National Sports
Canada set to begin quest for 20th gold medal at world juniors
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
Connor Bedard sees the reminder every time he’s back home. His gold medal from the last world junior hockey championship – a tournament that was moved to the summer and almost didn’t happen because of COVID-19 – hangs in the 17-year-old phenom’s bedroom. And the presumptive No. 1 pick at the 2023 NHL draft is ... Read More »
1 responseSome hockey fans say excitement for world juniors comes with tough conversations
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
HALIFAX – Some Nova Scotia hockey fans say their excitement for the world junior hockey championship is accompanied this year by tough conversations about Hockey Canada”˜s handling of sexual assault allegations. Halifax hockey dad Kyle Wagner says the scandals within Hockey Canada have sparked conversations in the dressing room of his eight-year-old son’s team, ahead ... Read More »
1 responseSnowboarder Sebastien Toutant enjoying life as TikToker, break from competition
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
Sebastien Toutant loves expressing himself on his snowboard, finding new ways to perform tricks on slopestyle and big air courses around the world. But after the Beijing Olympics in February, he resolved to take at least a year off from competition to focus on filmmaking. Toutant has since become a TikTok star, creating elaborate runs ... Read More »
1 responseSome intriguing moves in an interesting off-season for the Toronto Blue Jays
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
TORONTO – The off-season started shortly after the playoffs began for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2022. Now it’s up to general manager Ross Atkins to make the necessary changes to ensure the team has a post-season run in 2023 that lasts longer than the minimum two games. A look at five talking points as ... Read More »
1 responseSports scoreboard for Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 4 Philadelphia 3 Washington 3 Ottawa 2 (OT) Boston 3 Winnipeg 2 Vancouver 6 Seattle 5 (SO) Los Angeles 4 Calgary 3 (OT) Carolina 4 Pittsburgh 3 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 5 N.Y. Islanders 3 San Jose 5 Minnesota 2 — AHL Charlotte 2 Providence 1 (OT) Springfield 4 Hartford 2 Utica ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kempe strikes in OT, Kings top Flames after giving away lead
By Dan Greenspan, The Associated Press on December 22nd, 2022
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Adrian Kempe scored in overtime, Pheonix Copley made 27 saves to win his fourth straight start, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Thursday night. The Kings had to fight back after squandering a two-goal lead in the third period, but Kempe scored his 13th goal on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pettersson nets shootout winner, scores two others as Canucks top Kraken 6-5
By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
VANCOUVER – Elias Pettersson scored the winner, along with two goals in regulation as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-5 in a shootout Thursday night to end a three-game home losing streak. Pettersson forced overtime with his second goal of the night with 1:20 left in the third period and goaltender Spencer Martin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Foligno breaks 3rd-period tie, Bruins beat Jets 3-2
By Brendan Mcgair, The Associated Press on December 22nd, 2022
BOSTON (AP) – Nick Foligno broke a tie midway through the third period, Jeremy Swayman stopped 25 shots and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Thursday night. The Bruins improved to 26-4-2 and 18-0-2 at home. Foligno scored from the left circle off a feed from Charlie Coyle. David ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johansson nets OT winner to lift Capitals past Senators 3-2
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
OTTAWA – Marcus Johansson scored the game-winning goal 2:04 into overtime to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators Thursday night. Evgeny Kuznetsov and Sonny Milano also scored for the Capitals (18-13-4). Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves in his first start since sustaining an upper-body injury Dec. 3. Alex DeBrincat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trevor Bauer reinstated by MLB’s independent arbitrator
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on December 22nd, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Trevor Bauer was reinstated Friday by Major League Baseball’s independent arbitrator, allowing the pitcher to resume his career at the start of the 2023 season. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher was given an unprecedented two-season suspension without pay by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on April 29 for violating the league’s domestic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yule wins Madonna di Campiglio night slalom for 3rd time
By The Associated Press on December 22nd, 2022
MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy (AP) – When it comes to the World Cup slalom on the steep and icy Canalone Miramonti course, Daniel Yule is a specialist. The Swiss skier won the night race for the third time Thursday, surging up from fourth place after the opening run with a flawless second trip down. Yule ... Read More »
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