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Avalanche roll past Jets 5-2, head home with series tied 1-1

WINNIPEG - Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and assist as the Colorado Avalanche scored three unanswered second-period goals en route to a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday that tied their first-r...

Apr 23, 2024

Verhaeghe scores in OT as Panthers edge Lightning 3-2

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Carter Verhaeghe lifted a backhander just under the crossbar 2:59 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their...

Apr 23, 2024

Witt cashes in on Guerrero error as Royals edge Blue Jays 3-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals' bullpen ...

Apr 23, 2024

Trocheck, Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead

NEW YORK (AP) - Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-...

Apr 23, 2024

Canada women to host Mexico twice in June as part of Olympic soccer preparation

Canada will host Mexico in a pair of women's international soccer friendlies in June. The ninth-ranked Canadians will play the 31st-ranked Mexicans on June 1 in Montreal and June 4 in Toronto in the s...

Apr 23, 2024

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie named for induction into Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will be inducted into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame later this summer. Joining Ambrosie in the class of 2024 will be former NFL players Steve Largent and Emery Moore...

Apr 23, 2024

Cougars feeling great heading into highly anticipated series with Winterhawks

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are off to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2007. Up next? The team's toughest opponent yet. The Portland Winterhawks. The two teams spl...

Apr 23, 2024

Canada's Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton on May 4

When Kia Nurse was growing up in Hamilton, the nearest professional basketball that she could see in person was the Toronto Raptors. Although superstar Vince Carter was her favourite player, she could...

Apr 23, 2024

Montreal seeking first place in PWHL standings: 'You want to be the best'

Montreal's Professional Women's Hockey League team can book a ticket to the post-season on Wednesday night. But just securing a playoff spot won't quite satisfy general manager Danile Sauvageau as the...

Apr 23, 2024

With PWHL playoff spot secured, Toronto remains focused on improving little things

TORONTO - With a Professional Women's Hockey League playoff spot secured, Toronto remains focused on improvement over its final three regular-season games. Toronto returned from the international brea...

Apr 23, 2024