National Sports
Canada in an unfamiliar position ahead of world junior opener against Finland
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 25th, 2023
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Macklin Celebrini hasn’t been an underdog many times in his life. The same goes for Canada whenever the country hits the ice for an international tournament. Heading into the 2024 world junior hockey championship, however, the powerhouse nation isn’t viewed as the favourite – at least from the outside. And it suits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver skateboard community longs for indoor space as city policy tries to keep up
By Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press on December 25th, 2023
VANCOUVER – When parents come into Michelle Pezel’s skateboard shop on Vancouver’s Main Street around Christmas, they often ask where their kids can go to practise. Pezel, who co-owns Antisocial Skateboard Shop with longtime pro skater Rick McCrank, then has to explain that skateboarding in Vancouver during the rainy winter months is “tough.” “They get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023
By The Canadian Press on December 24th, 2023
Sunday’s Scoreboard NFL New England 26 Denver 23 Miami 22 Dallas 20 Detroit 30 Minnesota 24 Seattle 20 Tennessee 17 Cleveland 36 Houston 22 Green Bay 33 Carolina 30 Atlanta 29 Indianapolis 10 N.Y. Jets 30 Washington 28 Tampa Bay 30 Jacksonville 12 Chicago 27 Arizona 16 &#... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL roundup: Sanders’ field goal gives Dolphins 22-20 win over Cowboys, playoff berth
By The Associated Press on December 24th, 2023
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Jason Sanders kicked his fifth field goal of the game, a 29-yarder as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins secured a National Football League playoff berth with a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 293 yards and a touchdown for the AFC East-leading Dolphins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA threatens to suspend Brazil over president’s removal by court
By Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press on December 24th, 2023
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention by its soccer body leads to the election of a new president in January. FIFA said in a letter to a Brazilian soccer executive that the country’s soccer body CBF could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minten to wear Team Canada’s C at worlds
By The Canadian Press on December 24th, 2023
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospect Fraser Minten was named captain of Canada’s entry in the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship on Sunday. The team, coached by Alan Letang of Renfrew, Ont., will be aiming for a three-peat in the IIHF showcase event. Canada opens play on Boxing Day against Finland in Group A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal gives Dolphins 22-20 win over Cowboys and a playoff berth
By The Associated Press on December 24th, 2023
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Jason Sanders kicked his fifth field goal of the game, a 29-yarder as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins secured a playoff berth with a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 293 yards and a touchdown for the AFC East-leading Dolphins (11-4), who beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL roundup: Lions beat Vikings 30-24, lock up first division title since 1993
By The Associated Press on December 24th, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Detroit Lions clinched their first division title in 30 years, using two rushing touchdowns from Jahmyr Gibbs and 106 receiving yards and a third-quarter go-ahead score by Amon-Ra St. Brown to overtake the injury-ravaged Minnesota Vikings 30-24 in National Football League action on Sunday. Ifeatu Melifonwu picked off Minnesota’s Nick Mullens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kaprizov, Zibanejad and Kane named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on December 24th, 2023
NEW YORK – Minnesota left-winger Kirill Kaprizov, New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad and Detroit right-winger Patrick Kane have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Kaprizov had four goals and three assists in four games as the Wild went 3-1-0. He became the second player in franchise history to score an overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A strong year for doubles ace Dabrowski, who won a Slam and helped Canada win BJK Cup
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on December 24th, 2023
Doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski made history on more than one occasion this season to cement her place in the Canadian tennis record books. She teamed with Erin Routliffe to become the first Canadian duo to win a Grand Slam women’s doubles title last summer at the U.S. Open. Dabrowski capped her memorable campaign a couple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe
By James Robson, The Associated Press on December 24th, 2023
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – More than a year after it was put up for sale, Manchester United said Sunday that British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe had agreed to buy a minority stake in the storied Premier League club. Ratcliffe, who owns petrochemicals giant INEOS and is one of Britain’s richest people, has bought a stake of ... Read More »
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