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Ageless Glenn Howard aims to defend Ontario Tankard title and earn Brier berth

Ageless Glenn Howard aims to defend Ontario Tankard title and earn Brier berth

Feeling "10 times better" after off-season knee surgery, the ageless Glenn Howard is feeling refreshed and energized as he aims to defend his team's title at the upcoming Ontario Tankard. "It's unbelievable.
Study: Sports help people with intellectual disabilities lower risk of depression

Study: Sports help people with intellectual disabilities lower risk of depression

A study on the positive impact the Special Olympics has on its athletes has given John Bryden hope that he'll be able to speak with his daughter Carly again.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime advances to fourth round of Australian Open

Canada's Auger-Aliassime advances to fourth round of Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to move on to the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Former NHLer Hodgson honoured by release of Indigenous hockey card set

Former NHLer Hodgson honoured by release of Indigenous hockey card set

It’s been a long time coming, but the recognition is more than welcomed by Danny Hodgson. The 57-year-old is one of eight former Indigenous NHL players who are a part of the Upper Deck First Peoples Rookie Cards set, released Jan. 13.
Hyman-led Oilers extend win streak to five games with 5-3 victory over Lightning

Hyman-led Oilers extend win streak to five games with 5-3 victory over Lightning

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers seem to have started their traditional second-half surge. Zach Hyman had a pair of goals as the Oilers extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.
OHL Roundup: Donoso, 67's cruise past Colts 4-1

OHL Roundup: Donoso, 67's cruise past Colts 4-1

BARRIE, Ont. — Max Donoso had a stellar 36-save performance to help lead the Ottawa 67's to a 4-1 victory over the Barrie Colts on Thursday.
Russell scores 16 points in 4th, Wolves beat Raptors 128-126

Russell scores 16 points in 4th, Wolves beat Raptors 128-126

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — D’Angelo Russell scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards had 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 128-126 on Thursday night.
Gu back in the winner's circle, Canadians collect three World Cup halfpipe medals

Gu back in the winner's circle, Canadians collect three World Cup halfpipe medals

CALGARY — Freestyle ski star Eileen Gu was victorious in her first competition since taking Beijing's Olympic Games by storm and Canadians collected a pair of silver medals and a bronze in World Cup halfpipe Thursday.
Tkachuk, Panthers cruise past Canadiens 6-2 behind five-goal second period

Tkachuk, Panthers cruise past Canadiens 6-2 behind five-goal second period

MONTREAL — Despite losing their starting goaltender just over two minutes into the game, the Florida Panthers held up just fine.
Matthews scores twice, Samsonov makes 37 saves as Maple Leafs down Jets 4-1

Matthews scores twice, Samsonov makes 37 saves as Maple Leafs down Jets 4-1

TORONTO — Ilya Samsonov kept his team in the fight early. Auston Matthews — looking more and more like last season's 60-goal man — took control from there.