National Sports
Batherson’s two-goal effort leads Senators past Maple Leafs 4-2 in Battle of Ontario
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Drake Batherson scored two goals in leading the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 come-from-behind win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Battle of Ontario Wednesday night. Parker Kelly and Brady Tkachuk added the others for Ottawa (13-17-0), which improved to 2-1-0 against the Maple Leafs this season. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 34 shots. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam help Raptors snap road slide with 132-102 rout of Wizards
By Ian Nicholas Quillen, The Associated Press on December 27th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – OG Anunoby scored 26 points, Pascal Siakam had 22 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors eased past the Washington Wizards 132-102 on Wednesday night. Scottie Barnes had 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Raptors, who snapped a three-game slide and five-game road losing streak while beginning a stretch of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Macklin Celebrini’s five-point performance powers Canada over Latvia at world juniors
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Macklin Celebrini knew there would be lots of eyes on him in Sweden. The presumptive top pick at the 2024 NHL draft hasn’t blinked. Celebrini had a goal and four assists in a dominant performance from start to finish as Canada hammered Latvia 10-0 at the world junior hockey championship on Wednesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New system, teammates: Nikita Zadorov adjusting to life after a month as a Canuck
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Nikita Zadorov has been a Vancouver Canuck for nearly a month and says the adjustment has been smooth. Zadorov was a surprising acquisition for the Vancouver Canucks at the end of November, arriving from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick. He spent parts of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Even at 36, Sidney Crosby remains the gold standard for NHL players
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
In a league where young, skilful players like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Connor Bedard are dazzling fans and grabbing headlines, 36-year-old Sidney Crosby is still the gold standard for many NHLers. “Consistent player, great player, and somebody that a lot of guys still look up to,” said Montreal Canadiens centre Sean Monahan. “Sid the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Macklin Celebrini’s five-point performance leads Canada over Latvia at world juniors
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Macklin Celebrini had a goal and four assists as Canada hammered Latvia 10-0 at the world junior hockey championship on Wednesday. Conor Geekie and Carson Rehkopf, with two each, Brayden Yager, Owen Allard, Fraser Minten, Matthew Wood and Matthew Poitras also scored. Celebrini’s five points were two short of the national record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Captain Canada: Kelly Olynyk embracing leadership role for Canada and Utah Jazz
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Whether it’s with Canada’s national men’s basketball team or the Utah Jazz, Kelly Olynyk is embracing a leadership role. Olynyk, born in Toronto but raised in Kamloops, B.C., was the captain of Canada’s bronze-medal winning team at the FIBA World Cup this past fall and is part of its core of players that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers confirm they’ve reached 12-year deal with free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on December 27th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their 12-year contract with right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, teaming the prized free agent with Shohei Ohtani in their prolific winter spending spree. The Dodgers didn’t disclose the value of the contract they announced Wednesday, but several media reports have tagged it at $325 million. That deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: third baseman/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa signs with Toronto Blue Jays
By The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Isiah Kiner-Falefa has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays according to several media reports. The combination outfielder/third baseman has reportedly agreed a two-year deal worth US$15 million. Kiner-Falefa had a .241 average with six home runs, 37 runs batted in and 14 stolen bases for the New York Yankees last season. He has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Juniors: Veit Oswald’s two goals help Germany stun Finland 4-3
By The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Veit Oswald scored twice, including the eventual winner, as Germany held off Finland for a 4-3 upset on Wednesday at the world junior hockey championship. Oswald broke in on the net alone after Finnish defenceman Jesse Pulkkinen lost his edge on the ice and fell. The German forward then snapped the puck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Newfoundland song celebrates Team Canada goals at world juniors for second year
By The Canadian Press on December 27th, 2023
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – For the second year in a row, Team Canada is celebrating its goals at the world junior ice hockey championship with a song from Newfoundland. “Ordinary Day” by Great Big Sea blasted five times from the arena speakers in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Tuesday as Team Canada played to a 5-2 victory ... Read More »
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