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Canada's Kingsbury reaches another World Cup moguls milestone with win No. 60

CALGARY - Mikael Kingsbury feels supremely confident racing moguls in Calgary. He parlayed that self-assurance into a 60th career World Cup victory Saturday. The reigning Olympic and world men's champ...

Feb 03, 2020

Canadian women look to beat Mexico and win group at CONCACAF Olympic qualifier

EDINBURG, Texas - History and the numbers are on Canada's side Tuesday when it faces Mexico to decide first place in Group B at the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship. Eighth-ranked...

Feb 03, 2020

O'Ree, NHL's first black player, says more to be done to fight racism in sports

OTTAWA - Willie O'Ree is hopeful that one day sport will be free of racism and bigotry, but thinks it's still a long way off. The 84-year-old O'Ree was in Ottawa on Monday as part of the NHL's Black H...

Feb 03, 2020

Hughes, Schaller lead Canucks past Islanders 4-3

NEW YORK - Quinn Hughes scored twice, including his eighth of the season 42 seconds into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive vic...

Feb 03, 2020

Late-arriving Maple Leafs winger Kasperi Kapanen contrite after scratch

TORONTO - The Maple Leafs sent Kasperi Kapanen a strong message. Now it's up to him to respond. Toronto scratched the speedy winger for Saturday night's game against the Ottawa Senators after Kapanen&...

Feb 03, 2020

With a 22-point lead, Liverpool setting new standards in EPL

Liverpool is setting standards that have never been seen in English soccer. With a 4-0 win over Southampton on Saturday, Liverpool moved a scarcely believable 22 points clear in the Premier League -- ...

Feb 03, 2020

Winnipeg Blue Bombers release quarterback Chris Streveler

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released American quarterback Chris Streveler on Monday so he can pursue NFL opportunities. Streveler, 25, was scheduled to become a free agent Feb. 11. Strev...

Feb 03, 2020

Lakers return after Bryant's death, lose 127-119 to Blazers

LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant's resonant voice echoed through the darkened Staples Center while images from his life and career flickered on the scoreboard above. LeBron James' heartfelt pregame speech ho...

Feb 02, 2020

Leon Draisaitl two-goal night leads Edmonton Oilers past St. Louis Blues 4-2

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers continue to find ways to pick up important points. Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals as the Oilers rallied to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday. The t...

Feb 02, 2020

Ovechkin surpasses Messier on all-time scoring list as Capitals down Senators

OTTAWA - Crowds don't usually give loud ovations for opposing players. But Alex Ovechkin isn't a regular opponent. Ottawa fans gave Ovechkin a hearty cheer as he scored his 694th and 695th career goal...

Feb 02, 2020