Category Archives: Canadian Press
Scheifele scores late, Brossoit makes 40 saves as Jets blank Canucks 1-0
VANCOUVER - Laurent Brossoit’s first career shutout happened in the right building. Brossoit stopped 40 shots at Rogers Arena and Mark Scheifele scored the only goal as the Jets defeated the Van...
Dec 22, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Saturday’s Games (All times Eastern) NFL Tennessee 25, Washington 16 Baltimore 22, L.A. Chargers 10 — NHL Boston 5, Nashville 2 Columbus 4, Philadelphia 3 Florida 2, Detroit 1 St. Louis 3,...
Dec 22, 2018
Japan court OKs 10-day detention for Nissan's ex-chair Ghosn
TOKYO - A Japanese court says it has approved prosecutors’ request to keep Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn in detention for another 10 days. The Tokyo District Court said Sunday that...
Dec 22, 2018
Embiid, Simmons lead 76ers over short-handed Raptors
PHILADELPHIA - Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers weren’t too excited after their latest win. Embiid had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Ben Simmons added 26 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists...
Dec 22, 2018
Pheonix Copley earns first career shutout, Capitals blank Senators 4-0
OTTAWA - Pheonix Copley stayed modest after earning his first career shutout. The North Pole, Alaska native made 35 saves as the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 Saturday night. “...
Dec 22, 2018
Red-hot Mitch Marner scores twice to lead Maple Leafs over Rangers 5-3
TORONTO - Mitch Marner was stuck on six goals for nearly a month. Now the red-hot winger can’t stop putting the puck in the net. Marner scored twice in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leaf...
Dec 22, 2018
Danault scores 3, Byron in OT to lift Habs over Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Phillip Danault was 10 years old when Marc-Andre Fleury made his NHL debut. After getting his first career three-goal game against the 15-year veteran goaltender, it’s understandable...
Dec 22, 2018
Convoys in support of oil industry continue in Alberta and Saskatchewan
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - Convoys of trucks rolled slowly through Alberta and Saskatchewan on Saturday as demonstrations in support of Canada’s ailing oil and gas sector continue. Police in Medicine...
Dec 22, 2018
Flames drop third straight game as Allen, Blues stymie Flames for 3-1 victory
CALGARY - It was a bounce-back effort for St. Louis goaltender Jake Allen. Pulled after allowing four first period goals in a loss to Calgary last Sunday, and after giving up another four goals on Thu...
Dec 22, 2018
Athletic group benching ref who told wrestler to cut dreads
BUENA, N.J. - New Jersey’s athletic association said Saturday that a referee who told a high school wrestler to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit, which drew ire from an Olympian, the state’s ...
Dec 22, 2018