December 24th, 2025

National Sports

Byram scores in OT, Sabres stretch streak with 3-2 win over Senators

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

OTTAWA — Bowen Byram scored his second goal of the game 31 seconds into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday, extending their win streak to seven heading into the Christmas break. It marks the Sabres (18-14-4) first seven-game winning streak since November 2018. Noah Ostlund also scored for a ... Read More »

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Caleb Hollenbeck scores 25 to help Marshall beat NAIA’s West Virginia Tech 102-52

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Caleb Hollenbeck had 25 points in Marshall’s 102-52 victory over NAIA member West Virginia Tech on Tuesday night. Hollenbeck also had eight rebounds for the Thundering Herd (8-5). Wyatt Fricks totaled 19 points and eight rebounds. Noah Otshudi pitched in with 13 points, six rebounds and six assists. Jackson Tackett finished ... Read More »

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Rebecca Leslie scores in OT as Charge rally for 4-3 win over Sceptres

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Rebecca Leslie scored two goals, including one in overtime, as the Ottawa Charge rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Sceptres 4-3 on Tuesday night. Leslie stepped into a wrist shot and beat Toronto goalie Raygan Kirk on a power play 1:24 into extra time to lead the Charge to ... Read More »

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Villanova turns back Seton Hall 64-56 in Wildcats’ Big East Conference opener

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Acaden Lewis had 16 points and Villanova beat Seton Hall 64-56 in the Wildcats’ Big East Conference opener on Tuesday night. Lewis added five rebounds and three steals for the Wildcats (10-2, 1-0). Bryce Lindsay hit three 3-pointers and scored 15, while Matthew Hodge hit two 3-pointers and scored 12. Elijah ... Read More »

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Porter scores 28 points, Nets beat 76ers 114-106 for third win in four games

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, Egor Demin added 20 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 on Tuesday night Porter went 5 of 12 from the 3-point arc and Demin hit a couple of late 3s after the 76ers cut a 19-point lead to nine in the fourth quarter. ... Read More »

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Leslie scores two, Ottawa Charge rally to take 4-3 OT win over Toronto Sceptres

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

TORONTO — Rebecca Leslie scored two goals, including the game winner in overtime, as the Ottawa Charge rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Sceptres 4-3 on Tuesday. Leslie stepped into a wrist shot and beat Toronto goalie Raygan Kirk on a power play 1:24 into extra time to lead the Charge to ... Read More »

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Kunin and Lundell score during Panthers’ 5-goal 3rd period in 5-2 win over Hurricanes

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Luke Kunin and Anton Lundell scored 43 seconds apart during a five-goal third period for the Florida Panthers, who rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Tuesday night. Niko Mikkola began the Panthers’ burst with his first goal of the season and Florida ended up with four goals in slightly more ... Read More »

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Pelech scores late in 3rd period as Islanders beat Devils 2-1

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night. Simon Holmstrom also scored for the Islanders and David Rittich stopped 28 shots as New York snapped a three-game skid before the NHL enters its three-day ... Read More »

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Rangers score 5 goals in the 3rd period to beat the Capitals 7-3 for another road win

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 66 seconds apart, part of a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Raddysh scored twice against his former team, and Vincent Trocheck also had two goals. Will Cuylle and Artemi Panarin also scored ... Read More »

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Larkin gets tying goal late in 3rd and winner in OT as Red Wings beat Stars 4-3 for 3rd straight win

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night for their third straight win. James van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist, Emmitt Finnie ... Read More »

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LaMelo Ball scores 23, Hornets use strong fourth quarter to pull away from Wizards 126-109

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 23 points and nine assists, Brandon Miller added 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 126-109 on Tuesday night. Rookie of the Year candidate Kon Knueppel finished with 19 points and provided a huge spark with five second-half ... Read More »

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