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Continued sporting success the legacy of Vancouver Olympics: Furlong
VANCOUVER - John Furlong still sees the signature of the 2010 Olympic Games scrawled across Vancouver as he walks through the city's downtown. It's not just the cauldron where tourists gather for self...
Nov 01, 2019
Quebec's Halloween redux, a rare pelican and a WHL first; In-The-News for Nov. 1
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 1. What we are watching in...
Nov 01, 2019
Fragments found in Yukon 46 years ago was from ancient rhinoceros
Joan Hodgins remembers the "wonderful day" in April 1973 as she hiked up hills and hopped over creeks with half a dozen kids participating in an outdoor program she led near Whitehorse. Alon...
Nov 01, 2019
Fowler sets franchise record in Ducks' 7-4 win over Jets
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Cam Fowler has been a reliable presence for the Anaheim Ducks on the blue line for 10 seasons. Josh Mahura, making his season debut and appearing in his 18th career game, is still tr...
Oct 31, 2019
Domi scores in overtime, Canadiens beat Golden Knights 5-4
LAS VEGAS - Max Domi scored 27 seconds into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on Thursday night. Montreal's Brendan Gallagher scored his seventh of the season durin...
Oct 31, 2019
Garoppolo throws 4 TD passes, 49ers beat Cardinals 28-25
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns and the San Francisco 49ers reached the halfway point of their season undefeated, beating the Arizona Cardinals 28-25 on Thurs...
Oct 31, 2019
Tkachuk's trickery sends Flames past Predators 6-5 in OT
NASHVILLE - Matthew Tkachuk tied the game in the final minute of regulation and scored the winning goal with just over a second left in overtime on a nifty shot between his legs, leading the Calgary F...
Oct 31, 2019
Red Wings beat Oilers 3-1 to end 8-game losing streak
DETROIT - Dylan Larkin scored and led a defensive effort to slow down Connor McDavid. Larkin and Patrik Nemeth had goals in the first period, and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-1...
Oct 31, 2019
Germany's president wraps up US charm offensive in Boston
BOSTON - Germany's president says his country and the United States must shift focus to upholding democracy rather than "tweets and tirades" as they wrap up a yearlong charm offensive designed to ease...
Oct 31, 2019
Ovechkin calls out Maple Leafs then scores winner in Capitals' overtime victory
TORONTO - Alex Ovechkin started his day by rolling a verbal hand grenade into hockey's biggest media spotlight. He then proceeded to back up those words in familiar, impressive fashion....
Oct 31, 2019