NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and assisted another to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Viktor Arvidsson, Corey Perry and Zach Hyman also scored, and Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for the Oilers, who have won three of their last four. Edmonton played… Continue reading Draisaitl scores twice, assists another to lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Predators
Month: November 2024
Alcaraz exits Paris Masters in thriller, Zverev through to face Tsitsipas
PARIS, – French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz failed to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals after a thrilling 6-1 3-6 7-5 defeat to local favourite Ugo Humbert on Thursday. The Frenchman, ranked 18th in the world, wrapped up the first set in 26 minutes as Alcaraz struggled to find his rhythm. Spain’s world number… Continue reading Alcaraz exits Paris Masters in thriller, Zverev through to face Tsitsipas
‘I know what I’m doing’: Verstappen hits back at critics
SAO PAULO, – Formula One leader Max Verstappen hit back at critics of his driving on Thursday, saying he was a triple world champion who knew what he was doing. Red Bull’s Verstappen was twice penalised for forcing his McLaren title rival Lando Norris wide and going off and gaining an advantage when they clashed… Continue reading ‘I know what I’m doing’: Verstappen hits back at critics
Atletico scrape past sixth-tier side in Cup with late Alvarez double
Atletico Madrid had to dig deep to beat sixth division Unio Esportiva Vic 2-0 thanks to late goals by Julian Alvarez to reach the Copa del Rey second round on Thursday. While most LaLiga clubs fielded much-changed teams against lower level sides, Atletico coach Diego Simeone selected several regulars in his side for the game… Continue reading Atletico scrape past sixth-tier side in Cup with late Alvarez double
LaLiga clubs to help raise money for victims of Spain’s flash floods
MADRID, – LaLiga and its clubs will help raise funds for the Red Cross to support those affected by the flash floods which have killed at least 158 people in Spain by publicising a campaign during match broadcasts this weekend and through their social media accounts. “Spain’s professional football joins the condolences and expresses its… Continue reading LaLiga clubs to help raise money for victims of Spain’s flash floods
Flyer Graham back on the wing for Scotland 
Winger Darcy Graham has returned to the Scotland team for his first international since last year’s World Cup after being included for Saturday’s test against Fiji. 
Coach Gregor Townsend named the highly-rated flyer, whose 24 tries make him joint third on the list of Scotland’s all-time top try-scorers, in the starting line-up for the… Continue reading Flyer Graham back on the wing for Scotland
WTA roundup: Leylah Fernandez reaches Hong Kong quarters
No. 3 seed Leylah Fernandez of Canada reached the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Australia’s Kimberly Birrell on Thursday at the Hong Kong Tennis Open. The defending champion saved all three break points in the 80-minute victory and will face ninth-seeded Bernarda Pera in the round of eight. Two seeded players were knocked… Continue reading WTA roundup: Leylah Fernandez reaches Hong Kong quarters
England better equipped to face NZ than in summer, says Sinfield
LONDON, – England have learned the lessons from two narrow defeats in New Zealand in July and are better placed to turn around their dire home record against the All Blacks when they meet at Twickenham on Saturday, says assistant coach Kevin Sinfield. England really should have won the first test in Dunedin before slipping… Continue reading England better equipped to face NZ than in summer, says Sinfield
Roma coach Ivan Juric relieves pressure with team’s 1-0 win over Torino in Serie A
ROME — Roma coach Ivan Juric may have saved his job with a 1-0 win over Torino in Serie A on Thursday. Juric had been under pressure after Roma was routed 5-1 by Fiorentina on Sunday. But Paulo Dybala scored a first-half goal for Roma and the Giallorossi hung on to end a three-game winless… Continue reading Roma coach Ivan Juric relieves pressure with team’s 1-0 win over Torino in Serie A
Norris expects a cleaner battle with Verstappen in Brazil
SAO PAULO, – Formula One title contender Lando Norris said he expected a cleaner battle in Brazil this weekend after clashes with championship leader Max Verstappen in Mexico last Sunday. The McLaren driver arrives 47 points behind Red Bull’s triple champion after finishing second in Mexico City while Verstappen was handed two 10 second penalties… Continue reading Norris expects a cleaner battle with Verstappen in Brazil