National Sports
Ducks bring win streak into matchup with the Islanders
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Anaheim Ducks (19-10-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (17-11-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks will attempt to keep a three-game win streak intact when they play the New York Islanders. New York has gone 8-6-2 in home games and 17-11-3 overall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pressure is on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso ahead of Champions League match against Man City
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The pressure is mounting on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League match with Manchester City. Madrid has won just two of its last seven in all competitions including a 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo over the weekend. Ahead of the City match, Alonso had to contend with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations which target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that is expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride. Leaders in the nation’s soccer federations publicly rebuked the idea of playing the match June 26 at Seattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans plays Portland on home losing streak
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers (9-15, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (3-22, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hosts Portland looking to stop its four-game home losing streak. The Pelicans are 1-19 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans has a 1-10 record in games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver puts road win streak on the line against Sacramento
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Denver Nuggets (17-6, third in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (6-18, 13th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver visits Sacramento trying to extend its 10-game road winning streak. The Kings are 4-15 in conference matchups. Sacramento has a 6-14 record against opponents above .500. The Nuggets are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston faces Milwaukee on 5-game win streak
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Boston Celtics (15-9, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (10-15, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston will look to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Celtics take on Milwaukee. The Bucks are 8-11 in Eastern Conference games. Milwaukee is 2-3 in games decided by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles travels to Houston for conference matchup
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers (6-18, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (15-6, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets host James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers. The Rockets are 8-5 against Western Conference opponents. Houston is second in the league giving up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the nick of time: 4 NHL contests feature game-tying goals within final 15 seconds of regulation
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Now this is coming through in the nick of time. For the first time in NHL history, there were four contests that featured game-tying goals within the final 15 seconds of regulation on the same day. Cutting it even more close, two of the tying scores on Tuesday night came within the final 2 seconds, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Sennecke’s buzzer beater forces OT and Ducks slip by Penguins 4-3
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Beckett Sennecke scored a short-handed goal with one second remaining to force overtime, Leo Carlsson scored in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth win in seven games. The 19-year-old Sennecke eluded three defenders and his shot deflected off the glove of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sennecke’s buzzer beater forces OT and Ducks slip by Penguins 4-3
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Beckett Sennecke scored a short-handed goal with 1 second remaining to force overtime, Leo Carlsson scored in the shootout and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth win in seven games. The 19-year-old Sennecke eluded three defenders and his shot deflected off the glove of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O’Reilly scores shootout winner as Predators defeat Avalanche 4-3
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly scored the only goal in a shootout to give the Nashville Predators a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. Jonathan Marchessault, Reid Schaefer and Brady Skjei scored in regulation for the Predators (11-14-4), who have won three of four. Juuse Saros made 39 saves. Brock Nelson, ... Read More »
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