National Sports
Matthews scores first goal since return from injury, Maple Leafs down Blackhawks
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2024
TORONTO – Auston Matthews scored his first goal since returning from injury as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday. John Tavares, Fraser Minten and Matthew Knies, into the empty net, provided the rest of the offence for Toronto (15-7-2). Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves. Mitch Marner had two assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada rugby sevens women will have to get past powerful Australia in Cape Town
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2024
Canada’s women have been drawn in Pool A with Australia and Brazil at this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens with a new format further adding to their challenge. The South Africa event is the second of seven stops on the 2025 HSBC SVNS season. The Australia women won the season opener in Dubai for the fifth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee
By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on December 2nd, 2024
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that McCaffrey will be out at least six weeks after injuring his posterior cruciate ligament in a loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sirens forward Carpenter named PWHL first star after career-high three-point game
By The Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2024
New York Sirens forward Alex Carpenter was named PWHL first star of the week Monday after a career-high three-point game in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Frost. She had two goals – including the overtime winner – and an assist in the season-opening win. Montreal Victoire forward Marie-Philip Poulin took the second star and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women set for South Korea friendly, the final test of a tumultuous 2024
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2024
Interim Canada coach Cindy Tye expects South Korea to provide a different look than Iceland did on Friday when the teams meet Tuesday in Spain in the Canadian women’s last outing of the year. How different remains to be seen, with the 19th-ranked Koreans under new coach Shin Sang-woo, who was put in charge last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Ovechkin skates before Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on December 2nd, 2024
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – Alex Ovechkin skated by himself before Washington Capitals practice on Monday as he works to return from a broken leg. Ovechkin wore a tracksuit and a helmet with stick in hand but no hockey gear during his light workout, which coach Spencer Carbery said he believed was the 39-year-old longtime captain’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals he’s ‘battling something’ internal and asks for prayers
By Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press on December 2nd, 2024
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss revealed he’s dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family. The 47-year-old ESPN football analyst made the announcement on Instagram from the set of the network’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” show. He directed his message to men and urged them to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World pairs champs Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps withdraw from Grand Prix Final due to his illness
By The Associated Press on December 2nd, 2024
GRENOBLE, France (AP) – World pairs champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps of Canada withdrew from the prestigious Grand Prix Final on Monday because Deschamps is recovering from an illness and unable to compete. Rebecca Ghilardi and Filippo Ambrosini of Italy will replace them. The select competition begins Thursday at the Patinoire Polesud with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharks’ Celebrini named NHL first star, Canucks defenceman Hughes takes second star
By The Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2024
NEW YORK – San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording seven points over four games. Celebrini, who was named NHL rookie of the month a day earlier, had two game-winning goals over the stretch. He finished the week with four goals and three assists, helping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play against Hungary in first-round qualifier
By The Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2024
LONDON – Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play with a first-round qualifier tie against Hungary, the International Tennis Federation said Monday. As one of the nations that reached the Davis Cup Final 8 last month, Canada will host the tie at a venue to be determined. Team rosters and the playing surface will also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alphonso Davies handed one-month driving ban after being pulled over in Munich
By The Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2024
MUNICH – Canada captain Alphonso Davies has been handed a one-month driving ban after being pulled over by police in Munich last week. A source confirmed the 24-year-old Bayern Munich fullback was stopped by police early Thursday and registered a positive breathalyzer result, registering 0.6 grams of alcohol per litre (the legal limit in Germany ... Read More »
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