National Sports

Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands in Davis Cup. Italians reach semis for 2nd straight season

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Jannik Sinner kept Italy alive by winning his singles match and then successfully teamed up with Lorenzo Sonego in the doubles against the Netherlands to send his nation into the semifinals of the Davis Cup on Thursday.

Nov 23, 2023 10:16 AM Read more >

Juuse Saros stops 24 shots for Nashville Predators in 4-2 over Calgary Flames

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Juuse Saros made 24 saves and the Nashville Predators extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.

Nov 23, 2023 12:07 AM Read more >

Newhook scores twice, Canadiens beat Ducks 4-3 to halt four-game skid

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Alex Newhook scored with 3:20 remaining for his second goal of the game, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

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Called up from minors, Tufte scores go-ahead goal to help Avalanche beat Canucks 5-2

DENVER (AP) — Riley Tufte, called up from the minors earlier in the day, scored the go-ahead goal 24 seconds into the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Nov 22, 2023 11:49 PM Read more >

Liam Ruck scores in first WHL game for Tigers in 8-0 win over Pats

Liam Ruck scored his first goal in his first ever Western Hockey League game for the Medicine Hat Tigers in an 8-0 win over the visiting Regina Pats on Wednesday. The Tigers selected Ruck of Osoyoos, B.C.

Nov 22, 2023 11:22 PM Read more >

Bruins beat Panthers 3-1 in Eastern Conference quarterfinals rematch

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Linus Ullmark stopped 27 shots and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Boston improved to 14-1-3 overall and 4-0-0 after losses.

Nov 22, 2023 11:10 PM Read more >

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs all-star Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Nov 22, 2023 9:23 PM Read more >

Adam Lowry scores in OT, Jets beat Lightning 3-2 for fourth straight win

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Adam Lowry scored 1:39 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets won their fourth consecutive game, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night. Lowry scored from the left circle off a pass from Neal Pionk.

Nov 22, 2023 9:17 PM Read more >

Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes help Raptors beat Pacers 132-131

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Scottie Barnes drove for the go-ahead dunk with 27 seconds left, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers 132-131 on Wednesday night.

Nov 22, 2023 9:11 PM Read more >

Hurricanes score four goals in first period to beat Oilers 6-3

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen and Seth Jarvis each had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes scored four goals in a 5:31 span in the first period in a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

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