National Sports
UConn’s Liam McNeeley draws inspiration for 38-point performance from Creighton fans heckling Hurley
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — UConn freshman star Liam McNeeley hadn’t played in front of a crowd as hostile as the one the Huskies faced in Omaha on Tuesday night. He found the environment inspiring. In what coach Dan Hurley called one of the best performances all season in college basketball, McNeeley scored a career-high 38 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz to miss at least 6-8 weeks following wrist surgery
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Newly acquired Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is expected to miss most of spring training after undergoing surgery on his right wrist. Horwitz, acquired in a trade with Cleveland in December, will be out at least 6-8 weeks, though Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday the team is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — This time, the giant schnauzer went the full Monty. After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, leaving handler and co-owner Katie Bernardin almost too emotional to speak. “He always tries so hard, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2025
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Seattle 2 Vancouver 5 St. Louis 2 San Jose 2 Pittsburgh 1 Detroit 5 Los Angeles 2 Philadelphia 4 New Jersey 2 — PWHL New York 3 Ottawa 0 — NBA Toronto 113 New Orleans 104 Cleveland 110 Detroit 91 L.A. Lakers 112 Charlotte 107 Houston 114 Boston 112 New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Perry scores winner as Oilers rally to edge Kraken 4-2
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2025
EDMONTON – Mattias Ekholm had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a bad start to edge the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Monday for their third win in a row. Mattias Janmark, Connor McDavid and Corey Perry also scored for the Oilers (32-15-3) who have won 11 of their last 14 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garland scores twice to help Canucks beat the Blues 5-2
By David Solomon, The Associated Press on January 27th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Conor Garland had two goals, and J.T. Miller and Pius Suter also scored to help the Vancouver Canucks beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night. Tyler Myers added an empty-net goal, Quinn Hughes had two assists and Kevin Lankinen made 24 saves for the Canucks. Dylan Holloway and Colton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Capitals sign goalie Logan Thompson to a 6-year, $35.1 million contract
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on January 27th, 2025
Logan Thompson is cashing in on his stellar start with the Washington Capitals, getting rewarded with a new contract that gives the late-blooming goaltender a significant raise. The NHL-leading Capitals signed Thompson on Monday to a six-year deal worth $35.1 million. He’ll count $5.85 million against the salary cap when it kicks in next season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Swift watches boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs beat the Bills and get back to Super Bowl
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on January 26th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – You could say that Taylor Swift’s championship era has reached its second consecutive season. The 14-time Grammy Award-winning superstar returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 32-29 for a spot in their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Mynio, Kindel help Hitmen knock off Rebels 6-1
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2025
CALGARY – Sawyer Mynio scored twice, Ben Kindel chipped in with four assists, and the Calgary Hitmen knocked off the visiting Red Deer Rebels 6-1 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Carter Yakemchuk, Tanner Howe, David Adaszynski and Oliver Tulk also scored for the surging Hitmen (28-12-3-2), who led 1-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Protas paces Spitfires to 5-2 win over Steelheads
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2025
WINDSOR, Ont. – Ilya Protas scored twice and added an assist as the Windsor Spitfires beat the visiting Brampton Steelheads 5-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at the WFCU Centre. Noah Morneau, Liam Greentree and Ryan Abraham also scored for the West Division-leading Spitfires (33-10-2-1), who were outshot 25-24. Tnias Mathurin chipped in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Poirier paces Drakkar to 6-5 overtime win over Foreurs
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2025
VAL-D’OR, Que. – Justin Poirier’s second goal of the game, scored at 4:22 of overtime, lifted the visiting Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 6-5 win Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League decision over the Val-d’Or Foreurs. Matyas Melovsky, Shawn Pearson, Louis-Charles Plourde and Alexis Michaud also scored for the Drakkar (24-17-3-1), who outshot the hosts 40-25. Philippe ... Read More »
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