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UNBC basketball drop hard-fought matches against University of Winnipeg Friday

PRINCE GEORGE - The Timberwolves fought hard, but Winnipeg got the better of them in university women's basketball action Friday (Jan. 20) at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre.UNBC erased a 13-po...

Jan 21, 2023

Cougars allow 5 power play goals in 8-5 loss to Red Deer

RED DEER, AB. - The Prince George Cougars ended up on the losing end of a wild scorefest in Red Deer Friday night (Jan. 20), dropping an 8-5 decision to the Rebels.Red Deer jumped out to a 3-0 lead in...

Jan 21, 2023

Rantanen puts up two points, Avalanche down Canucks 4-1 to extend win streak

VANCOUVER - Mikko Rantanen scored and notched an assist, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 win over the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Friday. The Avs (24-17-3) also got goals from Andrew Cogli...

Jan 20, 2023

Jarry makes 46 saves in return, Penguins top Senators 4-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Tristan Jarry made 46 saves in his return from a lower-body injury to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Friday night. Jake Guentzel scored twice for the Pe...

Jan 20, 2023

Diamondbacks affiliate Hillsboro names woman as manager

PHOENIX (AP) - Ronnie Gajownik has been hired as manager of the Hillsboro Hops, becoming the first woman to manage a minor league Class High-A team, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced Friday. The 29-y...

Jan 20, 2023

Thompson cards 3 more eagles, has 2-shot AmEx lead over Rahm

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) - Rookie Davis Thompson made three more eagles Friday for a total of five through 36 holes to tie the PGA Tour record for the most in a 72-hole tournament since 1983, and he sti...

Jan 20, 2023

Hurricanes' Pacioretty suffers 2nd Achilles tendon tear

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Hurricanes winger Max Pacioretty has suffered a second tear of his right Achilles tendon, the team said Friday. Pacioretty was placed on injured reserve after he was hurt...

Jan 20, 2023

Prince George Figure Skating Club sends skaters to Williams Lake to compete in Regional Championships

...PRINCE GEORGE- Figure Skaters from all over Northern BC have gathered in Wiliams lake for the 2023 CNC Regional Championships. The Prince George Figure Skating Club will send over 20 skaters to the...

Jan 20, 2023

Communication key for veteran Jets coach as Winnipeg gets Bowness bump

TORONTO - Rick Bowness made a promise when he turned his attention behind the bench. Having just retired, the journeyman centre would coach the way he wanted - the way he wished - he had been coached....

Jan 20, 2023

South Africa scores 29 straight points in beating Canada at HSBC New Zealand Sevens

HAMILTON, New Zealand - Canada's men had a rough start at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Friday, beaten 34-5 by South Africa with Shilton van Wyk scoring three tries for the Blitzboks. South Africa re...

Jan 20, 2023