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Bunting scores decisive power-play goal to power Penguins past Maple Leafs 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Michael Bunting scored a third-period power-play goal that gave the Pittsburgh Penguins the lead for good in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Rickard Rakell ...
Dec 07, 2024
Capitals rebound from poor start to beat Canadiens 4-2
MONTREAL - The Washington Capitals erased a 2-0 first-period deficit by scoring four unanswered goals to earn a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night at Centre Bell. It was the ninth s...
Dec 07, 2024
Scheifele scores winner as Jets beat Blackhawks 4-2 in Sorensen's debut
CHICAGO (AP) - Mark Scheifele snapped a third-period tie and Kyle Connor had two assists, helping the Winnipeg Jets beat Chicago 4-2 on Saturday in the first game for interim Blackhawks coach Anders S...
Dec 07, 2024
LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record sixth MLS Cup championship
CARSON, Calif. (AP) - Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Satur...
Dec 07, 2024
Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law
EDMONTON - A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they've followed through with their plan to challenge Alberta's three transgender bills in court, starting with one that bars doctors from provid...
Dec 07, 2024
Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says
Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with t...
Dec 07, 2024
Poeltl, Olynyk, Mitchell return to Toronto Raptors' lineup versus Mavericks
TORONTO - Jakob Poeltl, Kelly Olynyk and Davion Mitchell will all return to the Toronto Raptors lineup tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. Poeltl missed Toronto's 129-92 loss to the visiting Oklahom...
Dec 07, 2024
Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law
EDMONTON - A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they've followed through with their plan to challenge Alberta's three transgender bills in court, starting with one that bars doctors from provid...
Dec 07, 2024
U.S. announces nearly US$1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
The United States will provide nearly US$1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the cong...
Dec 07, 2024
Shesterkin’s deal with the Rangers said to be richest for a goalie in NHL history
NEW YORK (AP) - Igor Shesterkin's contract extension with the New York Rangers makes him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history, according to multiple reports. The team announced the eight-year ex...
Dec 07, 2024
