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Susanna Tapani's OT winner helps Fleet escape late scare from Charge
OTTAWA - Susanna Tapani scored on a breakaway with just 47 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Boston Fleet a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Charge in Professional Women's Hockey League action on Thurs...
Feb 20, 2025
Israel identifies remains of child hostages but says body Hamas returned was not their mother
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Forensic scientists identified the remains of two Israeli child hostages handed over by Hamas but another body said to be their mother was "an anonymous, unidentified body," th...
Feb 20, 2025
'O Canada' booed loudly ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final
BOSTON - The Canadian national anthem was booed loudly ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States on Thursday night. Jeers rang around TD Garden when Chantal Kreviazuk began "O Ca...
Feb 20, 2025
Germany's Paul and Norway's Ventura part of international leaderboard in Mexico Open
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) - Six of the seven PGA Tour events this year had international winners, and the Mexico Open kept up with trend Thursday when Jeremy Paul of Germany, Kris Ventura of Norway and Ha...
Feb 20, 2025
Canadian defenceman Josh Morrissey misses 4 Nations final with illness
BOSTON - Canadian defenceman Josh Morrissey missed the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States due to an illness Thursday. The blueliner was replaced in the lineup by Thomas Harley. Morriss...
Feb 20, 2025
ESPN and Major League Baseball agree to end their deal after 2025 season, AP source says
ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. Both parties agreed to end their national television deal early, a person with knowledge of the decision sai...
Feb 20, 2025
Jennifer Jones back at Scotties Tournament of Hearts to coach Rachel Homan's team
THUNDER BAY - Jennifer Jones was back in familiar territory and colours in a new role Thursday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The six-time Canadian women's curling champion and all-time leader ...
Feb 20, 2025
Canadian women set for start of qualifying road for FIFA U-20 World Cup
The Canadian under-20 women's soccer team plays Dominica on Friday in a CONCACAF qualifier in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the first step on a journey that hopefully leads to next year's FIFA U-20 World C...
Feb 20, 2025
Judge won't immediately block Trump administration’s abrupt halt to Catholic refugee funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday refused to block the Trump administration's abrupt halt to funding of the nation's largest private refugee resettlement program in a setback to the U.S. C...
Feb 20, 2025
Hockey a Home Run: Blue Jays following 4 Nations Face-Off at spring training
DUNEDIN - Baseball is top of mind for the Toronto Blue Jays as they prepare for their pre-season opener on Saturday, but the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament has generated plenty of interest in th...
Feb 20, 2025