National Sports

Knight, U.S. prevail 6-3 over Canada to claim women's hockey world championship gold

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Disbelief was the emotion for Canada after a loss that came in such stunning fashion. Captain Hilary Knight scored the go-ahead goal as part of a hat trick in leading a U.S.

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CP NewsAlert: U.S. wins women's world hockey championship gold

BRAMPTON, Ont.

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WHL playoffs: Rebels beat Blades 5-2, lead series 2-0

SASKATOON — The Saskatoon Blades have seen this Western Hockey League playoff movie before.

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Fitzpatrick wins RBC Heritage over Spieth on 3rd extra hole

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick's earliest memories of Harbour Town were as a spectator wondering if Tiger Woods would play the RBC Heritage.

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Edmonton Oilers hope last year's long playoff run greases their wheels in 2023

EDMONTON — After their longest playoff run in 16 years in 2022, the Edmonton Oilers have the weapons to go further.

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Hockey Canada has regained its national funding from Ottawa

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Canadian government has restored funding to Hockey Canada.

Apr 16, 2023 3:28 PM Read more >

North Bay Battalion downs Barrie Colts to tie playoff series 1-1

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Kyle McDonald scored twice to power the North Bay Battalion to a 5-2 win over the Barrie Colts in Ontario Hockey League playoff action Sunday. With the win, North Bay tied the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series 1-1.

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Czechia edges Switzerland 3-2 to earn bronze at world women's hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Denisa Krizova scored twice, including the winner, as Czechia edged Switzerland 3-2 to capture the bronze medal at the world women's hockey championship Sunday afternoon.

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Bethancourt's three-run homer leads Rays past Jays 8-1, Manoah struggles on mound

TORONTO — Alek Manoah wants to start throwing punches instead of wearing them. Manoah took the loss as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped an 8-1 decision to Tampa Bay on Sunday as the Rays avoided a three-game sweep.

Apr 16, 2023 2:36 PM Read more >

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Cam Dineen to one-year, two-way US$775,000 contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Cam Dineen to a one-year, two-way US$775,000 contract Sunday. Edmonton acquired Dineen and forward Nick Bjugstad from the Arizona Coyotes on March 1.

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