National Sports
Patrick Cantlay takes off PGA Tour board hat, shoots 64. He trails Thomas Detry by 1 at Pebble Beach
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2024
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Patrick Cantlay has spent about as much time on the phone as the golf course this week as a PGA Tour board member trying to nail down a deal for a $3 billion investment. It didn’t seem to affect his day job at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. On a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Fontaine and Dufresne help Huskies sink Armada in shootout
By The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2024
BOISBRIAND, Que. – Louis-Philippe Fontaine, and Axel Dufresne both scored in the shootout as the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 5-4 on Thursday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Thomas Verdon scored twice in regulation time for Rouyn-Noranda (32-11-5), while François-James Buteau and Antonin Verreault added goals. Huskies goaltender William Rousseau made 34 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The debate over Native American mascots persists as some schools reinstate the logos
By Brooke Schultz, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2024
It was a passionate student letter in 2020 that caused the Southern York County school board to reconsider its logo: a Native American man, representing the “Warriors.” Though the conversation had come up before in the suburban district located in southern Pennsylvania, 2020 was a turning point of racial reckoning after the death of George ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Quentin Musty stars in overtime as Wolves edge IceDogs 4-3
By The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2024
SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. – Quentin Musty scored his second goal in overtime as the Sudbury Wolves edged the Niagara IceDogs 4-3 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action. Landon McCallum and Chase Coughlan had the other goals for Sudbury (26-14-5), as Marcus Vandenberg made 18 saves for the win. Kevin He struck twice for Niagara ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles land their ace, acquiring All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes from Milwaukee
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2024
The Milwaukee Brewers traded All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night for left-hander DL Hall, infield prospect Joey Ortiz and a competitive balance draft pick. It’s a blockbuster for the Orioles, who had a quiet offseason but remained hopeful they could add more pitching as they prepare to defend their AL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just how swift does Swift need to be to make the Grammys, Tokyo shows and Super Bowl in 1 week?
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – When the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday to advance to the Super Bowl, the question on fans’ minds quickly became: Will Taylor Swift be able to attend to support her partner, the Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, if she has a concert in Tokyo the day before? ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews takes Leafs teammates Nylander, Marner at NHL all-star draft
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2024
TORONTO – Auston Matthews kept the family together at the NHL all-star player draft. The Maple Leafs sniper, along with Toronto defenceman Morgan Rielly and celebrity captain Justin Bieber, used his first two picks Thursday on teammates William Nylander and Mitch Marner ahead of Saturday’s four-team showcase. “Willie not so much, but we were getting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harmon’s five-point effort leads Team King past Team Kloss in PWHL 3-on-3 showcase
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2024
TORONTO – Savannah Harmon had a hat trick and added two assists to lead Team King to a 5-3 win over Team Kloss on Thursday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League showcase at the NHL all-star weekend. Ella Shelton and Kendall Coyne Schofield added goals for Team King. Anne-Renee Desbiens made eight saves starting the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHLers tight-lipped on charges against members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2024
TORONTO – The NHL’s brightest lights were tight-lipped Thursday about the charges against five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team related to an alleged gang rape. Cale Makar – on the roster that year, but not in attendance at the London, Ont., gala that preceded the incident – said at the league’s all-star media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames aim to give Kuzmenko fresh start, Canucks want Lindholm to bring consistency
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on February 1st, 2024
Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy knows the importance of fresh starts. Conroy had a slump when the Kings changed coaches during his two seasons in Los Angeles, dropping from 66 points to 16, leading to a return to Alberta and his top playing form. Conroy believes that’s what newly acquired forward Andrei Kuzmenko needs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers, Timberwolves and Knicks each have 2 players selected as All-Star Game reserves
By Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Kawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers were chosen as All-Star reserves Thursday, while the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks also had two players selected. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Western Conference-leading Timberwolves will be going to the Feb. 18 game in Indianapolis. Stephen Curry ... Read More »
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