National Sports

Alphonso Davies scores for Canada to end scoring drought at men's World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Alphonso Davies scored against Croatia on Sunday to give Canada its first-ever goal at the men's World Cup. The goal came 67 seconds into the game.

Nov 27, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Saudi viewers angry over apparent ban on World Cup streaming

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — World Cup viewers in Saudi Arabia say the government has blocked a Qatari-owned streaming service that was supposed to broadcast matches in the kingdom.

Nov 27, 2022 7:02 AM Read more >

At World Cup, US soccer scrubs Islamic emblem from Iran flag

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The U.S. soccer federation is displaying Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying it supports protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations' World Cup match Tuesday.

Nov 27, 2022 1:56 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Sidorov's hat trick leads Saskatoon Blades past Winnipeg Ice 5-2

SASKATOON — Egor Sidorov netted a hat trick to lead the Saskatoon Blades to a 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Ice on Saturday. Vaughn Watterodt and Jayden Wiens added the others for Saskatoon (16-5-0).

Nov 26, 2022 11:05 PM Read more >

Canucks hand Vegas second straight home loss with 5-1 win

LAS VEGAS (AP) — JT Miller had a goal and two assists and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Saturday night. Vancouver won its second straight on a three-game trip that ends Sunday in San Jose.

Nov 26, 2022 10:54 PM Read more >

Hughes has hat trick, Devils beat Caps for Ruff's 800th win

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had his first career NHL hat trick, Vitek Vanececk made 38 saves against his former team and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday for coach Lindy Ruff’s 800th victory.

Nov 26, 2022 10:26 PM Read more >

Saturday's sports scoreboard for Nov. 26, 2022

Saturday's Scoreboard World Cup Group Stage Australia 1 Tunisia 0 Poland 2 Saudi Arabia 0 France 2 Denmark 1 Argentina 2 Mexico 0 --- NHL Edmonton 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 Carolina 3 Calgary 2 Toronto 4 Pittsburgh 1 Vancouver 5 Vegas 1 St.

Nov 26, 2022 10:17 PM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Ottawa 67s drop third in a row as Peterborough Petes take 3-2 win

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — J.R. Avon led the way with one goal and one assist as the Peterborough Petes edged the Ottawa 67s 3-2 on Saturday. Brian Zanetti and Tommy Purdeller scored the others for Peterborough (13-8-1-2). Michael Simpson made 23 saves.

Nov 26, 2022 9:30 PM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Malatesta, Remparts cruise past Olympiques 5-2

QUEBEC — James Malatesta notched two goals and two assists as the Quebec Remparts earned their second win in a row with a 5-2 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques on Saturday.

Nov 26, 2022 8:45 PM Read more >

Marner extends point streak, Maple Leafs beat Penguins 4-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Marner extended his point streak to 16 games with a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Saturday night.

Nov 26, 2022 8:06 PM Read more >