National Sports
Pettersson scores 2, Canucks beat Isles to snap 2-game skid
By Scott Charles, The Associated Press on February 9th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Elias Pettersson scored twice in the third period and the Vancouver Canucks snapped a two-game skid with a 6-5 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Brock Boesser, Nils Aman and Anthony Beauvillier also scored for the Canucks. Collin Delia made 24 saves in the third game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Van Riemsdyk, Hart lead Flyers to shootout win over Oilers
By Aaron Bracy, The Associated Press on February 9th, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – James van Riemsdyk and Morgan Frost scored in the shootout, Carter Hart made 34 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Thursday night. Kevin Hayes scored in regulation for Philadelphia. Evander Kane scored and Connor McDavid had an assist for the Oilers, who lost for just the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zadina returns, scores go-ahead goal as Red Wings top Flames
By The Associated Press on February 9th, 2023
DETROIT (AP) – Filip Zadina made a successful return to the Detroit lineup, scoring the go-ahead goal at 5:51 of the third period to lift the Red Wings over the Calgary Flames 2-1 Thursday night. Zadina had not played since Nov. 5 because of a broken right leg. Zadina passed to Oskar Sundqvist, got the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Taylor, Hadwin lead in Phoenix after frost delay, gusty wind
By John Nicholson, The Associated Press on February 9th, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Morning frost gave way to gusting wind Thursday in the WM Phoenix Open, leading to tricky scoring conditions at TPC Scottsdale. “I actually felt the best swing I made of the day was the par-3 seventh, and hit it 20 yards over the green,” top-ranked Rory McIlroy said after an opening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bichette and Blue Jays avoid arbitration by agreeing to terms on three-year deal
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays and shortstop Bo Bichette avoided arbitration after the two sides agreed to terms on a three-year, US$33.6 million contract, the team announced Thursday. The deal would cover Bichette’s remaining years of arbitration eligibility. He could still become a free agent after the 2025 season. Bichette, a 24-year-old native of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kim leads Levito at Four Continents skating championships
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on February 9th, 2023
Yelim Kim breezed through a near-flawless short program to build the slimmest of leads over 15-year-old American rival Isabeau Levito on Thursday night at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 20-year-old from South Korea, performing to the moody piano piece “Mercy,” was fluid through an opening triple lutz-triple toe loop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeman, O’Neill lead Canada’s roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic
By The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – Six-time all-star Freddie Freeman will lead Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Freeman, who won the 2020 National League MVP award and the 2021 World Series with the Atlanta Braves, was one of 30 players named to Canada’s roster Thursday by manager Ernie Whitt. Freeman, born in Fountain Valley, Calif., to Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver FC offers a look at its new modular Canadian Premier League stadium home
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
Expansion Vancouver FC gave fans a glimpse of its new home Thursday at Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre. The fledgling Canadian Premier League franchise released an artist’s rendering of its planned soccer-specific stadium – a modular design that will accommodate up to 6,560 fans on game day in its inaugural 2023 season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors president Ujiri preaches patience after quieter than expected trade deadline
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri preached patience as his team’s fan base called for big moves – either buying or selling – at the NBA trade deadline. Centre Jakob Poeltl rejoined the Raptors in a trade with San Antonio early Thursday morning that sent Canadian centre Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round pick, and two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas not focused on future with Toronto beyond this season
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
TORONTO – Kyle Dubas is focused on finishing the job – this season. The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager will discuss his own future at a later date. Dubas met the media at the team’s practice facility Thursday with 30 games left in on the schedule, making it clear he’s both intent on pushing forward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s participation at Summer World University Games in China limited at best
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on February 9th, 2023
Canada’s participation at the 2023 FISU Summer World University Games in China appeared limited at best on Thursday after two major national sport organizations said they wouldn’t be sending athletes to the multi-sport competition. Citing the financial burden and location, Athletics Canada said it would not field a team at the July 28-Aug. 8 event ... Read More »
1 response
