National Sports
US Soccer Federation refuses MLS attempt to pull top rosters from US Open Cup
By The Associated Press on December 20th, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – The U.S. Soccer Federation refused Major League Soccer’s attempt to pull its top rosters from next year’s U.S. Open Cup, the sport’s oldest competition in the nation. While MLS announced in a statement at 6 p.m. EST Friday that its board of governors decided to send teams to the tournament from its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets QB Aaron Rodgers activated from IR as next step in rehab. He won’t play again until next season
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on December 20th, 2023
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers is being activated from the injured reserve list on Wednesday, but the quarterback will not play again this season for the New York Jets. Coach Robert Saleh said the move is merely the next step in Rodgers’ rehabilitation from a torn left Achilles tendon. The Jets had until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trevor Lawrence still in concussion protocol, leaving the Jags preparing to play without star QB
By Mark Long, The Associated Press on December 20th, 2023
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Trevor Lawrence remained in the NFL’s concussion protocol Wednesday, leaving the Jacksonville Jaguars preparing to play without their star quarterback for the first time in three seasons. Coach Doug Pederson says Lawrence is “progressing well” but declined to speculate on Lawrence’s chances of gaining clearance before Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes ink GM Maciocia, head coach Maas to long-term extensions after Grey Cup win
By The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes have signed general manager Danny Maciocia and head coach Jason Maas to long-term contract extensions. Maciocia signed a four-year contract through 2027, while Maas was extended three years through 2026. The Alouettes won their eighth Grey Cup in franchise history and first since 2010 with a 28-24 victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian throwers stole the show in 2023 with historic world athletics performances
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on December 20th, 2023
Canada threw itself onto the track and field map – quite literally – with some history-making performances at the 2023 world athletics championships. Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers won the men’s and women’s hammer throw world titles in August, and Sarah Mitton added a silver medal in the women’s shot put in Budapest, Hungary. Katzberg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Kaprizov scores twice, Wild beat Bruins 4-3 in OT
By The Associated Press on December 19th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – Kirill Kaprizov scored his second goal of the game at 2:54 of overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 National Hockey League win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Ryan Hartman and Marcus Johansson also scored for the Wild, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 40 shots. Minnesota improved to 8-3 since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023
By The Canadian Press on December 19th, 2023
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL N.Y. Rangers 5 Toronto 2 N.Y. Islanders 3 Edmonton 1 Vancouver 5 Nashville 2 Arizona 4 Ottawa 3 Columbus 9 Buffalo 4 Minnesota 4 Boston 3 (OT) Philadelphia 3 New Jersey 2 (OT) Tampa Bay 6 St. Louis 1 Carolina 6 Vegas 3 Chicago 3 Colorado 2 Los Angeles 4 San Jose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coyotes rally past Senators 4-3 to spoil Martin’s return
By Jack Magruder, The Associated Press on December 19th, 2023
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – Michael Kesselring scored with 3:33 remaining to cap a four-goal comeback in the Arizona Coyotes’ 4-3 National Hockey League victory over Ottawa on Tuesday night, spoiling the return of Senators interim coach Jacques Martin. Jack McBain, J.J. Moser and Clayton Keller also scored for the Coyotes, who trailed 3-0 after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kaprizov scores 2 to lead Wild past Bruins 4-3 in OT
By The Associated Press on December 19th, 2023
BOSTON (AP) – Kirill Kaprizov scored his second goal of the game at 2:54 of overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins. Ryan Hartman and Marcus Johansson also scored for the Wild, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 40 shots. Minnesota improved to 8-3 since John Hynes replaced the fired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coyotes rally past Senators 4-3 to spoil Jacques Martin’s return
By Jack Magruder, The Associated Press on December 19th, 2023
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – Michael Kesselring scored with 3:33 remaining to cap a four-goal comeback in the Arizona Coyotes’ 4-3 National Hockey League victory over Ottawa on Tuesday night, spoiling the return of Senators interim coach Jacques Martin. Jack McBain, J.J. Moser and Clayton Keller also scored for the Coyotes, who trailed 3-0 after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews retakes NHL goal lead, but Maple Leafs fall to Rangers in ‘fluky’ loss
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on December 19th, 2023
TORONTO – Sheldon Keefe watched one of his players accidentally direct a puck into the Maple Leafs’ net. Then it happened again. And once more for good measure. Toronto’s head coach had no issues with the team’s effort Tuesday. The bounces just didn’t fall the home side’s way. Braden Schneider scored the winner – New ... Read More »
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