National Sports
No fan of the spotlight, Sinclair tries to make the best of retirement attention
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on December 1st, 2023
LANGFORD, B.C. – As the clock counts down on Christine Sinclair’s international career, her teammates and coach say their intensely private captain is trying to make the best of being squarely in the spotlight. “She doesn’t love the attention. That’s not her personality,” said veteran midfielder Sophie Schmidt, a longtime friend and oft roommate on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Montembeault to three-year extension
By The Canadian Press on December 1st, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract extension with goaltender Samuel Montembeault on Friday. The contract, which runs until the end of the 2026-27 season, has an annual average value of US$3.15 million The 27-year-old Montembeault, of Bécancour, Que, has appeared in 10 games this season, boasting a record of 5-3-1 with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Taylor’s putter drop immortalized in new RBC Canadian Open logo
By The Canadian Press on December 1st, 2023
Nick Taylor’s epic putt to win the RBC Canadian Open this summer was already iconic. Now it’s been incorporated into an icon. Golf Canada, title sponsor RBC, and tournament organizers announced Friday a tweak to the event’s logo for 2024, featuring Taylor’s silhouette. The previous logo had an old-school golfer wearing a newsboy cap replacing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian skier Thompson in hospital with head injuries after fall during training
By The Canadian Press on December 1st, 2023
BEAVER CREEK VILLAGE, Colo. – Canadian skier Broderick Thompson is in hospital with head injuries after falling Wednesday during training ahead of this weekend’s World Cup races in Beaver Creek, Col. Thompson was airlifted to Denver Health Centre where he is listed in stable condition, according to a statement from Alpine Canada. Alpine Canada says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shane Pinto’s half-season suspension from the NHL shines a light on gambling education in hockey
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on December 1st, 2023
Glenn Healy still remembers longtime NHL director of security Frank Torpey walking into a locker room in the 1980s to warn players about the pitfalls of illegal sports wagering. Back then, a warning like that conjured images of shady bookies asking for injury information and taking cash. Now, gambling is legal across the U.S. and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafael Nadal to return to playing at Brisbane International in January after being out for a year
By The Associated Press on December 1st, 2023
MADRID (AP) – Rafael Nadal will return to playing at the Brisbane International in Australia in January, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday. “After a year of not competing, it is time to come back,” Nadal said in a video posted on social media. “It will be in Brisbane in the first week of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalie Tristan Jarry scores into empty net in Penguins’ 4-2 victory over Lightning
By The Associated Press on November 30th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Goalie Tristan Jarry scored an empty-net goal and made 39 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins; 4-2 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night. Jarry stopped a dump-in and sent the puck end-to-end into the net with 1:08 left. Jeff Carter scored the go-ahead goal in the third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Florida 5 Montreal 1 Toronto 4 Seattle 3 (SO) Edmonton 3 Winnipeg 1 Calgary 4 Dallas 3 (OT) Vegas 4 Vancouver 1 Detroit 5 Chicago 1 New Jersey 4 Philadelphia 3 (OT) Pittsburgh 4 Tampa Bay 2 Boston 3 San Jose 0 N.Y. Islanders 5 Carolina 4 (OT) St. Louis 6 Buffalo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights turn up heat with 4-1 win over Pacific Division rival Canucks
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Jack Eichel had one goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Thursday night at Rogers Arena. Ivan Barbashev, William Karlsson, and Brett Howden added a goal apiece for Vegas (15-5-3). Adin Hill stopped all 16 shots he faced before exiting for precautionary measures with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL Roundup: Tigres’ two-goal third period fuels 5-3 win over Cataractes
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
SHAWINIGAN, Que. – Egor Goriunov had two goals and one assist, Nathan Darveau made 38 saves and the Victoriaville Tigres used a two-goal third period to defeat the Shawinigan Cataractes 5-3 on Thursday. Mael Lavigne, Tommy Cormier and Nikita Prishchepov also scored for Victoriaville (16-6-3), which sits atop the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Western ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nazem Kadri scores OT winner for Calgary Flames in 4-3 win over Dallas Stars
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2023
CALGARY – Nazem Kadri scored the overtime winner for the Calgary Flames in a 4-3 win over the visiting Dallas Stars on Thursday. The puck deflected off Kadri driving the net at 1:01 of extra time. The goal was reviewed for goaltender interference, but it stood as the winner. Defencemen Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev and ... Read More »
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