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Russia's Shcherbakova wins women's short program at worlds

STOCKHOLM - Anna Shcherbakova, Russia's three-time national champion, won the free skate Wednesday at the World Figure Skating Championships. Shcherbakova's balletic performance flowed in a way none o...

Mar 24, 2021

Andre Tourigny gets full-time Hockey Canada gig; will return to Ottawa 67's in 2022

CALGARY - Andre Tourigny has a busy year ahead. Hockey Canada announced Wednesday the Nicoloet, Que., native has been hired by the national program to be part of four separate coaching staffs at men's...

Mar 24, 2021

NHL ref's career over after hot-mic call on Preds penalty

NASHVILLE - Tim Peel's career as an NHL referee is over after his voice was picked up by a TV microphone saying he wanted to call a penalty against the Nashville Predators. The league on Wednesday ann...

Mar 24, 2021

Snyder to buy out other Washington owners, pending approval

Dan Snyder is buying out the Washington Football Team's minority owners and will become the sole owner of the club. An NFL spokesman on Wednesday confirmed that Snyder's application for a debt waiver ...

Mar 24, 2021

Alphonso Davies looks to make mark off the pitch, becomes UNHCR goodwill ambassador

Alphonso Davies has already made his mark on the soccer pitch. Now the young Bayern Munich star is expanding his reach. The 20-year-old from Edmonton, currently in Florida with the Canadian national t...

Mar 24, 2021

Canada's Corey Conners eager to try match play again at WGC event

It's been a while since Corey Conners has played in a match-play event, but he thinks he has enough experience to draw on.Conners, from Listowel, Ont., will be one of two Canadians in the field on Wed...

Mar 23, 2021

Vancouver Canucks centre Bo Horvat 'day-to-day' with lower-body injury: coach

Vancouver Canucks coach Travis Green is hopeful some of his ailing centres could soon be back in the lineup. The Canucks (16-17-3) have been hit hard by injuries in recent weeks. Vancouver finished Mo...

Mar 23, 2021

Mark Casse-trained horse Soup and Sandwich faces major test in Grade 1 Florida Derby

Trainer Mark Casse is making a very bold ask of Soup and Sandwich. The unbeaten American-bred grey colt will chase a third consecutive victory Saturday in the Grade 1 Florida Derby over 1 1/8 miles at...

Mar 23, 2021

Canadian forward Adriana Leon on comeback trail after foot surgery

Moments after taking the field against the U.S. at the SheBelieves Cup last month, Canadian forward Adriana Leon felt something wrong. "I awkwardly twisted my foot and right away I knew something was ...

Mar 23, 2021

Oilers have 'up-tempo' practice after an unexpected off-day due to game postponement

MONTREAL - The American-based NHL divisions have dealt with postponement challenges due to COVID-19 concerns this season. Now it's the Canadian-based North Division's turn. The NHL was expected to pro...

Mar 23, 2021