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Sports scoreboard for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Montreal 5 Vancouver 4 (OT) Buffalo 4 Washington 3 (SO) Colorado 3 Florida 1 New Jersey 3 Seattle 2 — NBA Milwaukee 128 Toronto 104 Sacramento 123 Miami 118 (2OT) Phoenix 109 Philadelphia 99 Detroit 118 Portland 115 Indiana 113 Brooklyn 99 Orlando 103 New York 94 Memphis 119 Dallas 104 Minnesota ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After watching brother Cole win gold, Lane Hutson puts on show for Canadiens
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
MONTREAL – Lane Hutson landed in Montreal after a long Canadiens road trip Sunday afternoon and jumped in a car to Ottawa, hoping to watch his younger brother, Cole, win world junior gold. The elder Hutson arrived back home around 1:30 a.m., but the long night after the Canadiens’ travel through four time zones didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors have ‘no excuses’ for 128-104 beat down by Bucks
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
TORONTO – RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors had no excuses for their dismal effort against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The Bucks embarrassed the home team 128-104 before 17,829 at Scotiabank Arena, even though the Raptors had starters Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickly, Jakob Poeltl and Gradey Dick on the floor together for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suzuki, Hutson lead red-hot Canadiens to 5-4 OT win over Canucks
By Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
MONTREAL – Nick Suzuki scored the overtime winner and added two assists as the Montreal Canadiens stayed hot with a 5-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. Lane Hutson also recorded a goal and two assists while Cole Caufield produced one goal and one helper as Montreal (19-18-3) climbed into a playoff spot. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lillard paces Bucks in 128-104 win over struggling Raptors
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
TORONTO – Damian Lillard scored 25 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 11 more with 13 assists and 12 rebounds in the Milwaukee Bucks 128-104 win against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Lillard’s offensive output in only 26 minutes of playing time was highlighted by five three-pointers as the Bucks halted their mini two-game slide at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandez eliminated in Adelaide Open women’s doubles
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia – A day after losing a gruelling singles match, Canadian Leylah Fernandez and partner Nadiia Kichenok of Ukraine came up short in women’s doubles as well, dropping a 6-1, 6-4 match at the Adelaide Open to the Mexican-American combo of Giuliana Olmos and Desirae Krawczyk on Monday. The opening-round match at Memorial Drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks star defenceman Hughes returns to play against Montreal Canadiens
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
VANCOUVER – The injury-plagued Vancouver Canucks inserted a crucial piece back into their lineup against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. Star defenceman Quinn Hughes returned for the matchup after missing four games with an undisclosed injury. The Canucks captain practised Sunday and took part in Vancouver’s optional morning skate Monday. “It’s nice to be back. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL player, Stanley-Cup winning coach Al MacNeil dead at 89
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
CALGARY – Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and Stanley Cup-winning coach, has died at age 89. The Flames said in a press release Monday that MacNeil died Sunday in Calgary. No cause of death was provided. MacNeil was an Original Six defenceman who played 524 NHL games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Netflix and Family Channel lace up for teen skating series ‘Finding Her Edge’
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
Family Channel is hitting the rinks for a new live-action teen drama set in the high-stakes world of competitive figure skating. The Canadian television channel has partnered with Netflix for an eight-episode order of “Finding Her Edge,” which is adapted from Jennifer Iacopelli’s popular 2022 young adult novel. The series follows the Russo sisters, three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rossi, Terry and Kuemper named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
NEW YORK – Minnesota centre Marco Rossi, Anaheim right-wing Troy Terry and Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Rossi had a league-leading eight points (three goals, five assists) in three games to power the Wild to a perfect week and lock up first-star honours. He capped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montréal adds American defender Jalen Neal in deal with LA Galaxy
By The Canadian Press on January 6th, 2025
MONTREAL – CF Montréal has acquired American defender Jalen Neal from the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Major League Soccer club announced Monday. Montreal sent US$650,000 in general allocation money over the next two years ($450,000 in 2025, $200,000 in 2026) and a 2025 international roster spot to the Galaxy in return. The club said Neal ... Read More »
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