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Capitals rebound from poor start to beat Canadiens 4-2
MONTREAL - The Washington Capitals erased a 2-0 first-period deficit by scoring four unanswered goals to earn a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night at Centre Bell. It was the ninth s...
Dec 07, 2024

Scheifele scores winner as Jets beat Blackhawks 4-2 in Sorensen's debut
CHICAGO (AP) - Mark Scheifele snapped a third-period tie and Kyle Connor had two assists, helping the Winnipeg Jets beat Chicago 4-2 on Saturday in the first game for interim Blackhawks coach Anders S...
Dec 07, 2024

LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record sixth MLS Cup championship
CARSON, Calif. (AP) - Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Satur...
Dec 07, 2024

Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law
EDMONTON - A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they've followed through with their plan to challenge Alberta's three transgender bills in court, starting with one that bars doctors from provid...
Dec 07, 2024

Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says
Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with t...
Dec 07, 2024

Poeltl, Olynyk, Mitchell return to Toronto Raptors' lineup versus Mavericks
TORONTO - Jakob Poeltl, Kelly Olynyk and Davion Mitchell will all return to the Toronto Raptors lineup tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. Poeltl missed Toronto's 129-92 loss to the visiting Oklahom...
Dec 07, 2024

Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law
EDMONTON - A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they've followed through with their plan to challenge Alberta's three transgender bills in court, starting with one that bars doctors from provid...
Dec 07, 2024

Shesterkin’s deal with the Rangers said to be richest for a goalie in NHL history
NEW YORK (AP) - Igor Shesterkin's contract extension with the New York Rangers makes him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history, according to multiple reports. The team announced the eight-year ex...
Dec 07, 2024

Curl-Salemme, Cava lead Minnesota Frost to 5-3 win over Toronto Sceptres in PWHL
TORONTO - Britta Curl-Salemme scored twice, including the game-winner, for the Minnesota Frost in a 6-3 win over the host Toronto Sceptres in the Professional Women's Hockey League on Saturday. The fo...
Dec 07, 2024

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rus...
Dec 07, 2024