National Sports

Vancouver Whitecaps sign Croatian midfielder Kreilach after Real Salt Lake departure

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed former Real Salt Lake captain Damir Kreilach.

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Former Senators forward Radek Bonk optimistic about old team

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Radek Bonk lived through some dark early days with the Ottawa Senators. The franchise eventually figured things out. Following a more recent period of turmoil, he again sees brighter days ahead.

Dec 29, 2023 11:12 AM Read more >

Toronto Blue Jays agree to terms with utilityman Kiner-Falefa on two-year deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a two-year contract worth US$15 million, the team said Friday. Kiner-Falefa hit .

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Ohio’s GOP governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov.

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Canadian men's basketball squad wins CP team of the year after historic 2023

The Canadian men's basketball team took its place on the international stage in 2023.

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Hoops star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named CP male athlete of the year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took 2023 by storm, blossoming into a superstar on both the NBA and international stages.

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Philadelphia Flyers stifle Vancouver Canucks in 4-1 win

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have talked about the need to stay focused recently while leading a surprising charge in the NHL standings. And the Philadelphia Flyers took advantage of distraction on Thursday night.

Dec 29, 2023 1:05 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Thornton's winner allows Cougars to narrowly escape with 3-2 win

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Hudson Thornton netted the game-winning goal at 18:20 of the third period as the Prince George Cougars edged the Calgary Hitmen 3-2 on Thursday in Western Hockey League action.

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Andrei Svechnikov scores 3 times as Carolina Hurricanes beat Montreal Canadiens 5-3

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night.

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Zach Hyman keys fast start as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in the first period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Thursday night.

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