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NHL roundup: Lafreniere scores in OT as Rangers rally to roll Avalanche 2-1

NEW YORK (AP) - Alexis Lafreniere scored 1:53 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Monday night. Artemi Panarin also scored and Jonathan Quick stopped 3...

Feb 5, 2024

NBA roundup: Mitchell, Cavs keep rolling in 136-110 win over Kings

CLEVELAND (AP) - Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Max Strus added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers dunked the Sacramento Kings 136-110 on Monday night for their sixth straight NBA win and 14th in 15 g...

Feb 5, 2024

Lafreniere scores in OT as Rangers edge Avalanche 2-1

NEW YORK (AP) - Alexis Lafreniere scored 1:53 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Monday night. Artemi Panarin also scored and Jonathan Quick stopped 3...

Feb 5, 2024

Engvall scores late winner as Islanders clip Maple Leafs 3-2

TORONTO - Former Toronto forward Pierre Engvall returned Monday to score a late game-winner and lift the New York Islanders past the Maple Leafs 3-2. Engvall's rebound from in close with 2:02 remainin...

Feb 5, 2024

Natalie Spooner, Alex Carpenter, Abby Roque named PWHL's three stars of the week

Toronto winger Natalie Spooner, New York centre Alex Carpenter and forward Abby Roque were named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week Monday. Spooner earned first-star reco...

Feb 5, 2024

Designated player Victor Wanyama says he's 'happy again' at CF Montreal

Victor Wanyama is feeling rejuvenated at CF Montreal. The club's designated player - whose resume includes 154 English Premier League appearances - is training with a smile on his face again after fal...

Feb 5, 2024

Silent streak: Edmonton Oilers eye NHL record in hushed pursuit of history

EDMONTON - The first rule of being on a winning streak is you don't talk about being on a winning streak. At least, that's the mantra inside the Edmonton Oilers dressing room. The Oilers can tie the N...

Feb 5, 2024

World Cup schedule reveal a timely reminder that the world is coming to Canada

TORONTO - Canada has known it is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup since June 2018 when the FIFA Congress chose the so-called united bid of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. over Morocco. But Sunday's par...

Feb 5, 2024

Hockey Canada says all players from 2018 world junior team remain suspended

TORONTO - Hockey Canada says all members of Canada's 2018 world junior team will remain suspended until its investigation into a sexual assault allegation involving members of that team is complete. T...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 5, 2024

Advantage or Disadvantage? Three-player curling team debate revived after Howard win

Team Glenn Howard qualified for the Montana's Brier by running the table as a three-player squad at the recent Ontario playdowns. The team's short-handed success has renewed debate around the sport as...

Feb 5, 2024