National Sports
NHL prevents Fleury from wearing a special mask for the Wild’s Native American Heritage night
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on November 24th, 2023
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was told by the NHL he could not wear a custom mask for the team’s Native American Heritage night, his agent said Friday. Allan Walsh confirmed his client was informed he couldn’t wear the mask, even for warmups. The league prohibits players from wearing specialty jerseys, masks, stickers, decals or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks place Soucy on LTIR, Suter on IR
By The Canadian Press on November 24th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks say they have placed defenceman Carson Soucy on long-term injured reserve and forward Pius Suter on injured reserve retroactively. Soucy, 29, hasn’t played since Nov. 12 against the Montreal Canadiens when he left the game with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot. He had been seen last week in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia beats Finland 2-0 to reach 2nd straight Davis Cup final
By The Associated Press on November 24th, 2023
MALAGA, Spain (AP) – Alex de Miñaur and Alexei Popyrin put Australia back into the Davis Cup final for a second straight year after winning their singles matches in a 2-0 victory over Finland on Friday. Popyrin gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the semifinal match after beating Otto Virtanen 7-6 (5), 6-2. De Miñaur ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana
By The Associated Press on November 24th, 2023
ZURICH (AP) – FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game. The Argentine soccer federation was charged with crowd disturbances and the late kick off at Tuesday’s game in Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian federation was charged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikhil Rama, a South African who is ranked No. 1,214, leads the Joburg Open after the second round
By The Associated Press on November 24th, 2023
JOHANNESBURG (AP) – South African golfer Nikhil Rama rose to the top of the leaderboard at the Joburg Open after hitting an 8-under 62 in the second round on Friday. Rama, who is ranked No. 1,214, made an eagle and six birdies at Houghton Golf Club in his 10th European tour event. He leads Thriston ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup
By The Canadian Press on November 24th, 2023
CALGARY – Forward Jonathan Daigle and goaltender Mitchell Garrett will make their first international appearances for Canada at the upcoming Para Hockey Cup. The pair were named Friday to the 20-player roster for the Dec. 3-9 tournament at the qplex in Quispamsis, N.B. Two goaltenders, six defence and 12 forwards were selected, Hockey Canada said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Popyrin gives Australia a 1-0 lead over Finland in Davis Cup semifinals
By The Associated Press on November 24th, 2023
MALAGA, Spain (AP) – Alexei Popyrin gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup semifinal match against Finland after beating Otto Virtanen 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Friday. Alex de Miñaur has the chance to put Australia through to the final by winning the second singles match against Emil Ruusuvuori. Novak Djokovic’s Serbia will face ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness to return to the bench against Panthers
By The Canadian Press on November 24th, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. – Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has returned to the team and will be behind the bench for Friday’s road game against the Florida Panthers. Bowness took a leave of absence a month ago after his wife had a seizure. Associate coach Scott Arniel served as interim head coach while Bowness was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emma Maltais looks ahead to PWHL season in excitement for new opportunity in Toronto
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on November 24th, 2023
TORONTO – Emma Maltais is excited about her opportunity in a new environment. The 24-year-old forward was Toronto’s second-round pick (11th overall) in the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft in September. Currently on a three-year deal with Toronto, Maltais has a chance to establish herself as a pro in ways she hasn’t yet with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian McCaffrey’s big first half carries NFC West-leading 49ers to 31-13 victory over Seahawks
By Tim Booth, The Associated Press on November 23rd, 2023
SEATTLE (AP) – Christian McCaffrey rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, and the San Francisco 49ers built a 21-point lead by halftime, rolling to a 31-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. The 49ers (8-3) won their fourth straight against their division rivals and have a two-game lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Drakkar edge Mooseheads in OT
By The Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2023
HALIFAX – Émile Chouinard grabbed the game-winning goal at 2:36 in overtime as Drakkar edged the Mooseheads. Louis-Charles Plourde, Émile Chouinard, Julien Paillé and Isaac Dufort all scored once for Baie-Comeau. Drakkar goaltender Olivier Ciarlo saved 30 shots in the win. Markus Vidicek scored twice while Jordan Dumais scored once for Halifax. Mooseheads netminder Mathis ... Read More »
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