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Sports scoreboard for Monday, Dec. 26, 2022
By The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2022
Monday’s Scoreboard World Junior Hockey Championship Preliminary Round At Halifax, N.S. Czechia 5 Canada 2 Sweden 11 Austria 0 At Moncton, N.B. Switzerland 3 Finland 2 (OT) United States 5 Latvia 2 — AHL Toronto 3 Belleville 2 — NFL L.A. Chargers 20 Indianapolis 3 — NBA Brooklyn 125 Cleveland 117 L.A. Clippers 142 Detroit ... Read More »
1 responseCzechs stun Canada 5-2 at world juniors: ‘We didn’t fight’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2022
HALIFAX – Brandt Clarke could feel excitement building in the Canadian locker room. A talented, ultra-skilled roster featuring three NHL players and the presumptive top pick at the 2023 draft was giddy at the thought of impressing a rabid home crowd. Once the puck dropped, it was a completely different – and jaw-dropping – story. ... Read More »
1 responseCanada loses opener at Spengler Cup
By The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2022
DAVOS, Switzerland – Canada spotted HC Sparta Prague a three-goal lead on Monday and a spirited rally came up short, losing 3-2 in the opening game of the 2022 Spengler Cup hockey tournament. Brett Connolly of Campbell River, B.C., scored both Canadian goals in the second period. Thomas Gregoire of Sherbrooke, Que., had two assists. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Czechs stun Canada 5-2 at world juniors
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2022
HALIFAX – Jaroslav Chemeler and Matous Mensik scored 33 seconds apart during a five-minute power play as Czechia stunned Canada 5-2 in the opener for both countries at the world junior men’s hockey championship Monday. Stanislav Svozil and David Spacek, with a goal and an assist each, and David Moravec provided the rest of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres game at Columbus postponed due to travel restrictions
By The Associated Press on December 26th, 2022
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – The Sabres game at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday was postponed by the NHL on Monday because Buffalo International Airport remains closed due to a severe winter storm that has paralyzed the region. A makeup date has yet to be determined. A travel ban is in place in Buffalo, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switzerland opens world juniors with 3-2 overtime win over Finland
By The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2022
MONCTON, N.B. – Attilio Biasca scored the game-winning goal 41 seconds into overtime as Switzerland opened the world junior hockey championship with a 3-2 win over Finland on Monday. Lorenzo Canonica and Jeremy Jabola also scored for Switzerland (1-0-0). Jonas Taibel had two assists, while Kevin Pasche stopped 14 shots. Konsta Kapanen and Kalle Vaisanen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors’ Siakam named Eastern Conference player of the week
By The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2022
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been named the Eastern Conference player of the week for the fifth time in his career. Siakam averaged 38.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 43.6 minutes per game as the Raptors went 2-1 last week. The 28-year-old had 38 points and a season-high 15 rebounds in a 104-101 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos fire rookie head coach Hackett after 4-11 start
By Arnie Stapleton, The Associated Press on December 26th, 2022
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Denver Broncos fired first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Monday with two games left in the season. Owner and CEO Greg Penner said he’ll lead the search for a new coach with assistance from GM George Paton, in whom he expressed confidence while announcing Hackett’s dismissal. Firing Hackett with two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switzerland opens world juniors with 3-2 OT win over Finland
By The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2022
MONCTON, N.B. – Attilio Biasca scored the game-winning goal 41 seconds into overtime as Switzerland opened the world junior hockey championship with a 3-2 win over Finland on Monday. Lorenzo Canonica and Jerermy Jabola also scored for Switzerland (1-0-0). Jonas Taibel had two assists, while Kevin Pasche stopped 14 shots. Konsta Kapanen and Kalle Vaisanen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Led by Henderson, Hughes and Svensson, Canadian golf hit new highs in 2022
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2022
There’s an argument to be made that 2022 was the most successful year in Canadian golf. Brooke Henderson, Mackenzie Hughes, and Adam Svensson’s combined four wins between the LPGA and PGA Tours were highlights of the season. But the achievements of Canadian golfers were not limited to those victories. Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith became ... Read More »
1 responseJokic, Nuggets outlast Suns 128-125 in OT
By Pat Graham, The Associated Press on December 26th, 2022
DENVER (AP) – Nikola Jokic had another monster triple-double, Aaron Gordon threw down a pivotal dunk that stood up after a review in overtime and the Denver Nuggets rallied for a 128-125 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. Jokic had 41 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists for his 83rd career triple-double. The ... Read More »
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