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Sweden rallies to knock off Canada 4-2 in world junior tournament tune-up
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
LONDON — Jack Berglund scored twice in the third period, including a short-handed marker 43 seconds into the frame, as Sweden rallied to beat Canada 4-2 in a pre-World Junior Hockey Championship contest on Saturday night. Canada, with second-period goals from Tij Iginla and Braeden Cootes, took a 2-1 lead into the third period at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liam Ohgren gets only score in 7th round of shootout and Canucks rally past Bruins 5-4
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Liam Ohgren was the only one to score in a seven-round shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Ohgren had tipped in the tiebreaking goal 7:34 into the third period before Andrew Peeke’s shot from the point hit the post, bounced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cunningham has triple-double, Duren gets double-double to lead Pistons to 112-86 win over Hornets
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had a triple-double and Jalen Duren added 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-86 on Saturday night. Cunningham finished with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists despite sitting out the last four minutes as each coach emptied his bench. Tobias Harris scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers QB Jordan Love departs with a concussion after helmet-to-helmet hit
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love left the Packers’ NFC North showdown Saturday night against Chicago because of a concussion. Love was shaken up after he absorbed a helmet-to-helmet hit by defensive lineman Austin Booker on a second-quarter sack. Booker was flagged for roughing the passer. Love eventually jogged off the field and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Guentzel scores twice as Lightning rally for 6-4 win over Hurricanes
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jake Guentzel scored a pair of third period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes for a 6-4 victory on Saturday night. Gage Goncalves, Brayden Point and Jack Finley all scored second-period goals for Tampa Bay. Ryan McDonagh also scored, and Dominic James and Charle-Edouard D’Astous each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zion Williamson ties season high with 29 points as Pelicans beat Pacers 128-109 for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson came off the bench for the third consecutive game and matched his season high with 29 points as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Indiana Pacers 128-109 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth straight win. Williamson, who did not play during the fourth quarter and overtime of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luke Evangelista breaks third-period tie as Predators beat Leafs 5-3
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Evangelista broke a tie at 9:18 of the third period to help the Nashville Predators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Saturday night. Evangelista drove down the right side and made a move on defenceman Morgan Rielly at the right dot before lifting a backhander over goalie Joseph Woll. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gibbs-Lawhorn’s 28 help UNLV down Fresno State 84-72
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn’s 28 points helped UNLV defeat Fresno State 84-72 on Saturday. Gibbs-Lawhorn also contributed seven rebounds and three steals for the Rebels (5-6, 1-0 Mountain West Conference). Kimani Hamilton added 20 points while shooting 7 for 10 with three steals. Tyrin Jones had 18 points and shot 7 of 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors forward Draymond Green ejected against Suns
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected with 10:39 left in the first half of Saturday night’s game against Phoenix following consecutive technical fouls. Green, who has a history of volatile behavior, received his first technical for shoving Collin Gillespie from behind moments after blocking his drive on the other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waddles’ 25 lead Omaha past Lamar 85-82 in OT
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Lance Waddles had 25 points in Omaha’s 85-82 overtime victory over Lamar on Saturday. Waddles added six rebounds and three steals for the Mavericks (7-7). Paul Djobet scored 22 points, shooting 7 for 14 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line. Brock Scholl had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyrese Maxey scores 38 points to lead 76ers to 121-114 win over Mavericks
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch, and VJ Edgecombe added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 121-114 on Saturday night. Dominick Barlow added 21 points for Philadelphia, which played without Joel Embiid (illness/right knee injury management) and Paul George (left knee injury management). ... Read More »
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