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Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Alex Ovechkin shook off a rough start to this three-game California swing by scoring his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to move within eight of breaking...
Mar 15, 2025

Canadian woman returns home after being detained by U.S. immigration officials
VANCOUVER - The mother of a British Columbia woman who was detained for nearly two weeks by immigration officials in the United States says her daughter is back on home soil. Alexis Eagles confirmed S...
Mar 15, 2025

At least 26 dead in massive US storm after Kansas reports 8 fatalities
Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 26 people as more severe we...
Mar 15, 2025

J.J. Spaun grabs lead at The Players Championship on windy day, Conners four shots back
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - J.J. Spaun watched his 25-foot putt swirl 360 degrees around the cup and drop for par, a fitting end to a wild, windy, round-wrecking Saturday at The Players Championshi...
Mar 15, 2025

Ovechkin scores 887th goal, moves within 8 of breaking Gretzky's record
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. Ovechkin deflected a shot from Mart...
Mar 15, 2025

With Maschmeyer out, Philips gets her chance in the Ottawa Charge net
OTTAWA - Injuries are part of the game but nothing can prepare a team for losing a top goaltender as it looks to make a push for the playoffs. Such is life for the Ottawa Charge in the Professional Wo...
Mar 15, 2025

France wins Six Nations after beating Scotland with record flourish
PARIS (AP) - France saw off a resilient Scotland 35-16 and clinched the Six Nations title with a tournament-try record on Saturday. Coach Fabien Galthi's side needed only a victory at chilly Stade de ...
Mar 15, 2025

Knight has three points to lead Boston to a 5-2 win over Ottawa
OTTAWA - Fleet captain Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists to help Boston to a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Charge in Professional Women's Hockey League action on Saturday. After assisting on the open...
Mar 15, 2025

Chicago Fire rally from early deficit for a 2-1 win to spoil Toronto FC home opener
TORONTO - Goals by Andrew Gutman and Hugo Cuypers lifted the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 comeback win over Toronto FC on Saturday, spoiling TFC's home opener and leaving Robin Fraser's team winless four gam...
Mar 15, 2025

Trump invokes 18th century law to declare invasion by gangs and speed deportations
Claiming the United States was being invaded by a Venezuelan gang, President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a sweeping war time authority that allows the president bro...
Mar 15, 2025