press on November 17th, 2024

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Josh Allen ran for a 26-yard touchdown on fourth down with 2:17 left, sealing the Buffalo Bills’ 30-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and handing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions their first loss of the season. James Cook rushed for two touchdowns and Allen threw a ... Read More »

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Josh Allen’s 26-yard run seals Bills’ 30-21 win over KC and ends Chiefs’ bid for a perfect season

By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2024

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Josh Allen ran for a 26-yard touchdown on fourth down with 2:17 left, sealing the Buffalo Bills’ 30-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and handing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions their first loss of the season. James Cook rushed for two touchdowns and Allen threw a ... Read More »

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OHL Roundup: Battalion emerge triumphant 6-5 in overtime against Wolves

By The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2024

NORTH BAY, Ont. – Owen Van Steensel capped a two-goal effort with the game-winner 3:02 into overtime, lifting the North Bay Battalion to a 6-5 victory over the Sudbury Wolves on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League action. Reyth Smith, Stepan Chukharev, Ethan Procyszyn and Jacob LeBlanc provided the rest of the offence for North Bay ... Read More »

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