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Hilary Knight scores OT winner, United States beats Canada 3-2 in Rivalry Series
KITCHENER, Ont. - Captain Hilary Knight scored the overtime winner as the United States women's national hockey team improved to 3-0 in its Rivalry Series with a 3-2 win over Canada on Thursday. Knigh...
Dec 14, 2023

Boldy scores in regulation and shootout as Wild beat Flames 3-2
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy scored in the shootout to lift the Minnesota Wild over the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Thursday night. Boldy and Marco Rossi scored in regulation for Mi...
Dec 14, 2023

Robert Thomas scores twice, Blues beat Senators 4-2 to end losing streak at 4 games
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Robert Thomas had two goals and an assist and the St. Louis Blues won in interim coach Drew Bannister's NHL coaching debut, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night to end a ...
Dec 14, 2023

Blue Jackets hold off late Maple Leafs comeback effort to take 6-5 OT win
TORONTO - Kent Johnson capped a two-goal effort with the overtime winner as the Columbus Blue Jackets held off a late Toronto comeback to top the Maple Leafs 6-5 on Thursday. Patrik Laine, Justin Danf...
Dec 14, 2023

Bianca Andreescu says her back isn't ready for the Australian Open
MONTREAL - Bianca Andreescu won't play in next month's Australian Open because of a nagging back injury. The 2019 U.S. Open champion from Mississauga, Ont., has been dealing with a stress fracture in ...
Dec 14, 2023

Talk It Out: Toronto Raptors' improved communication paying off defensively
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are a naturally quiet group off the court. Speaking up, especially on defence, will be an important part of turning around their season. The normally reserved OG Anunoby ...
Dec 14, 2023

Former NHLer Gene Carr of Nanaimo passes away
NANAIMO - One of the few players from the Harbour City to play in the National Hockey League has passed away.On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Los Angeles Kings announced the passing of Gene Carr, who played ...
Dec 14, 2023

Homan remains undefeated in curling's Masters with win over Hasselborg
SASKATOON - Ottawa's Rachel Homan remained perfect at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters with a 7-5 win over Sweden's Anna Hasselborg in Draw 10 action on Thursday. Homan had the hammer coming in...
Dec 14, 2023

52 commerical and backyard flocks in B.C. have been infected with bird flu
VANCOUVER - More than 50 poultry farms in British Columbia have been infected with avian flu since October, but animal health officials say that rate is slowing as the fall migration of wild birds end...
Dec 14, 2023

52 commerical and backyard flocks in B.C. have been infected with bird flu
VANCOUVER - More than 50 poultry farms in British Columbia have been infected with avian flu since October, but animal health officials say that rate is slowing as the fall migration of wild birds end...
Dec 14, 2023