National Sports
France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after 2026 World Cup
By Samuel Petrequin, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
Didier Deschamps announced Wednesday that he won’t continue as France coach after the next World Cup. The 56-year-old Deschamps said in an interview with broadcaster TF1 that he will leave when his contract expires in the summer of 2026. “I’ve been here since 2012, I’m scheduled to be here until 2026, the next World Cup, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Surging Oilers blank slumping Bruins 4-0
By The Associated Press on January 8th, 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!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Boston 0 Toronto 3 Philadelphia 2 Winnipeg 5 Nashville 2 Calgary 3 Anaheim 2 (OT) Detroit 3 Ottawa 2 (OT) Vegas 4 San Jose 2 Tampa Bay 3 Carolina 2 Columbus 4 Pittsburgh 3 (SO) Dallas 5 N.Y. Rangers 4 (OT) Minnesota 6 St. Louis 4 — PWHL Ottawa 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Huberdeau scores in overtime to give Flames 3-2 win over Ducks
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on January 7th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Jonathan Huberdeau scored a power-play goal at 2:05 of overtime in the Calgary Flames’ 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. MacKenzie Weegar had a goal and an assist for the Flames, who halted a two-game skid. Nazem Kadri scored and Dustin Wolf stopped 25 shots. Mason McTavish tied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Heidt helps Cougars claw past improving Giants 4-2
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Riley Heidt had a goal and two assists and the Prince George Cougars edged the visiting Vancouver Giants 4-2 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night at the CN Centre. Borya Valis, Jett Lajoie and Viliam Kmec (empty-netter) also scored for the B.C. Division-leading Cougars (23-10-3-2), who entered the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emotional Hellebuyck shares 300-win milestone with fans, teammates
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
WINNIPEG – Connor Hellebuyck admitted it was difficult to stay patient as he was reaching a milestone of 300 NHL career wins. After being in net for a pair of losses, the Winnipeg Jets goalie finally accomplished that feat in Tuesday’s 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators. “It feels good,” said Hellebuyck, who had 26 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime advances to Adelaide quarterfinals
By The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia – Seeded fifth and heavily favoured to win, Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada had to dig deep on Tuesday to avoid another ATP Tour upset. Auger-Aliassime dropped his first set of the best-of-three Great Ocean Road Open match 6-1 in 34 minutes, but the Montreal athlete regrouped and then beat Arthur Cazaux of France ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hellebuyck nets 300th win as Jets soar past Predators 5-2
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2025
WINNIPEG – Morgan Barron and Josh Morrissey scored 16 seconds apart to help Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck record his 300th NHL career win with a 5-2 decision against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Hellebuyck became the third-fastest NHL netminder to reach 300 wins (300-179-43). The only other goaltenders to accomplish the milestone faster are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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