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Conor McGregor says he's returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies

Conor McGregor announced Sunday he's returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas. McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media ...

Dec 31, 2023

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 Sou...

Dec 31, 2023

Senators name Staios as general manager, sign Poulin and Bowness to management roles

The Ottawa Senators have appointed Steve Staios as the team's general manager, removing the interim tag from the title he held. Dave Poulin, who played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins be...

Dec 31, 2023

Spruce Kings beat Warriors in overtime

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings finished off 2023 in good style after beating the West Kelowna Warriors 4-3 in overtime last night (Dec. 30).Skogen Schrott, Alexis Cournoyer, Lucas Veil...

Dec 31, 2023

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. But had the league formed a year later, ther...

Dec 31, 2023

Cougars conclude 2023 with another win

KAMLOOPS - The Prince George Cougars visited the Kamloops Blazers last night (Dec. 30) and brought home a victory.Ty Young was the star of the game, turning aside 33 shots in the win, including a cruc...

Dec 31, 2023

McDavid shines in 600th game as Oilers edge 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. Leon Drais...

Dec 30, 2023

NHL roundup: Panarin scores three times as Rangers rout 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. Vince...

Dec 30, 2023

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

TORONTO - Sebastian Aho had one goal and two assists in leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Michael Bunting and Seth Jarvis added the other goals for...

Dec 30, 2023

Luostarinen scores twice as surging Panthers clip 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. Sam...

Dec 30, 2023