December 25th, 2024

National Sports

Bills safety Damar Hamlin released from the hospital

By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on January 11th, 2023

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from a Buffalo hospital on Wednesday, more than a week after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated during a game at Cincinnati, after his doctors said they completed a series of tests. A news release from the Bills quoted Dr. ... Read More »

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AP source: Twins pass Correa’s physical, finalize $200M deal

By Dave Campbell, The Associated Press on January 11th, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – This time, Carlos Correa’s deal is done. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Correa passed his physical exam and finalized a $200 million, six-year contract with Minnesota. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Twins had yet to make ... Read More »

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Leafs star centre Matthews ruled out for game against visiting Predators

By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023

TORONTO – Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews was ruled out of Toronto’s game against the Nashville Predators hours before Wednesday night’s opening faceoff. Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Matthews’ status at the Leafs’ skate on Wednesday morning, saying the centre’s ailment is something that has “been bothering him for a while.” The Leafs ... Read More »

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Canada’s Katherine Sebov reaches final round of Australian Open qualifying draw

By The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia – Canada’s Katherine Sebov reached the final round of the Australian Open qualifying draw on Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Australia’s Priscilla Hon. Sebov, a 24-year-old from Toronto, had a 16-3 edge in winners and completed the victory in a tidy 62 minutes. She will next face Switzerland’s Simona Waltert for ... Read More »

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After banner world juniors, Connor Bedard not focusing on NHL draft

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 11th, 2023

Connor Bedard didn’t want to talk about his record-breaking performance. He also wasn’t keen on looking ahead to the 2023 NHL draft. The star of the recent world junior hockey championship isn’t interested in the rear-view mirror or what waits over the horizon. That’s for the rest of the hockey world to debate and discuss. ... Read More »

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Mercer scores twice, Devils top Hurricanes in Metro matchup

By The Associated Press on January 10th, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Dawson Mercer scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Tuesday night despite allowing two short-handed goals. Mercer gave the Devils their first lead at 8:53 of the third period on his 10th goal of the season. It was the first multi-goal performance of his 123-game ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

By The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023

Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Pittsburgh 5 Vancouver 4 Detroit 7 Winnipeg 5 St. Louis 4 Calgary 3 (OT) Tampa Bay 6 Columbus 3 N.Y. Rangers 4 Minnesota 3 (SO) New Jersey 5 Carolina 3 Seattle 4 Buffalo 3 Dallas 2 N.Y. Islanders 1 (SO) San Jose 4 Arizona 2 Florida 5 Colorado 4 — AHL Calgary ... Read More »

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WHL Roundup: Cougars blank Rockets, Oil Kings upset Warriors

By The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023

KELOWNA, B.C. – Ty Young stopped all 30 shots he faced and the Prince George Cougars blanked the Kelowna Rockets 3-0 in Western Hockey League play on Tuesday. The Cougars (17-17-3) opened the scoring with a goal from Cole Dubinsky 16:21 into the first period and Blake Eastman added a short-handed tally before the end ... Read More »

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Thomas scores in OT, Blues rally past Flames 4-3

By Joe Harris, The Associated Press on January 10th, 2023

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Robert Thomas’ goal 28 seconds into overtime capped a St. Louis comeback as the Blues beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Tuesday night. Thomas’ game-winner came on a one-timer on an odd man rush with Jordan Kyrou. Thomas appeared to give the Blues the lead just over five minutes in the ... Read More »

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Defenseman Seider has 4 assists, Red Wings beat Jets 7-5

By The Associated Press on January 10th, 2023

DETROIT (AP) – Moritz Seider had four assists, tying the Red Wings’ single-game franchise record for a defenseman, and Detroit beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-5 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game skid. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period – all assisted by Seider – to give Detroit a ... Read More »

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Hot shooting night lifts Raptors to 132-120 victory over Charlotte Hornets

By Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press on January 10th, 2023

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors finally rediscovered their long-range shooting – and it led to a victory on Tuesday. Pascal Siakam scored 28 points while O.G. Anunoby matched his career-high of six three-pointers on a 22-point night and the Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 for their second consecutive win. Gary Trent Jr. had 24 ... Read More »

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