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Benzema handed 1-year suspended sentence in sex-tape case

VERSAILLES, France (AP) - France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was given a one-year suspended jail sentence and a fine of 75,000 euros ($84,000) Wednesday in a sex-tape case that rocked French...

Nov 24, 2021

Maritime Junior Hockey League launches new jerseys to honour Indigenous communities

HALIFAX - Starting Wednesday, players in the Maritime Junior Hockey League will be donning specially designed jerseys to celebrate Indigenous groups in the country as a part of the organization's Week...

Nov 24, 2021

Calgary Flames extend win streak with 5-2 victory over Chicago Blackhawks

CALGARY - Matthew Tkachuk's goal late in the third period broke a 2-2 tie as the Calgary Flames remained red hot on Tuesday with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. The game-winner came on a fo...

Nov 23, 2021

Hintz scores 6th goal in 6 games, Stars beat Oilers 4-1

DALLAS (AP) - Red-hot Roope Hintz scored the first of two Dallas power-play goals in the first period, and the Stars handed the Edmonton Oilers just their fifth loss of the season, 4-1 Tuesday night. ...

Nov 23, 2021

Rooney posts 26-save shutout, Americans blank Canadians 2-0 to even Rivalry Series

OTTAWA - The sellout crowd may not have got the result they were looking for Tuesday night, but they got a sneak peek at what the best of women's hockey will look like at the upcoming Beijing Olympics...

Nov 23, 2021

Toronto's Guerrero Jr., Semien, Ray all named to all-MLB first team

TORONTO - A trio of Toronto Blue Jays has been named to the all-MLB first team, recognizing their stellar 2021 seasons. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., second baseman Marcus Semien and left-hande...

Nov 23, 2021

Hockey Canada reveals three jersey designs for Beijing Olympics

CALGARY - Hockey Canada has unveiled the jerseys its teams will wear next year at the Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing. Three versions of the Nike jerseys were released Tuesday, all featuring a map...

Nov 23, 2021

Gushue edges Jacobs to remain unbeaten at Canada's Olympic curling trials

SASKATOON - The latest edition in the so-called Battle of the Brads rivalry showed why the Olympic champion skips are essentially a pick 'em every time they play. Brad Gushue edged Brad Jacobs 7-6 on ...

Nov 23, 2021

Mediation set for Blackhawks, former player in assault case

The former player who sued the Chicago Blackhawks alleging the team did nothing when he raised allegations of sexual assault against an assistant coach in 2010 has agreed to mediation in hopes of sett...

Nov 23, 2021

Anishinaabe artist outfits Canadian Olympic curlers in Indigenous-inspired uniforms

SASKATOON - Canada's curlers will wear both their Canadian pride and a celebration of Indigenous spirit when they compete at the Beijing Games. Curling Canada and their uniform partner Dynasty Curling...

Nov 23, 2021