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NHL linesman leaves game after collision with Toews

DENVER (AP) - Linesman Jonny Murray left in the third period after briefly returning following a second-period collision in the Avalanche game against Winnipeg on Wednesday night. Colorado defenseman ...

Jan 22, 2025

'A beast': Fantilli nets hat trick for Blue Jackets in front of friends and family

TORONTO - Adam Fantilli joked he was paying to play Wednesday. With a convey of supporters heading south to Scotiabank Arena from nearby Nobleton, Ont., to see his Blue Jackets take on the Toronto Map...

Jan 22, 2025

Adam Fantilli's first hat trick powers Blue Jackets past Maple Leafs 5-1

TORONTO - Adam Fantilli registered his first career hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made 29 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday. Luca Del Bel Belluz, wit...

Jan 22, 2025

Ludvig Aberg cards an opening-round 63 for a 2-shot lead at the Farmers Insurance Open

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under 63 Wednesday in what he calls his favorite place in the world, taking a two-shot lead over Danny Walker and Hayden Springer in the opening round of the Far...

Jan 22, 2025

McDavid calls three-game suspension 'harsh' but understands league's decision

EDMONTON - Connor McDavid admitted that he's not proud of cross-checking an opponent on the face. But, the Edmonton Oilers captain and three-time Hart Trophy winner said that NHL officials need to be ...

Jan 22, 2025

Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin suffers setback in return from lower-body injury, status week-to-week

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn't figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon. Colorado coach Jared Bednar described N...

Jan 22, 2025

Canadian Darren Owen looks to shake up MMA world with the Global Fight League

Canadian Darren Owen is no stranger to thinking big. In 2011, he and fellow Victoria entrepreneur Jason Heit appeared on "Dragon's Den" to pitch for help to grow their regional mixed martial arts prom...

Jan 22, 2025

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be head coach, AP source says

The New York Jets and Aaron Glenn agreed to terms on making the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator their head coach on Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the hiring. Glenn, who oversa...

Jan 22, 2025

Canadian Savannah Bauder injured in training, will miss Perth rugby sevens event

PERTH - Canada's Savannah Bauder will miss this week's HSBC SVNS Perth tournament after sustaining an injury in training. Rugby Canada declined to elaborate on the injury when asked for more details. ...

Jan 22, 2025

NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The NBA has postponed Wednesday night's game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in the Big Easy. T...

Jan 22, 2025