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QMJHL roundup: Oceanic roll past Eagles 6-5 in shootout
By The Canadian Press on January 19th, 2025
RIMOUSKI, Que. – Jonathan Fauchon scored in the fourth round of the shootout to lift the Rimouski Oceanic to a 6-5 win over the visiting Cape Breton Eagles in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Sunday. Mael St-Denis scored three goals for the East Division-leading Oceanic (28-10-1-2) in regulation time, while Mathieu and Jacob ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet at the Australian Open. This time, it’s a quarterfinal
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 19th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – It’s time for the eighth installment of the riveting, intergenerational rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. This one, though, will be the first at the Australian Open – and the first in the quarterfinals of a tournament; each of the others came in either a semifinal or final. “Well, this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Surging Royals reign over Blazers 7-1
By The Canadian Press on January 18th, 2025
VICTORIA – Cole Reschny and Brandon Lisowsky each scored twice as the surging Victoria Royals blitzed the visiting Kamloops Blazers 7-1 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena. Reggie Newman, Caleb Matthews and Kenta Isogai also scored for the B.C. Division-leading Royals (25-12-3-4), who outshot the Blazers 43-24. Teydon Trembecky chipped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coco Gauff drops a set but beats Belinda Bencic to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 18th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Coco Gauff’s consecutive-set streak ended at the Australian Open. Her bid for a second Grand Slam title continued on Sunday with a 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 comeback victory over Belinda Bencic in the fourth round. Afterward, Gauff drew a broken heart on the lens of a courtside TV camera with the message, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Misa nets hat trick as Steelheads sink Rangers 4-1
By The Canadian Press on January 18th, 2025
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Luke Misa had a goal and three assists and the Brampton Steelheads rolled past the visiting Kitchener Rangers 4-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday at the CAA Centre. Parker Von Richter also scored for the Steelheads (19-15-7-0), who were outshot 34-26. Gabriel Chiarot chipped in with two assists. Adrian Misaljevic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mahomes and Kelce help Chiefs to a 23-14 win over Texans and another AFC title game trip
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on January 18th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Patrick Mahomes has never lost in the divisional round of the playoffs with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Houston Texans still have never won. With the Chiefs’ star quarterback hitting best buddy Travis Kelce seven times for 117 yards and a touchdown and a pass rush that dragged Houston quarterback ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Goriunov leads Armada to 5-3 win over Mooseheads
By The Canadian Press on January 18th, 2025
BOISBRIAND, Que. – Egor Goriunov had a goal and two assists and the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada scored four goals in the second period en route to a 5-3 win over the visiting Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday at Centre d’excellence Sports Rousseau. Matt Gosselin, Mateo Nobert, Zakary Lavoie and Xavier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mahomes, Kelce help Chiefs to a 23-14 win over Texans and another AFC title game
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on January 18th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to best buddy Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to the AFC championship game for the seventh consecutive season. With girlfriend Taylor Swift watching alongside WNBA star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators bend but don’t break in beating Bruins 6-5 in shootout
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on January 18th, 2025
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators had been told they would learn from the hard times and they’re finally starting to see some results. Trailing the Boston Bruins 5-3 with under four minutes left in the third period, the Senators rallied with two late goals – one with 12 seconds remaining – to force overtime and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ski star Odermatt beats fast-emerging Von Allmen in Switzerland’s classic World Cup downhill
By The Associated Press on January 18th, 2025
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) – It surely ranked among the best and most joyous five minutes in alpine skiing history for the Swiss men’s team and fans at the race they prize above all. Marco Odermatt, the 27-year-old superstar of men’s skiing, raced down the longest and quirkiest World Cup downhill course to edge teammate Franjo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winterhawks beat Warriors 5-2 in Western Hockey League action
By The Canadian Press on January 18th, 2025
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Alex Weiermair scored a goal and added an assist in Portland’s 5-2 win over Moose Jaw in Western Hockey League action on Friday night. Tyson Jugnauth had two assists for the Winterhawks. RAIDERS 7 BRONCOS 1 PRINCE ALBERT – Tomas Mrsic had four points (1-3) to lead Prince Albert over Swift ... Read More »
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