National Sports
Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback
By The Associated Press on November 14th, 2024
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) – Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team, she announced Thursday, intending to race again at age 40 – and six years after her last Olympics. Vonn is a three-time Olympic medalist, including a downhill gold and super-G bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at McDavid’s magic moments as the Oilers captain closes in on 1,000 points
By The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2024
Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid enters the Oilers’ game Thursday night against Nashville with 999 points. The 27-year-old could reach 1,000 in his 659th game, becoming the fourth-fastest player in NHL history to hit the milestone behind Wayne Gretzky (424 games), Mario Lemieux (513) and Mike Bossy (656). Here’s a look at some of the standout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran skip John Epping leading young team that’s enjoying some early success
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2024
Two early-season titles have quietly helped the new-look Team John Epping emerge as one of the more interesting storylines this curling season. Epping joined forces with the Horgan brothers – Jacob and Tanner – and lead Ian McMillan to create a foursome with an intriguing combination of experience, youth and potential. After missing the playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran QB Zach Collaros leading ‘special’ Blue Bombers team into Grey Cup
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Zach Collaros always sees room for improvement. Even after putting up a career-high 4,336 passing yards in regular-season action, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback thought he could have done better. “I don’t think you’ve ever arrived and I’m the kind of person that’s never really satisfied with the way I play,” he said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Superstar Connor McDavid could reach 1,000 points tonight as Oilers host Predators
By The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2024
EDMONTON – Connor McDavid could make history tonight as the Edmonton Oilers host the Nashville Predators. A single point will put the 27-year-old McDavid at 1,000 in his career, the fourth fastest NHLer to ever reach the milestone. It will be his 659th game in the NHL. McDavid had a goal and three assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Maple Leafs rally to beat Capitals 4-3 in OT
By The Associated Press on November 13th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Mitch Marner tied it in the final minute of the third period, John Tavares scored the overtime winner and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday night. William Nylander sparked the comeback with his goal with 4:09 left and set up Marner’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2024
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 4 Washington 3 (OT) Detroit 3 Pittsburgh 2 (OT) Colorado 4 Los Angeles 2 Vegas 3 Anaheim 2 Utah 4 Carolina 1 Los Angeles at Colorado, 10 p.m. — AHL Laval 3 Rochester 2 (OT) Manitoba 5 Milwaukee 4 (SO) Cleveland 3 Toronto 2 (OT) Syracuse 4 Belleville 1 Ontario 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Mistelbacher lifts Broncos to 5-4 OT win over Warriors
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2024
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. – Luke Mistelbacher’s second goal of the night, scored at 4:36 of overtime, lifted the Swift Current Broncos to a 5-4 win over the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday night at the InnovationPlex. Mistelbacher, who added two assists for a four-point game, gave the East Division-leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tavares scores in OT as Maple Leafs rally to clip Capitals 4-3
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on November 13th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Mitch Marner tied it in the final minute of the third period, John Tavares scored the overtime winner and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday night. William Nylander sparked the comeback with his goal with 4:09 left and set up Marner’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Miedema helps lift Frontenacs to 3-2 win over 67’s
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2024
OTTAWA – Ethan Miedema had a goal and assist as the visiting Kingston Frontenacs edged the Ottawa 67’s 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday at the Canadian Tire Centre. Cedrick Guindon and Gage Heyes also scored once for the East Division-leading Frontenacs (11-5-4-0), who outshot the hosts 26-21. Brady Stonehouse and Cooper Foster ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Carr drives Huskies’ 4-1 win over Foreurs with three-point game
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2024
ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. – Alex Carr had a goal and two assists, and netminder Samuel Meloche made 23 saves as the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the visiting Val-d’Or Foreurs 4-1 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Wednesday at Arena Glencore. Thomas Verdon, Benjamin Brunelle and Axel Dufresne also scored for the West Division-leading Huskies (12-3-2-3), ... Read More »
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