Category Archives: Sports
Ohio’s GOP governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a measure Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors and transgender athletes' participation in girls and women's sports, i...
Dec 29, 2023
Canadian men's basketball squad wins CP team of the year after historic 2023
The Canadian men's basketball team took its place on the international stage in 2023. Led by NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Canadians won their first-ever FIBA World Cup medal, defeating the Un...
Dec 29, 2023
Andrei Svechnikov scores 3 times as Carolina Hurricanes beat Montreal Canadiens 5-3
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night. Svechnikov ...
Dec 28, 2023
Zach Hyman keys fast start as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in the first period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Thursday night. Leon Draisa...
Dec 28, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers stifle Vancouver Canucks in 4-1 win
VANCOUVER - A three-goal flurry late in the second period allowed the Philadelphia Flyers to ease to a 4-1 win and snap the Vancouver Canucks' nine-game point streak on Thursday night. Egor Zamula, Se...
Dec 28, 2023
Celtics send Detroit to NBA record-tying 28th straight loss, beating Pistons 128-122 in OT
BOSTON (AP) - Hoping to avoid a 28th straight loss that would match the longest losing streak in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons forced overtime against the league-best Celtics on Thursday night befo...
Dec 28, 2023
Svechnikov and Fast help the Carolina Hurricanes top the Montreal Canadiens 5-3
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night. Svechnikov ...
Dec 28, 2023
Blue Jays re-sign Kiermaier to one-year, US$10.5 million contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier to a one-year, US$10.5-million contract. Kiermaier won a gold glove in his first season with the Blue Jays in 2023. On off...
Dec 28, 2023
Andersson scores winner to help HC Davos to 4-3 win over Canada at Spengler Cup
DAVOS, Switzerland - Calle Andersson scored with 3:45 left in regulation to lift HC Davos to a 4-3 win over Canada on Thursday at the Spengler Cup. The host team scored three unanswered goals in the t...
Dec 28, 2023
Powerhouse Americans dump Swiss side 11-3 at world junior hockey championship
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Jimmy Snuggerud had a natural hat trick in the first period to lead the United States to an 11-3 rout of Switzerland on Thursday at the world junior hockey championship. Gavin Bri...
Dec 28, 2023