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Dodgers have tentative deal to acquire Glasnow from Rays, subject to new contract, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a tentative trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot for pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfi...
Dec 15, 2023

Vancouver Canucks blank Florida Panthers 4-0 on night honouring Luongo
VANCOUVER - Dakota Joshua scored two goals as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 Thursday for a fourth straight win. Andrei Kuzmenko converted the winning goal while Brock Boeser also...
Dec 14, 2023

Stamkos scores four, Lightning end Oilers' win streak with 7-4 victory
EDMONTON - Steven Stamkos scored four goals as the Tampa Bay Lightning found a way to douse the red-hot Oilers, emerging with a 7-4 victory over Edmonton on Thursday. Tyler Motte, Nikita Kucherov and ...
Dec 14, 2023

Hilary Knight scores OT winner, United States beats Canada 3-2 in Rivalry Series
KITCHENER, Ont. - Captain Hilary Knight scored the overtime winner as the United States women's national hockey team improved to 3-0 in its Rivalry Series with a 3-2 win over Canada on Thursday. Knigh...
Dec 14, 2023

Boldy scores in regulation and shootout as Wild beat Flames 3-2
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy scored in the shootout to lift the Minnesota Wild over the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Thursday night. Boldy and Marco Rossi scored in regulation for Mi...
Dec 14, 2023

Robert Thomas scores twice, Blues beat Senators 4-2 to end losing streak at 4 games
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Robert Thomas had two goals and an assist and the St. Louis Blues won in interim coach Drew Bannister's NHL coaching debut, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night to end a ...
Dec 14, 2023

Blue Jackets hold off late Maple Leafs comeback effort to take 6-5 OT win
TORONTO - Kent Johnson capped a two-goal effort with the overtime winner as the Columbus Blue Jackets held off a late Toronto comeback to top the Maple Leafs 6-5 on Thursday. Patrik Laine, Justin Danf...
Dec 14, 2023

Bianca Andreescu says her back isn't ready for the Australian Open
MONTREAL - Bianca Andreescu won't play in next month's Australian Open because of a nagging back injury. The 2019 U.S. Open champion from Mississauga, Ont., has been dealing with a stress fracture in ...
Dec 14, 2023

Talk It Out: Toronto Raptors' improved communication paying off defensively
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are a naturally quiet group off the court. Speaking up, especially on defence, will be an important part of turning around their season. The normally reserved OG Anunoby ...
Dec 14, 2023

Homan remains undefeated in curling's Masters with win over Hasselborg
SASKATOON - Ottawa's Rachel Homan remained perfect at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters with a 7-5 win over Sweden's Anna Hasselborg in Draw 10 action on Thursday. Homan had the hammer coming in...
Dec 14, 2023