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Hockey fans say world juniors are a success despite recent scandals

HALIFAX - Capping off a year that saw Hockey Canada mired in scandal over its handling of sexual assault allegations, the world junior hockey championship in Halifax and Moncton, N.B., opened last mon...

Jan 05, 2023

Raptors overcome horrible start en route to 104-101 OT loss to Bucks

TORONTO - Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple double of 30 points, a season-high 21 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 104-101 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors, who nearl...

Jan 04, 2023

Canada's Shapovalov moves on to Adelaide International tennis quarterfinals

ADELAIDE, Australia - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International Tennis Tournament, defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday. The Richmond Hill, Ont.,...

Jan 04, 2023

Canada roars back to beat U.S. and advance to gold-medal game at world juniors

HALIFAX - Canada is one step away from its 20th gold medal at the world junior hockey championship. Adam Fantilli scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Thomas Milic was outstanding in maki...

Jan 04, 2023

Kulich scores in overtime as Czechia beats Sweden, advances to world junior final

HALIFAX - David Jiricek tied the game with 39 seconds remaining in regulation and Jiri Kulich scored in overtime Wednesday as Czechia came back to beat Sweden 2-1 and advance to the final of the world...

Jan 04, 2023

Expert: Hamlin's cardiac arrest shows how access to defibrillators can save lives

Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest on the field during Monday Night Football may serve as a wake-up call for many Canadians, says a spokesman for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. "Anyone, anywhere, any age...

Jan 04, 2023

B.C. Lions release veteran American defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions released veteran American defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy on Wednesday. Purifoy, 30, had 55 tackles, nine special-teams tackles, three interceptions and a sack in 18 regular...

Jan 04, 2023

'It's just that little acknowledgment': NHLers embrace unique MVP awards

The hard hat is a classic and wrestling belts are en vogue. Among the various items NHL teams use to celebrate their top performers, though, the Ottawa Senators are unique. The team started the campai...

Jan 04, 2023

College scam mastermind Rick Singer gets 3.5 years in prison

BOSTON (AP) - The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents who used their wealth and privilege to buy their ...

Jan 04, 2023

Latvia sweeps world junior relegation series with 4-2 win over Austria

HALIFAX - Latvia maintained its spot in the top tier of world junior hockey with a 4-2 win over Austria on Wednesday. Latvia swept the best-of-three relegation series at the 2023 world junior champion...

Jan 04, 2023