Category Archives: Sports
NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84
Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR's all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, died Sunday. He was 84. NASCAR announced the death of the Hall of Famer and Sou...
Dec 31, 2023
Senators name Staios as general manager, sign Poulin and Bowness to management roles
The Ottawa Senators have appointed Steve Staios as the team's general manager, removing the interim tag from the title he held. Dave Poulin, who played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins be...
Dec 31, 2023
Veteran forward Ann-Sophie Bettez adds a wealth of experience to Montreal’s PWHL team
MONTREAL - Ann-Sophie Bettez feels like she's part of hockey history with the Professional Women's Hockey League just hours away from its inaugural season. But had the league formed a year later, ther...
Dec 31, 2023
McDavid shines in 600th game as Oilers edge Kings 3-2 in shootout
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan scored in the fourth round of a shootout and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday night. Leon Drais...
Dec 30, 2023
NHL roundup: Panarin scores three times as Rangers rout Lightning 5-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Artemi Panarin scored three goals, Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves on his 28th birthday, and the NHL-leading New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night. Vince...
Dec 30, 2023
Visiting Hurricanes hold off struggling Leafs 3-2 for third consecutive win
TORONTO - Sebastian Aho had one goal and two assists in leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Michael Bunting and Seth Jarvis added the other goals for...
Dec 30, 2023
Luostarinen scores twice as surging Panthers clip Canadiens 4-1
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Eetu Luostarinen scored a pair of power-play goals as the Florida Panthers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to four games. Sam...
Dec 30, 2023
Pistons beat Raptors 129-127, snap NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 poin...
Dec 30, 2023
Strate soars to World Cup ski jumping bronze
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany - Canada's Abigail Strate finished 2023 on a strong note on Saturday by landing her second World Cup ski jumping podium, capturing the bronze medal in Garmisch-Partenki...
Dec 30, 2023
Switzerland tops Norway to reach quarterfinals at world juniors
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Switzerland defeated Norway 6-2 on Saturday to secure a quarterfinal berth at the world junior hockey championship. Simon Meier opened the scoring for Switzerland but Norway took ...
Dec 30, 2023