91 minutes ago Raptors start strong against Rockets, but poor finish leads to seventh straight loss

A lead that swelled to 16 points in the first half spoke to the Toronto Raptors’ ability to play with force against a highly formidable team in the Houston Rockets. However, once again, the Raptors wound up on the losing end of the final score — 114-110 on Sunday evening at Scotiabank Arena — because […]

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6 hours ago Senators rolling since owner stood up in their defence over Brady Tkachuk trade talk

Andlauer was trying to send a message to his team that he believes in where this group is headed with Tkachuk at the helm, and if you look at the results the mission has been accomplished.

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8 hours ago Jets looking for payback against Maple Leafs in Monday’s trip to Toronto

This is one memory test the Winnipeg Jets won’t fail.  As in which team ended their eight-game win streak to start the season as they approached the NHL record for best start — 6-4 at home no less — their only defeat in the schedule’s first 16 games?  The answer is plain as blue and […]

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10 hours ago Phillies get starter Jesus Luzardo from Marlins in exchange for prospects

MIAMI — The Phillies acquired left-hander Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday, the team announced. Miami received two prospects, outfielder Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba. Philadelphia also acquired catcher Paul McIntosh in the trade. Luzardo, who has battled various injuries throughout his career, recorded a 5.00 ERA over 12 starts for Miami […]

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10 hours ago Neuf départs de suite en décembre pour Montembeault, l'homme de confiance de St

Reverra-t-on Cayden Primeau devant le filet du Canadien? À la lumière des décisions des entraîneurs au cours des derniers jours, rien n’est moins sûr.

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12 hours ago GAMEDAY: Next up for the Senators is Connor McDavid and Edmonton Oilers

Senators (18-13-2) at Oilers (20-11-2) Sunday, 8 p.m., Rogers Place Arena TV: TSN5 Radio: TSN 1200 AM Odds: N/A GETAWAY NIGHT It will be no holiday for the Senators until the final buzzer sounds in Edmonton on Sunday night. The Senators will close out the pre-Christmas schedule with this back-to-back series against the Canucks and Oilers. […]

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14 hours ago Sceptres get a point, but more importantly start looking like team we thought they would be

A 4-3 overtime loss to the Montreal Victoire probably wasn’t exactly what the Toronto Sceptres had been hoping to take into what will be a short Christmas break, but it wasn’t all bad. The Sceptres did get its first point in three games courtesy of a gritty effort against a Montreal squad they had owned […]

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15 hours ago TAKEAWAYS: Auston Matthews’ absence, poor Maple Leafs effort, William Nylander’s run

The Maple Leafs didn’t give themselves much of a chance without their captain on Saturday night. As Auston Matthews nursed his upper-body injury after aggravating it in Buffalo 24 hours earlier, the Leafs weren’t sharp at home against the New York Islanders, losing 6-3 to a non-playoff team that wanted it more. Our takeaways from […]

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21 hours ago Senators 5, Canucks 4 (OT): Are you not entertained on — and off — the ice?

Whatever disharmony they may be dealing with, they managed to play a pretty entertaining hockey game Saturday evening. Read on.

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