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Elaine Chuli makes 29 saves against her former team as Sceptres edge Victoire 2-1
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Elaine Chuli made 29 saves as the Toronto Sceptres defeated the Montreal Victoire 2-1 on Saturday at the Bell Centre. It was Chuli’s first start against Montreal after spending the first two years in the league as the Victoire’s backup goaltender. Jesse Compher and Daryl Watts scored for Toronto. Chuli moved to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders place Maxx Crosby on injured reserve, ending his season
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Maxx Crosby’s season is over, and whether his time with the Las Vegas Raiders is finished remains to be seen. The Raiders placed their star pass rusher, who has dealt with a knee injury much of the season, on injured reserve on Saturday, meaning he won’t play in their final two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chrenko nets natural hat trick as Slovakia beats Germany 4-1 in world junior championships
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Tomas Chrenko netted a natural hat trick for Slovakia, leading a 4-1 win over Germany in the world junior championships on Saturday. After Slovakia (1-0-0-1) an opening loss to 2025 fourth-place finishers Sweden on Friday, Chrenko opened his tournament tally with a spinning shot with 9:27 left in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juventus wins 2-0 at promoted Pisa for its 3rd straight win in Serie A
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Late goals from Pierre Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz earned Juventus a 2-0 win at promoted Pisa on Saturday as the Bianconeri won their third straight in Serie A. It was a challenge for Luciano Spalletti’s side, though, as Pisa threatened by twice hitting the woodwork. Following morale-boosting victories over Bologna and Roma, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams’ 16, Necas’ double-double lead Duquesne over Cleary 99-49
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jimmie Williams’ 16 points and a double-double from Jakub Necas helped Duquesne defeat Cleary 99-49 on Saturday. Williams added six rebounds for the Dukes (8-5). Necas, Jake DiMichele and Stef van Bussel both added 11 points. Necas was 4 of 8 from the floor to go with 10 rebounds. DiMichele was 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elaine Chuli enjoys 29-save outing against former team as Sceptres edge Victoire 3-2
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — Elaine Chuli made 29 saves as the Toronto Sceptres defeated the Montreal Victoire 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at the Bell Centre in Professional Women’s Hockey League action. It was Chuli’s first start against Montreal after spending the first two years in the league as the Victoire’s backup goaltender. Jesse Compher and Daryl Watts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outfielder JJ Bleday agrees to a $1.4 million, 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Outfielder JJ Bleday and the Cincinnati Reds agreed Saturday to a $1.4 million, one-year contract. The 28-year-old hit .212 with 14 homers and 39 RBIs with the Athletics this year, down from a .243 average in 2024, when he set career bests with 20 homers and 60 RBIs for Oakland. Also Saturday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge continue finding rhythm through ‘hectic schedule’ with win over Fleet
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge might not be sitting where they want to be in the standings but feel they’re trending in the right direction. Following a 3-2 shootout win over the league-leading Boston Fleet (6-0-1-1) Saturday afternoon, the Charge (1-3-0-5) moved into sixth and will take advantage of a six-day break before they’re back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks return to Vancouver for first game since blockbuster Hughes trade
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
VANCOUVER — While many people were wrapping gifts to place under Christmas trees, a trio of newly minted Vancouver Canucks were wrapping up their lives in Minnesota. The Canucks acquired forwards Marco Rossi and Liam Ohgren, and defenceman Zeev Buium from the Wild on Dec. 12 in a blockbuster trade for star defenceman Quinn Hughes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jenner nets shootout winner as Charge defeat league-leading Fleet 3-2
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Brianne Jenner scored in the eighth round of the shootout as the Ottawa Charge defeated the Boston Fleet 3-2 on Saturday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Gwyneth Philips made 34 saves in regulation and overtime for Ottawa, and stopped six shooters in the shootout. Aerin Frankel made 30 saves for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long ECU touchdown negated by inadvertent whistle, but the Pirates win the Military Bowl anyway
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — After the game was over and his team had won, East Carolina coach Blake Harrell could be magnanimous about an officiating gaffe that nearly turned the tide in the Military Bowl. ECU’s Marlon Gunn Jr. had a long touchdown run called back because of an inadvertent whistle — and two snaps ... Read More »
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