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Canadian cliff diver Molly Carlson set to make the leap in Auckland in season finale

Canadian cliff diver Molly Carlson set to make the leap in Auckland in season finale

Canadian Molly Carlson goes into this weekend's final stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in New Zealand in second place and with a smile in her face.
Jazz owner requests for NHL to initiate expansion process to bring franchise to Utah

Jazz owner requests for NHL to initiate expansion process to bring franchise to Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The owners of the NBA's Utah Jazz have requested the NHL initiate an expansion process to bring a franchise to Utah.
Blackhawks agree to new 2-year contract with veteran goaltender Petr Mrazek

Blackhawks agree to new 2-year contract with veteran goaltender Petr Mrazek

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks announced another two-year contract on Wednesday, agreeing to an extension with goaltender Petr Mrazek. Mrazek's new deal runs through the 2025-26 season and carries a salary-cap hit of $4.25 million.
Canadian athletes to receive financial reward for medals won at Paralympic Games

Canadian athletes to receive financial reward for medals won at Paralympic Games

GATINEAU, Que. — Canadian Paralympians will receive the same financial reward for medals as the country's Olympians starting with this year's Paris Paralympics.
Raonic to replace Shapovalov on Canada roster for Davis Cup tie against South Korea

Raonic to replace Shapovalov on Canada roster for Davis Cup tie against South Korea

MONTREAL — The Canadian men's tennis team is making a significant roster change just over a week before a Davis Cup qualifier tie against South Korea. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., will replace Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont.
Majority of Proline bettors picked Mahomes earning first NFL playoff road win

Majority of Proline bettors picked Mahomes earning first NFL playoff road win

He's twice been named the NFL's top player and led the Kansas City Chiefs to a pair of Super Bowl titles but Patrick Mahomes earned another career first Sunday night.
William Nylander, fellow NHLers eager for Olympic chance

William Nylander, fellow NHLers eager for Olympic chance

William Nylander remembers the goal sailing into Finland's net early in the third period. A few months short of his 10th birthday, he was watching the 2006 Olympic final with his family.
Zverev ousts Alcaraz to move into Australian Open semis against Medvedev; Zheng into 1st semifinal

Zverev ousts Alcaraz to move into Australian Open semis against Medvedev; Zheng into 1st semifinal

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Alexander Zverev made no mistake with his second chance to close out a win over No. 2-ranked Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday night and moved into an Australian Open semifinal against two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev.
NHL roundup: Oilers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 14th straight win

NHL roundup: Oilers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 14th straight win

EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) — Warren Foegele and Evander Kane each had a goal and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers extended their NHL win streak to 14 games with a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Sasson outbattles Shaw, advances to wheelchair singles semifinals at Australian Open

Sasson outbattles Shaw, advances to wheelchair singles semifinals at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — The final score line reads 6-4, 6-2 and a quarterfinal victory for the favoured fourth seed. But Robert Shaw of North Bay, Ont.