National Sports
Soccer’s ‘worst’ national team rises toward 2026 World Cup chance after Nations League group win
By Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
GENEVA (AP) – The official worst national team in men’s soccer is within sight of entering qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup in North America. San Marino’s stunning progress this year, as the team ranked No. 210 by FIFA, was capped Monday by a 3-1 win over Liechtenstein that sealed winning a UEFA Nations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Sao Paulo to Calgary, Davidson de Souza chases bobsled dream
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2024
Davidson de Souza grew up about as far away from a bobsled track as possible. He was raised in a favela outside of Sao Paulo, Brazil, but the first time he slid down the ice at Calgary’s WinSport facility, de Souza knew he was home. “It was pure adrenalin. It was everything I love,” he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs place forward David Kampf on IR, recall centre Minten
By The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2024
TORONTO – The Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that they have placed forward David Kampf on injured reserve, putting more strain on Toronto’s already depleted forward lines. The Leafs said Kampf is out with a lower-body injury and the move is retroactive to Saturday, when Kampf logged over 14 minutes of ice time in Toronto’s 4-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafael Nadal will play Davis Cup singles for Spain against the Netherlands ahead of retirement
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
MALAGA, Spain (AP) – Rafael Nadal was picked to play singles for Spain against the Netherlands on Tuesday at the Davis Cup Final 8, the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s last event before he retires. The lineups for both countries were announced about an hour before their quarterfinal was scheduled to begin on Day 1 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Raptors star Carter part of group seeking to buy stake in Buffalo Bills, AP source says
By John Wawrow And Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are part of a group being considered by the NFL to purchase a non-controlling minority stake in the Buffalo Bills, a person with knowledge of the league finance committee’s agenda told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche beat Flyers 3-2; referee stretchered off ice
By The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Cale Makar scored two goals, Casey Mittelstadt scored one and Justus Annunen had 24 saves to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night in a game where a referee was stretchered off the ice. Makar is off to a sensational scoring start for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2024
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Derek Barnett forced the first fumble and returned the second for a touchdown on the definitive defensive play of the game for the Houston Texans. Joe Mixon did his thing, and C.J. Stroud didn’t have to do much to extend the misery of the Dallas Cowboys. Mixon ran for three touchdowns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2024
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Columbus 5 Boston 1 Colorado 3 Philadelphia 2 Edmonton 0 Montreal 3 Anaheim 4 Dallas 2 Washington 6 Utah 2 Detroit 4 San Jose 5 (OT) — NFL Houston 34 Dallas 10 — NBA Chicago 122 Detroit 112 Indiana 119 Toronto 130 Philadelphia 89 Miami 106 Washington 106 New York 134 Houston ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin ties NHL record by scoring on 178 different goalies before leaving with apparent leg injury
By John Coon, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin tied one NHL record in his pursuit of another before leaving during the third period with an apparent left leg injury. Ovechkin scored twice on Utah goaltender Connor Ingram on Monday night, marking the 178th different goaltender he has scored on in his 20-year NHL career. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montembeault, Canadiens defence finding a groove after tough stretch
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2024
MONTREAL – Sam Montembeault is back on his game after a tough stretch in October. Montreal’s goaltender was pulled twice in eight days when the Canadiens lost 7-2 to the New York Rangers on Oct. 22 and 8-2 to the Seattle Kraken on Oct. 29. Now he’s riding a two-game win streak, including a 30-save ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin ties NHL record by scoring on 178 different goalies, leaves game with injury
By John Coon, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin tied one NHL record in his pursuit of another before leaving during the third period with an apparent left leg injury. Ovechkin scored twice on Utah goaltender Connor Ingram on Monday night, making Ingram the 178th different goaltender he has scored on in his 20-year NHL ... Read More »
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