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Hyman, McDavid lead Edmonton Oilers to 6-1 rout of Carolina Hurricanes

EDMONTON - Zach Hyman scored a hat trick, Connor McDavid recorded three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers scored early and often as they continued their quest to erase a poor start to the season, defea...

Dec 06, 2023

Rodrigues has 2 goals, 2 assists as Panthers beat Stars 5-4

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Evan Rodrigues tied a career-best with four points, Aleksander Barkov scored a goal off a crazy rebound to break a third-period tie and the Florida Panthers beat the Dallas Stars ...

Dec 06, 2023

Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbuster

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a blockbuster trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. San Diego received right-handed pitchers Mich...

Dec 06, 2023

Martin, Robinson lead Heat to 112-103 victory over Raptors

TORONTO - Caleb Martin scored 23 of his 24 points in the first half and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Miami Heat pulled out a 112-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Duncan Robinson adde...

Dec 06, 2023

Matt Percillier joins Canada as an injury replacement at South Africa Sevens

Matt Percillier has joined Canada ahead of this weekend's HSBC SVNS Cape Town, stepping in for the injured Alex Russell. The South African competition is the second stop of the HSBC SVNS season, forme...

Dec 06, 2023

Major League Rugby's New York Ironworkers join Toronto Arrows in folding

The New York Ironworkers, who won the Major League Rugby championship in 2022, have joined the Toronto Arrows in closing shop. The league confirmed Wednesday that the New York franchise was folding. "...

Dec 06, 2023

Rugby Canada unveils new strategic plan for 2024 to 2027 with some bold ambitions

Rugby Canada has unveiled its strategic plan for 2024 to 2027, a wish list with some bold ambitions. Among them is having Canada "recognized and respected worldwide as a top-12 rugby nation on and off...

Dec 06, 2023

Canada's sport minister supports Haudenosaunee bid to play lacrosse at 2028 Olympics

Canada's sport minister says she hopes to see the Haudenosaunee Nationals compete in lacrosse under their own flag at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Carla Qualtrough issued the statement hours after U...

Dec 06, 2023

World Cup snowboarders buzzing over faster big air slope at Commonwealth Stadium

EDMONTON - Organizers are promising a steeper, faster slope as the FIS snowboard big air World Cup returns to Commonwealth Stadium this weekend. Sixty of the world's top male riders and 30 female ride...

Dec 06, 2023

Canada's Henderson and Conners happy to be reunited at Grant Thornton Invitational

Canada's Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners are a perfect 1-0 when paired together on the golf course. They're ready to improve their decade-old record this week. Henderson and Conners were teammates ...

Dec 06, 2023