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New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways
The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways. General manager Chris Drury announced the move Friday, bringing in the organizati...
May 02, 2025
De Grasse finds motivation in future uncertainty, turns focus to biopic
Andre De Grasse says he's found new motivation - and a new creative outlet - as he heads into the 2025 season. The 30-year-old from Markham, Ont., has faced repeated questions about his future and whe...
May 02, 2025
Nanaimo musician to be inducted into BC Country Music Hall of Fame
NANAIMO - A well-established musician and producer credits his diverse skill set for his staying power in a business where most people don't last. John Ellis, 68, will be formally inducted into the BC...
May 02, 2025
Pickard comes off the bench to backstop Oilers to second round of playoffs
EDMONTON - Calvin Pickard, the lone goalie with a 4-0 record, was among the surprises emerging from the first round of NHL playoffs. Light on previous playoff experience, the 33-year-old from Moncton ...
May 02, 2025
Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency
BERLIN (AP) - The German domestic intelligence service said Friday it has classified the Alternative for Germany party, which placed second in national elections in February, as a "right-wing extremis...
May 02, 2025
Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, humanitarian group says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza while it was off the coast of Malta on Friday, the humanitarian group organizing the shipment said. A fire broke out but was broug...
May 02, 2025
Day of mourning in B.C. as Vancouver festival attack suspect to face court
VICTORIA - It's a day of remembrance and mourning in British Columbia today for victims of the deadly attack at a Filipino festival, as the suspect in the killings faces court. A community spokesman s...
May 02, 2025
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to P...
May 01, 2025
MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6
DENVER (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon sent the puck into traffic in front of the net. What happened next may go down as one of the biggest playoff goals he's ever "scored." MacKinnon got credit for a go-ahea...
May 01, 2025
MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6
DENVER (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon got credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player and the Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination by beati...
May 01, 2025