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Canada's Mackay, Sharpe reach World Cup podium in freestyle ski halfpipe
COPPER MOUNTAIN - Two Canadian skiers have landed on the World Cup podium in freestyle halfpipe. Calgary's Brendan Mackay was a silver medallist in the men's event behind victor Alex Ferreira of the U...
Dec 21, 2024

Man City crisis deepens after latest Premier League loss to Aston Villa
Manchester City's stunning slump deepened after losing to Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers at Villa Park consigned the four-time defending cha...
Dec 21, 2024

Rangers' Rempe offered an in-person hearing, NHL could suspend him six-plus games
Matt Rempe of the New York Rangers has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety to discuss his boarding and elbowing of Dallas Stars defenceman Miro Heiskanen. The ...
Dec 21, 2024

After trading away first-round pick, Toronto FC manages to find value in MLS draft
TORONTO - Despite having previously traded away its first-round pick, Toronto FC managed to find some value in the MLS SuperDraft. TFC's haul produced an athletic centre back, versatile midfielder and...
Dec 21, 2024

Marc Odermatt finally wins in Gardena as he dominates a World Cup downhill
SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) - Marco Odermatt finally conquered the Saslong and the Swiss standout did it in style. Odermatt put down what he called "one of my best" downhill runs on Saturday to w...
Dec 21, 2024

Canada's Reece Howden victorious in men's World Cup ski cross race
INNICHEN - Canada's Reece Howden has won a second men's World Cup ski cross race this season with a victory in Italy. The 26-year-old from Cultus Lake, B.C., ran the table by finishing first in his he...
Dec 21, 2024

Pope has a cold and will skip outdoor Sunday prayer ahead of a busy week
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis is suffering from a cold and will deliver his Sunday blessing from indoors, the Vatican said, announcing the precautions ahead of a busy Christmas period and launch of the Hol...
Dec 21, 2024

Lindsey Vonn races into 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) - Lindsey Vonn raced into 14th position in a super-G on Saturday to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40. Vonn finished 1.18 seconds behind leader Cornelia Huette...
Dec 21, 2024

NHL roundup: Capitals snap losing streak with 3-1 win over Hurricanes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each scored in the final minute of a period, Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Frida...
Dec 20, 2024

Murray nets first win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pre-game warm-ups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in near...
Dec 20, 2024