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Ovechkin scores career goal No. 889 to inch closer to Gretzky's all-time mark

WINNIPEG - Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to hockey immortality. The Washington Capitals winger scored for the 889th time his NHL career Tuesday to move within six goals of passing Wayne Gretzky for...

Mar 25, 2025

Thompson nets the winner as Sabres edge Senators 3-2, coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal 1:23 into the third period, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL's second coach to win 600 games with one franchise in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-2 win ...

Mar 25, 2025

Sirens score six times in third period to upset Charge 6-3

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge's playoff hopes took a beating Tuesday night following a 6-3 loss to the New York Sirens. The Charge (9-1-4-11) blew a 3-0 third-period lead and allowed the last-place Siren...

Mar 25, 2025

Nylander, Tavares each score twice to power Leafs to 7-2 win over Flyers

TORONTO - William Nylander had two goals and two assists to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-2 thumping of the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. John Tavares, with two goals and one assist, Bob...

Mar 25, 2025

Defending champion Argentina qualifies for the 2026 World Cup after Bolivia fails to beat Uruguay

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Defending champion Argentina qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday when Bolivia failed to beat Uruguay. Argentina leads South American qualifying and hosts archriv...

Mar 25, 2025

Blue Jays sign catcher Alejandro Kirk to US$58-million, five-year extension

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed catcher Alejandro Kirk to a US$58-million, five-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Tijuana, Mexico, hit .253 last season with ...

Mar 25, 2025

Gilles, Poirier sticking to their plan with gold in sight at figure skating worlds

With the top of the podium closer than ever, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are keeping to the same tried and true script. Canada's top ice dancers head into this week's world figure skating championsh...

Mar 25, 2025

Iran qualifies for the 2026 World Cup after a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan

Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The point takes Iran to a fourth straight appearance at the World Cup and a seventh over...

Mar 25, 2025

Canada names 23-player roster for CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship in Nicaragua

Forward Kaylee Hunter and goalkeeper Olivia Busby, part of the Canadian squad that qualified for the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship last month, now look to do the same with the under-17 side. The ...

Mar 25, 2025

Capitals re-sign defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an 8-year extension worth $72 million

Jakob Chychrun in his first season with the Washington Capitals delivered them offense from their blue line that helped them become the top team in the NHL. Now, he's sticking around for the long term...

Mar 25, 2025