National Sports

Men's super-G in Bormio called off because of warm weather

BORMIO, Italy (AP) — A men’s World Cup super-G scheduled for the Stelvio course on Thursday was called off because of warm weather.

Dec 30, 2021 5:42 AM Read more >

Barcelona's COVID-19 outbreak swells to 10 players

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Barcelona squad swelled to 10 on Thursday, potentially jeopardizing the team's return to league play after Spain's winter break of nearly two weeks.

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Blackhawks scout Brigette Lacquette breaks hockey barrier for Indigenous women

EDMONTON — An NHL scouting job came to Brigette Lacquette at a time when she needed it. She's the first Indigenous woman to scout for an NHL team. Her employer is the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Stevenson's four-point effort helps Rebels to 8-6 win over Raiders

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Blake Stevenson scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Red Deer Rebels to an 8-6 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders on Wednesday night.

Dec 29, 2021 9:49 PM Read more >

Tarasenko leads St. Louis Blues past Edmonton Oilers in 1st game since layoff

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko had a goal and two assists as the St. Louis Blues beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Wednesday night. Brandon Saad, Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou also scored in St.

Dec 29, 2021 9:18 PM Read more >

Kartye's overtime winner gives Greyhounds a 5-4 victory over Wolves

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Tye Kartye scored the overtime winner to give the Soo Greyhounds a 5-4 comeback victory over the Sudbury Wolves on Wednesday night.

Dec 29, 2021 7:27 PM Read more >

Manchester City strengthens grip on EPL title by taking 8-point lead

Manchester City's grip on its Premier League title hasn't been this strong all season.

Dec 29, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

World junior hockey championship cancelled due to COVID-19 forfeited games

EDMONTON — The continued forfeiture of games due to the COVID-19 virus ended the world junior men's hockey championship in Alberta after just four days.

Dec 29, 2021 5:18 PM Read more >

Canada's bobsled team places 13 team members in COVID-19 protocols

SIGULDA, Latvia — Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton has placed 10 of its athletes and three staff members into COVID-19 protocols. A spokesman from the national sport organization confirmed the outbreak on Wednesday.

Dec 29, 2021 2:56 PM Read more >

Canucks forwards Boeser, Di Giuseppe added to NHL's COVID protocol

Vancouver Canucks forwards Brock Boeser and Phillip Di Giuseppe and a member of the team's support staff have been added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list hours before the team was scheduled to return to action after an extended break.

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