National Sports
Diver transfers Olympic dream to bobsled, with a Jamaican twist
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on October 29th, 2024
CALGARY – Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson couldn’t have imagined when his high school Halloween costume was a Jamaican bobsledder that he’d eventually intersect with that world of sleds and ice. He grew up in Calgary diving competitively. He represented Jamaica at both the 2023 and 2024 world aquatics championships in a bid to qualify for the Olympic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: McDavid leaves game with injury, Blue Jackets whip Oilers 6-1
By The Associated Press on October 28th, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Mikael Pyyhtia scored his first NHL goal, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 on Monday night for their second straight home win. Sean Monahan had two goals, Cole Sillinger added a goal and two assists, and Adam Fantilli and Mathieu Olivier also scored for Columbus, and Kirill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten Canada survives tough test from China at Pan Continental championships
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
LACOMBE, Alta. – Canada’s Rachel Homan improved to 3-0 at the Pan Continental Curling Championships with a 13-0 rout of Taiwan in Monday’s early draw and a tough 7-5 victory over China in the evening draw. Homan’s Ottawa-based squad opened with the hammer and scored five in the first end, then stole points in five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kolesar scores twice as Golden Knights whip Flames 5-0
By W.g. Ramirez, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Keegan Kolesar had two goals and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 5-0 on Monday night. Vegas closed out a 4-0 homestand, outscoring its opponents 24-8 during the impressive stretch. Kolesar posted his first career multigoal game. Alex Pietrangelo, Mark Stone and Nic Roy also scored, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Goldsmith shines in OT as Americans edge Oil Kings 6-5
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Terrell Goldsmith scored at 2:32 of overtime to lift the Tri-City Americans to a wild 6-5 victory over the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings in Western Hockey League action on Monday night at the Toyota Center. Jake Gudelj scored twice for the Americans (8-3-1-0), who trailed 4-2 heading into the third period. Gavin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aho plays hero, Hurricanes edge Canucks 4-3 in overtime
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Sebastian Aho scored 47 seconds into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes held on for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. Martin Necas had a goal and an assist, while William Carrier and Jack Roslovic also scored in regulation for the “˜Canes (6-2-0), who won their fourth straight game. Brock Boeser ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
By The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
Monday’s Scoreboard MLB World Series Los Angeles Dodgers 4 New York Yankees 2 (Los Angeles leads best-of-seven series 3-0) — NHL Carolina 4 Vancouver 3 (OT) Columbus 6 Edmonton 1 Toronto 6 Winnipeg 4 Vegas 5 Calgary 0 Florida 5 Buffalo 2 Chicago 5 Colorado 2 Tampa Bay 3 Nashville 2 (OT) San Jose 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World Series
By Mike Fitzpatrick, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Freddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night for a 3-0 lead in the Fall Classic. With superstar Shohei Ohtani playing despite a partially dislocated left shoulder, Los Angeles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets no longer perfect, but still tough to beat without a fight
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets knew all good things must come to an end. Or at least paused temporarily. John Tavares had a hat trick and Max Pacioretty chipped in three assists in a 6-4 Toronto Maple Leafs’ victory Monday that ended the Jets’ reign as the only unbeaten NHL team. Winnipeg had opened the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville forward Steven Stamkos returns to Tampa Bay with his new team
By John Kreiser, The Associated Press on October 28th, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Steven Stamkos received a warm welcome when he returned to Tampa Bay on Monday night with the Nashville Predators. He got everything but a victory. Stamkos had his first two assists with the Predators, who lost 3-2 in overtime to the Lightning. He was selected by Tampa Bay with the No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barrett’s game-winning three-point attempt falls short as Raptors fall to Nuggets
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
TORONTO – Jakob Poeltl made a defensive rebound with 9.1 seconds left in overtime and made an outlet pass to a streaking RJ Barrett. The Toronto Raptors swingman sprinted down court, pulled up at the three-point line, and shot. Rim. Out. Offensive rebounds by Ochai Agbaji and Poeltl came up short and the Denver Nuggets ... Read More »
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