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Canada's Denis Shapovalov is on to the fourth round of the Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada's Denis Shapovalov is on to the fourth round of the Australian Open. The Richmond Hill, Ont., native defeated Reilly Opelka of the United States 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Friday at the Grand Slam tournament.

Jan 21, 2022 5:52 AM Read more >

Horse who portrayed Seabiscuit dies at 24 at retirement farm

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — Popcorn Deelites, a 24-year-old retired thoroughbred who was one of several who portrayed Seabiscuit in the 2003 film, has died, Old Friends retirement farm in Kentucky announced Thursday.

Jan 21, 2022 1:01 AM Read more >

Theodores scores in OT, Vegas beats Canadiens, 4-3

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shea Theodore scored in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Thursday night.

Jan 20, 2022 10:20 PM Read more >

Vancouver Canucks stars Demko, Miller placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will be without two of their brightest stars Friday as COVID-19 continues to ripple through the locker room. Goalie Thatcher Demko and forward J.T.

Jan 20, 2022 9:32 PM Read more >

Johansen, Granlund lead Predators over Jets 5-2 to stop skid

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund each scored a goal and assisted on another to lead the Nashville Predators over the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Thursday night.

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Sergei Bobrovsky has 40-save shutout as Florida Panthers rout Edmonton Oilers 6-0

EDMONTON — Sergei Bobrovsky made 40 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Florida Panthers defeated the ice-cold Edmonton Oilers 6-0 on Thursday.

Jan 20, 2022 8:44 PM Read more >

Crosby and Malkin score, Penguins hold off Senators 6-4

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby scored, and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Ottawa Senators 6-4 on Thursday night.

Jan 20, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

Whitecaps deal star goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to LAFC for general allocation money

Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster says a "very special personal situation" is behind a massive trade that sends Maxime Crepeau, the club's star goalkeeper, to divisional rival Los Angeles FC.

Jan 20, 2022 6:23 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign all-star linebacker Bighill to extension

Money wasn't the overriding factor in Adam Bighill's decision to remain with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The all-star linebacker signed a one-year extension with the CFL club Thursday. Bighill was slated to become a free agent Feb.

Jan 20, 2022 4:33 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with quarterback Collaros on contract extension

WINNIPEG — American Zach Collaros will be under centre this season to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers chase a third straight Grey Cup title.

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