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Andreescu bounces Bouzkova in Aussie Open opener
MELBOURNE, Australia - Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., who missed last year's Australian Open, made her presence felt on Sunday with a straight-set win over No. 25-ranked Marie Bouzkova of Czec...
Jan 15, 2023
Pettersson scores in shootout, lifts Canucks past Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Elias Pettersson scored on the final attempt in the shootout as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Sunday night and avoided a winless five-game road trip. E...
Jan 15, 2023
Jessica Pegula is first player to Australian Open's 2nd round
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Jessica Pegula began her bid for a first Grand Slam singles title by overwhelming Jaqueline Cristian 6-0, 6-1 in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday. The third...
Jan 15, 2023
Caufield's goal lifts Canadiens past Rangers 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) - Cole Caufield scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and Sam Montembeault made 38 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers on Sunda...
Jan 15, 2023
Canucks' fan favourite, Gino Odjick, dies at 52
VANCOUVER - One of the most popular players to ever suit up for the Vancouver Canucks has died. Wayne "Gino" Odjick, who played 12 seasons in the NHL for the Canucks, New York Islanders, Philadelphia ...
Jan 15, 2023
Agreement by SLGA and SGEU could cost the government millions in severance packages
The date when SLGA liquor stores are set to close is getting closer and that means hundreds of employees are set to be getting severance packages thanks to a new deal.One of the Vice Presidents with t...
Jan 15, 2023
Kraemer's four-goal effort leads Canada past Sweden 10-0 for women's under-18 gold
STERSUND, Sweden - Canada saved its most dominant effort for last. Caitlin Kraemer led the way with four goals as Canada routed Sweden 10-0 to claim its second consecutive gold medal at the women's wo...
Jan 15, 2023
Canadian Nathan Rourke announces he'll be signing with Jacksonville Jaguars
Nathan Rourke will soon become a Jacksonville Jaguar. The 24-year-old Victoria native tweeted Sunday he'll be signing with Jacksonville, which was one of 12 teams he worked out for after finishing the...
Jan 15, 2023
Canada's Bottcher defeats Edin 5-3 to claim Canadian Open title
CAMROSE, Alta. - Canada's Brendan Bottcher earned a 5-3 victory over Sweden's Niklas Edin to claim the Grand Slam of Curling's Canadian Open title on Sunday. After falling behind 2-1, Bottcher scored ...
Jan 15, 2023
Gilles, Poirier headline Canadian figure skating worlds team
Ice dance duo Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier highlight the Canadian team headed to the ISU figure skating world championships, announced by Skate Canada on Sunday. The competition is set to take place ...
Jan 15, 2023