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K’Andre Miller scores twice to lift Rangers over Capitals 5-1

NEW YORK (AP) - K'Andre Miller scored two goals and added an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves for New Yor...

Dec 27, 2023

Batherson's two-goal effort leads Senators past Maple Leafs 4-2 in Battle of Ontario

TORONTO - Drake Batherson scored two goals in leading the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 come-from-behind win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Battle of Ontario Wednesday night. Parker Kelly and Brady Tk...

Dec 27, 2023

OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam help Raptors snap road slide with 132-102 rout of Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) - OG Anunoby scored 26 points, Pascal Siakam had 22 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors eased past the Washington Wizards 132-102 on Wednesday night. Scottie Barnes had 20 p...

Dec 27, 2023

New system, teammates: Nikita Zadorov adjusting to life after a month as a Canuck

VANCOUVER - Nikita Zadorov has been a Vancouver Canuck for nearly a month and says the adjustment has been smooth. Zadorov was a surprising acquisition for the Vancouver Canucks at the end of November...

Dec 27, 2023

Even at 36, Sidney Crosby remains the gold standard for NHL players

In a league where young, skilful players like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Connor Bedard are dazzling fans and grabbing headlines, 36-year-old Sidney Crosby is still the gold standard for many ...

Dec 27, 2023

Macklin Celebrini's five-point performance leads Canada over Latvia at world juniors

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Macklin Celebrini had a goal and four assists as Canada hammered Latvia 10-0 at the world junior hockey championship on Wednesday. Conor Geekie and Carson Rehkopf, with two each, ...

Dec 27, 2023

Captain Canada: Kelly Olynyk embracing leadership role for Canada and Utah Jazz

TORONTO - Whether it's with Canada's national men's basketball team or the Utah Jazz, Kelly Olynyk is embracing a leadership role. Olynyk, born in Toronto but raised in Kamloops, B.C., was the captain...

Dec 27, 2023

Dodgers confirm they've reached 12-year deal with free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their 12-year contract with right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, teaming the prized free agent with Shohei Ohtani in their prolific winter spendin...

Dec 27, 2023

Reports: third baseman/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa signs with Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO - Isiah Kiner-Falefa has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays according to several media reports. The combination outfielder/third baseman has reportedly agreed a two-year deal worth US$15 millio...

Dec 27, 2023

World Juniors: Veit Oswald's two goals help Germany stun Finland 4-3

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Veit Oswald scored twice, including the eventual winner, as Germany held off Finland for a 4-3 upset on Wednesday at the world junior hockey championship. Oswald broke in on the n...

Dec 27, 2023