National Sports
Zverev’s Australian Open semifinal run draws attention on and off the courts
By John Pye, The Associated Press on January 25th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Alexander Zverev’s run to a second Australian Open semifinal has drawn attention to his business in other courts. As the season’s first major was starting, news emerged that a German court set a trial date in May over an assault allegation dating to 2020 after Zverev challenged a penalty order issued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gushue learned a lot at first nationals in Regina, returns in March as Brier champion
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 25th, 2024
Brad Gushue’s first appearance at a national curling championship was memorable for his team’s unusual standings record and an interaction he won’t forget. Just 14 at the time, Gushue threw second stones for the Newfoundland team that went 1-10 at the 1995 Canadian juniors at Regina’s Caledonia Club. “I remember crying after just about every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach Australian Open final
By The Associated Press on January 25th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff and became the first woman since Serena Williams to reach back-to-back finals at the Australian Open. Sabalenka attacked Gauff’s serve throughout a 7-6 (2), 6-4 semifinal win on Thursday night. She will meet Zheng Qinwen or Dayana Yastremska ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2024
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 1 Winnipeg 0 (OT) St. Louis 4 Vancouver 3 (OT) Florida 6 Arizona 2 Carolina 3 Boston 2 Colorado 6 Washington 2 Seattle 6 Chicago 2 Buffalo 5 Los Angeles 3 — PWHL Boston 3 Ottawa 2 Montreal 2 Minnesota 1 — AHL Cleveland 7 Toronto 5 Laval 5 Utica 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Carter Bear’s late winner lifts Silvertips past Rockets 4-3
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2024
KELOWNA, B.C. – Carter Bear scored the game-winning goal with 1:31 remaining in the third period and the Everett Silvertips edged the Kelowna Rockets 4-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action. Jesse Heslop, Tarin Smith and Hayden Smith also contributed goals for Everett (30-14-1-2). Ethan Chadwick made 18 saves. Gabriel Szturc, with two goals, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schenn’s OT winner helps Blues survive Canucks comeback push, take 4-3 victory
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Brayden Schenn scored 1:54 into overtime as the St. Louis Blues survived a comeback bid from the Vancouver Canucks to win 4-3 on Wednesday. Jake Neighbours, with a goal and an assist, Alexey Toropchenko and Pavel Buchnevich added the others for St. Louis (24-20-2). Joel Hofer made 29 saves. Pius Suter scored his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samsonov shines, Matthews scores winner as Maple Leafs down Jets 1-0 in OT
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2024
TORONTO – Ilya Samsonov looked up and saw two Winnipeg Jets bearing down on a short-handed 2-on-0 break. The Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender – demoted to the American Hockey League in December after a string of disastrous outings – wouldn’t have been at fault if either Adam Lowry or Morgan Barron found the back of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigres dominate Foreurs en route to 7-2 victory over Foreurs in QMJHL action
By The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2024
VICTORIAVILLE, Que. – Egor Goriunov and Nikita Prishchepov each had two goals and one assist in leading the Victoriaville Tigres to a 7-2 thrashing of the Val-d’Or Foreurs on Wednesday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action. Tommy Cormier, Joseph Henneberry and Noah Warren also contributed goals for Victoriaville (29-11-3), which extended its winning streak ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal moves into the top spot in the PWHL standings with 2-1 win over Minnesota
By The Associated Press on January 24th, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Laura Stacey scored in the first period, Tereza VaniÅ¡ová added the go-ahead goal in the third and Montreal beat Minnesota 2-1 on Wednesday night to move into first place in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Montreal (4-1-1-1) moved past Minnesota in the league standings, after avenging a 3-0 defeat in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews scores winner, Samsonov shines as Leafs down Jets 1-0 in OT
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2024
TORONTO – Auston Matthews scored at 4:13 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Winnipeg Jets 1-0 on Wednesday night. Ilya Samsonov was excellent in making 32 saves for Toronto (24-14-8) to register his second shutout of the season. Laurent Brossoit stopped 29 shots for Winnipeg (30-11-5), which has lost two straight games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theresa Schafzahl’s late winner helps Boston escape with 3-2 PWHL win over Ottawa
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on January 24th, 2024
OTTAWA – Theresa Schafzahl scored the game-winning goal with 51.4 seconds remaining to lead Boston’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team to a 3-2 win over Ottawa Wednesday night. Alina Muller and Jamie Lee Rattray also scored for Boston (2-0-2). Aerin Frankel turned away 37 shots. Kristin Della Rovere and Lexie Adzija scored for Ottawa (2-2-1). ... Read More »
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