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Lindsey Vonn takes a low-risk approach, 14th in her return to World Cup skiing at age 40

Lindsey Vonn takes a low-risk approach, 14th in her return to World Cup skiing at age 40

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn was not about to put everything on the line in her first World Cup race back after more than five years of retirement. Not with her history of crashes and injuries. Not with her new titanium knee.
Marc Odermatt finally wins in Gardena as he dominates a World Cup downhill

Marc Odermatt finally wins in Gardena as he dominates a World Cup downhill

SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — Marco Odermatt finally conquered the Saslong and the Swiss standout did it in style.
NHL roundup: Capitals snap losing streak with 3-1 win over Hurricanes

NHL roundup: Capitals snap losing streak with 3-1 win over Hurricanes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each scored in the final minute of a period, Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Friday night to halt their losing streak at two.
Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Friday's Scoreboard NHL Toronto 6 Buffalo 3 Montreal 4 Detroit 3 Washington 3 Carolina 1 Florida 2 St. Louis 1 (OT) N.Y.
Murray nets first win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3

Murray nets first win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pre-game warm-ups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in nearly 21 months.
NBA roundup: Cavaliers beat Bucks 124-101, moving to 15-1 at home

NBA roundup: Cavaliers beat Bucks 124-101, moving to 15-1 at home

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Darius Garland added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved to 15-1 at home with a 124-101 win on Friday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, who played for the first time since winning the NBA Cup.
Sikora scores twice as Czechia levels Latvia 5-1 in world junior warm-up

Sikora scores twice as Czechia levels Latvia 5-1 in world junior warm-up

BROCKVILLE, Ont. — Petr Sikora scored twice and netminder Jan Kavan made 21 saves as Czechia levelled Latvia 5-1 in a pre-World Junior Championship hockey game on Friday night at the Memorial Civic Centre.
OHL roundup: Barkey, Hawery pace Knights to 6-1 win over Sting

OHL roundup: Barkey, Hawery pace Knights to 6-1 win over Sting

LONDON, Ont. — Denver Barkey and Logan Hawery each scored twice as the London Knights knocked off the visiting Sarnia Sting 6-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night at Canada Life Place.
Maple Leafs win 6-3 in Buffalo as Sabres record 12th straight loss

Maple Leafs win 6-3 in Buffalo as Sabres record 12th straight loss

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Murray made 25 saves in his first NHL start in nearly 21 months, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Buffalo 6-3 to extend the Sabres' skid to 0-9-3 on Friday night.
Laine's power-play goal lifts Canadiens to 4-3 win over Red Wings

Laine's power-play goal lifts Canadiens to 4-3 win over Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Patrik Laine scored a power-play goal with 7:58 remaining to lead the Montreal Canadiens past the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Friday night.