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Lanny McDonald brings Stanley Cup to Calgary police officer who helped save his life

CALGARY - Former Calgary Flames co-captain and Hockey Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald surprised a city police officer who helped save his life earlier this year by paying him a visit with the Stanley Cup...

Jun 03, 2024

Oilers slip past Stars 2-1, advance to Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are headed to their eighth Stanley Cup final in franchise history. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist as the Oilers punched their ticket to the championship series ...

Jun 02, 2024

Josh Bloom's late winner lifts Spirit past Knights 4-3 for first Memorial Cup title

SAGINAW - In the mind of Saginaw head coach Chris Lazary, there was no chance the Spirit were going to lose Sunday night. Josh Bloom scored the game-winning goal with 21.7 seconds left to lift the hos...

Jun 02, 2024

CEBL roundup: Stingers roll Rattlers 93-77 in battle of the unbeaten

EDMONTON - Brody Clarke scored 18 points and Ben Krikke chipped in with 14 and six rebounds as the Edmonton Stingers defeated the visiting Saskatchewan Rattlers 93-77 in a Canadian Elite Basketball Le...

Jun 02, 2024

Els edges Ames to win Principal Charity Classic for 4th PGA Tour Champions victory

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Ernie Els won the Principal Charity Classic on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour Champions victory, closing with a 7-under 65 at Wakonda Club to beat defending champion Ste...

Jun 02, 2024

Simone Biles continues Olympic prep by cruising to her 9th U.S. Championships title

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth U.S. Championship on Sunday, leaving little doubt that at 27 and a decade-plus into her run atop the sport, she is as good as e...

Jun 02, 2024

Saso wins another U.S. Women's Open, but this one is for Japan

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) - Yuka Saso became a U.S. Women's Open champion for the second time Sunday and took her place in history with a rare footnote - the first Filipino to win the Women's Open in 2021, ...

Jun 02, 2024

Edmonton Elks sign veteran short-yardage quarterback Dakota Prukop

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed quarterback Dakota Prukop, the CFL club announced Sunday. The veteran returns for a second stint with Edmonton after being released by the B.C. Lions in late M...

Jun 02, 2024

Mackenzie Hughes 'gutted' after falling short at RBC Canadian Open

HAMILTON - Mackenzie Hughes had the dream scenario of winning the RBC Canadian Open in his hometown within reach but then it all slipped away. Hughes started the final round of the men's national golf...

Jun 02, 2024

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre holds off Griffin, wins RBC Canadian Open

HAMILTON - Scotland's Robert MacIntyre has won the RBC Canadian Open. He started the day with a four-shot lead and finished with a 2-under 68, 16-under overall, for his first-ever PGA Tour victory. Be...

Jun 02, 2024