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Ovechkin scores 887th goal, moves within 8 of breaking Gretzky's record
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. Ovechkin deflected a shot from Mart...
Mar 15, 2025
With Maschmeyer out, Philips gets her chance in the Ottawa Charge net
OTTAWA - Injuries are part of the game but nothing can prepare a team for losing a top goaltender as it looks to make a push for the playoffs. Such is life for the Ottawa Charge in the Professional Wo...
Mar 15, 2025
France wins Six Nations after beating Scotland with record flourish
PARIS (AP) - France saw off a resilient Scotland 35-16 and clinched the Six Nations title with a tournament-try record on Saturday. Coach Fabien Galthi's side needed only a victory at chilly Stade de ...
Mar 15, 2025
Knight has three points to lead Boston to a 5-2 win over Ottawa
OTTAWA - Fleet captain Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists to help Boston to a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Charge in Professional Women's Hockey League action on Saturday. After assisting on the open...
Mar 15, 2025
Chicago Fire rally from early deficit for a 2-1 win to spoil Toronto FC home opener
TORONTO - Goals by Andrew Gutman and Hugo Cuypers lifted the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 comeback win over Toronto FC on Saturday, spoiling TFC's home opener and leaving Robin Fraser's team winless four gam...
Mar 15, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays drop 9-5 decision to St. Louis Cardinals in pre-season play
JUPITER - Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis gave up three earned runs over 3 2/3 innings in Toronto's 9-5 pre-season loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Francis, a favourite to land the fifth ...
Mar 15, 2025
Clients of Halifax 'rage room' take aim at portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump
HALIFAX - After placing a framed photo of U.S. President Donald Trump on a table, Matthew Burke steps back and takes a mighty swing with a baseball bat. Glass shatters as the frame explodes. The oblit...
Mar 15, 2025
Howden and Drury return to podium on four-medal day for Canada at ski cross World Cup
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, Ont. - Reece Howden and Kevin Drury returned to the podium Saturday on a four-medal day for Canada at a ski cross World Cup at Craigleith Ski Club. Howden, from Cultus Lake, B.C., ...
Mar 15, 2025
Woman killed in Friday avalanche while skiing in Kananaskis Country
KANANASKIS, Alta. - A woman has died after an avalanche in the backcountry west of Calgary. RCMP say four people were out skiing near Mount Black Prince in Kananaskis Country on Friday afternoon when ...
Mar 15, 2025
Canada wins four medals on opening day of short-track speedskating worlds
BEIJING - Canadian speedskaters won three gold medals and one silver on Saturday at the ISU world short-track championship. Steven Dubois took top spot in the men's 500 metres and William Dandjinou fi...
Mar 15, 2025