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With Maschmeyer out, Philips gets her chance in the Ottawa Charge net

With Maschmeyer out, Philips gets her chance in the Ottawa Charge net

OTTAWA — Injuries are part of the game but nothing can prepare a team for losing a top goaltender as it looks to make a push for the playoffs. Such is life for the Ottawa Charge in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
France wins Six Nations after beating Scotland with record flourish

France wins Six Nations after beating Scotland with record flourish

PARIS (AP) — France saw off a resilient Scotland 35-16 and clinched the Six Nations title with a tournament-try record on Saturday. Coach Fabien Galthié's side needed only a victory at chilly Stade de France to ensure a first title since 2022.
Howden and Drury return to podium on four-medal day for Canada at ski cross World Cup

Howden and Drury return to podium on four-medal day for Canada at ski cross World Cup

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, Ont. — Reece Howden and Kevin Drury returned to the podium Saturday on a four-medal day for Canada at a ski cross World Cup at Craigleith Ski Club. Howden, from Cultus Lake, B.C.
Knight has three points to lead Boston to a 5-2 win over Ottawa

Knight has three points to lead Boston to a 5-2 win over Ottawa

OTTAWA — Fleet captain Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists to help Boston to a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Charge in Professional Women’s Hockey League action on Saturday.
Canada loses quarterfinal at world wheelchair mixed doubles curling championship

Canada loses quarterfinal at world wheelchair mixed doubles curling championship

STEVENSTON — Canada's Ina Forrest and Mark Ideson dropped a 7-6 decision to Japan in quarterfinal play Saturday at the world wheelchair mixed doubles curling championship.
Toronto Blue Jays drop 9-5 decision to St. Louis Cardinals in pre-season play

Toronto Blue Jays drop 9-5 decision to St. Louis Cardinals in pre-season play

JUPITER — Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis gave up three earned runs over 3 2/3 innings in Toronto's 9-5 pre-season loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
Francesco Friedrich of Germany wins 16th world bobsled championship, taking 4-man in Lake Placid

Francesco Friedrich of Germany wins 16th world bobsled championship, taking 4-man in Lake Placid

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Francesco Friedrich won every championship he could in bobsledding this season.
BMO Field fans boo U.S. anthem prior to Toronto FC's home opener against Chicago

BMO Field fans boo U.S. anthem prior to Toronto FC's home opener against Chicago

TORONTO — Fans at Toronto FC's home opener against the Chicago Fire showed their displeasure at the U.S. by booing "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Saturday. The booing was steady, followed by an enthusiastic rendition of "O Canada.
Woman killed in Friday avalanche while skiing in Kananaskis Country

Woman killed in Friday avalanche while skiing in Kananaskis Country

KANANASKIS, Alta. — A woman has died after an avalanche in the backcountry west of Calgary. RCMP say four people were out skiing near Mount Black Prince in Kananaskis Country on Friday afternoon when an avalanche hit.
Canada wins four medals on opening day of short-track speedskating worlds

Canada wins four medals on opening day of short-track speedskating worlds

BEIJING — Canadian speedskaters won three gold medals and one silver on Saturday at the ISU world short-track championship. Steven Dubois took top spot in the men's 500 metres and William Dandjinou finished first in the men's 1,500.