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Canada's Alexis Lafreniere shows he's more than just skill at world juniors

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Kevin Bahl thought he knew Alexis Lafreniere. And in many ways, he did. Touted as the projected No. 1 pick at the 2020 NHL draft for some time, Lafreniere had ...

Dec 27, 2019

Homegrown centre Dan Clark signs two-year extension with Roughriders

REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian centre Dan Clark to a two-year contract extension. The six-foot-two, 310-pound Regina native was named a CFL all-star last season for the fir...

Dec 27, 2019

Conners' win one of highlights of big year for Canadian golf

It's not accurate to say Corey Conners' dreams came true in 2019. "I don't think my dreams were quite that high," the Canadian golfer said. After starting the year without full status on the PGA Tour,...

Dec 27, 2019

ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff dies at 34

BRISTOL, Conn. - ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff, known for his outgoing and friendly personality, dapper dress and great love of sports, has died. He was 34. The sports network announce...

Dec 27, 2019

Ace left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu signs with Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed star left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu to a four-year, US$80-million contract. The 32-year-old Korean led the majors with a 2.32 ERA last season and finished second ...

Dec 27, 2019

Freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury wins top male athlete of the year honours

MONTREAL - Mikael Kingsbury is truly a dominant force. Kingsbury has nine wins in 11 World Cup starts the past two years. And the native of Deux Montagnes, Que., whose career average surpasses one vic...

Dec 27, 2019

Liverpool goes 13 points clear of Leicester with 4-0 win

LEICESTER, England - First came the Champions League title, then the Club World Cup last week. Now, with a 13-point lead, Liverpool will surely be champions of England again by May. Leicester, the clo...

Dec 26, 2019

Kevin Clark with a hat trick, Canada beats Trinec 4-1 to open Spengler Cup

DAVOS, Switzerland - Kevin Clark had a hat trick as the Canadian men's team opened the 2019 Spengler Cup with a 4-1 win over HC Ocelari Trinec on Thursday. Kris Versteeg also scored while Zachary Fuca...

Dec 26, 2019

World Junior Hockey Championship Roundup: Host Czechs open with 4-3 win over Russia

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Jan Jenik had a goal and an assist as the host Czech Republic opened the world junior hockey championship with a 4-3 win over Russia on Thursday. The 19-year-old Jenik -...

Dec 26, 2019

Canada roars back to beat the U.S. at world juniors

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Alexis Lafreniere scored seven seconds after the United States tied the game late in the third period as Canada beat its North American rival 6-4 on Thursday in the...

Dec 26, 2019