National Sports

NCAA teammates Celebrini, Hutson and Willander chasing same dream at world juniors

Macklin Celebrini is thrilled his college teammates are getting the opportunity. He's also hoping to see them return to the NCAA bitterly disappointed.

Dec 28, 2023 10:06 AM Read more >

Air Canada signs sponsorship deal with Professional Women's Hockey League

MONTREAL — Air Canada has a sponsorship deal with the soon-to-launch Professional Women's Hockey League.

Dec 28, 2023 8:02 AM Read more >

Jackson leads Ravens past 49ers 33-19 in battle of NFL's top two teams

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens gave Proline bettors a little extra Christmas cheer.

Dec 28, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Mikaela Shiffrin masters tough course conditions at women's World Cup GS for career win 92

LIENZ, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin held on to a big first-run lead to win a women's World Cup giant slalom amid tough course conditions Thursday for the American's record-extending 92nd career victory.

Dec 28, 2023 6:33 AM Read more >

'Pretty emotional': Driedger makes 37 saves in NHL return, Kraken hold off Flames 2-1

CALGARY — After a torn ACL at the 2022 world championships sidelined Chris Driedger for nine months and derailed his career, he finally made it back between the pipes for the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday.

Dec 27, 2023 10:48 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Rylen Roersma scores twice as Wheat Kings defeat Pats 5-4 in OT

BRANDON, Man. — Rylen Roersma scored twice to lead the Brandon Wheat Kings over the Regina Pats 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League. Jayden Wiens knocked in the overtime-winner at 1:51 of the extra frame.

Dec 27, 2023 10:38 PM Read more >

K’Andre Miller scores twice to lift Rangers over Capitals 5-1

NEW YORK (AP) — K’Andre Miller scored two goals and added an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves for New York, which has won five of its last six.

Dec 27, 2023 10:19 PM Read more >

Connor Bedard scores 1st overtime goal, powers Blackhawks past Jets 2-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard scored his second goal of the game at 2:15 of a frantic overtime, leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night.

Dec 27, 2023 10:16 PM Read more >

Batherson's two-goal effort leads Senators past Maple Leafs 4-2 in Battle of Ontario

TORONTO — The Ottawa Senators powered through a slow start to get the better of their rivals on Wednesday. Drake Batherson scored two goals in leading the Senators to a 4-2 come-from-behind win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Battle of Ontario.

Dec 27, 2023 8:07 PM Read more >

OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam help Raptors snap road slide with 132-102 rout of Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 26 points, Pascal Siakam had 22 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors eased past the Washington Wizards 132-102 on Wednesday night.

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