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Kaori Sakamoto wins gold in Espoo to secure her place at figure skating's Grand Prix Finals
ESPOO, Finland (AP) - World champion Kaori Sakamoto secured her place at figure skating's Grand Prix Finals with her second series win of the season on Saturday at Grand Prix Espoo. Sakamoto landed se...
Nov 18, 2023
Jonathan Goldbloom named Hockey Canada board chair as new directors elected
MONTREAL - Hockey Canada has a new board of directors. Jonathan Goldbloom was appointed as chair by the board, taking over from Hugh L. Fraser. Gillian Apps, Amanda Fowler, Corey Hirsch, Kristi Miller...
Nov 18, 2023
Sex assault centre director replaced over letter questioning alleged Hamas rapes
EDMONTON - The president of the University of Alberta says the school has replaced the director of its sexual assault centre over its endorsement of an open letter that questions the validity of sexua...
Nov 18, 2023
Hataoka, Yang share lead at LPGA finale with $2 million on the line
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) - Nasa Hataoka had a strong start and Amy Yang had a hot finish, finishing with a share of the lead in the CME Group Tour Championship with 18 holes left and $2 million on the line. ...
Nov 18, 2023
Stamkos and Glendening score 39 seconds apart as Lightning pulls out 6-4 win over Oilers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Steven Stamkos and Luke Glendening scored 39 seconds apart midway through the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturda...
Nov 18, 2023
Canadian men rally from early deficit to beat Brazil and move up to world rankings
VILLAJOYOSA, Spain - Captain Lucas Rumball scored three tries Saturday as Canada defeated Brazil 40-15 to finish third at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup. The victory vaulted the Canadia...
Nov 18, 2023
Top general worries about maintaining Pacific fleet on current budget 'trajectory'
HALIFAX - Canada's top soldier says the military's ability to keep funding a "persistent presence" of warships in the western Pacific is facing challenges on the current budget. Gen. Wayne Eyre was sp...
Nov 18, 2023
Sun shines on Bombers and Alouettes ahead of 110th Grey Cup in Hamilton
Hamilton has been blessed with sunshine and mild weather in the buildup to Sunday's Grey Cup, save for Friday which came with clouds and coolish temperatures. And while the temperature has declined le...
Nov 18, 2023
Montreal Carabins dominate Western Mustangs to advance to Vanier Cup
MONTREAL - The Montreal Carabins punched their ticket to the Vanier Cup with a 29-3 win over the Western Mustangs in the Uteck Bowl at CEPSUM sports centre on Saturday. Quarterback Jonathan Senecal st...
Nov 18, 2023
Adam Johnson's UK team retires his jersey number after the player's skate-cut death
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) - The English hockey team that Adam Johnson played for retired his No. 47 jersey on Saturday as part of a memorial game honoring the American who died after an opposing player...
Nov 18, 2023