National Sports
Montembeault shows he’s up to the task as Canadiens’ No. 1 in season-opening win
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2024
MONTREAL – With the pressure of starting the season the Montreal Canadiens’ No. 1 goalie, Sam Montembeault felt the nerves running through him before puck dropped at the Bell Centre. But instead of caving under that pressure, the 27-year-old from Becancour, Que., stopped 48 shots in front of his home crowd in Montreal’s 1-0 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Henneberry hat trick leads Cape Breton to 6-4 win over Gatineau
By The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2024
GATINEAU, Que. – Joseph Henneberry scored a hat trick for Cape Breton in a 6-4 win over host Gatineau on Wednesday in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League. Tomas Lavoie had a goal and three assists, and Cam Squires and Xavier Daigle also scored for the Eagles, who trailed 4-3 after two periods. Eagles starter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanton hits go-ahead homer, Yankees beat Royals 3-2 in Game 3 of the ALDS
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning amid a battle of bullpens, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series at Kauffman Stadium. Stanton finished with three hits, drove in two runs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Brantford’s Lardis scores hat trick in 5-1 win over Sarnia
By The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2024
BRANTFORD, Ont. – Nick Lardis scored a hat trick for the Brantford Bulldogs in a 5-1 win over the Sarnia Sting on Wednesday in the Ontario Hockey League. The Chicago Blackhawks’ draft pick also had an assist for a four-point night. Jake O’Brien and Luca Testa score goals for the Bulldogs, with goalie Ryerson Leenders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montembeault posts 48-save shutout, Canadiens blank Maple Leafs 1-0 in season-opener
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2024
MONTREAL – Sam Montembeault made 48 saves, Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal and the Montreal Canadiens opened the NHL season with a 1-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday at the Bell Centre. Caufield scored a power-play goal at 7:48 of the first period, finishing off a perfectly executed tic-tac-toe play with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giancarlo Stanton hits go-ahead homer, Yankees beat Royals 3-2 in Game 3 of the ALDS
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning amid a battle of the bullpens, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series at Kauffman Stadium. Stanton finished with three hits, drove in two runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montembeault posts 47-save shutout, Canadiens blank Maple Leafs 1-0 in season-opener
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on October 9th, 2024
MONTREAL – Sam Montembeault made 47 saves, Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal and the Montreal Canadiens opened the NHL season with a 1-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday at the Bell Centre. Caufield scored a power-play goal at 7:48 of the first period, finishing off a perfectly executed tic-tac-toe play with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindor’s grand slam sends Mets into NLCS with 4-1 win over Phillies
By Mike Fitzpatrick, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in an extraordinary season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Edwin DÃaz struck out Kyle Schwarber with two runners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Allen shouldering the blame for Buffalo’s offensive struggles following two losses
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2024
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Bills tight end Dawson Knox wasn’t surprised to hear about Josh Allen accepting the blame for Buffalo’s sudden offensive trouble. What Knox wanted to make clear following practice on Wednesday is how unfair it is for the quarterback to shoulder the entire load. “He’s got the weight of the whole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindor’s grand slam sends Mets to NLCS with 4-1 win over Phillies
By Mike Fitzpatrick, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in an extraordinary season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Edwin DÃaz struck out Kyle Schwarber with two runners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Displaced Buccaneers appreciate having families and pets out of Hurricane Milton’s path
By Fred Goodall, The Associated Press on October 9th, 2024
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to make the best of an extended road trip that’s anything but normal for a NFL team. Displaced from Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall, the Bucs arrived in New Orleans on Tuesday – five days before Sunday’s game against the NFC South rival Saints. They practiced Wednesday ... Read More »
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