May 2nd, 2024

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Andersson, Flames top Tkachuk, Panthers in OT 5-4

By George Richards, The Associated Press on November 19th, 2022

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Rasmus Andersson scored in the fifth round of the shootout to lead the Calgary Flames over the Florida Panthers 5-4 Saturday night in a matchup of teams that made a major trade last summer. Adam Ruzicka had two goals and an assist for Calgary. Nikita Zadorov and Blake Coleman also scored. ... Read More »

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Rodgers shares lead at Sea Island with another chance to win

By The Associated Press on November 19th, 2022

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) – Patrick Rodgers ran off four straight birdies late in his round Saturday and finished with a par save for a 6-under 64, giving him a share of the lead with Ben Martin in the RSM Classic and another chance at his first PGA Tour title. Martin was poised to ... Read More »

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Leona Maguire makes up 7 shots to tie Lydia Ko for LPGA lead

By The Associated Press on November 19th, 2022

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) – Leona Maguire of Ireland had four straight birdies around the turn and added a pair of birdies late for a 9-under 63, allowing her to catch Lydia Ko in the CME Group Tour Championship and set up a duel for the richest prize in women’s golf. At stake on Sunday at ... Read More »

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Huskies, Rouge et Or win Bowl games to clinch spots in 57th Vanier Cup

By The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies and Laval Rouge et Or will play for the 57th Vanier Cup. The Huskies pulled away in the second half on Saturday to beat St. Francis Xavier 36-19 in the Uteck Bowl in Antigonish, N.S. Laval beat the Western Mustangs 27-20 to win the Mitchell Bowl. The Canadian university football ... Read More »

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Star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with thigh tear

By Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press on November 19th, 2022

DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training on Saturday. “Karim Benzema is out of the World Cup,” the French soccer federation (FFF) said. “After hurting ... Read More »

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Tabin, Howard and Woods score for Toronto Six in 6-3 loss to Riveters

By The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Sarah Bujold, Kelly Babstock and Madison Packer scored two goals apiece to lift the Metropolitan Riveters to a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Six in the Premier Hockey Federation on Saturday. Kati Tabin, Brittany Howard and Emma Woods scored for Toronto, in the team’s first road trip of the regular season. ... Read More »

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Huskies pull away from X-Men in fourth quarter to clinch a spot in Vanier Cup

By The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies will play for the Vanier Cup title. The Huskies pulled away in the second half on Saturday to beat St. Francis Xavier 36-19 in the Uteck Bowl in Antigonish, N.S.. They’ll face the winner of the Mitchell Bowl between Laval University and University of Western Ontario in the 57th edition ... Read More »

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Gold for Dubreuil, silver for women’s team sprint at World Cup in the Netherlands

By The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands – Canada’s Laurent Dubreuil raced to victory in the 500 metres to lead Canada on a two-medal day at the ISU speedskating World Cup. The Canadian women’s team sprint captured a silver medal Saturday in the season’s first race. Dubreuil, from Levis, Que., had to reset after being charged with a false start, ... Read More »

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Decorated Bombers’ offensive lineman Bryant gears up to protect Collaros in Grey Cup

By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022

REGINA – Before every game, Stanley Bryant awaits a text from his mother Bernita Hines asking him “are you ready for some football?” His answer, in both word and on-field deeds, is a resounding “yes.” Winner of the CFL’s most outstanding offensive lineman award for a record fourth season, Bryant will have a hand in ... Read More »

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Argos, Blue Bombers hold their final practices prior to Grey Cup game

By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022

REGINA – The night before the Grey Cup offered Zach Collaros an opportunity to catch up on the latest episodes of Gabby’s Dollhouse. The CFL’s outstanding player the last two seasons planned to spend his Saturday night with his wife, Nicole, young daughters Sierra and Capri as well as his in-laws. Following dinner, Collaros expected ... Read More »

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New Jersey Devils beat Senators to stretch their league-best win streak to 12 games

By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2022

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators fell 5-1 to the red-hot New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon. The Devils (15-3-0) have now won 12 straight and there was no doubt who was the better team on this day. Ottawa (6-10-1) continues to struggle, having won just twice in its last 11 (2-8-1). Late in the game ... Read More »

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