National Sports
Brianne Jenner scores first PWHL goal as Charge beat the Frost 1-0
By The Associated Press on January 21st, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Brianne Jenner scored her first PWHL goal less than four minutes into the game, Gwyneth Philips made 22 saves for her first career shutout and the Ottawa Charge beat the Minnesota Frost 1-0 on Tuesday night to end a three-game losing streak. Ottawa (5-0-2-5) moved past New York for third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Rangers beat Knights 5-2 in battle of division powers
By The Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
KITCHENER, Ont. – The Kitchener Rangers scored on the power play and twice while short-handed en route to a 5-2 win over the visiting London Knights in the lone Ontario Hockey League game on Tuesday’s schedule. Jack Pridham had a goal and assist for the Rangers (31-9-3-1), who led 1-0 after the first period and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on January 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) – Used to leading off, Ichiro Suzuki got antsy when he had to wait. Considered a no-doubt pick for baseball’s Hall of Fame and possibly the second unanimous selection, he waited by the phone for the expected call Tuesday. Fifteen minutes passed without a ring. “I actually started getting kind of nervous,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool beats Lille to reach Champions League round of 16. Barcelona wins 9-goal thriller
By James Ellingworth, The Associated Press on January 21st, 2025
Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica 5-4 in a thriller. Harvey Elliott’s bouncing, deflected shot gave Liverpool its seventh win from seven games, just after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Rapid goalkeeper combines PhD studies with Northern Super League career
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
Newly signed to Ottawa Rapid FC, former Swedish youth international Mollie Eriksson is looking to help build the Northern Super League from the ground up. And with a degree in neuroscience behind her, the PhD student could be doing it as doctor/goalkeeper. “I sure hope so,” Eriksson, who grew up in Ottawa, said cheerfully. Eriksson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robinson wins World Cup giant slalom after Brignone and Hector fail to finish
By The Associated Press on January 21st, 2025
SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) – Alice Robinson’s electric second run won her the World Cup giant slalom after two of the biggest stars failed to finish on Tuesday. With overall leader Federica Brignone and Olympic champion Sara Hector out of the running, there was a new face on the top step of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz and gets closer to a 25th Grand Slam title
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 21st, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Novak Djokovic refused to let anything stop his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Not a problem with his left leg. Not an early deficit. And not the kid across the net, Carlos Alcaraz, who was making things difficult and eyeing his own bit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah grounds Jets 5-2 for second straight win at home
By John Coon, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Connor Ingram made 23 saves and Olli Maatta scored his first goal for the Utah Hockey Club in a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night. Logan Cooley, Barrett Hayton, Matias Maccelli and Clayton Keller also scored to help Utah win its second consecutive home game. Hayton, Josh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coco Gauff loses to Paula Badosa in the Australian Open quarterfinals
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Coco Gauff’s forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at the Australian Open on Tuesday, and the No. 3-seeded American was eliminated in the quarterfinals by No. 11 Paula Badosa of Spain 7-5, 6-4. Gauff entered the match at Rod Laver Arena with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Overtime goal propels Canadiens to 5-4 victory over Rangers
By The Associated Press on January 19th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) – Patrik Laine scored 3:20 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday night. Brendan Gallagher and Christian Dvorak had a goal and an assist, and Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky also scored for the Canadiens, who trailed 4-3 heading into the third period. Jakub Dobes had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allen scores 2 TDs, Bills force 3 turnovers to beat Ravens 27-25
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on January 19th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Josh Allen rushed for two touchdowns, Buffalo’s defence forced three turnovers, and the Bills advanced to the AFC championship game with a 27-25 win over the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL’s divisional round on Sunday night. The Bills hung on when a wide-open Mark Andrews dropped a two-point conversion pass ... Read More »
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