National Sports
Thomas scores in 3rd period to give the Blues a 2-1 win over the Canucks
By Joe Harris, The Associated Press on January 4th, 2024
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Robert Thomas had a goal and an assist to lead the St. Louis Blues over the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Thursday night. Thomas, selected to his first All-Star Game earlier in the day, broke a 1-all tie at 8:03 of the third period, picking the top left corner of the net ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skinner’s four points, Levi’s 32 saves lead Sabres over Canadiens 6-1
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
MONTREAL – Jeff Skinner had one goal and three assists, Devon Levi made 32 saves and the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Thursday night. Levi, a 22-year-old rookie from nearby Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que., was playing his first game at Bell Centre after growing up watching the Canadiens and idolizing Carey Price. Tage Thompson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews, McDavid, Bedard among headliners for NHL all-star teams
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Chicago Blackhawks rookie centre Connor Bedard are among the headliners for the NHL’s all-star teams. Matthews, who was named to the Eastern Conference team, leads the NHL with 30 goals so far this season. Bedard, the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews, Suzuki, Tkachuk among NHL’s Eastern Conference all-stars
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Montreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki and Ottawa Senators left-winger Brady Tkachuk are among the NHL’s Eastern Conference all-stars. Matthews leads the NHL with 30 goals so far this season. Suzuki leads Montreal with 12 goals and 22 assists, while Tkachuk has 16 goals to go with 11 assists on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks prospect Lekkerimaki leads hosts Sweden into world junior semis against U.S.
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Jonathan Lekkerimaki doesn’t say much in front of the cameras or behind the scenes. The Vancouver Canucks prospect does his talking on the ice. It’s a big reason why Sweden sits one win from the country’s third gold medal at the world junior hockey championship. Lekkerimaki scored twice in the third period ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks release veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks released veteran American defensive back Aaron Grymes on Thursday. Grymes spent eight seasons (2013-15, 2017-18, 2021-23) with Edmonton. He appeared in 79 career games, registering 240 tackles, 19 special-teams tackles and 12 interceptions and in 2015 helped the franchise win the Grey Cup. He spent the ’16 season with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piper Gilles returns to Canadian figure skating championship after cancer scare
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
The 2024 Canadian figure skating championship will feel like a return to normal for ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. The two-time world championship bronze medallists didn’t compete in last year’s nationals because Gilles underwent surgery for ovarian cancer. “Missing it last year was, I think, pretty difficult for us,” Gilles said Thursday. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roughriders sign returner Mario Alford to contract extension
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
REGINA – Mario Alford is staying put. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed the veteran receiver/returner to a one-year extension Thursday. He was slated to become a free agent next month. The five-foot-nine, 182-pound Alford returned 88 punts for 978 yards and three touchdowns last season, tying the Riders’ single-season record for return scores. He also recorded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Canadian champion ice dancer Nikolaj Sorensen accused of sexual assault
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
USA Today has reported that Canadian ice dance champion Nikolaj Sorensen is under investigation by Canada’s Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner for an alleged sexual assault in 2012. Sorensen, who competed for his home country of Denmark until switching to Canada in 2018, is scheduled to compete at the Canadian championship Jan. 8-14 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan voting
By The Associated Press on January 4th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James are the early leaders in fan voting for next month’s All-Star Game, the NBA said Thursday. Antetokounmpo had 2,171,812 votes to lead all Eastern Conference frontcourt players, and James had 2,008,645 votes to lead all Western Conference frontcourt players. James is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames’ Kylington nearing return to action after lengthy absence for personal reasons
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
CALGARY – Defenceman Oliver Kylington has taken a step closer to rejoining the Calgary Flames. The NHL club said Thursday that Kylington has been assigned to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers for conditioning. Kylington did not play in the 2022-23 season due to an undisclosed personal issue. The team announced in September that he ... Read More »
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