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Auger-Aliassime loses four-set match to Lehecka, eliminated from Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia - Jiri Lehecka of Czechia worked more than three hours to eliminate the sixth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal from the Australian Open men's singles event, winning a phys...

Jan 22, 2023

Hyman puts up four points, Oilers down Canucks 4-2 to extend win streak

VANCOUVER - Zach Hyman had a four-point night and set a new career-high in points Saturday as his surging Edmonton Oilers handed the beleaguered Vancouver Canucks a 4-2 loss. Hyman contributed a goal ...

Jan 21, 2023

Canada's Karker second, Bowman third in Calgary's World Cup halfpipe

CALGARY - Rachael Karker of Erin, Ont., finished second Saturday in women's World Cup halfpipe behind 19-year-old Eileen Gu of China. The American-born Gu posted a winning score of 93.50 ahead of Kark...

Jan 21, 2023

Rybakina beats No. 1 Swiatek to reach Australian Open QF

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina eliminated No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek in straight sets Sunday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the first time. The 22nd-seeded...

Jan 21, 2023

Pitlick plays hero as Canadiens rally to beat Maple Leafs 3-2 in OT

MONTREAL - After erasing a two-goal deficit in the second period, Rem Pitlick scored 2:14 into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Josh Anderson...

Jan 21, 2023

Scheifele lifts Jets to 5-1 win over Senators

OTTAWA - Mark Scheifele scored twice to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators Saturday night. Nikolaj Ehlers, Blake Wheeler and Cole Perfetti also scored for Winnipeg (30-16-1)....

Jan 21, 2023

Rahm ties rookie Thompson for AmEx lead at 23 under

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) - Jon Rahm got off to a hot start and shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday on PGA West's Stadium Course for a share of the lead with tour rookie Davis Thompson in The American Express....

Jan 21, 2023

Undermanned Boston Celtics win ninth straight, beat Raptors 106-104

TORONTO - The misery continues for the Toronto Raptors. Jaylen Brown scored 27 points to lift the Boston Celtics to a 106-104 victory over the Raptors for their ninth consecutive victory. Pascal Siaka...

Jan 21, 2023

Former Canada coach leads Kenya past Canadian men at New Zealand Sevens

HAMILTON, New Zealand - Kenya, under former Canada coach Damian McGrath, defeated the Canadian men 21-5 on Saturday in consolation play at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens. A first-half try by Canada's Bro...

Jan 21, 2023

Henderson stalls but still leads by 3 in LPGA season opener

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Canadian Brooke Henderson went from complete control of her game for two days to having to scratch out a good score Saturday. The result was a 3-under 69 and a three-shot lead in ...

Jan 21, 2023