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Vancouver Canucks ink winger Drew O'Connor to two-year extension

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed winger Drew O'Connor to a two-year, US$5-million extension. The Canucks announced the deal Tuesday, less than three weeks after Vancouver acquired O'Conno...

Feb 18, 2025

Canucks defenceman Hughes set to join US ahead of 4 Nations final against Canada

BOSTON - Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is heading to Boston to join the United States as a potential injury replacement, head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters Tuesday. The U.S. announced ea...

Feb 18, 2025

Galusha upsets Einarson 9-6 in extra ends at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Kerry Galusha of the Northwest Territories upset Manitoba's Kerri Einarson 9-6 in extra ends in Pool B action on Tuesday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Tied 4-4, Galusha sco...

Feb 18, 2025

One-handed Calgary Muay Thai fighter sees himself as 'a puzzle with missing pieces'

The wait is over for Calgary Muay Thai fighter Jake (The One) Peacock. Peacock looks for his second straight win in One Championship action when he takes on Japan's Shinji Suzuki on Thursday at One 17...

Feb 18, 2025

Canada and Romania men to meet for first time in September friendly in Bucharest

Canada will face Romania in Bucharest in an international friendly during the FIFA September international window. The Sept. 5 game will mark the first-ever meeting between the two sides. The Canadian...

Feb 18, 2025

No Deal: Toronto Blue Jays and slugger Guerrero do not reach deal on extension

DUNEDIN - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says the team and his representatives did not reach an agreement on a contract extension. Guerrero arrived at the club's player development co...

Feb 18, 2025

Sweden tops U.S. 2-1 in 4 Nations round robin. The Americans had already clinched a spot in final

BOSTON (AP) - The first matchup between the United States and Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off left both sides - and most hockey fans, too - wanting more. And that's just what they'll get. The North A...

Feb 17, 2025

Sweden beats U.S. 2-1 in final 4 Nations round-robin game, but fails to advance

BOSTON (AP) - Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game, and Samuel Ersson made 31 saves on Monday night to beat the United States 2-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off round-robin fin...

Feb 17, 2025

Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament

BOSTON (AP) - The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday - apparent payback for the jeering of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during t...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 17, 2025

Panthers running back Hubbard optimistic better times lie ahead for NFL franchise

It was a breakout season, but not one Chuba Hubbard is prepared to hang his hat on. The six-foot-one, 210-pound Sherwood Park, Alta, native recorded career bests in carries (250), rushing yards (1,195...

Feb 17, 2025