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Oilers' struggles aside, Connor McDavid continues to set bar for fellow NHLers
Connor McDavid's start to the season has been downright miserable. Sure, the points have been there - if you're a mere mortal NHL player - with two goals and eight assists in nine games. McDavid's Edm...
Nov 08, 2023
Canada's Fernandez and Stakusic tabbed for singles matches against Spain at BJK Cup
SEVILLE, Spain - Leylah Fernandez and Billie Jean King Cup rookie Marina Stakusic will play singles for Canada in its opening tie against host Spain. Stakusic, an 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., w...
Nov 08, 2023
Ajax seeks Europa League surge as new coach sparks turnaround. Israeli clubs return to European play
A coaching change appears to have done the trick for Ajax as the slumping Dutch giant seeks a late turnaround in its Europa League group. John van 't Schip, a former midfielder for Ajax and the Nether...
Nov 08, 2023
Canada's Szeryk looks to keep LPGA Tour status heading into season's final full event
Maddie Szeryk feels like her game has turned a corner the last couple of weeks. And that feeling has come at a good time as she prepares to tee it up at the final full-field event of the LPGA Tour's 2...
Nov 08, 2023
In the news today: New document suggests more Canadians might soon be leaving Gaza
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... More Canadians could soon leave Gaza More Canadians could soon be leaving Gaza ...
Nov 08, 2023
Scientists call on Canada to adopt ecologically minded forest degradation definition
TORONTO - A letter signed by more than 100 scientists is urging the Canadian government to take action to stop the degradation of its previously undisturbed forests from large-scale industrial logging...
Nov 08, 2023
Sharks end record-tying 11-game skid with 2-1 win over Flyers
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks snapped an 11-game losing streak that tied for the longest skid to start the season in National Hockey League history with a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia F...
Nov 07, 2023
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves won a second term Tuesday in the conservative state where his party dominates. Reeves defeated challenger Brandon Presley, who raised more...
Nov 07, 2023
Connor scores twice as road Jets beat Blues 5-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Kyle Connor scored twice, and Mark Scheifele added a goal and an assist to help the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Tuesday night. Alex Iafallo had four assists for his ...
Nov 07, 2023
Flames rally with three goals in third to beat Predators 4-2
CALGARY - Blake Coleman scored the game-winner as the Calgary Flames scored three times in the third period for a thrilling 4-2 comeback victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Dillon D...
Nov 07, 2023