National Sports
Quick start helps Jets defeat Flyers 5-3
By Aaron Bracy, The Associated Press on January 22nd, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Axel Jonsson-Fjällby, Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele gave Winnipeg an early three-goal lead, and the Jets held on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 on Sunday night. Karson Kuhlman also scored, Kevin Stenlund had an empty-netter and David Rittich made 28 saves for the Jets, who improved to 2-2 on a five-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rahm outlasts rookie Thompson to win AmEx by 1 stroke
By The Associated Press on January 22nd, 2023
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) – While Jon Rahm had plenty of chances to pump his right first after nice shots on Sunday, the look of relief on his face after holding off rookie Davis Thompson put into perspective his victory at The American Express. The Spanish star took advantage of mistakes by Thompson over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Beaupit nets shutout as ICE whip Warriors 6-0
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2023
WINNIPEG – Zach Ostapchuk had a goal and assist, Zach Benson had two assists and Mason Beaupit stopped all 20 shots he faced as the Winnipeg ICE crushed the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors 6-0 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday. Owen Pederson, Ty Nash, Carson Lambos, Connor McClennon and Matthew Savoie al; so scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VanVleet has 28 points and Raptors hang on after early lead to beat Knicks 125-116
By Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2023
TORONTO – Fred VanVleet scored 28 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the New York Knicks 125-116 on Sunday, finally hanging on to a win after building a large early lead. Gary Trent Jr. matched his season-high with six three-pointers for a 24-point night before fouling out in the dying minutes. Pascal Siakam also finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Force rebound with OT win over powerful Pride
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2023
MONTREAL – It didn’t take long for the Montreal Force to get rid of a bitter taste. Following a 5-0 drubbing to the Boston Pride on Saturday afternoon, the Montreal Force rebounded Sunday with a 2-1 overtime victory at the Premier Tech Centre in Premier Hockey Federation action. Taylor Baker opened the scoring for Montreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Kyle Jackson lifts North Bay Battalion over Sudbury Wolves 2-1
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2023
NORTH BAY, Ont. – Kyle Jackson’s third-period goal was the winner as the North Bay Battalion edged the Sudbury Wolves 2-1 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League action. Jackson scored with 3:50 into the period. Matvey Petrov opened scoring for North Bay (30-11-2) in the first minute of the second period. Dom DiVincentiis made 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Brooke Henderson wins Tournament of Champions for 13th LPGA Tour title
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Brooke Henderson has had the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions circled on her calendar for eight weeks. The Canadian golf superstar has always enjoyed the elite, 29-player pro-am event that starts the LPGA Tour season, but had never won it. She was also looking forward to returning to competitive golf after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Gallant goal helps Islanders trip Titan 2-1
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2023
CHARLOTTETOWN – Keiran Gallant scored the winner at 9:35 of the third period as the Charlottetown Islanders edged the Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Sunday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Owen Hollingsworth also scored once for Charlottetown (16-23-2-1), while goaltender Jakob Robillard made 23 saves. Donovan Arsenault replied for Acadie-Bathurst (15-21-5-2) and Titan goalie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada’s Brooke Henderson wins 13th LPGA Tour title
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Canada’s Brooke Henderson has won her 13th LPGA Tour title. She won the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions by four strokes. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Brunswick’s Kelly, Alberta’s Skrlik win way into Canadian curling championship
By The Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2023
Alberta’s Kayla Skrlik and New Brunswick’s Andrea Kelly won their respective provincial women’s curling championship finals Sunday to gain entry into the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They join Clancy Grandy (B.C.), Kerry Galusha (Northwest Territories), Laurie St-Georges (Quebec), Nunavut’s Brigitte MacPhail (Nunavut), Hailey Birnie (Yukon) and defending champion Kerri Einarson of Gimli., Man., among teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills: Hamlin attending his 1st game since cardiac arrest
By The Associated Press on January 22nd, 2023
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest during a game three weeks ago, is in attendance at Highmark Stadium for Buffalo’s AFC divisional round playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, the team said on social media. The Bills posted a video to both Instagram and Twitter ... Read More »
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