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Panthers coach Paul Maurice gets emotional in his return to Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - Former Jets head coach Paul Maurice was expecting an emotional return to Winnipeg when he brought his Florida Panthers to town on Tuesday, Maurice knew being introduced before the game at C...

Dec 06, 2022

Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Switzerland 6-1 at World Cup

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) - With Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, the superstar striker's replacement scored a hat trick to lead Portugal over Switzerland 6-1 and into the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. ...

Dec 06, 2022

Hakimi's 'Panenka' penalty advances Morocco at World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) - The sheer audacity. The simple execution. And then ... delirium. Achraf Hakimi converted the decisive spot kick for Morocco with a little dink of a shot known as a "Panenka" in...

Dec 06, 2022

Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) - Morocco advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets missed t...

Dec 06, 2022

Ronaldo benched for World Cup match against Switzerland

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo isn't in the starting lineup for Portugal's match against Switzerland on Tuesday in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The move came a day after his coach express...

Dec 06, 2022

Canadian men's curling championship makes return to Regina in 2024

REGINA - The Canadian men's curling championship is returning to Regina. Curling Canada announced Tuesday that the 2024 Brier will take place March 1-10 at the Brandt Centre. Saskatchewan's capital ha...

Dec 06, 2022

Star B.C. Lions receiver Burnham announces retirement after eight-year CFL career

VANCOUVER - B.C. Lions star receiver Bryan Burnham has announced his retirement, ending an eight-year career with the CFL franchise. Burnham, a four-time CFL all-star, had 476 receptions and 7,212 rec...

Dec 06, 2022

Habs' Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post, honours 1989 massacre victims

Montreal Canadiens star Carey Price is apologizing to the victims of the 1989 Montreal massacre after he made a social media post in support of a firearm rights group in the days leading up to the ann...

Greg Fry Dec 06, 2022

Impressions of Qatar: A World Cup like no other, just like the country itself

DOHA - Qatar has been no ordinary FIFA World Cup. More like a one-of-a-kind tournament in a one-of-a-kind country. With eight stadiums within one hour of each, either in or around Doha, the men's socc...

Dec 06, 2022

Jays reliever Jordan Romano wins Tip O'Neill Award as top Canadian player for 2022

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano was named the winner of the Tip O'Neill Award on Tuesday as Canadian baseball player of the year. The award, presented by the Canadian Baseball Hall of F...

Dec 06, 2022