National Sports
Maple Leafs win fifth straight by grounding Flyers 3-2
By The Associated Press on January 7th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, 3-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Matthew Knies tallied the go-ahead goal with 6:39 remaining to help the Maple Leafs sweep a home-and-home set with Philadelphia. Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henrique scores a pair as Oilers beat struggling Bruins 4-0
By Ken Powtak, The Associated Press on January 7th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) – Adam Henrique scored two goals and Connor McDavid scored on a power play midway through the second period as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game, 4-0 over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Stuart Skinner, who left the game late in the first period after a collision with the Bruins’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kane’s power-play goal in OT lifts hot Wings past Senators 3-2
By Dana Gauruder, The Associated Press on January 7th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) – Patrick Kane scored on a power play with 2:39 remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings extended their NHL winning streak to five games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Dylan Larkin scored on a power play in the first period and Joe Veleno also scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark scores winner as Charge clip Sirens 3-2
By The Associated Press on January 7th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Emily Clark scored midway through the second period to give Ottawa a two-goal advantage, goalkeeper Emerance Maschmeyer made her 21st save in the final 30 seconds, and the Charge held off the New York Sirens 3-2 on Tuesday night in the second meeting between the teams in 10 days. Ottawa (4-0-1-3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big crowds on PWHL tour ‘a privilege’ for Montreal Victoire star Poulin
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
VANCOUVER – Marie-Philip Poulin still gets a little emotional as she stands at centre ice in a packed arena, hearing O Canada. The hockey legend knows her eyes may get misty on Wednesday before her Montreal Victoire line up to face the Toronto Sceptres in Vancouver. “I think I’m getting old. I think I’m getting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions sign star kicker Sean Whyte to one-year contract extension
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have signed veteran kicker Sean Whyte to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The 39-year-old from White Rock, B.C., led the league with a 94.3-per-cent field goal success rate (50 of 53) and earned the West Division nomination for outstanding special teams player. Whyte also increased his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Montreal Alouette Brandon London stars in new sports show with AI co-host
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
Football was long Brandon London’s first love, but the Super Bowl and Grey Cup champion has found a new passion. The former Montreal Alouettes receiver has been busy creating content for “Jocks and Bots”, a show that combines sports, technology, and culture. It features London, David Borish — a creative technologist in New York City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Carey vice Burgess bets on herself, looks forward to fresh start with Einarson
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
With her curling future now uncertain beyond this season, Karlee Burgess still decided it was the right time to bet on herself. The three-time world junior champion recently left Team Chelsea Carey to fill in as an injury replacement on Team Kerri Einarson for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. The move jolted the domestic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winger Melanie Forbes happy to be back in Canada, with the NSL’s Ottawa Rapid FC
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
After playing in Portugal and Iceland, Melanie Forbes is happy to be back in Canada – thanks to the Northern Super League. The 25-year-old winger from Mississauga, Ont., and midfielder Julia Benati, a 28-year-old from Dorchester, Ont., are the first player signings announced by Ottawa Rapid FC. While Forbes enjoyed her time abroad, she welcomed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada blanks Czechia 5-0, finishes group stage perfect at U18 women’s hockey worlds
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
VANTAA, Finland – Stryker Zablocki scored twice and Marilou Grenier made 20 saves as Canada blanked Czechia 5-0 Tuesday at the world women’s under-18 hockey championship. Canada finished the preliminary round in top spot in Group B with nine points from three regulation wins and will face Japan in Thursday’s quarterfinals. Sydney Sawyer had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta glider pilot had working parachute, limited experience deploying: report
By Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
BLACK DIAMOND, Alta. – An investigation has determined that an Alberta glider pilot who died after he ejected from his plane and hit the ground during a competition last year had a working parachute, but limited experience deploying it. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says gliding conditions were poor on competition day in southern ... Read More »
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