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Iran arrests outspoken player amid World Cup scrutiny
By The Associated Press on November 24th, 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran has arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over the team as it competes in the World Cup before a global audience. The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herdman looked to former astronaut Chris Hadfield to launch Canada’s World Cup ride
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 24th, 2022
UMM ÅžALÄ€L “˜ALĪ, Qatar – While no slouch as a motivational speaker himself, John Herdman looked for a different voice ahead of the Canadian men’s return to the World Cup after a 36-year absence. Which explains why former astronaut Chris Hadfield, wearing a Canadian team jacket, was standing shoulder to shoulder with the Canada coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Alphonso Davies offers his take on loss to Belgium at World Cup
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 24th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar – Alphonso Davies took to social media Thursday to provide a brief take on Canada’s 1-0 loss to second-ranked Belgium at the World Cup. “A disappointing result against a top team in the World Cup. We got two more games to go, we go again on Sunday!” wrote the Bayern Munich star. “Thank ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran arrests soccer player over government criticism
By The Associated Press on November 24th, 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – State-linked media in Iran are reporting that Voria Ghafouri, a former member of the country’s national soccer team, has been arrested for criticizing the government. The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies reported om Thursday that he was arrested for insulting the national soccer team, which is currently playing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LGBTQ and other rights issues at World Cup a ‘huge blemish’ on FIFA: Hall of Famer
By Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press on November 24th, 2022
VANCOUVER – Carrie Serwetnyk, the first woman inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame and an advocate for equal rights in sports,is in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup and says the event is “still trying to find its joy.” The tournament, which kicked off Sunday and runs until Dec. 18, has faced a ... Read More »
1 responseDevils’ winning streak stopped at 13 in loss to Maple Leafs
By The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2022
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Matt Murray made 34 saves and the Devils’ franchise-record tying 13-game winning streak came to end Wednesday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs won 2-1 in a game in which New Jersey had three goals disallowed. John Tavares and Pontus Holmberg scored first-period goals as Toronto became the first team to ... Read More »
1 responseCarrier scores nifty goal, Golden Knights beat Senators 4-1
By W.g. Ramirez, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2022
LAS VEGAS (AP) – William Carrier scored his third goal in two games and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Wednesday night. Mark Stone, William Karlsson and Jack Eichel also scored for the Golden Knights. Logan Thompson stopped 38 shots to earn his 11th win, most in the NHL. Jake Sanderson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Cougars claw out win over Warriors, Winterhawks stretch win streak
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2022
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A pair of first-period goals from Caden Brown lifted the Prince George Cougars to a 5-2 victory over the Moose Jaw Warriors in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday. Brown added an assist for the Cougars (13-9-0), while Chase Wheatcroft, Riley Heidt and Noah Boyko also found the back of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bear scores winner, Canucks rally, surprise Avalanche 4-3
By Mike Cranston, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2022
DENVER (AP) – Ethan Bear snapped a tie with 8 minutes to go, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the injury-plagued Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Wednesday night. Trailing by a goal entering the third, Shelden Dries tied it for Vancouver before Bear ripped a shot past Pavel Francouz on a 4-on-4 moments after Colorado’s Cale Makar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wednesday’s sports scoreboard for Nov. 23, 2022
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2022
Wednesday’s Scoreboard World Cup Group Stage Belgium 1 Canada 0 Morocco 0 Croatia 0 Japan 2 Germany 1 Spain 7 Costa Rica 0 — NHL Detroit 3 Nashville 0 Buffalo 6 St. Louis 2 Arizona 4 Carolina 0 Montreal 3 Columbus 1 Florida 5 Boston 2 Minnesota 6 Winnipeg 1 Toronto 2 New Jersey 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sorokin stops 49, Pageau scores 2 as Isles blank Oilers 3-0
By Allan Kreda, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Ilya Sorokin made a career-high 49 saves and Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored twice early in the second period as the New York Islanders beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Wednesday night. Defenseman Sebastian Aho also scored for the Islanders, who have won two consecutive games and four of six. New York improved ... Read More »
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