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Northern Ontario defeats New Brunswick in extra end to advance to Scotties final

Northern Ontario defeats New Brunswick in extra end to advance to Scotties final

Andrea Crawford thought she had the win until Krista McCarville snatched it away.
Giroux named MVP, Metropolitan team wins NHL All-Star Game

Giroux named MVP, Metropolitan team wins NHL All-Star Game

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Philadelphia captain Claude Giroux scored three goals and the Metropolitan Division beat the Central Division 5-3 on Saturday in the final 3-on-3 match to win the NHL All-Star Game.

Nick Robertson scores twice as Toronto Marlies down Rochester Americans 5-2

TORONTO — Nick Robertson had a pair of goals Saturday, helping the Toronto Marlies to a 5-2 victory over the Rochester Americans in American Hockey League play.
Quebec middleweight suffers 16-second knockout loss on UFC Fight Night card

Quebec middleweight suffers 16-second knockout loss on UFC Fight Night card

LAS VEGAS — American Chidi (Chidi Bang Bang) Njokuani kicked off his UFC career with a bang Saturday, knocking out Quebec middleweight Marc-Andre (Powerbar) Barriault in just 16 seconds on a Fight Night card.

Edmonton Elks extend receiver Walker, add four new players

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have locked up a veteran piece of their receiving corps and signed four new faces. The club announced Saturday that is has signed an extension with 30-year-old American wide receiver Derel Walker.
Saskatchewan Roughriders extend American receiver D'haquille Williams

Saskatchewan Roughriders extend American receiver D'haquille Williams

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have locked up American receiver D'haquille Williams ahead of CFL free agency. The club announced Saturday it has signed the 28-year-old Williams to a contract extension.
Canada into FIBA World Cup after Belarus withdraws from qualifying tournament

Canada into FIBA World Cup after Belarus withdraws from qualifying tournament

OSAKA, Japan — Canada's women's basketball team has apparently qualified for the FIBA World Cup before its qualifying tournament has even tipped off. Belarus has pulled out of the four-team tournament that opens Feb.
Weidemann, Kingsbury earn Canada's first medals at Beijing Games

Weidemann, Kingsbury earn Canada's first medals at Beijing Games

BEIJING — Canada made its mark on the medal table early at the Beijing Olympics, as speedskater Isabelle Weidemann raced to bronze in the women's 3,000 metres on Saturday. The 26-year-old from Ottawa finished with a time of three minutes 58.
Canadian Kingsbury wins moguls silver at Beijing Olympics

Canadian Kingsbury wins moguls silver at Beijing Olympics

ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury has been dethroned. Kingsbury, the defending champion, settled for moguls silver with a score of 82.
CP NewsAlert: Canadian Mikael Kingsbury wins silver in men’s moguls

CP NewsAlert: Canadian Mikael Kingsbury wins silver in men’s moguls

BEIJING — Canada's Mikael Kingsbury has won men's moguls silver at the Beijing Olympics. More to come. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 5, 2022. The Canadian Press