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Kings pick apart Oilers' top line 5-1 to stay hot at home
LOS ANGELES - Tyler Toffoli had two goals and an assist to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Jeff Carter added a goal and two assists for the the King...
Nov 21, 2019
Fleury makes amazing save to hold off Leafs for 450th win
LAS VEGAS - The only thing missing for Marc-Andre Fleury was a magic wand. Fleury made 31 saves for his 450th win, including an incredible diving stop late in the game, and the Vegas Golden Knights he...
Nov 21, 2019
Barrie, Engvall lead Maple Leafs to 3-1 win over Coyotes
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Tyson Barrie scored his first goal of the season and Pierre Engvall got the first of his career to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday nigh...
Nov 21, 2019
Pope arrives in Thailand to encourage Catholic minority
BANGKOK - Pope Francis arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday to begin a tour of Thailand and Japan, part of a mission to boost the morale of those countries' tiny minority Catholic communities and speak abo...
Nov 21, 2019
Man found guilty of murdering British tourist in New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A New Zealand jury has found a man guilty of murder in the death of 22-year-old British backpacker Grace Millane. Millane died last December on her birthday after meeting a m...
Nov 21, 2019
Andre Burakovsky scores twice, Avalanche beat Flames 3-2
CALGARY - Andre Burakovsky got promoted to the top line on Tuesday night and took full advantage. Playing with Nathan MacKinnon and Joonas Donskoi, Burakovsky scored twice to lead the Colorado Av...
Nov 21, 2019
Montreal Alouettes linebacker Muamba named CFL's outstanding Canadian
CALGARY - Montreal Alouettes linebacker Henoc Muamba captured the CFL's top Canadian award Thursday night. Muamba received the honour at the CFL's awards banquet in voting conducted by the Footba...
Nov 21, 2019
Western Mustangs quarterback Chris Merchant captures Hec Crighton Trophy
QUEBEC - Western Mustangs quarterback Chris Merchant has been named the top player in Canadian university football this year. Merchant captured the Hec Crighton Trophy on Thursday night at the U Sport...
Nov 21, 2019
Benn scores winner, Stars take 5th straight, 5-3 over Jets
DALLAS - Jamie Benn backhanded a tiebreaking goal with 4:21 left and the rolling Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 Thursday night after blowing a three-goal lead. Mattias Janmark returned from i...
Nov 21, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Banks named CFL's outstanding player
CALGARY - Brandon Banks is the CFL's outstanding player. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver captured the honour for the first time Thursday at the CFL awards banquet in voting conducted by the Football ...
Nov 21, 2019