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Canada takes gold, silver as monobob makes its World Cup debut in Whistler

Canada takes gold, silver as monobob makes its World Cup debut in Whistler

WHISTLER, B.C. — Canada's Bianca Ribi was stunned as she stood at the bottom of the bobsled track Friday. In her first World Cup appearance as a pilot, the 26-year-old from Winnipeg captured gold in monobob. "I don't even believe it," she said.
Canada's world bronze medallists Gilles, Poirier leaders after short dance at Espoo

Canada's world bronze medallists Gilles, Poirier leaders after short dance at Espoo

ESPOO, Finland — Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are the leaders after the short dance at figure skating's ISU Grand Prix Espoo. The world bronze medallists scored 87.
Senators ride three power-play goals to 5-1 rout of Ducks

Senators ride three power-play goals to 5-1 rout of Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Derick Brassard and Mathieu Joseph each had a goal and two assists, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on Friday.
Leafs beat Wild 4-3 behind Murray's saves, Jarnkrok's goal

Leafs beat Wild 4-3 behind Murray's saves, Jarnkrok's goal

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Calle Jarnkrok scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Minnesota 4-3 on Friday and spoiled Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury's return to the net.
Laval Rouge et Or and Saskatchewan Huskies make final preparations for Vanier Cup

Laval Rouge et Or and Saskatchewan Huskies make final preparations for Vanier Cup

LONDON, Ont. — Laval linebacker Ian Leroux skipped out on the turf at Western Alumni Stadium for the start of practice Friday afternoon, extended his arm in a first-down motion and even blew some kisses in the air.
Dach returns to Chicago, helps Montreal win 3-2 in shootout

Dach returns to Chicago, helps Montreal win 3-2 in shootout

CHICAGO (AP) — Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach scored in the shootout to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday.
Ovechkin and Oshie power Capitals past Flames 3-0

Ovechkin and Oshie power Capitals past Flames 3-0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie each had a goal and an assist, helping the Washington Capitals to a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Friday. Ovechkin scored career goal No.
After breakout season, Canada's James Crawford craves constant downhill contention

After breakout season, Canada's James Crawford craves constant downhill contention

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — James Crawford wants to put the tools he learned from his breakout ski racing season into constantly challenging for the podium.
Show's over already for host Qatar's World Cup team

Show's over already for host Qatar's World Cup team

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The show is over already for the Qatar team, which was eliminated Friday from the World Cup less than a week after it opened the tournament and launched the first version of soccer's biggest event in the Middle East.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian linebacker Tommy Bringi

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian linebacker Tommy Bringi

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian linebacker Tommy Bringi on Friday. The five-foot-11, 229-pound Bringi appeared in 12 games last season, registering a tackle and six special-teams tackled.