National Sports
Snowboarder 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 »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Canada unveils 25-player roster for upcoming Spengler Cup
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
CALGARY – Olympians David Desharnais and Daniel Winnik headline Canada’s 25-player roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Two goalies, eight defencemen and 15 forwards were selected by general manager Shane Doan, Hockey Canada director of operations Tyler Dietrich and the team’s management group. Desharnais, Winnik and Chris DiDomenico are the returnees from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs hang on for 4-3 victory over Flyers in weekday matinee
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2022
TORONTO – Power-play goals from Calle Jarnkrok and Mitch Marner ignited the Toronto Maple Leafs late in the second period. They then survived a late-game scare to score a 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday afternoon. In their final outing before the Christmas break, the Maple Leafs (21-7-6) increased their victory string at ... Read More »
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