National Sports

Kaori Sakamoto leads the women's short program at figure skating's Grand Prix Espoo

ESPOO, Finland (AP) — Three world champions moved closer to earning places at figure skating's Grand Prix Finals on Friday with Kaori Sakamoto of Japan leading the women's short program and the American ice dance duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates i

Nov 17, 2023 2:19 PM Read more >

Zamboni leaking carbon monoxide likely to have caused hockey players' illness: mayor

WAKAW, Sask. — A Saskatchewan town has temporarily closed its hockey arena after carbon monoxide likely from a Zamboni left players sick.

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Hockey Canada chair Hugh L. Fraser not seeking re-election to board

The chair of Hockey Canada's board says he will not be seeking re-election. Hugh L. Fraser made the decision not to seek re-election in the summer, driven by a desire to pursue other projects related to safe sport.

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Canada's Mirela Rahvena claims bronze medal in skeleton World Cup opener

BEIJING — Canada's Mirela Rahneva took home the bronze medal in women's skeleton on Friday as the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation World Cup season got underway.

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Quarterback Chad Kelly leads Toronto charge at CFL awards banquet

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Chad Kelly would gladly switch spots with Brady Oliveira. Kelly received the CFL's outstanding player award Thursday ahead of Oliveira.

Nov 17, 2023 9:41 AM Read more >

Everton gets biggest sporting sanction in EPL history of 10 points for breaching financial rules

LONDON (AP) — Everton was handed the biggest sporting sanction in the Premier League's 31-year history on Friday for breaching the competition's financial rules, with the deduction of 10 points dropping the team into next-to-last place in the standin

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Tim Stützle scores in overtime as Senators beat Red Wings 5-4 in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Tim Stützle scored 4:58 into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Thursday in the opening game of the NHL’s Global Series in Sweden.

Nov 17, 2023 12:52 AM Read more >

Lindholm has three-point night to lead the Flames to 5-2 win over the Canucks

CALGARY — It's been a rapid decline offensively for Jonathan Huberdeau since finishing tied for second in league scoring two seasons ago, but he's hoping a big goal on Thursday night will help turn things around.

Nov 17, 2023 12:36 AM Read more >

Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023

Thursday's Scoreboard NHL Ottawa 5, Detroit 4, OT Calgary 5, Vancouver 2 Vegas 6, Montreal 5 New Jersey 5, Pittsburgh 2 Arizona 3, Columbus 2 Tampa Bay 4, Chicago 2 Seattle 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Los Angeles 2, Florida 1 San Jose 5, St.

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Ravens handle Bengals 34-20 after Joe Burrow exits in the 2nd quarter with a wrist injury

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson hurt an ankle and lost one of his top targets to a more severe injury. At least Baltimore's star quarterback was able to keep playing. The Cincinnati Bengals weren't so lucky.

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