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Herdman remembers Sinclair's 'very, very special' game at London Olympics

VANCOUVER - Christine Sinclair's resume features a record-long list of goals and plenty of highlights, but perhaps none more memorable than the 2012 London Olympics semifinal against the United States...

Dec 05, 2023

Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom sidelined with fractured finger

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom is sidelined with a fractured finger. The club says Markstrom, who left Monday's practice after injuring his right hand, doesn't require surgery and is week t...

Dec 05, 2023

Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair

VANCOUVER - Christine Sinclair's parting words in the huddle that followed her final Canada practice were "Go and get me a World Cup." Competitive right to the end. The World Cup is one prize that elu...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 05, 2023

Jays voice and Frick nominee Dan Shulman recalls his formative days in broadcasting

TORONTO - When Dan Shulman was a first-year mathematics student at the University of Western Ontario, the self-described 'sports nut' thought he might give sports writing a try. "I wanted to write spo...

Dec 05, 2023

NHL roundup: Couturier scores in OT to lift Flyers over Pens 2-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Sean Couturier scored 3:55 into overtime to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 National Hockey League victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Tyson Foerster scored...

Dec 04, 2023

Ehlers, Brossoit shine as Jets edge Hurricanes 2-1

WINNIPEG - Nikolaj Ehlers scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 NHL victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Goalie Laurent Brossoit was brilliant in stoppi...

Dec 04, 2023

Anderson snaps 27-game goal drought as Canadiens hang on for 4-2 win over Kraken

MONTREAL - Josh Anderson broke a 27-game goal drought dating back to last season with an empty-netter that sealed a 4-2 Montreal Canadiens win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. With Montreal up...

Dec 04, 2023

Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent i...

Dec 04, 2023

Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend

MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. - Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thrse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant's first World Cup event in 40 years a "10-on-10" rating - and hopes it's here to stay. Fan...

Dec 04, 2023

A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark

TORONTO - A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and ...

Dec 04, 2023