National Sports
At World Cup, US soccer scrubs Islamic emblem from Iran flag
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on November 27th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – The U.S. soccer federation is displaying Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying it supports protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday. The federation said in a statement Sunday that it decided to forego the official flag on social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada soccer fans gear up for do-or-die World Cup match against Croatia
By The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2022
TORONTO – Viewing parties are planned across the country today as soccer fans gear up to watch Canada’s World Cup match against Croatia – a do-or-die game for the team in its first tournament appearance in 36 years. The pressure is on as both the 41st-ranked Canadians and No. 12 Croatia need to get points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Sidorov’s hat trick leads Saskatoon Blades past Winnipeg Ice 5-2
By The Canadian Press on November 27th, 2022
SASKATOON – Egor Sidorov netted a hat trick to lead the Saskatoon Blades to a 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Ice on Saturday. Vaughn Watterodt and Jayden Wiens added the others for Saskatoon (16-5-0). Trevor Wong recorded three assists while Ethan Chadwick made 21 saves. Aiden Oiring and Ty Nash replied for Eastern Conference-leading Winnipeg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saturday’s sports scoreboard for Nov. 26, 2022
By The Canadian Press on November 26th, 2022
Saturday’s Scoreboard World Cup Group Stage Australia 1 Tunisia 0 Poland 2 Saudi Arabia 0 France 2 Denmark 1 Argentina 2 Mexico 0 — NHL Edmonton 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 Carolina 3 Calgary 2 Toronto 4 Pittsburgh 1 Vancouver 5 Vegas 1 St. Louis 5 Florida 4 (OT) New Jersey 5 Washington 1 N.Y. Islanders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks hand Vegas second straight home loss with 5-1 win
By W.g. Ramirez, The Associated Press on November 26th, 2022
LAS VEGAS (AP) – JT Miller had a goal and two assists and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Saturday night. Vancouver won its second straight on a three-game trip that ends Sunday in San Jose. The Canucks have won four of five after a three-game skid. Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson, ... Read More »
1 responseHughes has hat trick, Devils beat Caps for Ruff’s 800th win
By The Associated Press on November 26th, 2022
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Jack Hughes had his first career NHL hat trick, Vitek Vanececk made 38 saves against his former team and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday for coach Lindy Ruff’s 800th victory. Ruff became the fifth NHL coach to reach the mark. The former Buffalo player won ... Read More »
1 responseOHL Roundup: Ottawa 67s drop third in a row as Peterborough Petes take 3-2 win
By The Canadian Press on November 26th, 2022
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – J.R. Avon led the way with one goal and one assist as the Peterborough Petes edged the Ottawa 67s 3-2 on Saturday. Brian Zanetti and Tommy Purdeller scored the others for Peterborough (13-8-1-2). Michael Simpson made 23 saves. Brady Stonehouse and Cameron Tolnai responded for Ottawa (18-4-0), which has now lost three ... Read More »
1 responseQMJHL Roundup: Malatesta, Remparts cruise past Olympiques 5-2
By The Canadian Press on November 26th, 2022
QUEBEC – James Malatesta notched two goals and two assists as the Quebec Remparts earned their second win in a row with a 5-2 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques on Saturday. Nicolas Savoie, Charles Savoie and Théo Rochette added the others for Québec (21-3-0-1) which is bouncing back into form after two straight losses to ... Read More »
1 responseMarner extends point streak, Maple Leafs beat Penguins 4-1
By Dan Scifo, The Associated Press on November 26th, 2022
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Mitch Marner extended his point streak to 16 games with a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Saturday night. Auston Matthews became the seventh player in team history with 200 career even-strength goals, William Nylander scored his 12th of the season and Pontus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Force top Metropolitan Riveters to earn first home win of inaugural season
By The Canadian Press on November 26th, 2022
MONTREAL – Jade Downie-Landry recorded a hat trick and one assist as the Montreal Force defeated the Metropolitan Riveters 5-3 to earn their first home win of their inaugural season on Saturday. Ann-Sophie Bettez, with one goal and one assist, and Brooke Stacey added the others for Montreal (2-1-0). Tricia Deguire made 19 saves. Fanni ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anunoby, VanVleet combine for 52 points in Toronto Raptors’ victory over Dallas
By Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press on November 26th, 2022
TORONTO – Fred VanVleet bounced back from an illness to score 26 points, while O.G. Anunoby added 26 points and nine rebounds and the depleted Toronto Raptors beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 on Saturday. Chris Boucher finished with 22 points, including a big basket in the dying seconds for Toronto (10-9). Juancho Hernangomez scored 10 ... Read More »
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