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NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84

NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84

Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR's all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, died Sunday. He was 84. NASCAR announced the death of the Hall of Famer and South Carolina native in a statement.
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PWHL's debut season among the hockey storylines to watch in 2024

PWHL's debut season among the hockey storylines to watch in 2024

The debut of a united North American women's league, Connor McDavid's quest for team success, the culmination of Connor Bedard's first season, a return to best-on-best in the men's international game, and a scandal that continues to overshadow the sp
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Veteran forward Ann-Sophie Bettez adds a wealth of experience to Montreal’s PWHL team

Veteran forward Ann-Sophie Bettez adds a wealth of experience to Montreal’s PWHL team

MONTREAL — Ann-Sophie Bettez feels like she’s part of hockey history with the Professional Women’s Hockey League just hours away from its inaugural season.
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McDavid shines in 600th game with goal, assist as Oilers tip Kings 3-2 in shootout

McDavid shines in 600th game with goal, assist as Oilers tip Kings 3-2 in shootout

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan scored in the fourth round of a shootout and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday night.
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Artemi Panarin scores 3 times as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1

Artemi Panarin scores 3 times as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored three goals, Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves on his 28th birthday, and the NHL-leading New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night.
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Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 3 Los Angeles 2 (SO) Winnipeg 4 Minnesota 2 Carolina 3 Toronto 2 Florida 4 Montreal 1 Buffalo 3 Columbus 2 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 5 Tampa Bay 1 Nashville 3 Washington 2 (SO) Boston 5 New Jersey 2 Pittsburgh 4 St.
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WHL roundup: Wheat Kings' power play helps to beat Pats 5-3

REGINA — Roger McQueen's power-play goal early in the third period stood up as the winner as the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings beat the Regina Pats 5-3 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday.
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Visiting Hurricanes hold off struggling Leafs 3-2 for third consecutive win

Visiting Hurricanes hold off struggling Leafs 3-2 for third consecutive win

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs held their own Saturday, at least in even-strength play. Sebastian Aho had one goal and two assists in helping lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the struggling Leafs.
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Luostarinen scores twice, surging Panthers beat Canadiens 4-1

Luostarinen scores twice, surging Panthers beat Canadiens 4-1

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Eetu Luostarinen scored a pair of power-play goals as the Florida Panthers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to four games.
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OHL roundup: Soto, Thibodeau pace Frontenacs to 7-4 win over 67's

OTTAWA — Matthew Soto and Christopher Thibodeau each scored twice and the visiting Kingston Frontenacs scored four times in the opening period en route to a 7-4 Ontario Hockey League victory over the Ottawa 67's on Saturday.
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