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Burakovsky scores late winner, Seattle Kraken edge Winnipeg Jets 4-3

WINNIPEG - Andre Burakovsky scored on the power play with 2:39 remaining in the third period to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Jets forward Mason Appleton ...

Mar 05, 2024

Leon Draisaitl scores twice as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime

BOSTON (AP) - Leon Draisaitl scored 2:18 into overtime for his second goal of the game, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Draisai...

Mar 05, 2024

Zion Williamson powers New Orleans Pelicans to 139-98 rout of Toronto Raptors

TORONTO - Zion Williamson had 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 139-98 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Trey Murphy III came off the New Orleans (...

Mar 05, 2024

In its stiffest test yet at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Canada renews rivalry with U.S.

After facing opponents ranked 50th or worse at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Olympic champion Canada renews its rivalry with the second-ranked U.S. on Wednesday in San Diego in the tournament semifinal. "Y...

Mar 05, 2024

Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Capitals

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in a trade finalized Tuesday. The defending Stanley Cup champions sent a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder ...

Mar 05, 2024

'Something's got to give:' Canadian Olympic, sports groups call out funding shortfall

The Canadian men's basketball team qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games led by a clutch of homegrown NBA stars. But that success could be short-lived, with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committe...

Mar 05, 2024

Fast, Larocque enjoying consistency as lead blue liners for PWHL Toronto

TORONTO - Renata Fast and Jocelyne Larocque are no strangers to being partners on the blue line. The two have been paired together on the Canadian national team. And as the Professional Women's Hockey...

Mar 05, 2024

Seahawks' makeover begins as Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly are released

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks' remodel under new coach Mike Macdonald started Tuesday as the team released safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, and tight end Will Dissly in moves that w...

Mar 05, 2024

Peguero's two-run homer in eighth inning lifts Pirates over Blue Jays

BRADENTON, Fla. - Liover Peguero hit a game-winning two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Tuesday in spring training baseball action. Toron...

Mar 05, 2024

Canadian Cooper Gallant is off to solid start to 2024 Elite Series season

It's been a solid start to the Elite Series season for Canadian pro bass fisher Cooper Gallant. The 26-year-old Bowmanville, Ont., native has posted consecutive top-10 finishes in the first two events...

Mar 05, 2024