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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 874 goals and needs 21 to set a new record. Ovechkin entered the season...

Jan 16, 2025

Brayden Schenn scores twice in the Blues' 4-1 victory over the Flames

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brayden Schenn scored twice, Jordan Kyrou had his 20th goal and the St. Louis Blues beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set in St. Louis. On Tuesday nigh...

Jan 16, 2025

DeMelo scores late winner for Winnipeg Jets in 2-1 win over Seattle Kraken

WINNIPEG - Dylan DeMelo scored with 27 seconds left in regulation to give the Winnipeg Jets a hard-earned 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. Mark Scheifele scored a power-play goal for W...

Jan 16, 2025

Maple Leafs down New Jersey Devils 4-3 in OT in Sheldon Keefe's return to Toronto

TORONTO - William Nylander scored his second goal of the game at 1:10 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs battled back from 2-1 and 3-2 deficits in the third period to down the New Jersey Devils 4-...

Jan 16, 2025

Ovechkin scores OT goal for Capitals in 1-0 win over Senators

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators fell short against the NHL-leading Washington Capitals in Thursday's 1-0 overtime loss, but proved they can hold their own against the best. Senators rookie netminder Leev...

Jan 16, 2025

Neymar says Mbappé was jealous of Messi in Paris, player egos hurt PSG's performances

SAO PAULO (AP) - Striker Neymar said his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbapp became "a little jealous" after superstar Lionel Messi joined the French club in August 2021 in a free transfe...

Jan 16, 2025

J.T. Poston goes 10 under for a 1-shot lead at The American Express

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) - J.T. Poston shot a 10-under 62 to take a one-stroke lead over Justin Lower in the opening round of The American Express on Thursday. Poston carded nine birdies and an eagle on...

Jan 16, 2025

Veteran midfielder Ben Fisk retires, moves into Vancouver FC's front office

VANCOUVER - Veteran Vancouver FC midfielder Ben Fisk has retired after a 14-year career that saw stints in Spain, Ireland and four Canadian Premier League teams. Fisk, 31, is hanging up his boots to b...

Jan 16, 2025

Bubbling Over: Foam firmness concerns provide new chapter in curling equipment saga

GUELPH, Ont. - A new chapter in a long-running curling sweeping saga came at an inopportune time for Team John Epping. Just before their first appearance this season on the top-flight Grand Slam of Cu...

Jan 16, 2025

New Canada coach Casey Stoney recalls past encounters with Canada on the pitch

New Canada women's coach Casey Stoney has vivid memories of facing Canada on the football pitch. At the 2012 London Olympics, Stoney experienced the high of captaining Britain to a 1-0 win over Brazil...

Jan 16, 2025