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Ilya Samsonov ready for playoff spotlight with Maple Leafs

TORONTO - Ilya Samsonov declared recently he doesn't break. Crucial to his team's hopes of ending a generation of playoff misery, the Maple Leafs goaltender also wasn't bothered by some down time ahea...

Apr 15, 2023

U.S. routs Czechia 9-1 in women's world hockey championship semifinal

BRAMPTON, Ont. - The United States beat Czechia 9-1 on Saturday to book a spot in the women's world hockey championship gold medal game for a 22nd consecutive time. Forwards Hilary Knight, Amanda Kess...

Apr 15, 2023

Robertson, Burns, Brossoit named NHL three stars of the week

NEW YORK - Dallas forward Jason Robertson, Carolina defenceman Brent Burns and Vegas goaltender Laurent Brossoit have been named the NHL's three stars of the week to end the regular season. Robertson ...

Apr 15, 2023

Hockey Canada announces roster for 2023 men's U18 world championship

CALGARY - Hockey Canada has announced its roster for the upcoming 2023 men's under-18 world championship. The roster includes 22 players (three goalies, seven defencemen and 12 forwards), eight of whi...

Apr 15, 2023

Blue Jackets fire coach Brad Larsen after 2 seasons

Brad Larsen has been fired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after two seasons without a playoff appearance, a move general manager Jarmo Kekalainen called "absolutely a necessary change that we n...

Apr 15, 2023

Canadian lightweight Olivier Aubin-Mercier opens 2023 PFL season with decision win

LAS VEGAS - Olivier (The Canadian Gangster) Aubin-Mercier won a unanimous decision over American lightweight (Hurricane) Shane Burgos on Friday night at PFL 3. All three judges scored the bout 30-27 f...

Apr 14, 2023

Bichette has five hits as Jays end Rays' 13-game win streak with 6-3 victory

TORONTO - George Springer hit a leadoff homer and Bo Bichette had five hits as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Tampa Bay 6-3 on Friday night to end the Rays' season-opening 13-game winning streak. Jose Ber...

Apr 14, 2023

Canada's Fernandez cruises to win over Wickmayer to open BJK Cup qualifier

VANCOUVER - Leylah Fernandez kicked off Canada's run at the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in dominant fashion Friday, taking a 6-0, 6-3 win over Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium. The 20-year-old from Lav...

Apr 14, 2023

Playoff Preview: Cougars take on Thunderbirds

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Cougars fought tooth and nail to win 6 games against the Tri-City Americans and advance to the 2nd round of the WHL Playoffs. Their reward? A matchup with one of the b...

Apr 14, 2023

With Boston Marathon win, Kipchoge would cap running resume

BOSTON (AP) - Two-time Olympic gold medallist. Twelve-time major marathon winner. World record-holder. And still, Eliud Kipchoge has something to prove. "I think Boston is a game-changer for me," the ...

Apr 14, 2023