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Manikas, Thompson score second-period goals to pace Wolves to 3-1 win over Battalion

Manikas, Thompson score second-period goals to pace Wolves to 3-1 win over Battalion

SUDBURY, ONTARIO — Kosta Manikas and Jack Thompson scored second-period goals to pace the Sudbury Wolves past the North Bay Battalion 3-1 in the lone OHL game Sunday afternoon.
Canadian women's rugby 15s team returns to action after two-year layoff

Canadian women's rugby 15s team returns to action after two-year layoff

After being sidelined for some two years due to the pandemic, the Canadian women's rugby team returns to action Monday when it takes on the U.S. in Glendale, Colo. And not a moment too soon.
Skate Canada event provides high performance director Slipchuk with good takeaways

Skate Canada event provides high performance director Slipchuk with good takeaways

VANCOUVER — It was just a snapshot in time but the results from this weekend's Skate Canada International figure skating competition provided an early picture of what Canadian skaters are doing well and where they need to improve, says Michael Slipch
Lucas Herbert holds steady in wind for 1-shot win in Bermuda

Lucas Herbert holds steady in wind for 1-shot win in Bermuda

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Lucas Herbert had two birdies during the toughest, wind-blown stretch of Port Royal and held steady to the end Sunday for a 2-under 69 to win the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Red Deer Rebels triumph in OT, snap Edmonton Oil Kings' three-game win streak

Red Deer Rebels triumph in OT, snap Edmonton Oil Kings' three-game win streak

RED DEER, Alta. — Ben King scored with 34 seconds remaining in overtime – his second goal of the game – to lead the Red Deer Rebels past the Edmonton Oil Kings 4-3 in the Western Hockey League Saturday.
Gilles, Poirier win ice dance gold; Messing fifth in men's event at Skate Canada

Gilles, Poirier win ice dance gold; Messing fifth in men's event at Skate Canada

VANCOUVER — Managing to earn a gold medal on a night when they didn't skate their best shows the potential Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier believe they possess as they prepare for the Olympic Games.
Monahan embracing reduced role, leads Flames past Flyers for sixth consecutive win

Monahan embracing reduced role, leads Flames past Flyers for sixth consecutive win

CALGARY — Sean Monahan has found himself in a reduced role this season, but as the Calgary Flames continue to rattle off wins, he has no complaints.
Play me a song: Braves organist charms fans, amuses players

Play me a song: Braves organist charms fans, amuses players

ATLANTA (AP) — Matthew Kaminski had intended to play a Grateful Dead song as the walk-up music for Houston's starting pitcher at the World Series. Luis Garcia. Jerry Garcia.
Edmonton Oilers ride power play to 2-1 road win over Vancouver Canucks

Edmonton Oilers ride power play to 2-1 road win over Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks held Connor McDavid to a single assist for the first time this season. But they couldn’t skate away with a win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Abbotsford Canucks fall in overtime, second straight loss to Ontario Reign

Abbotsford Canucks fall in overtime, second straight loss to Ontario Reign

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — T.J. Tynan beat Canucks goaltender Spencer Martin at 2:54 of overtime to lead the Ontario Reign past Abbotsford 3-2 in the American Hockey League on Saturday.