National Sports
James Harden’s 75th career triple-double leads Clippers past Raptors 127-107
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2024
TORONTO – James Harden had a triple-double to lead the Los Angeles Clippers past the undermanned Toronto Raptors 127-107 on Friday. Harden had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for the 75th triple-double of his career, eighth highest in NBA history. Former Raptor Kawhi Leonard scored 16 points and added seven rebounds as Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE after former employee files sex abuse lawsuit
By The Associated Press on January 26th, 2024
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) – Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigned Friday from WWE’s parent company the day after a former employee filed a federal lawsuit accusing him and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct, including offering her to a star wrestler for sex. McMahon stepped down from the board of directors at WWE’s parent company, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic scores franchise-record 73 points, tied for 4th in NBA history, as Mavs edge Hawks 148-143
By Charles Odum, The Associated Press on January 26th, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) – Luka Doncic scored a franchise-record 73 points, tied for the fourth-most in NBA history and surpassed only by Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant, to power the Mavericks to a 148-143 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Doncic blew past his personal-best and team-record 60 points after scoring a team-record 41 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers sign Owen Tippett to an 8-year, $49.6 million extension
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on January 26th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Owen Tippett signed a $49.6 million, eight-year extension with the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday, a deal that keeps the franchise cornerstone wing in the fold for the team through its rebuilding stage and beyond. General manager Daniel Briere announced the contract. Once it kicks in next season, Tippett will count $6.2 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spooner scores twice as Toronto downs New York 2-0 for first PWHL home victory
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2024
TORONTO – Natalie Spooner scored twice as Toronto defeated New York 2-0 for its first Professional Women’s Hockey League home win Friday night. Kristen Campbell earned her first shutout as Toronto (2-5-1) outshot New York (2-4-1) 30-18 before 2,506 spectators at the Mattamy Athletic Centre. The win was the first at home for Toronto after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Maltais captures World Cup speedskating bronze medal
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY – Canadian Valerie Maltais captured a bronze medal in a women’s 3,000-metre World Cup speedskating race Friday. Maltais, of La Baie, Que., posted a time of three minutes 59.71 seconds to earn her first career medal over 3,000 metres. Joy Beune of the Netherlands finished first in 3:56.86 ahead of compatriot Irene ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kingsbury continues strong World Cup season with bronze in moguls
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2024
WATERVILLE VALLEY, N.H. – Star freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury added to his career World Cup medal haul with a bronze medal in moguls competition Friday. Kingsbury, from Deux-Montagnes, Que., finished with a score on 80.07 points. Japan’s Ikuma Horishima was first with 85.84 points and Australia’s Cooper Woods was second with 81.04. Toronto’s Louis-David Chalifoux ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal coach Courtois ‘impressed’ with new squad ahead of first pre-season game
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2024
Laurent Courtois is already seeing progress within his CF Montreal squad just over two weeks into his tenure as head coach. “They’re way in advance on stuff that we’ve experimented together,” Courtois said over a video call Friday. “I was really impressed in a good way.” Courtois was hired as head coach of Montreal’s Major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL suspends Habs forward Gallagher five games for illegal check to the head
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2024
NEW YORK – The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher five games for an illegal check to the head. Gallagher caught Islanders defenceman Adam Pelech with a clear elbow to the head at centre ice at 11:50 of the third period of Montreal’s game Thursday night against visiting New York. Gallagher received a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers’ Skinner stays on even keel as his roller-coaster career reaches a new high
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2024
EDMONTON – Stuart Skinner was born and raised in Edmonton as a die-hard Oilers fan. Even in his wildest dreams, he could not have imagined that he’d break a team record held by Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr. The Oilers are on a 15-game winning streak, and Skinner is on an 11-game personal win streak ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Grondin picks up second World Cup snowboard cross victory of the season
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2024
SAINT MORITZ, Switzerland – Canadian snowboard cross racer Eliot Grondin picked up his second World Cup victory of the season Friday The 22-year-old from Sainte-Marie, Que., was the top qualifier in the heats, then went on to cross the finish line in the final in a time of one minute 4.96 seconds. Kalle Koblet of ... Read More »
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