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Defending champ Gushue beats Koe in extra end to secure playoff berth at Brier

KELOWNA, B.C. - Brad Gushue has cleared the first hurdle in his pursuit of a record fourth straight title at the Montana's Brier. The St. John's skip secured a playoff berth Wednesday with a 7-6, extr...

Mar 05, 2025

Seahawks star wide receiver D.K. Metcalf has requested a trade, AP source says

D.K. Metcalf wants out of Seattle. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the longtime Seahawks wide receiver has asked for a trade. The person spoke to the AP on cond...

Mar 05, 2025

Canucks captain Quinn Hughes to miss game vs. Ducks with lower-body injury

VANCOUVER - Canucks captain Quinn Hughes will not play Wednesday when Vancouver hosts the Anaheim Ducks. Head coach Rick Tocchet says Hughes will get treatment for a lower-body injury and be reassesse...

Mar 05, 2025

Canadian lightweight Lucas Bahdi looks to extend unbeaten record at Toronto card

TORONTO - Canadian lightweight boxer (Prince) Lucas Bahdi has bet on himself from the get-go. "When I turned professional I said to myself 'I'm going to do this the Mike Tyson route. I'm going to go f...

Mar 05, 2025

Devils coach Sheldon Keefe fined $25,000 for arguing with officials after Jack Hughes' injury

NEW YORK (AP) - The NHL fined New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe $25,000 for unprofessional conduct toward officials that led to his ejection from his team's game at Vegas on Sunday after star cent...

Mar 05, 2025

'Hockey becomes your life': Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini navigating 1st NHL season

Macklin Celebrini grabbed a glove full of pucks. The horn had just sounded to end warm-ups at Scotiabank Arena. The ice crew patiently waited as the San Jose Sharks rookie collected his haul and divid...

Mar 05, 2025

Another Canadian looks to make mark in pro soccer from start in refugee camp

TORONTO - Like many young Canadian soccer players, Nyota Katembo loves watching Canada captain Alphonso Davies at work. But it's not just for the Bayern Munich star's exciting style of play. The two s...

Mar 05, 2025

Chiefs trading All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney to Bears for 2026 4th-round pick, AP source says

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs are trading two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, a person familiar with the deal told The As...

Mar 05, 2025

Blue Jackets sign Mathieu Olivier to a 6-year, $18 million contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a long-term contract extension. General manager Don Waddell announced Wednesday that Olivier signed a six-year deal worth $18 million. ...

Mar 05, 2025

Chiefs trading All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney to Bears for 2026 4th-round pick, AP source says

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs are trading two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, a person familiar with the deal told The As...

Mar 05, 2025