National Sports
NCAA teammates Celebrini, Hutson and Willander chasing same dream at world juniors
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 28th, 2023
Macklin Celebrini is thrilled his college teammates are getting the opportunity. He’s also hoping to see them return to the NCAA bitterly disappointed. The presumptive top pick at the 2024 NHL draft, Celebrini has paused his season at Boston University in hopes of winning gold with Canada at the world junior hockey championship. There are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexander wins bronze in eventful Bormio World Cup downhill, Schwarz airlifted to hospital
By The Associated Press on December 28th, 2023
BORMIO, Italy (AP) – Canadian skier Cameron Alexander won bronze at an eventful men’s World Cup downhill Thursday. Alexander, from North Vancouver, B.C., finished 1.23 seconds behind Cyprien Sarrazin of France, who upset the pre-race favorites with a gutsy run on the Stelvio, one of the circuit’s most demanding courses. The race was overshadowed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada signs sponsorship deal with Professional Women’s Hockey League
By The Canadian Press on December 28th, 2023
MONTREAL – Air Canada has a sponsorship deal with the soon-to-launch Professional Women’s Hockey League. The airline says it is an inaugural premier partner and the official airline for the first six teams in the league, which is set to hold its first game on Jan. 1, 2024. Air Canada is launching an ad campaign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson leads Ravens past 49ers 33-19 in battle of NFL’s top two teams
By The Canadian Press on December 28th, 2023
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens gave Proline bettors a little extra Christmas cheer. Jackson threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns while rushing seven times for 45 yards to lead Baltimore to a 33-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day. The contest was a showdown between two of the NFL’s top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hoops star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named CP male athlete of the year
By The Canadian Press on December 28th, 2023
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took 2023 by storm, blossoming into a superstar on both the NBA and international stages. The basketball star from Hamilton has added another feather to his cap, coming out on top of an impressive field to be named The Canadian Press male athlete of the year. Gilgeous-Alexander broke out in 2022-23 with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikaela Shiffrin masters tough course conditions at women’s World Cup GS for career win 92
By The Associated Press on December 28th, 2023
LIENZ, Austria (AP) – Mikaela Shiffrin held on to a big first-run lead to win a women’s World Cup giant slalom amid tough course conditions Thursday for the American’s record-extending 92nd career victory. Shiffrin lost most of her advantage as she skied a rather conservative final run, posting only the 17th fastest time. But it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Pretty emotional’: Driedger makes 37 saves in NHL return, Kraken hold off Flames 2-1
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
CALGARY – After a torn ACL at the 2022 world championships sidelined Chris Driedger for nine months and derailed his career, he finally made it back between the pipes for the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday. Making his first NHL start in nearly 20 months, Driedger was excellent with 37 saves to backstop the Kraken to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Rylen Roersma scores twice as Wheat Kings defeat Pats 5-4 in OT
By The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
BRANDON, Man. – Rylen Roersma scored twice to lead the Brandon Wheat Kings over the Regina Pats 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League. Jayden Wiens knocked in the overtime-winner at 1:51 of the extra frame. He also had an assist in regulation. Brett Hyland and Matteo Michels scored once for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023
By The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard NHL Ottawa 4 Toronto 2 Chicago 2 Winnipeg 1 (OT) Seattle 2 Calgary 1 New Jersey 4 Columbus 3 (OT) Florida 3 Tampa Bay 2 N.Y. Rangers 5 Washington 1 Boston 4 Buffalo 1 Pittsburgh 7 N.Y. Islanders 0 Carolina 5 Nashville 2 St. Louis 2 Dallas 1 Minnesota 6 Detroit 3 Arizona ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor Bedard scores 1st overtime goal, powers Blackhawks past Jets 2-1
By Matt Carlson, The Associated Press on December 27th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – Connor Bedard scored his second goal of the game at 2:15 of a frantic overtime, leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Bedard, who leads NHL rookies in scoring, sent a wrist shot under the glove of Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck for the first OT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!K’Andre Miller scores twice to lift Rangers over Capitals 5-1
By The Associated Press on December 27th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – K’Andre Miller scored two goals and added an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves for New York, which has won five of its last six. Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin and Braden Schneider also scored ... Read More »
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