National Sports
Avalanche snap funk by crushing Senators 7-0
By Craig Meyer, The Associated Press on January 14th, 2023
DENVER (AP) – Mikko Rantanen, Artturi Lehkonen and Alex Newhook each scored twice, Pavel Francouz made 29 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Colorado Avalanche routed the Ottawa Senators 7-0 on Saturday night. Rantanen scored his 28th and 29th goals to break Joe Sakic’s 27-year-old team record for goals at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young, Murray combine for 56 points as Hawks snap Raptors’ three-game win streak
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ shooting struggles returned to haunt them Saturday. Trae Young had 29 points and nine assists to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-103 win over the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Dejounte Murray contributed 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Atlanta (21-22), which has won two in a row. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Sagueneens unleash offence, beat Huskies 7-4
By The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
CHICOUTIMI, Que. – Andrei Loshko, Maxim Masse and Emmanuel Vermette each scored twice as the Chicoutimi Sagueneens defeated the visiting Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 7-4 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday. Samuel Vachon scored once for the Sagueneens (21-19-2-0), who were outshot 33-30. Fabrice Fortin, Etienne Tremblay-Mathieu and Fabrice Fortuin each chipped in with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buckley makes a pair of eagles, leads Sony Open
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 14th, 2023
HONOLULU (AP) – Hayden Buckley started and ended the back nine at Waialae with eagles Saturday for a second straight 6-under 64, giving him a two-shot lead and creating some separation going into the final round of the Sony Open. Buckley holed out a wedge from 133 yards on the 10th hole. He finished his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames hold off Stars’ surge to net 6-5 win
By The Associated Press on January 14th, 2023
DALLAS (AP) – Nazem Kadri’s team-best 17th goal and Chris Tanev’s first of the season were part of Calgary’s four-goal second period as the Flames hung on to beat the Dallas Stars 6-5 on Saturday. Andrew Mangiapane scored just 25 seconds into the game and Trevor Lewis, Elias Lindholm and Rasmus Andersson also had goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames score 4 goals in 2nd period, hold off Stars 6-5
By The Associated Press on January 14th, 2023
DALLAS (AP) – Nazem Kadri’s team-best 17th goal and Chris Tanev’s first of the season were part of Calgary’s four-goal second period as the Flames hung on to beat the Dallas Stars 6-5 on Saturday. Andrew Mangiapane scored just 25 seconds into the game and Trevor Lewis, Elias Lindholm and Rasmus Andersson also had goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stacey scores late game-winner for Montreal Force with 5-4 win over Connecticut Whale
By The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
PITTSBURGH – Brooke Stacey scored the game-winner with 19 seconds remaining for the Montreal Force in a 5-4 win Saturday over the Connecticut Whale. Ann-Sophie Bettez scored a hat trick and had 11 shots on net for Montreal (5-5-1) in a neutral-site Premier Hockey Federation game played in the Pittsburgh Penguins practice facility. Samantha Isbell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada into women’s under-18 hockey championship final with 3-2 OT win over Finland
By The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
ÖSTERSUND, Sweden – Alex Law scored twice, including the overtime winner, as Canada edged Finland 3-2 in overtime in a women’s world under-18 hockey championship semifinal Saturday. Canada will face Sweden for the gold medal Sunday. Law’s OT winner at 7:32 was first credited to defender Ava Murphy, although it was Law’s wrist shot that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United flying high in English Premier League after City win and Liverpool loss
By James Robson, The Associated Press on January 14th, 2023
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – It was a very good day for Manchester United, whose revival under Erik ten Hag is really taking shape. As if victory against Manchester City in the 189th Manchester derby wasn’t enough for fans rejoicing Saturday at Old Trafford, there was bonus news a few hours later when Liverpool was stunned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks re-sign Canadian running back Anti Litre
By The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks have signed Canadian running back Ante Litre to a one-year contract extension. The 28-year-old from Vancouver suited up in all 18 games for the Elks in 2022. He posted a career-high 241 rushing yards and ran for a touchdown as well as catching 16 passes for 89 yards. Litre also ... Read More »
1 responseMadeline Schizas holds off 16-year-old Ruiter to win Canadian figure skating title
By The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2023
OSHAWA, Ont. – Madeline Schizas captured her second consecutive Canadian figure skating title Saturday. Skating to music from “West Side Story,” the 19-year-old from Oakville, Ont., scored 128.15 points for her free program, and 196.47 overall. Kaiya Ruiter, a 16-year-old from Calgary, had the highest free-skate score of 129.82, climbing from sixth place after the ... Read More »
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