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Makar, Nylander, Laine are named NHL’s three stars of the week

Makar, Nylander, Laine are named NHL’s three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar, Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander and Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine were named the NHL’s three stars for the week ending Dec. 22.
Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan.
'Make dreams become reality': Canada set to begin world junior quest on home soil

'Make dreams become reality': Canada set to begin world junior quest on home soil

Easton Cowan watched Canada's chances crumble in an instant.
Matt Petgrave, involved in play that led to Adam Johnson's death, asks for donations for legal costs

Matt Petgrave, involved in play that led to Adam Johnson's death, asks for donations for legal costs

Hockey player Matt Petgrave has called the death of Adam Johnson “a tragic accident” in a public appeal for donations to his legal costs amid a police investigation.
Q&A: Canada Basketball’s Steve Baur says women’s team will build off Paris failure

Q&A: Canada Basketball’s Steve Baur says women’s team will build off Paris failure

Expectations for Canada's women's basketball team were high heading into 2024.
'Front-row seats to something amazing': 2024 had unforgettable moments in sports

'Front-row seats to something amazing': 2024 had unforgettable moments in sports

Patrick Mahomes threw a walk-off pass to win the Super Bowl. Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam to win a World Series game.
Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan.
NBA roundup: Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets edge Raptors 114-110

NBA roundup: Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets edge Raptors 114-110

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green had 22 and the Houston Rockets won in Toronto for the first time in more than five years by beating the struggling Raptors 114-110 on Sunday night.
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024

Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024

Sunday's Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 3 Ottawa 1 Colorado 5 Seattle 2 Florida 4 Tampa Bay 2 Carolina 3 N.Y.
Arvidsson helps surging Oilers snap Senators' six-game win streak

Arvidsson helps surging Oilers snap Senators' six-game win streak

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers certainly won’t be ravaged with regrets during their holiday hiatus. Viktor Arvidsson had a goal and an assist as the Oilers won their third game in a row, getting past the surging Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Sunday.