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'Along for the ride': Capitals soaking up Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record
WINNIPEG - Dylan Strome wasn't alive when Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe. The Great One scored the 802nd regular-season goal of his NHL career on March 23, 1994, to unseat Mr. Hockey for top spot in...
Mar 26, 2025
Captured Ukrainians convicted on terrorism charges by Russia in what Kyiv called a sham trial
Russia on Wednesday convicted 23 captured Ukrainians on terrorism charges stemming from the war in Ukraine in a military court trial that Kyiv denounced as a sham and a violation of international law....
Mar 26, 2025
Play Ball: A look at five talking points as the Blue Jays kick off the 2025 season
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their regular season at home on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Here's a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: FACE OF THE FRANCH...
Mar 26, 2025
Alphonso Davies to undergo surgery after suffering knee injury playing for Canada
MUNICH (CP-AP) - Bayern Munich says Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be sidelined "for a lengthy period" after undergoing surgery to repair a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee. The 24-year-o...
Mar 26, 2025
In the news today: Carney, Poilievre in Quebec, vacation homes prices on the rise
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals and Conservatives shifting to Quebec Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Car...
Mar 26, 2025
Kadri plays clutch role in Flames pursuit of playoff berth
CALGARY - Nazem Kadri's penchant for scoring the big goal at a big time was on display yet again Tuesday. After starting the third-period comeback with a power-play goal that tied the game 2-2, Kadri'...
Mar 26, 2025
NHL roundup: Sabres coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins in 3-2 victory over Senators
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal 1:23 into the third period, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL's second coach to win 600 games with one franchise in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-2 win ...
Mar 26, 2025
Jets thrilled to KO the Caps 3-2 in OT, despite Ovechkin's late goal
WINNIPEG - Scott Arniel was proud the Winnipeg Jets got a takedown in a marquee bout with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Nikolaj Ehlers scored on a breakaway 1:28 into overtime to help the Jets c...
Mar 25, 2025
Kadri plays OT hero as surging Flames rally to beat Kraken 4-3
CALGARY - Nazem Kadri's second goal of the game, scored 3:38 into overtime, gave the Calgary Flames a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday for their fourth consecutive comeback victory. Adam Kla...
Mar 25, 2025
South Korea’s truth commission says government responsible for fraud and abuse in foreign adoptions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's truth commission has concluded that the government bears responsibility for facilitating a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse, driven by efforts...
Mar 25, 2025