National Sports
Canada’s Crawford wins, Alexander third in World Cup downhill in Kitzbuehel
By The Associated Press on January 25th, 2025
KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) – James Crawford became the first Canadian skier in 42 years to win the prestigious World Cup downhill on the Streif course, sharing the podium with his third-placed teammate Cameron Alexander on Saturday. Wearing bib No. 20 and coming down after all pre-race favourites had completed their runs, Crawford bumped Alexis Monney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in women’s final for 1st Grand Slam title
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 25th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – When Madison Keys stepped into Rod Laver Arena at 7:37 p.m. on Saturday night ahead of the Australian Open final, she strode right past the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, the trophy that goes to the women’s champion and was placed on a pedestal near the entrance to the court. Keys didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Friday, Jan. 24, 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2025
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Winnipeg 5, Utah 2 N.Y. Islanders 3, Philadelphia 1 Dallas 4, Vegas 3 Tampa Bay 4, Chicago 3 (OT) — AHL Belleville 4, Hershey 3 Bridgeport 5, Syracuse 2 Laval 4, Hartford 3 Utica 5, WB/Scranton 3 Providence 3, Rochester 0 Springfield 5, Lehigh Valley 1 Milwaukee 4, Charlotte 1 Abbotsford 3, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braillard’s hat trick leads Lethbridge Hurricanes to 4-1 win over Red Deer Rebels
By The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Leo Braillard scored three times to lead the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Red Deer Rebels in Western Hockey League play Friday night. Logan Wormald had the other goal for Lethbridge while adding two assists. Goaltender Koen Cleaver stopped 24 shots. Talon Brigley scored the lone goal for Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Egorov stops 40 shots to lead Brantford Bulldogs past Guelph Storm 4-1
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2025
GUELPH, Ont. – David Egorov stopped 40 shots as the Brantford Bulldogs defeated Guelph Storm 4-1 for their eighth straight victory in Ontario Hockey League action Friday night. Jake O’Brien scored twice for the Bulldogs. Noah Nelson and Nick Lardis had the other goals. Jett Luchanko had the lone goal for Guelph. SPITFIRES 4 STING ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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