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Saros makes 38 saves, leads Predators past Flames 2-1
By Jim Diamond, The Associated Press on January 16th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Juuse Saros made 38 saves, including 21 in the third period, to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Roman Josi and Juuso Parssinen scored for Nashville, which snapped a three-game losing streak. Nikita Zadorov scored and Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At Australian Open, some players say they ignore the bracket
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 16th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Awaiting a new topic during a pre-Australian Open news conference, Caroline Garcia – someone skilled and smart enough to reach the U.S. Open semifinals and win the season-ending WTA Finals in 2022 – was worried the next query could involve naming possible opponents. “I don’t want to know the draw!” Garcia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandez bounces Cornet in Aussie Open, Sebov loses in Grand Slam debut
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Leylah Annie Fernandez shook off some rust and early jitters before she settled down and bounced Alize Cornet 7-5, 6-2 in first-round women’s single action at the Australian Open on Monday night. The 20-year-old Montreal athlete trailed 2-0 and 3-1 in the first set before finding her groove en route to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Vaccari shines in net as Frontenacs edge Petes
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Matthew Soto had a goal and assist and the Kingston Frontenacs received a 44-save performance from netminder Mason Vaccari as they defeated the Peterborough Petes 2-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Monday night. Christopher Thibodeau also scored for the Frontenacs (19-19-1-1), who led 1-0 after the first period and 2-0 heading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandez finds her groove in Aussie Open opener, bounces Cornet
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Leylah Annie Fernandez shook off some rust and early jitters before she settled down and bounced Alize Cornet 7-5, 6-2 in first-round women’s single action at the Australian Open on Monday night. The 20-year-old Montreal athlete trailed 2-0 and 3-1 in the first set before finding her groove en route to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors recover after Barrett tying slam, edge Knicks in OT
By Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press on January 16th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Fred VanVleet scored 33 points, Scottie Barnes had 26 points and the Toronto Raptors recovered in overtime after RJ Barrett’s tying slam with 0.6 seconds left in regulation to beat the New York Knicks 123-121 on Monday. Pascal Siakam had 20 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for the Raptors, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Adams amping up preparation to battle for Lions’ starting job
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
It’s time for veteran quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to amp up his off-season workouts. With Canadian Nathan Rourke signing with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, the B.C. Lions will have a new starter in 2023. And Adams, who joined the club midway through last season, says he’ll be more than ready to battle for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian midfielder Jordyn Listro signs new contract with the NWSL Orlando Pride
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Canadian midfielder Jordyn Listro has agreed to a one-year contract with the Orlando Pride with a club option for the 2024 season. The 27-year-old from Toronto originally joined the NWSL team on a short-year contract for the 2020 Fall Series before signing a contract for the entire 2022 season. Listro, who has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Toronto FC goalkeeper Tomas Romero has already packed a lot in in soccer career
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
Just 22, goalkeeper Tomas Romero has already packed a lot in. The New Jersey native joined the Philadelphia Union’s residency program in the eighth grade. At 15, he made the game-day roster with the Bethlehem Steel and had his first start for the Union affiliate at 16. “It’s been a journey since then,” said Romero. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blazers prepare for post-season run ahead of first Memorial Cup appearance since 1995
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
Just because the Kamloops Blazers are guaranteed a Memorial Cup berth, doesn’t mean they’re taking their feet off the gas. Blazers general manager Shaun Clouston made big moves ahead of the Western Hockey League’s trade deadline, gearing his team up for a deep post-season run. He did all that even though Kamloops is hosting the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs forward Robertson has undergone season-ending shoulder surgery
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson has undergone season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced Monday. The 21-year-old is expected to be out of action for six months. Robertson sustained a shoulder injury after taking a hit from Kings defenceman Matt Roy in the first period of a 5-0 win over Los Angeles on Dec. 8. ... Read More »
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