Sports

After decades in the gnar, B.C. mountain biking royalty go beyond the extreme

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - Betty Birrell expertly guides her mountain bike over an elevated wooden ramp, catching some air, then lands smoothly on a trail she's ridden countless times before. At 76, the ...

Dec 24, 2024

Canucks hoping to heal, relax and refocus during brief break

VANCOUVER - The bright glow of a two-goal performance by Elias Pettersson was dimmed a little when the Vancouver Canuck centre left Monday's 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks early in the third period....

Dec 24, 2024

Pettersson scores a pair as Canucks sink Sharks 4-3

VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson scored goals 44 seconds apart in the second period - the second on a power play - to snap a seven-game NHL scoring drought as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the San Jose S...

Dec 23, 2024

Packers clinch playoff berth with 34-0 win over Saints

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Josh Jacobs gained 107 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown for a sixth straight game as the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth while producing the first shutout ...

Dec 23, 2024

NHL roundup: Hughes helps the Devils rout Rangers 5-0

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jack Hughes had his second two-goal game of the season against the New York Rangers and Jacob Markstrom had his second straight 12-save shutout to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5...

Dec 23, 2024

Towns, Anunoby each score 31 points as Knicks whip reeling Raptors 139-125

NEW YORK (AP) - Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13-for-15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 13...

Dec 23, 2024

Marchenko’s late goal lifts Blue Jackets past Canadiens 5-4

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Kirill Marchenko scored with 2:12 left in regulation, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Monday night for their second straight home win, rallying a...

Dec 23, 2024

Jets deliver payback to Leafs, claim NHL's top spot before Christmas break

TORONTO - The Winnipeg Jets had payback on their minds and top spot in the National Hockey League in their final game before the holiday break. The Jets made good on both accounts with a 5-2 win again...

Dec 23, 2024

Jack Hughes scores twice, Markstrom posts second straight shutout as Devils beat Rangers, 5-0

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jack Hughes had his second two-goal game of the season against the New York Rangers and Jacob Markstrom had his second straight 12-save shutout to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5...

Dec 23, 2024

Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian offensive lineman Lawrence to extension

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian centre Justin Lawrence to a one-year contract extension Monday. Lawrence is now under contract with the CFL club through the 2026 season. The six-foot...

Dec 23, 2024