November 22nd, 2024

National Sports

Parr scores game-winning goal to left Blades over the Oil Kings

By The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2024

SASKATOON – Tyler Parr scored the game-winning goal at 6:45 of the third period as the Saskatoon Blades edged the Edmonton Oil Kings 3-2 in Western Hockey League play on Friday night. Ben Riche scored twice for Saskatoon. TIGERS 5 ROYALS 1 MEDICINE HAT – Gavin McKenna scored twice as the Tigers downed the Royals. ... Read More »

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Blue Jackets break six-game losing streak with 6-2 win over Penguins

By The Associated Press on November 15th, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Zac Werenski and Dmitri Voronkov each had a goal and an assist, Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a six-game skid with a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night. Zach Aston-Reese, Mathieu Olivier, Damon Severson and Cole Sillinger also scored for the Blue ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

By The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2024

Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Calgary 2, Nashville 0 Columbus 6, Pittsburgh 2 Washington 5, Colorado 2 Vegas 4, Utah 2 Anaheim 6, Detroit 4 — AHL Bridgeport 6, Hershey 1 Grand Rapids 5, Chicago 1 Hartford 4, Charlotte 2 Laval 4, Syracuse 3 Cleveland 4, Providence 3 Springfield 4, Lehigh Valley 3 Iowa 5, Texas 3 ... Read More »

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Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don’t match the hype

By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on November 15th, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Jake Paul won a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits didn’t match the hype in a fight between a young YouTuber-turned-boxer and the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Friday night. All the hate from the pre-fight buildup was gone, with Paul even stopping to pay homage with a bow to ... Read More »

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Miromanov and Coleman score, Wolf earns shutout as Flames blank Predators 2-0

By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2024

CALGARY – Daniil Miromanov’s first goal of the season was the game-winner and rookie Dustin Wolf had 29 saves for his first career shutout as the Calgary Flames beat the Nashville Predators 2-0 on Friday night. Blake Coleman, with an empty-netter, also scored for Calgary (9-6-3). The Flames have earned points in five of their ... Read More »

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Sharkey scores winner to lift Titan over Islanders in QMJHL action

By The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2024

CHARLOTTETOWN – Dawson Sharkey scored the game-winning goal at 14:40 of the third period to lift the Acadie-Bathurst Titan to a 2-1 win over the Charlottetown Islanders in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League play on Friday. Tyson Goguen had the other goal for Acadie-Bathurst. Jude Herron replied for Charlottetown. EAGLES 6 TIGRES 2 VICTORIAVILLE – ... Read More »

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Ochai Agbaji’s defensive versatility helping Raptors against NBA’s brightest stars

By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2024

TORONTO – If you want to quickly find Ochai Agbaji during a Toronto Raptors game, just look for the other team’s best player. He’s likely guarding them. Agbaji has been tasked with covering some of the NBA’s biggest names this season with the Raptors missing key players like all-star forward Scottie Barnes and point guard ... Read More »

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Smith scores game-winning goal to help Firebirds to 3-2 win over Greyhounds

By The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2024

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Blake Smith knocked in the game-winning goal at 9:14 of the third period as the Firebirds edged the Greyhounds 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night. It was his second goal of the game. Kaden Pitre also scored for Flint. STEELHEADS 5 COLTS 2 BRAMPTON – Carson Rehkopf ... Read More »

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Beasley’s 20 points helps Pistons escape Toronto with 99-95 win in NBA Cup game

By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2024

TORONTO – Malik Beasley had 20 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, as the Detroit Pistons held off the Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday in an NBA Cup game. Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris had double-doubles for the Pistons (6-8), who are 2-0 in the group stage of the in-season tournament. Jakob Poeltl had ... Read More »

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Canada scores late to down Suriname in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal

By The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2024

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – Substitute Junior Hoilett scored in the 83rd minute to lift Canada to a 1-0 win over Suriname in the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal Friday. Canada dominated play but was unable to take advantage until Jonathan David found Hoilett streaking towards goal and the 34-year-old deflected the ball past ... Read More »

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Justin Lower shoots another 65 and leads Bermuda Championship

By The Associated Press on November 15th, 2024

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) – Justin Lower had another 6-under 65 without taking advantage of the par 5s on Friday, giving him a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The island paradise was more like a grind in the wind and squalls of rain at Port Royal. The round did not ... Read More »

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