National Sports
Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open with a hip muscle injury. His comeback is on hold
By The Associated Press on January 7th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Rafael Nadal’s comeback from hip surgery is on hold after he withdrew from the Australian Open with an injury a week before the start of the season’s first Grand Slam tournament. The 22-time major champion said Sunday on social media that medical tests he took in Melbourne revealed a small tear ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At 65, B.C.’s Jonathan Lyons not slowing down at Canadian Track Championships
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 7th, 2024
TORONTO – At 65, Jonathan Lyons isn’t slowing down. The opposite, in fact. The author and retired journalist finished fifth Friday in the 500-metre time trial in the Masters D 65-plus division at the Canadian Track Championships, which wrapped up Sunday at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, Ont. While Lyons favours longer races ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nadal withdraws from the Australian Open with an injury just one tournament into his comeback
By The Associated Press on January 7th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open with an injury after playing just one tournament in his comeback from 12 months in the sidelines. Nadal said he had concerns over his surgically repaired hip after needing a medical timeout in the third set of his Brisbane International quarterfinal loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Konecny has tiebreaking goal in 3rd period, Flyers beat Flames 3-2
By The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Travis Konecny scored a tiebreaking, short-handed goal early in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday to stop a four-game slide. Morgan Frost had a goal and an assist for Philadelphia, which had dropped six of seven overall. Sean Couturier also scored, and Carter Hart ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyman hat trick lifts surging Oilers past Senators 3-1
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
EDMONTON – Zach Hyman recorded his third hat trick of the season as the Edmonton Oilers won their seventh consecutive game with a 3-1 decision over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Evan Bouchard picked up three assists for the Oilers (20-15-1) who moved into eighth place in the Western Conference and a playoff position, overcoming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
Saturday’s Games NHL Edmonton 3 Ottawa 1 Toronto 4 San Jose 1 Vancouver 6 New Jersey 4 Montreal 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 (SO) Philadelphia 3 Calgary 2 Florida 8 Colorado 4 Buffalo 3 Pittsburgh 1 Minnesota 4 Columbus 3 Boston 7 Tampa Bay 3 Nashville 4 Dallas 3 St. Louis 2 Carolina 1 (SO) Vegas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Mirwald stands tall as Giants blank Wheaties 4-0
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
BRANDON, Man. – It has been a challenging season for the rebuilding Vancouver Giants, but they looked mighty impressive on Saturday with a 4-0 Western Hockey League road victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings at Westoba Place. Justin Ivanusec, London Hoilett, Ty Halaburda and Tyler Thorpe scored for the Giants, who improved to 15-21-2-0, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montembeault makes 45 saves, Canadiens hold off Rangers for 4-3 shootout win
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
MONTREAL – Sam Montembeault wasn’t about to be fooled twice. With the Montreal Canadiens up a goal in the shootout, New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad attempted a one-handed deke only for a sprawling Montembeault to reach back and swat the puck away with his paddle as the home crowd erupted. The Canadiens goalie stopped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Konecny scores short-handed winner as Flyers douse Flames 3-2
By The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Travis Konecny scored a tiebreaking, short-handed goal early in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday to stop a four-game National Hockey League slide. Morgan Frost had a goal and an assist for Philadelphia, which had dropped six of seven overall. Sean Couturier also scored, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nylander scores twice in Leafs 4-1 win as Sharks lose 11th straight
By Ben Ross, The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – William Nylander had two goals and an assist, Martin Jones made 23 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs handed San Jose its 11th straight loss, beating the Sharks 4-1 on Saturday to open a home-and-home set. Mitchell Marner and Calle Jarnkrok also scored and Tyler Bertuzzi had two assists to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Frasca scores OT winner as Frontenacs trip 67’s 4-3
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
OTTAWA – Gabriel Frasca’s goal 69 seconds into overtime gave the visiting Kingston Frontenacs a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Ottawa 67’s in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday at TD Place. Roman Schmidt, Adam Cavallin and Quinton Burns also scored for the Frontenacs (19-17-1-0), who trailed 3-1 mid way though the second period. Luca ... Read More »
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