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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 876 goals and needs 19 to break the record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 sho...
Jan 30, 2025
Chabot's overtime goal leads Ottawa Senators past Washington Capitals 5-4
OTTAWA - Thomas Chabot scored in overtime to earn the Ottawa Senators some retribution in their 5-4 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Special teams were the overall difference for th...
Jan 30, 2025
Fleury posts shutout in final Montreal game, Wild blanks Canadiens 4-0
MONTREAL - Marc-Andre Fleury posted a 19-save shutout in what's expected to be his final game in Montreal as the Minnesota Wild blanked the Canadiens 4-0 on Thursday night. Fleury, a 40-year-old from ...
Jan 30, 2025
Andlauer says he's all in and doesn't want any Ottawa Senators fan to think otherwise
OTTAWA - Michael Andlauer is all in and he doesn't want any Ottawa Senators fan to think otherwise. On Thursday night before Ottawa's contest versus the Washington Capitals, the Senators owner met wit...
Jan 30, 2025
Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95
NEW YORK (AP) - Dick Button was more than the most accomplished men's figure skater in history. He was one of his sport's greatest innovators and promoters. Button, winner of two Olympic gold medals a...
Jan 30, 2025
Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95
NEW YORK (AP) - Olympic figure skating great and authoritative commentator Dick Button has died at 95. Button's son, Edward, said he died Thursday and did not provide a cause. Button won two Olympic g...
Jan 30, 2025
Former Toronto Argonauts head coach John Huard dies at the age of 80
TORONTO - John Huard, who guided the Acadia Axemen to two Vanier Cup titles and later served as head coach of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 80. The Argos confirmed Huard's passing Thur...
Jan 30, 2025
A Lim Kim opens 4-shot lead in 1st round of LPGA season opener
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A Lim Kim shot a bogey-free, 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a four-shot lead in the opening round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LGPA Tour season opene...
Jan 30, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays sign three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer to one-year deal: reports
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer. ESPN and the New York Post say the free agent and Toronto have agreed to a one-year deal worth US$15.5 million...
Jan 30, 2025
Trump says 25 per cent tariffs coming for Canada on Saturday
President Donald Trump says he will slap Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent tariffs on Saturday.The president says he will decide whether the duties will include oil Thursday night.Trump, who was aske...
Jan 30, 2025