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Reschny's OT winner lifts Canada past Czechia 3-2 in U18 hockey worlds quarterfinal
ALLEN - Cole Reschny scored the game-tying and game-winning goals in leading Canada to a 3-2 overtime win over Czechia on Wednesday in the quarterfinal of the under-18 men's world hockey championship....
Apr 30, 2025

Former Alberta minister calls for government transparency, tables cabinet notes
The former Alberta cabinet minister removed from caucus says he's been pestering the government in question period and tabling a series of documents in the legislature in an effort to provide transpar...
Apr 30, 2025

Alberta government changing election rules
The Alberta government says it is looking at a number of changes to its election rules.Bill 54, if passed, would ban electronic tabulators, require unofficial vote counts to be completed within 12 hou...
Apr 30, 2025

Elks draft pick Darien Newell receives year-long ban for doping violations
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks draft pick Darien Newell has been given a year-long ban by the CFL for a series of doping infractions. The Queen's defensive lineman was Edmonton's second-round pick in Tuesday...
Apr 30, 2025

Yariel Rodriguez to serve as Blue Jays' opener vs. Red Sox in bullpen day for Toronto
TORONTO - Right-handed pitcher Yariel Rodriguez will serve as the Toronto Blue Jays' so-called opener tonight against the Boston Red Sox. Toronto manager John Schneider had said that the second game o...
Apr 30, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall
The Carolina Hurricanes wasted little time in reaching an extension for trade-acquisition Taylor Hall. The team announced Wednesday that Hall had signed a three-year, $9.5 million contract through the...
Apr 30, 2025

Barcelona and Inter Milan draw 3-3 in thrilling first leg of their Champions League semifinal
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Barcelona and Inter Milan delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday. The game featured gorgeous goals from both sides and...
Apr 30, 2025

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve
WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) - The family called him John. It wasn't until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the "Johnny Hockey" nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NH...
Apr 30, 2025

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve
WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) - The family called him John. It wasn't until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the "Johnny Hockey" nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NH...
Apr 30, 2025

Canada's Diallo into quarterfinals at Madrid Open with upset win over Dimitrov
MADRID - Montreal's Gabriel Diallo has advanced to his first Masters-level quarterfinal with a comeback 5-7, 7-6 (7), 6-4 fourth-round win over 15th-seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on Wednesday. Dial...
Apr 30, 2025