National Sports
Kraken finally topple Canucks with convincing 6-1 victory
By Tim Booth, The Associated Press on January 25th, 2023
SEATTLE (AP) – Oliver Bjorkstrand had his first multigoal game of the season to lead the Seattle Kraken past the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in franchise history over their Pacific Northwest rivals. Seattle picked up its 28th victory and 61st point in its 47th game of the NHL season, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ritchie, Rehkopf lift White to win in CHL’s top prospects game
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
LANGLEY, B.C. – Carson Rehkopft had a goal and an assist and Team White took a 4-2 win over Team Red at the Kubota CHL/NHL top prospects game in Langley, B.C. Callum Ritchie (Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals) scored into an empty net and contributed a helper, while Colby Barlow (OHL’s Owen Sound Attack) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siakam scores 26 as road Raptors knock off Kings 113-95
By Cameron Salerno, The Associated Press on January 25th, 2023
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacific Division-leading Sacramento Kings 113-95 on Wednesday night. Fred VanVleet scored 17 points and O.G. Anunoby added 11 for the Raptors, who had lost four of their last six games entering the contest. Precious Achiuwa added 19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets snap Oilers’ six-game win streak with 3-2 victory in OT
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
EDMONTON – Kent Johnson scored the overtime winner as the Columbus Blue Jackets came away with a surprise 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Johnson’s shot from the top of the circle went in off Oilers’ goalie Stuart Skinner’s glove and into the net 2:29 into the extra session. Boone Jenner and Kirill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitch Marner scores in OT, Maple Leafs battle back to down Rangers 3-2
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
TORONTO – The Maple Leafs knew they needed to get to the blue paint and make life miserable for the reigning Vezina Trophy winner backstopping a well-drilled opponent. After finally getting on level terms to force overtime off a hard-nosed sequence, Mitch Marner did the same – this time in spectacular fashion. The winger scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giroux lifts Senators to 2-1 win over struggling Islanders
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
OTTAWA – Claude Giroux’s second-period power-play goal proved to be the winner as the Ottawa Senators tripped the New York Islanders 2-1 Wednesday night. Shane Pinto also scored for the Senators (21-23-3), who snapped a two-game losing streak with the victory. Anton Forsberg, who stopped 22 shots, was called into action in the second period ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marner scores in OT, Leafs down Rangers 3-2
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
TORONTO – Mitch Marner scored 19 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday night. Pontus Holmberg and Timothy Liljegren had the goals in regulation for Toronto (30-11-8). Ilya Samsonov stopped 26 shots. Filip Chytil had both goals for New York (26-14-8). Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rahm struggles to opening 1-over 73 at Torrey Pines
By Bernie Wilson, The Associated Press on January 25th, 2023
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Jon Rahm struggled to a 1-over 73 at Torrey Pines South, which has become one of his favourite courses, while Sam Ryder, Aaron Rai and Brent Grant all shot 8-under 64 on the more forgiving North Course on Wednesday to tie for the first-round lead at the Farmers Insurance Open. Rahm, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recreational golf continues to grow in Canada and United States in 2022
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
Recreational golf continued to reach new heights of popularity in 2022. Lightspeed Commerce, which does data management for golf courses, released its industry-wide annual report on Wednesday. It showed ongoing growth of the game in North America, continuing a trend started in 2020 when golf was one of the few social activities where people could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four NFL playoff contests dominate betting action on Proline
By The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
Once again, the NFL dominated betting action on Proline last week. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., the four NFL playoff contests were the top events. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 5-4 overtime victory over the Florida Panthers on Jan. 17 took the final spot among the top-five contests. The others, in order, were: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NFL tight end Luke Willson could see veteran quarterback Brady joining 49ers
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2023
Tom Brady continues to ponder his NFL future but Luke Willson could see the veteran quarterback returning home for his 24th NFL campaign. Brady, 45, completed his third season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will become a free agent in 2023. Brady has said he remains undecided regarding whether he’ll continue playing or retire ... Read More »
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