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Skinner scores 2 and Sabres respond to embarrassing loss with 9-3 rout of Maple Leafs

Skinner scores 2 and Sabres respond to embarrassing loss with 9-3 rout of Maple Leafs

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jeff Skinner scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and added an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres responded to their most embarrassing loss of the season with a 9-3 rout of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.
Newfoundland and Labrador hockey body axes post-game handshakes, citing 'issues'

Newfoundland and Labrador hockey body axes post-game handshakes, citing 'issues'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former National Hockey League player who now coaches in Newfoundland and Labrador says he disagrees with a recent decision by the province's amateur hockey governing body to ban team handshakes after games.
Riders sign assistant GMs Carson, Jones to two-year contract extensions

Riders sign assistant GMs Carson, Jones to two-year contract extensions

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed assistant general managers Kyle Carson and Paul Jones to two-year contract extensions. Jones will be entering his sixth season as assistant GM for Saskatchewan, having joined the club back in 2019.
From Renfrew to Zagreb: Alan Letang's journey to coaching Canada at the world juniors

From Renfrew to Zagreb: Alan Letang's journey to coaching Canada at the world juniors

Alan Letang remembers the phone call. It was 2009 and his career had already included 14 seasons playing professional hockey in North America and Europe. The voice on the other end of the line posed a question.
Blue Bombers sign all-star defensive back Deatrick Nichols to two-year extension

Blue Bombers sign all-star defensive back Deatrick Nichols to two-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American all-star defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a two-year extension, the CFL team announced Thursday. Nichols was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
Canada's Jared Schmidt wins gold, sister Hannah takes bronze in World Cup ski cross

Canada's Jared Schmidt wins gold, sister Hannah takes bronze in World Cup ski cross

INNICHEN, Italy — It was another successful day for Ottawa's Schmidt siblings on the World Cup ski cross circuit.
Shohei Ohtani is the AP Male Athlete of the Year for the 2nd time in 3 years

Shohei Ohtani is the AP Male Athlete of the Year for the 2nd time in 3 years

ANAHEIM, Calif.
2023 a watershed year in women's hockey with new professional league

2023 a watershed year in women's hockey with new professional league

Women's hockey in 2023 felt to Daniele Sauvageau like reaching the summit after years of pushing a boulder uphill.
EU court: FIFA and UEFA defy competition law by blocking Super League

EU court: FIFA and UEFA defy competition law by blocking Super League

BRUSSELS (AP) — Super League was revived on Thursday after the European Union’s top court ruled UEFA and FIFA defied competition law by blocking the breakaway project.
Daccord ties own Kraken franchise record with 42 saves in 2-1 win over Kings

Daccord ties own Kraken franchise record with 42 saves in 2-1 win over Kings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joey Daccord matched his own Seattle franchise record with 42 saves — 21 in the first period — and survived a furious final three minutes to help the Kraken hold off the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Wednesday night.