National Sports
IIHF president Luc Tardif wants Russia back in hockey fold ‘as soon as possible’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2025
OTTAWA – Luc Tardif will be paying close attention to global events over the next few months. The door for one of hockey’s powers to rejoin the fold could soon swing open. U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has indicated he plans to work to end Russia’s war in Ukraine when he returns to the White House ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diallo goal seals 2-2 draw for Man United against Liverpool
By James Robson, The Associated Press on January 5th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Amad Diallo’s late equalizer secured a 2-2 draw for Manchester United against Premier League leader Liverpool on Sunday. The forward turned home Alejandro Garnacho’s cross in the 80th minute at Anfield after Mohamed Salah’s penalty had looking like giving Liverpool the win. United led through Lisandro Martinez’s strike in the 52nd, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers re-sign veteran offensive lineman Pat Neufeld to one-year deal
By The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2025
WINNIPEG – Veteran right guard Pat Neufeld and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms on a one-year extension. Neufeld was scheduled to become a free agent in February. The six-foot-six Regina native will return for his 11th season with the Blue Bombers and 14th in the Canadian Football League, including his days with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimenez scores two penalties as Fulham salvages late 2-2 draw with Ipswich
By James Robson, The Associated Press on January 5th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Raul Jimenez scored a 91st-minute penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw for Fulham against Ipswich in the Premier League on Sunday. It was Jimenez’s second penalty of the match as Fulham twice came from a goal down at Craven Cottage. Relegation-fighting Ipswich went ahead through Sam Szmodics in the 38th and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at the Northern Super League with countdown to kickoff at 100 days
By The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2025
Monday marks 100 days to the kickoff of the inaugural Northern Super League. A look at the six-team women’s pro soccer league: Calgary Wild FC Ownership/Front Office: Deanna Zumwalt is executive chair. Lara Murphy is CEO while Lisa Oldridge is CFO and COO. Ownership group includes Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey, a Calgarian. Coach: Lydia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matheson likes what she sees as new women’s league countdown to kickoff hits 100 days
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2025
As the countdown to the Northern Super League kickoff hits 100 days, Diana Matheson likes what she sees. “It feels like we’re right where we need to be,” Matheson, co-founder and chief growth officer of the women’s professional league, said of Monday’s milestone. “We’ll be ready,” added AFC co-founder Helena Ruken. There is still plenty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kuzmenko’s costly penalties overshadow return to Flames’ lineup
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on January 5th, 2025
CALGARY – Andrei Kuzmenko’s troubles continued on Saturday as he went from the press box to the penalty box. A healthy scratch in seven of Calgary’s previous eight games, Kuzmenko finally drew back into the Flames’ lineup only to take two costly penalties in a 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. “Two offensive zone penalties,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky’s goal record as Caps beat Rangers 7-4
By The Associated Press on January 4th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 on Saturday. Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from missing the previous 16 because of a broken left leg. The 39-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers pounce on Kraken early en route to 4-2 win
By Mark Moschetti, The Associated Press on January 4th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) – Vasily Podkolzin and Jeff Skinner scored in the first 5 1/2 minutes and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl also scored, with Draisaitl wrapping it up with an empty-netter with 1:58 left – just six seconds after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O’Reilly nets hat trick as Predators burn Flames 4-1
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2025
CALGARY – Ryan O’Reilly scored his fifth career hat trick on Saturday to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Rookie centre Fedor Svechkov also scored for Nashville (13-20-7) while adding an assist for his first career multi-point game. Filip Forsberg had a pair of assists. That’s road wins on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 4th, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Seattle 2 Toronto 6 Boston 4 Montreal 2 Colorado 1 (SO) Nashville 4 Calgary 1 Detroit 4 Winnipeg 2 Washington 7 N.Y. Rangers 4 San Jose 3 New Jersey 2 Minnesota 4 Carolina 0 Columbus 6 St. Louis 4 Dallas 3 Utah 2 (OT) Los Angeles 2 Tampa Bay 1 ... Read More »
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