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NFL roundup: Mahomes throws for TD, runs for major as Chiefs beat Texans 27-19
By The Associated Press on December 21st, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Patrick Mahomes threw for 260 yards and a touchdown while running for a major on his ailing ankle, and the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs with a 27-19 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday. The AFC West ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers finding ways to thrive in close encounters
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on December 21st, 2024
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have certainly displayed a flair for the dramatic of late. Following much the same script from a 3-2 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday, the Oilers scored a late goal to tie it and then won early in overtime, coming from behind to defeat the San Jose Sharks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames stay tough at Saddledome, hold off Chicago Blackhawks 6-4
By Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press on December 21st, 2024
CALGARY – Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Blake Coleman, and Matt Coronato each contributed a goal and an assist to the Calgary Flames’ 6-4 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Nazem Kadri and Mikael Backlund also scored for Flames (16-11-7), which reached their holiday break with points in their last four games (2-0-2). Flames ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Stacey scores OT winner in emotional game for Victoire, Toronto Sceptres
By Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press on December 21st, 2024
TORONTO – Laura Stacey authored the ending of an emotional Professional Women’s Hockey League game for both the Montreal Victoire and Toronto Sceptres on Saturday. Stacey’s breakaway goal 15 seconds into overtime gave the Victoire a 4-3 win over the Sceptres on a day when the two teams came together to honour former Toronto goaltender ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers engineer late rally to tip Sharks 3-2 in OT
By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on December 21st, 2024
EDMONTON – Leon Draisaitl scored 18 seconds into overtime to extend his point streak to eight games as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to win their second straight game in extra time, defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday. Zach Hyman and Mattias Ekholm also scored for the Oilers (20-11-2), who have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65
By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on December 21st, 2024
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball’s leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were “shocked and heartbroken by his passing,” but did not specify a cause of death. Known as baseball’s “Man ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs captain Auston Matthews misses game against Islanders with undisclosed injury
By The Canadian Press on December 21st, 2024
TORONTO – Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews sat out Saturday night’s game against the New York Islanders with an undisclosed injury. Toronto head coach Craig Berube said the 27-year-old took a cross-check to his back late in Friday’s 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Matthews missed nine games last month with an upper-body injury that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65
By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on December 21st, 2024
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball’s leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were “shocked and heartbroken by his passing,” but did not specify a cause of death. Known as baseball’s “Man ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stacey scores OT winner for Montreal Victoire in 4-3 OT win over Toronto Sceptres
By The Canadian Press on December 21st, 2024
TORONTO – Laura Stacey scored the overtime winner for the Montreal Victoire in a 4-3 win over the host Toronto Sceptres in the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Sunday. Stacey struck just 15 seconds into OT on a breakaway going forehand to backhand on Toronto goaltender Raygan Kirk. Toronto (1-0-1-3) led 2-0 and 3-2 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atletico Madrid stuns Barcelona in stoppage time to snatch La Liga lead
By The Associated Press on December 21st, 2024
MADRID (AP) – Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone ran down the touchline in joy while Barcelona players sunk to the turf in dismay. Super sub Alexander Sørloth struck again deep in stoppage time to hand Atletico a 2-1 comeback win at Barcelona and ensure Atletico will spend La Liga’s short winter break on top of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s players arrested over racist incident in Brazil semifinal
By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, The Associated Press on December 21st, 2024
SAO PAULO (AP) – Four River Plate women’s players were arrested by Sao Paulo police and accused of making a racial slur, the Sao Paulo’s public security secretariat told The Associated Press on Saturday. On Friday, a Brazil Ladies Cup soccer semifinal between Argentina’s River Plate and Brazilian team Grêmio was stopped in the first ... Read More »
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