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The perception of Brad Marchand is one thing. Reality, the Florida Panthers have learned, is another
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Brad Marchand is many things. Sarcastic, most definitely. A pest on the ice, absolutely. Someone who doesn't mind a little bonus physicality, goes without saying. His "lit...
May 05, 2025
Leafs, Panthers open Round 2 of NHL playoffs tonight in Toronto
TORONTO - The second round of the National Hockey League playoffs gets underway tonight at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, who knocked off Sunshine St...
May 05, 2025
Complainant to continue testifying at hockey players' sexual assault trial
A woman who prosecutors allege was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to continue testifying at their trial today. The woman, who cannot be identifie...
May 05, 2025
Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis' approach to Native people
SIMOJOVEL, Mexico (AP) - At a recent service in the remote southern Mexican community of Simojovel, Catholic and Mayan symbolism mingled at the altar as the deacon - his wife beside him - read the gos...
May 05, 2025
Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness
TORONTO - A new study says visits to emergency departments for asthma spiked during a first wave of unprecedented wildfire smoke in 2023, but patient numbers returned to normal during a second wave we...
May 05, 2025
Lowry living the dream after Jets beat Blues in Game 7 in overtime
WINNIPEG - Adam Lowry had dreams of scoring a Game 7 winning goal, but not exactly the way it finally happened. He didn't mind, though. The Winnipeg Jets captain was mobbed by teammates as white-clad ...
May 04, 2025
Israel approves plans to intensify Gaza operations, official says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israeli Cabinet ministers approved plans to intensify military operations in the Gaza Strip, an Israeli official said on Monday. The official confirmed the approval in the infl...
May 04, 2025
Jubilant Jets to open second-round series with Stars on Wednesday in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - The exhausted Winnipeg Jets were still hugging everyone in their dressing room after Sunday night's thrilling Game 7, 4-3 double overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues when they were rem...
May 04, 2025
Lowry nets winner in double OT as Jets beat Blues 4-3 in Game 7 thriller
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry was mobbed by teammates as white-clad fans stood and roared after he tipped in the winning goal 16:10 into double overtime for a 4-3 NHL victory over the St...
May 04, 2025
Canada women celebrate international debut by winning CONCACAF W Futsal Championship
GUATEMALA CITY - Esther Brossard scored three goals to help Canada win the inaugural CONCACAF W Futsal Championship with a comprehensive 8-2 win over Panama in Sunday's final. The Canadian women had a...
May 04, 2025