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Chicago Blackhawks place rookie center Connor Bedard on IR with a broken jaw
By The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks placed rookie center Connor Bedard on injured reserve on Saturday with a broken jaw. Bedard got hurt when he was leveled by New Jersey defenseman Brendan Smith midway through the first period of Friday night’s 4-2 loss to the Devils. Nick Foligno also went on IR with a fractured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie sensation Bedard, veteran Foligno put on Blackhawks injured reserve
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard has been put on the injured reserve list with a fractured jaw. Veteran Chicago forward Nick Foligno was also put on the IR with a fractured finger. Bedard left last night’s game in New Jersey after he was levelled by Devils defenceman Brendan Smith in the first period. Bedard was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcastle beats Sunderland in FA Cup to end slump. Isak scores twice
By James Robson, The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
Out-of-form Newcastle’s trip to local rival Sunderland had the potential to produce a classic FA Cup upset. Eddie Howe’s players had other ideas. Alexander Isak scored twice as the English Premier League team won the northeast derby 3-0 in front of a fervent crowd at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Dan Ballard’s own goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian skier Grenier takes rain-marred World Cup GS for second career win. Shiffrin is 9th
By The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) – Valerie Grenier has made a triumphant return to the resort of her first World Cup victory. The Canadian skier won a rain-marred giant slalom on Saturday on the same hill in Slovenia where she celebrated her maiden career win a year ago. “I’m not really sure why it seems to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian skier Grenier takes rain-marred World Cup GS for 2nd career win. Shiffrin finishes 9th
By The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) – Valerie Grenier has made a triumphant return to the resort of her first World Cup victory. The Canadian skier won a giant slalom Saturday on the same hill in Slovenia where she celebrated her maiden career win a year ago. “I’m not really sure why it seems to be a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emma Maltais’ short-handed goal helps Toronto spoil New York’s PWHL home opener, 3-2
By The Associated Press on January 6th, 2024
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) – Emma Maltais’ short-handed goal in the third period spoiled New York’s first home game in the Professional Women’s Hockey League as Toronto secured a 3-2 victory on Friday night. New York posted a 4-0 win on New Year’s Day in Toronto and was looking to become the first PWHL team to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Jagger Firkus puts up five points in Warriors’ 6-4 win over Raiders
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2024
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Jagger Firkus produced one goal and four assists as the Moose Jaw Warriors topped the Prince Albert Raiders 6-4 on Friday night in the Western Hockey League. Firkus, a Seattle Kraken prospect, has 28 goals and 36 assists in 33 games this season. Atley Calvert – with a goal and an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Domantas Sabonis records another triple-double as Kings hold off Raptors 135-130
By Eric He, The Associated Press on January 5th, 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Domantas Sabonis had 24 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his second consecutive triple-double, and the Sacramento Kings held off the Toronto Raptors 135-130 on Friday night. De’Aaron Fox also scored 24 for the Kings, who have won four of five. Keegan Murray had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nate Schmidt helps soaring Jets rally for 3-1 win over Ducks
By Doug Padilla, The Associated Press on January 5th, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Nate Schmidt and Cole Perfetti scored in the third period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Friday night to extend their point streak to 11 games. Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for Winnipeg, and Laurent Brossoit made 37 saves. Vladislav Namestnikov had two assists. The Jets earned their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024
By The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2024
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Winnipeg 3 Anaheim 1 Carolina 6 Washington 2 New Jersey 4 Chicago 2 — World Junior Hockey Championship At Gothenburg, Sweden Gold-Medal Game United States 6 Sweden 2 Bronze-Medal Game Czechia 8 Finland 5 — PWHL Toronto 3 New York 2 — AHL Laval 4 Utica 3 (SO) Calgary 5 Henderson 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New year, same Scottie Scheffler. He has 64 to build a 1-shot lead at The Sentry
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 5th, 2024
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) – A new year, the same old Scottie Scheffler. The world’s No. 1 player had eight birdies and an eagle Friday for a 9-under 64 at The Sentry, giving him a one-shot lead going into the weekend at the PGA Tour’s season opener. Low scoring on the Plantation course at Kapalua has ... Read More »
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