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Air Canada signs sponsorship deal with Professional Women's Hockey League

MONTREAL - Air Canada has a sponsorship deal with the soon-to-launch Professional Women's Hockey League. The airline says it is an inaugural premier partner and the official airline for the first six ...

Dec 28, 2023

Hoops star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named CP male athlete of the year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took 2023 by storm, blossoming into a superstar on both the NBA and international stages. The basketball star from Hamilton has added another feather to his cap, coming out on ...

Greg Fry Dec 28, 2023

Mikaela Shiffrin masters tough course conditions at women's World Cup GS for career win 92

LIENZ, Austria (AP) - Mikaela Shiffrin held on to a big first-run lead to win a women's World Cup giant slalom amid tough course conditions Thursday for the American's record-extending 92nd career vic...

Dec 28, 2023

Chris Driedger makes 37 saves in NHL return, Kraken hold off Flames 2-1

CALGARY - Making his first NHL start in nearly 20 months, Chris Driedger was excellent on Wednesday night with 37 saves to backstop the Seattle Kraken to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Kailer ...

Dec 27, 2023

Connor Bedard scores 1st overtime goal, powers Blackhawks past Jets 2-1

CHICAGO (AP) - Connor Bedard scored his second goal of the game at 2:15 of a frantic overtime, leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Bedard, who leads ...

Dec 27, 2023

K’Andre Miller scores twice to lift Rangers over Capitals 5-1

NEW YORK (AP) - K'Andre Miller scored two goals and added an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves for New Yor...

Dec 27, 2023

Batherson's two-goal effort leads Senators past Maple Leafs 4-2 in Battle of Ontario

TORONTO - Drake Batherson scored two goals in leading the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 come-from-behind win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Battle of Ontario Wednesday night. Parker Kelly and Brady Tk...

Dec 27, 2023

OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam help Raptors snap road slide with 132-102 rout of Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) - OG Anunoby scored 26 points, Pascal Siakam had 22 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors eased past the Washington Wizards 132-102 on Wednesday night. Scottie Barnes had 20 p...

Dec 27, 2023

New system, teammates: Nikita Zadorov adjusting to life after a month as a Canuck

VANCOUVER - Nikita Zadorov has been a Vancouver Canuck for nearly a month and says the adjustment has been smooth. Zadorov was a surprising acquisition for the Vancouver Canucks at the end of November...

Dec 27, 2023

Even at 36, Sidney Crosby remains the gold standard for NHL players

In a league where young, skilful players like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Connor Bedard are dazzling fans and grabbing headlines, 36-year-old Sidney Crosby is still the gold standard for many ...

Dec 27, 2023