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Another summer women's world hockey championship expected in 2022

Another summer women's world hockey championship expected in 2022

CALGARY — A dearth of international women's hockey is about to be replaced by an abundance of it.
Canada, U.S. improve to 2-0 in women's world hockey on record-tying day for Knight

Canada, U.S. improve to 2-0 in women's world hockey on record-tying day for Knight

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Hilary Knight tied former U.S. star Cammi Granato's record for goals in women's world hockey championship play with 44 in the Americans' 3-0 victory over Finland on Sunday night. Making her U.S.
Canada leans on offensive depth in 5-1 win over Russia in women's world hockey

Canada leans on offensive depth in 5-1 win over Russia in women's world hockey

CALGARY — Canada got offensive contributions from the young and the veteran in a 5-1 win Sunday over Russia at the women's world hockey championship.
CFL says Elks players tested positive for COVID-19, next game vs. Argos postponed

CFL says Elks players tested positive for COVID-19, next game vs. Argos postponed

Several Edmonton Elks players have tested positive for COVID-19, the Canadian Football League revealed late Sunday. The CFL has postponed Edmonton’s next game against the Argonauts in Toronto, initially scheduled for Thursday.
CPL Roundup: Awuah's late stoppage-time goal gives Forge 1-1 draw with HFX Wanderers

CPL Roundup: Awuah's late stoppage-time goal gives Forge 1-1 draw with HFX Wanderers

HAMILTON — Kwame Awuah scored deep into second-half stoppage time to salvage a point for Forge FC in a 1-1 draw with HFX Wanderers FC in the Canadian Premier League Sunday.
Rod Gilbert, Hall of Famer for New York Rangers, dies at 80

Rod Gilbert, Hall of Famer for New York Rangers, dies at 80

NEW YORK (AP) — Rod Gilbert, the Hall of Fame right wing who starred for the New York Rangers and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, had died. He was 80. Gilbert's family confirmed the death to Rangers on Sunday.
Edmonton Stingers beat Niagara River Lions to win second CEBL title in a row

Edmonton Stingers beat Niagara River Lions to win second CEBL title in a row

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Stingers beat the Niagara River Lions by a large margin to win the Canadian Elite Basketball League final Sunday.
Safe Conduct holds off Riptide Rock to win the 162nd Queen's Plate

Safe Conduct holds off Riptide Rock to win the 162nd Queen's Plate

TORONTO — No stranger to the winner's circle south of the border, Irad Ortiz Jr. wasted no time making his mark in Canada's elite thoroughbred racing series.
NHL, junior teams, offer condolences after crash that killed three players in B.C.

NHL, junior teams, offer condolences after crash that killed three players in B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Hockey leagues such as the NHL and teams including the Humboldt Broncos have offered their condolences to the families of three junior players who died when a vehicle crashed into a tree in British Columbia.
Toronto Blue Jays lose 5-3 to Detroit Tigers after extra innings

Toronto Blue Jays lose 5-3 to Detroit Tigers after extra innings

TORONTO — Miguel Cabrera's historic 500th career homer was an unwanted incident on a long list of distressing developments for the Blue Jays on Sunday.