National Sports
Merilainen, Gaudette lead Senators to 2-0 win against Islanders
By Scott Charles, The Associated Press on January 14th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) – Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 2-0 on Tuesday night. Adam Gaudette and Artem Zub scored as the Senators won their third straight and snapped New York’s three-game winning streak. Marcus Hogberg stopped 23 shots in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, Gabriel Diallo open with wins at Australian Open
By The Canadian Press on January 14th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia – Canadian tennis players Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo battled through challenging first-round matches to advance at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Shapovalov, ranked 56th, defeated Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut (53rd) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (8) in a match that lasted more than three hours on Court 5 at Melbourne Park. The 25-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams crush Vikings 27-9 in wild-card playoff game in Arizona
By David Brandt, The Associated Press on January 13th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Rams overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings, sacking Sam Darnold an NFL playoff record-tying nine times to win 27-9 Monday night in an NFC wild-card game that was moved out of Southern California because of devastating wildfires. Rookie Jared Verse returned a fumble ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelletier scores twice as hot Flames beat Blackhawks 5-2
By Jay Cohen, The Associated Press on January 13th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) – Jakob Pelletier had two goals and an assist, helping the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Monday night. Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich and Jake Bean also scored for Calgary in its third consecutive victory. Dustin Wolf made 23 saves in the opener of a four-game road trip. Flames’ forward Rory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Taylor wins another playoff with clutch play on the 18th in the Sony Open
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 13th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) – Nick Taylor in a playoff is tough to beat. Getting there was hardest part for the Canadian, who delivered another highlight reel of clutch moments Sunday in the Sony Open. Down to his last shot, Taylor chipped in from 60 feet for eagle on the par-5 closing hole at Waialae for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British heavyweight Tyson Fury announces retirement from boxing again, one month after Usyk defeat
By The Associated Press on January 13th, 2025
LONDON (AP) – British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing – again – one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk. The 36-year-old Fury announced the decision in a short video posted on his Instagram account on Monday, which included a cryptic message. “Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Taylor comes through in the clutch. Now he wants more chances to be there
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 13th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) – Nick Taylor never looked more clutch than when he birdied the 18th hole three times in the WM Phoenix Open, first to force a playoff and the last to win it. And then he went 23 starts over 11 months without a top 10. Who can forget that 70-foot eagle putt to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Wetsch helps Hitmen knock off Wheat Kings 4-2
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
CALGARY – Captain Carson Wetsch scored twice, including the game-winning goal late in the second period, as the Calgary Hitmen knocked off the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings 4-2 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Scotiabank Saddledome. David Adaszynski and Ben Kindel also scored for the Hitmen (24-11-3-1), who outshot the visitors 40-25. Oliver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Barlow leads Generals to 6-2 win over 67’s
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
OSHAWA, Ont. – Colby Barlow scored twice and added an assist as the Oshawa Generals marched past the visiting Ottawa 67’s 6-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at Tribute Communities Centre. Luca D’Amato, Ethan Martin, Calum Ritchie and Lauri Sinivuori also scored for the Generals, who led 3-1 after the first period and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Parent paces Olympiques to 5-3 win over Huskies
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. – Isaiah Parent scored twice and Justin Boisselle had a goal and assist as the visiting Gatineau Olympiques defeated the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 5-3 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday at Arena Glencore. William-Alexis Tremblay and Jérémie Minville also scored for the Olympiques, who were outshot 33-26. Goaltender Iain Wintle saved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings overwhelm Kraken 6-2 for 7th straight win
By Dana Gauruder, The Associated Press on January 12th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) – Patrick Kane scored during Detroit’s fast start, and the Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Sunday for their seventh consecutive victory. Marco Kasper, J.T. Compher, Alex DeBrincat and Kane scored as Detroit opened a 4-0 lead 7:53 into the first period. Erik Gustafsson and Dylan Larkin added second-period goals for ... Read More »
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