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Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki leads hosts Sweden into world junior semis
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Sweden will play for gold on home soil at the world junior hockey championship. Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored the winner on a power play in the third period before adding an insurance goal as the tournament hosts defeated Czechia 5-2 in the first of two semifinals Thursday. The Vancouver Canucks prospect blasted a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beach volleyball sand is hard to find and will cost a Newfoundland town $360,000
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A community in the St. John’s region has discovered that Olympic-grade beach volleyball sand is rare, complicated and expensive to move. The town of Paradise is hosting beach volleyball events during the 2025 Canada Games, and it’s paying about $360,000 for sand from Nova Scotia that meets standards set by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter Miami trades Canadian defender Kamal Miller to Portland Timbers
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
Inter Miami CF has traded Canadian international defender Kamal Miller to the Portland Timbers in exchange for US$625,000 in general allocation money and a 2024 international roster spot. Miami could receive an additional US$150,000 in allocation money if Miller achieves certain performance metrics. Miami will also receive a cut of any future transfers of Miller ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens centre Christian Dvorak out for season with torn pectoral muscle
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
Montreal Canadiens centre Christian Dvorak is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle, the team announced Thursday. The Canadiens say he will undergo surgery on Friday. Dvorak last played Dec. 30 in a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. The 27-year-old American had three goals and four assists in 25 games this season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki leads Sweden over Czechia in world junior semis
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2024
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Sweden will play for gold on home soil at the world junior hockey championship. Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored the winner on a power play in the third period before adding an insurance goal as the tournament hosts defeated Czechia 5-2 in the first of two semifinals Thursday. The Vancouver Canucks prospect blasted a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nadal comeback from long layoff reaches Brisbane quarterfinals. Sabalenka, Rybakina also progress
By John Pye, The Associated Press on January 4th, 2024
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – When Rafael Nadal faced three break points while serving for a commanding first set, a voice in the crowd at the Brisbane International yelled out to Jason Kubler: “You’ve got him worried now!” It was a fleeting concern for the 22-time major winner on Thursday in his second match back from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gauff into Auckland quarterfinals. Raducanu out after falling in thriller to Svitolina
By The Associated Press on January 4th, 2024
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) – U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff overcame hard-hitting Czech teenager Barbara Fruhvirtova 6-3, 6-0 and extended her winning start to the year and Auckland Classic defense to the quarterfinals on Thursday. The 16-year-old Fruhvirtova came out hitting harder than any player at the tournament so far, generating enormous power off both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France beats Norway to make United Cup semis
By The Associated Press on January 4th, 2024
SYDNEY (AP) – France defeated Norway in the deciding mixed doubles and set up a United Cup semifinal against Poland on Thursday. Caroline Garcia and Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France beat Ulrikke Eikeri and Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-4 in a tie that stretched nearly 6 1/2 hours. Ruud forced the quarterfinal to a decider by downing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings outlast short-handed Magic in double overtime behind triple-double from Domantas Sabonis
By Eric He, The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Domantas Sabonis had his seventh triple-double of the season, Malik Monk scored 37 points off the bench and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Orlando Magic 138-135 in double overtime Wednesday night. Sabonis finished with 22 points, 23 rebounds and 12 assists as Sacramento overcame a hot shooting night by the short-handed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024
By The Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2024
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 2, Anaheim 1 (OT) New Jersey 6, Washington 3 — PWHL Minnesota 3, Boston 2 — AHL Cleveland 2, Toronto 1 Bakersfield 6, Abbotsford 5 (SO) Hershey 4, Charlotte 1 Henderson 6, San Diego 3 San Jose 6, Tucson 4 — NBA Toronto 116, Memphis 111 Indiana 142, Milwaukee 130 Cleveland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auston Matthews scores in OT as Maple Leafs edge Ducks 2-1
By Doug Padilla, The Associated Press on January 3rd, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Auston Matthews scored 2:12 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night, squeaking by after taking 57 shots on goal. Martin Jones made 27 saves in his second standout performance in two nights after earning the shutout over Los Angeles ... Read More »
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