National Sports

Canadian men's basketball squad wins CP team of the year after historic 2023

The Canadian men's basketball team took its place on the international stage in 2023.

Dec 29, 2023 8:02 AM Read more >

Hoops star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named CP male athlete of the year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took 2023 by storm, blossoming into a superstar on both the NBA and international stages.

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Philadelphia Flyers stifle Vancouver Canucks in 4-1 win

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have talked about the need to stay focused recently while leading a surprising charge in the NHL standings. And the Philadelphia Flyers took advantage of distraction on Thursday night.

Dec 29, 2023 12:05 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Thornton's winner allows Cougars to narrowly escape with 3-2 win

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Hudson Thornton netted the game-winning goal at 18:20 of the third period as the Prince George Cougars edged the Calgary Hitmen 3-2 on Thursday in Western Hockey League action.

Dec 28, 2023 11:50 PM Read more >

Andrei Svechnikov scores 3 times as Carolina Hurricanes beat Montreal Canadiens 5-3

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night.

Dec 28, 2023 11:48 PM Read more >

Zach Hyman keys fast start as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in the first period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Thursday night.

Dec 28, 2023 11:30 PM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Usereau's overtime goal gives Saguenéens 5-4 win over Voltigeurs

CHICOUTIMI, Que. — Loic Usereau knocked in the game-winning goal at 1:13 of overtime as the Chicoutimi Saguenéens edged the Drummondville Voltigeurs 5-4 on Thursday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.

Dec 28, 2023 10:41 PM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Bulldogs take first in Eastern Conference with 5-4 win over Generals

OSHAWA, Ont. — Jake O'Brien score what proved to be the winner 5:23 into the third period and the Brantford Bulldogs edged the Oshawa Generals 5-4 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.

Dec 28, 2023 10:13 PM Read more >

Svechnikov and Fast help the Carolina Hurricanes top the Montreal Canadiens 5-3

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night.

Dec 28, 2023 8:57 PM Read more >

Celtics send Detroit to NBA record-tying 28th straight loss, beating Pistons 128-122 in OT

BOSTON (AP) — Hoping to avoid a 28th straight loss that would match the longest losing streak in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons forced overtime against the league-best Celtics on Thursday night before Boston recovered to win 128-122.

Dec 28, 2023 8:29 PM Read more >