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Canadian skier Alexander claims downhill bronze in impressive world championship debut

COURCHEVEL, France — Cameron Alexander's impressive result in his first world championship race was no surprise to teammate James Crawford. Alexander, from North Vancouver, B.C., finished in one minute 47.94 seconds, 0.

Feb 12, 2023 11:18 AM Read more >

Wheeler navigates Jets to 4-1 win over Blackhawks

WINNIPEG — Blake Wheeler had a feeling the Winnipeg Jets would benefit from their 11-day break between games. He was right. Wheeler scored twice and added an assist as the refreshed Jets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Saturday night.

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WHL roundup: Bedard nets five points as Pats pound Warriors 8-4

REGINA — Connor Bedard scored three goals and added two assists as the Regina Pats defeated the short-handed Moose Jaw Warriors 8-4 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night.

Feb 11, 2023 11:38 PM Read more >

Blue Jackets down 'outworked' Maple Leafs 4-3 to spoil Woll's home debut

TORONTO — Joseph Woll waited a long time for his first home start with the Maple Leafs. The Blue Jackets spoiled the moment Saturday after Toronto inexplicably took its foot off the gas against the NHL's worst team.

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Women's team reluctantly ends job action after Canada Soccer threatens legal action

Facing the threat of legal action from Canada Soccer, the Canadian women's team has reluctantly agreed to return to training and play in the SheBelieves Cup.

Feb 11, 2023 9:58 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Lardis scores twice to lead Bulldogs past Petes

HAMILTON — Nick Lardis scored twice and added an assist as the Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the visiting Peterborough Petes 4-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday. Noah Nelson and Lawson Sherk also scored for the Bulldogs (24-22-4-0).

Feb 11, 2023 9:44 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Drakkar rally to tip Oceanic 5-4 in overtime

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Louis-Charles Plourde scored at 4:50 of overtime as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar capped off a late comeback to beat the host Rimouski Oceanic 5-4 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.

Feb 11, 2023 9:34 PM Read more >

Calgary's Stephen Ames wins PGA Tour Champions event in Morocco

RABAT, Morocco — Calgary's Stephen Ames fired a final round 73 on Saturday to finish off a wire-to-wire victory at the Trophy Hassan II tournament in Morocco.

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Scheffler holds WM Phoenix Open lead, Taylor 2 shots back

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler held onto the lead Saturday at the WM Phoenix Open in a bid to successfully defend his title and regain the No. 1 spot in the world.

Feb 11, 2023 7:45 PM Read more >

Montreal Force blank Toronto Six 3-0 in all-Canadian PHF battle

TORONTO — Tricia Deguire earned the shutout as the visiting Montreal Force blanked the Toronto Six 3-0 in an all-Canadian Premier Hockey Federation showdown on Saturday. Deguire, a 26-year-old netminder from Sherbrooke, Que.

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