National Sports
‘He’s incredible’: Bedard once again turning heads at Canada’s world junior camp
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 10th, 2022
MONCTON, N.B. – Connor Bedard’s highlight reel has been hard to miss. Already the presumptive first overall selection at the 2023 NHL draft, the 17-year-old phenom with a bullet shot and an ability to make the puck look like it’s on a string ““ often leaving defenders chasing shadows and goaltenders looking foolish ““ has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Sarault races to short-track speedskating World Cup victory in 1,000
By The Canadian Press on December 10th, 2022
ALMATY, Kazakhstan – Courtney Sarault won gold in the women’s 1,000 metres on a three-medal day for Canada at the ISU short-track speedskating World Cup. Pascal Dion captured silver in the men’s 1,000 on Saturday, while Canadian teammate Jordan Pierre-Gilles won bronze. Sarault, a 22-year-old from Moncton, N.B., took the lead with five laps remaining ... Read More »
1 responseAgain a substitute, Ronaldo’s World Cup comes to an end
By Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press on December 10th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – There will be no World Cup title for Cristiano Ronaldo in what was likely his last appearance at soccer’s biggest tournament. After being on the bench at the start for the second straight match, Ronaldo couldn’t help Portugal come back against Morocco, losing 1-0 in the quarterfinals on Saturday. The 37-year-old ... Read More »
1 responseMorocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal, Ronaldo
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on December 10th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s chances of winning soccer’s biggest prize. Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute to continue Morocco’s improbable run that has generated an outpouring of pride in ... Read More »
1 responseRonaldo comes on as substitute against Morocco at World Cup
By Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press on December 10th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped from Portugal’s starting lineup for the second straight match at the World Cup, coming on as a substitute early in the second half with his team losing 1-0 to Morocco in the quarterfinals on Saturday. The 37-year-old Ronaldo replaced midfielder Rúben Neves in the 51st minute for ... Read More »
1 responseRonaldo benched against Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals
By Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press on December 10th, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Cristiano Ronaldo is starting on the bench for Portugal for the second straight game at the World Cup. The 37-year-old Ronaldo remained out of the starting lineup against Morocco for the quarterfinals match on Saturday after being dropped for the round-of-16 match against Switzerland. Gonçalo Ramos, who scored a hat trick ... Read More »
1 responseWHL Roundup: Benson’s hat trick leads Ice past Chiefs 6-3 for second straight win
By The Canadian Press on December 10th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Zach Benson recorded a hat trick and one assist as the Winnipeg Ice cruised past the lowly Spokane Chiefs 6-3 on Friday. Conor Geekie, with two goals and one assist, and Vladislav Shilo also scored for Winnipeg (24-4-0), which has won two in a row. Daniel Hauser made 25 saves. Tommaso De Luca ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Diaco nets shootout winner as Knights narrowly edge 67’s 1-0
By The Canadian Press on December 10th, 2022
LONDON, Ont. – George Diaco scored the shootout winner to lead the London Knights to a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa 67’s on Friday. Brett Brochu stopped all three shots he faced in the shootout and made 31 saves between regulation and overtime for London (18-8-1). Diaco was the lone scorer in the shootout, going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs cruise past Remparts 4-1 behind strong third period
By The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2022
QUEBEC – Justin Robidas had a goal and an assist as the Val-d’Or Foreurs handily defeated the Quebec Remparts 4-1 on Friday night. Frédéric Potvin, Alexandre Doucet and Alexandre Guy also scored for Val-d’Or (15-13-2). Mathys Fernandez made 24 saves. Théo Rochette netted the lone goal for Eastern Conference-leading Quebec (24-4-0-1). Quentin Miller stopped 18-of-21 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 9, 2022
By The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2022
Friday’s Scoreboard World Cup Quarterfinals At Rayyan, Qatar Brazil 1 Croatia 1 (Croatia advances 4-2 on penalty kicks) At Lusail, Qatar Argentina 2 Netherlands 2 (Argentina advances 4-3 on penalty kicks) — NHL Columbus 3 Calgary 1 N.Y. Islanders 6 New Jersey 4 Pittsburgh 4 Buffalo 3 (OT) Washington 4 Seattle 1 Winnipeg 3 Chicago ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CEBL’s Honey Badgers fall 99-83 to Libertadores de Queretaro in BCLA opener
By The Canadian Press on December 9th, 2022
QUERÉTARO CITY, Mexico – The Brampton Honey Badgers dropped their Basketball Champions League Americas’ opener 99-83 to host Libertadores de Queretaro Friday night. Brampton, representing Canada as the reigning CEBL champions, were led by Joshua Ibarra and Jordan Williams, who scored 23 and 15 points, respectively. Ismael Romero scored a game-high 27 points, Javier Mojica ... Read More »
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