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Jacob Markstrom makes 34 saves as Flames beat Canadiens 2-1
MONTREAL - Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves as the Calgary Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Tuesday night. Nazem Kadri and Connor Zary scored for Calgary (5-8-2), which left Eastern Canada w...
Nov 14, 2023
Some PWHL questions remain unanswered on eve of training camps
No confirmation of team names or a fixed start date yet, but Professional Women's Hockey League leaders say they're filling in the blanks as fast as they can. PWHL training camps opening Wednesday in ...
Nov 14, 2023
Canucks look to Bo Horvat's first game back in Vancouver with N.Y. Islanders
VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson has one hope for Vancouver Canucks fans as ex-captain Bo Horvat makes his return to Rogers Arena on Wednesday. "I hope they don't boo him," the Swedish forward said after ...
Nov 14, 2023
House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right co...
Nov 14, 2023
Bell big winner at Sask. Indigenous Music Awards
It was a big night on Sunday for Nigel Bell, also known as Nige B, who walked away from the inaugural Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards with two accolades. Bell, a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian...
Nov 14, 2023
'Happiest moment of my life': P.A. family escapes Gaza unscathed
A Prince Albert man will soon be reunited with his family who were trapped in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas conflict.Abdullah Algherbawi's wife, three sons, and daughter officially crossed the border i...
Nov 14, 2023
CFL commissioner Ambrosie says he still has energy to remain in current post
HAMILTON - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie isn't going anywhere. The 60-year-old Winnipeg native has held the job since 2017 and said Tuesday he has no immediate plans to step away. "I feel like we're...
Nov 14, 2023
Forget playoff beard, Als quarterback Cody Fajardo winning with playoff moustache
HAMILTON - Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo's playoff moustache is getting some love at the Grey Cup. "Have you seen his moustache?" said veteran Als offensive lineman Kristian Matte, drawi...
Nov 14, 2023
Matt Chapman declines Toronto Blue Jays' qualifying offer, remains a free agent
TORONTO - Third baseman Matt Chapman has declined the Toronto Blue Jays' qualifying offer and remains a free agent. Chapman was one of seven players who turned down US$20.325-million qualifying offers...
Nov 14, 2023
Swift Current suspends head coach indefinitely for violation of WHL conduct code
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - The Swift Current Broncos have suspended head coach Devan Praught indefinitely due to an alleged violation of the Western Hockey League's standards of conduct, the team announce...
Nov 14, 2023