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Lauren Lenentine learning from great skips as she prepares to be Team Einarson fifth
Lauren Lenentine has yet to complete her first full quadrennial on the women’s curling scene…
Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report
An association representing the live music industry says budget-conscious concertgoers are getting pickier about which…
Plane crashes in sports have devastated pro teams and college programs
The crash of an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter was the…
Armed Forces name former MP as first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
WINNIPEG — A former Cree member of Parliament and a longtime military member has been…
Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base…
International study permit data an ‘earthquake’ for Canadian university finances
A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential…
Finland names Jokiharju and Vaakanainen as 4 Nations replacements for Heiskanen and Hakanpää
Finland is adding defensemen Henri Jokiharju of the Buffalo Sabres and Urho Vaakanainen of the…
NHL roundup: Jets trip Caps 5-4 in OT, overshadow Ovechkin goal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18…
Canadian defensive back Campbell returns to Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA — Canadian Tevaughn Campbell is back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The six-foot, 200-pound defensive…
Booing of U.S. anthem continues at Canadian sporting events despite tariff pause
TORONTO — Canadian sports fans continue to voice their displeasure at American economic policies despite…
US national anthem booed before NBA, NHL games in Canada despite tariff pause
TORONTO (AP) — Fans booed the American national anthem before NHL and NBA games in…
Comrie nets shutout, Jets beat Hurricanes 3-0 for seventh straight win
WINNIPEG — Eric Comrie made 29 saves and the Winnipeg Jets’ potent power play struck…
Comrie thrilled with 3-0 shutout over ‘Canes as Jets win seventh straight game
WINNIPEG — Eric Comrie finally got what he deserved on Tuesday — in a good…
4 Nations players, coaches face quick turnaround ahead of tournament
Sidney Crosby knows the formula. The Canadian hockey icon has suited up for his country…
Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia
Logan Cooley was born in Pittsburgh just 17 months before Sidney Crosby debuted in the…
Canada, U.S. women’s hockey teams not focused on booing ahead of Rivalry Series
HALIFAX — The Canadian and American national women’s hockey teams aren’t worried about the current…
Manitoba government’s Buy Local ad campaign includes spending on social media
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government’s new advertising campaign encouraging people to spend their dollars in…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Capitals are one of just 2 NHL teams without a player in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It could help them
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Cruising to the top of the NHL standings by winning 36…
‘They’ve stepped up’: Carey Price backs Canada’s goaltending ahead of 4 Nations
Carey Price remembers the unending pressure. The nation’s eyes turn to the crease every time…
Tory candidate won’t apologize for joking that polar bears could deal with homeless
WINNIPEG — A candidate for leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives says he won’t apologize…
Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports
It’s been a decades-long tradition in North America, but a Canadian professor of sport management…
UFC returns to Montreal after 10-year absence, schedules UFC 315 for May 10
MONTREAL — The UFC is returning to Montreal after a 10-year absence. The mixed martial…
Gabriel Vilardi leads as Jets fend off Islanders 4-3 for eighth-straight win
WINNIPEG — With less than a third of the current season left, Gabriel Vilardi is…