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JaromÃr Jágr scores his record 1,099th goal at almost 51
By The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023
PRAGUE (AP) – JaromÃr Jágr celebrated his 51st birthday about a week early by scoring his 1,099th goal to overtake Wayne Gretzky at the top of the chart. Jágr, who will turn 51 on Feb. 15, scored for the Kladno Knights on Sunday in 5-4 loss at Trinec in the Czech league. The winger, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Source: Defensive lineman Anthony Lanier to remain with Saskatchewan Roughriders
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 6th, 2023
Anthony Lanier II is staying with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. According to a CFL source, the defensive lineman will be returning to the Riders on a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $250,000. The contract includes a $100,000 signing bonus and $10,000 bonus for reporting to training camp and passing a physical. The source spoke on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American skier Shiffrin fails to finish first race at worlds
By The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023
MERIBEL, France (AP) – American skier Mikaela Shiffrin failed to finish the slalom portion of the women’s combined event Monday on the opening day of the world championships. Shiffrin was leading the race but skied out with only a few gates left before the finish. The American was trailing leader Federica Brignone by 0.96 seconds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier League accuses Man City of financial breaches
By The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – The Premier League accused Manchester City of numerous breaches of financial regulations between 2009-18 on Monday. The period covers the first nine full seasons under the club’s Abu Dhabi ownership, during which City won the league on three occasions – in 2012, 2014 and 2018. The Premier League said it has referred ... Read More »
1 responseWHL roundup: Giants unleash the Tys to beat Americans 4-1
By The Canadian Press on February 5th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants could have called it Ty Night as they defeated the visiting Tri-City Americans 4-1 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday. Ty Halaburda, Tyler Thorpe, Ty Thorpe and Ethan Semeniuk scored for the Giants (19-24-4-2), who play their home games at Langley Events Centre. Mazden Leslie and Jaden Lipinski ... Read More »
1 responseEarly leaders emerge in U-18 Canadian curling championships
By The Canadian Press on February 5th, 2023
TIMMINS, Ont. – Teams skipped by Timothy Marin of New Brunswick, Zachary Davies of Alberta and Raphael Tremblay of Quebec will take 2-0 records into Monday’s action at the Canadian Under-18 boys curling championship. Marin defeated Simon Perry’s Newfoundland and Labrador team 10-6 in Sunday’s opening draw, then beat Brayden Snow’s Prince Edward Island team ... Read More »
1 responseOHL roundup: Oster frustrates Otters as Generals post 4-0 win
By The Canadian Press on February 5th, 2023
OSHAWA, Ont. – Ryan Gagnier scored twice, Calum Ritchie chipped in with two assists and netminder Jacob Oster stopped all 31 shots fired his way as the Oshawa Generals blanked the visiting Erie Otters 4-0 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday. Nikita Parfenyuk and Dylan Roobroeck also scored for the Generals (20-22-1-3). The Otters ... Read More »
1 responseSports scoreboard for Sunday, Feb. 5
By The Canadian Press on February 5th, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard NBA Toronto 106 Memphis 103 Orlando 119 Charlotte 113 Cleveland 122 Indiana 103 New York 108 Philadelphia 97 Minnesota 128 Denver 98 New Orleans 136 Sacramento 104 &#... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siakam, Raptors rally past Grizzlies 106-103 as Morant sits
By Clay Bailey, The Associated Press on February 5th, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Pascal Siakam scored 19 points, including a pair of free throws with nine seconds left, and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-103 on Sunday. Jaren Jackson Jr. missed a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds left that would have tied the game for the Grizzlies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodgers, Silverman take pro-am at Pebble as Rose grabs 54-hole lead
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on February 5th, 2023
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally gets his name on the Wall of Champions behind the first tee at Pebble Beach, joining a long list that includes Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Justin Rose would love nothing better than to be on an adjacent plaque for winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Rough Riders star lineman Kaye Vaughan dies at age 91
By The Canadian Press on February 5th, 2023
Kaye Vaughan, twice the CFL’s outstanding lineman and a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, has died. He was 91. Stephanie Myles, Vaughan’s goddaughter, confirmed his passing on Sunday. “Devastated to announce my godfather, Kaye Vaughan, a legendary longtime Ottawa Rough Rider and fabulous dude who never lost his southern Kansas accent after ... Read More »
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