Canada, U.S. set for 4 Nations Face-Off final after Canada beats Finland

By JIMMY GOLEN BOSTON (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored twice. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist. Sidney Crosby flipped in an empty-netter from center ice after Finland cut a four-goal deficit to one in the final minutes. Canada’s best players came through in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday to earn a rematch … Read more

Tkachuk brothers each score twice as the US beats Finland 6-1 in 4 Nations Face-Off

By Stephen Whyno MONTREAL (AP) — Brady and Matthew Tkachuk each scored twice, and the brothers had a handful of big hits to help the United States beat Finland 6-1 on Thursday night in each team’s opening game at the 4 Nations Face-Off, a physical showdown played with edge throughout. Everyone was finishing checks, including … Read more

Flagg scores 27, No. 3 Duke beats Cal 78-57 to stretch home winning streak to 14

By Bob SuttonThe Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. — Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and No. 3 Duke extended its home winning streak to 14 games with a 78-57 victory over Cal on Wednesday night. Tyrese Proctor scored 18 points and Khaman Maluach added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Blue Devils (21-3, 13-1 Atlantic … Read more