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Oilers rediscover offensive touch as win streak hits five games
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have rediscovered their scoring touch. One game after scoring seven goals against Minnesota, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Oilers earned a 6-3 victory...
Dec 14, 2024
Giannis, Bucks top Hawks 110-102, earn spot in NBA Cup final
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and was an assist away from a triple-double, Damian Lillard added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-102 on Saturday to earn a s...
Dec 14, 2024
Draisaitl helps Oilers win fifth straight game with 6-3 victory over Golden Knights
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers earned a 6-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday to extend their winning streak to five games. Ryan Nugent-Hop...
Dec 14, 2024
Team Canada prepares for upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin
A busy training camp filled with challenging exercises would occupy the thoughts of most high-performance athletes but Darby McIntyre was more excited to meet their teammates. McIntyre attended a Spec...
Dec 14, 2024
Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Väisänen makes Finland for World Juniors ahead of Saturday home game
The Medicine Hat Tigers will have a second player representing them this year at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Ottawa.Defenseman Veeti Visnen has been named to Finland's roster for...
Dec 14, 2024
Sea to Sky Highway in B.C. has been closed in both directions due to mudslide
SQUAMISH, B.C. - The Sea to Sky Highway linking Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., has been closed in both directions after a mudslide near Lions Bay brought down trees and debris to block the road. The RC...
Dec 14, 2024
Toronto's McIntosh sets another world record at short-course swimming championships
BUDAPEST - Summer McIntosh has set yet another world record. The Toronto native won gold in the women's 400-metre medley at the World Short Course Swimming Championship on Saturday. She finished in fo...
Dec 14, 2024
Athletics acquire LHP Jeffrey Springs in multiplayer deal with the Rays
The Athletics are building a new-look rotation for their big move to Sacramento. The A's added to their pitching depth on Saturday, acquiring Jeffrey Springs in a multiplayer trade with the Tampa Bay ...
Dec 14, 2024
Canada earns five medals at short-track speedskating World Cup in Seoul
SEOUL - William Dandjinou, Steven Dubois and Canada's women's relay squad all earned gold medals on Saturday at a short-track speedskating World Cup. Dana Blais and Jordan Pierre-Gilles were also silv...
Dec 14, 2024
Tiny, endangered sea turtle found on Quebec’s Magdalen Islands for the first time
MONTREAL - One of the world's smallest and most endangered turtle species was found on the shores Quebec's Magdalen Islands last week - a first in the province. Veterinarian Jean-Simon Richard says he...
Dec 14, 2024