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Sakamoto defends women's title at figure skating worlds

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Kaori Sakamoto fended off a challenge from South Korea's Lee Hae-in on Friday to become the first Japanese woman to defend her title at the figure skating world championships. Sa...

Mar 24, 2023

Toronto Six face Minnesota Whitecaps in PHF final, seek first Isobel Cup

One win is required for the Toronto Six to become the first Canadian team to hoist the Isobel Cup. The Six face the surprising Minnesota Whitecaps in the Premier Hockey League's championship game Sund...

Mar 24, 2023

Naughton a headliner at Canadian Women's Open as top-flight squash returns to Toronto

TORONTO - Canada's Hollie Naughton was a young fan the last time a Professional Squash Association international tournament was played on an all-glass showcourt in downtown Toronto. This time around s...

Mar 24, 2023

Canada women remain unchanged at No. 6 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canada remains unchanged at No. 6 in the latest FIFA women's rankings that see Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia included for the first time. The top five is also the same with the U.S. on top, ahead of Ger...

Mar 24, 2023

Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season. A hand...

Mar 24, 2023

Canada's Einarson tops Turkey 10-4 at women's world curling championship

SANDVIKEN, Sweden - Canada's Kerri Einarson scored a 10-4 decision over Turkey's Dilsat Yildiz to move one step closer to the playoff round at the women's world curling championship on Friday. The Man...

Mar 24, 2023

Vancouver Canucks hand struggling San Jose Sharks decisive 7-2 loss

VANCOUVER - Andrei Kuzmenko scored, notched an assist and set a record Thursday as his Vancouver Canucks toppled the San Jose Sharks 7-2. The Russian winger scored his 35th of the season, setting a ne...

Mar 23, 2023

Lowry's tiebreaking goal sends Jets to 3-2 win over Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Adam Lowry scored the tiebreaking goal with 9:13 to play and the Winnipeg Jets made progress in the playoff race with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Kyl...

Mar 23, 2023

Thompson's 37-save effort leads Golden Knights to 3-2 win over Flames

CALGARY - Logan Thompson led the way with a 37-save effort and the Vegas Golden Knights picked up a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Nicolas Roy scored in his return from an 18-game absenc...

Mar 23, 2023

Lee, Shin, Lopez share lead at LPGA's 1st full-field event

GOLD CANYON, Ariz. (AP) - Alison Lee and Jenny Shin each reeled off four straight birdies in the middle of their rounds and joined Gaby Lopez at 7-under 65 Thursday to share a one-stroke lead after th...

Mar 23, 2023