National Sports
Vongtaveelap leads LPGA Thailand after 7-under 65
By The Associated Press on February 24th, 2023
PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) – Natthakritta Vongtaveelap finished strongly with six birdies on the back nine to take a one-shot lead over Maja Stark after a 7-under 65 in the second round at the LPGA Thailand on Friday. The 20-year-old Thai had two birdies against a bogey on the front nine holes before six more birdies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘This could be the year we achieve something:’ ‘Caps confident ahead of new season
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on February 24th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Vanni Sartini and his Vancouver Whitecaps coaching staff wanted to give their players a little time off as they prepared for the Major League Soccer season in Palm Springs, Cali., in recent weeks. The athletes, though, were hungry for more. Instead of taking time to relax in the sun, players consistently asked for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic gold medals won by Percy Williams to be replaced 43 years after theft
By The Canadian Press on February 24th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The family of a historic Canadian Olympian is set to receive a pair of new gold medals Friday, more than 40 years after the originals won by sprinter Percy Williams disappeared. Williams took first place in the 100 and 200-metre races at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam, becoming just the third athlete in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Einarson on a roll, tiebreakers needed to complete Hearts playoff picture
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Kerri Einarson heads into the Canadian women’s curling championship playoffs in command of her bid for a fourth straight title. Bold tactics, precise shot execution, plus an understanding of changing ice conditions propelled the defending champion to a perfect 8-0 record in pool play for the second year in a row. “It’s tough. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023
By The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 7 Pittsburgh 2 Vancouver 3 St. Louis 2 (OT) Vegas 4 Calgary 3 (OT) Anaheim 4 Washington 2 Buffalo 6 Tampa Bay 5 (OT) New Jersey 4 Los Angeles 3 (OT) Minnesota 2 Columbus 0 Detroit 4 N.Y. Rangers 1 Boston 6 Seattle 5 Nashville 6 San Jose 2 — AHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights rally from 2 down in 3rd to beat Flames in OT
By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Alex Pietrangelo scored on a rebound 52 seconds into overtime to complete the Vegas Golden Knights’ rally from two goals down in the third period to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Thursday night. Jonathan Marchessault took a shot from the slot that nearly went into the net, but dropped behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pettersson’s OT goal lifts Canucks to 3-2 win over Blues
By Warren Mayes, The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Elias Pettersson scored 4:45 into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks rallied for a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Pettersson also had two assists for Vancouver, which trailed 2-0 after two periods. J.T. Miller had a goal and an assist, and Andrei Kuzmenko also scored. Pettersson picked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Tigres hold off Remparts’ late comeback effort for 3-2 victory
By The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
QUEBEC – Nathan Darveau made 41 saves, including 17 in the third period as the Victoriaville Tigres held off the Québec Remparts for a 3-2 win on Thursday. Egor Goriunov, Thomas Belgarde and Tommy Cormier scored for Victoriaville (34-15-1-5). Daniel Agostino and Justin Robidas replied for Québec (44-8-1-2). Quentin Miller stopped 14-of-17 shots. Down 3-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Petes score five unanswered to topple Spitfires 6-2
By The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – J.R. Avon scored twice, Michael Simpson made 41 saves and the Peterborough Petes pulled ahead and away late for a 6-2 win over the Windsor Spitfires on Thursday. Chase Stillman, Donovan McCoy, Connor Lockhart and Konnor Smith provided the rest of the offence for Peterborough (29-23-1-2), which won its third straight. Matthew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siakam’s 26 helps Raptors top Pelicans 115-110; Poeltl has career-high 18 rebounds
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2023
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam scored 26 points to help the Toronto Raptors fend off the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110 on Thursday as both teams returned from the all-star break. Jakob Poeltl had a double-double with 21 points and a career-high 18 rebounds for Toronto (29-31), which had won five of its last six games headed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid scores twice, Oilers blast reeling Crosby, Pens 7-2
By Will Graves, The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Connor McDavid scored twice to push his total to a career-best 46 goals, and the Edmonton Oilers embarrassed Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2 on Thursday night. McDavid, the NHL’s leading scorer, beat Tristan Jarry from in close in the first period and then deked past backup Casey DeSmith on a ... Read More »
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