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Ovechkin at 800 now chasing Howe for 2nd on NHL goals list

Ovechkin at 800 now chasing Howe for 2nd on NHL goals list

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin becoming just the third NHL player with 800 goals has put him on the verge taking his next big step in hockey history. Ovechkin is just two goals from passing Gordie Howe for second on the career list. “Mr.
World Cup: Morocco fans see dream dashed as team loses semifinal against France

World Cup: Morocco fans see dream dashed as team loses semifinal against France

MONTREAL — It began with laughter, singing and chanting Wednesday in Montreal's Little Maghreb neighbourhood, but after France went ahead 2-0 late in their World Cup semifinal, fans of Morocco had to accept their team's dream run was over.
Shane Wright reconnecting with old friends ahead of world juniors

Shane Wright reconnecting with old friends ahead of world juniors

Shane Wright was excited to get another shot at the world juniors. Having two of his best friends in the fold was the added bonus.
PWHPA partners with OHL to host four Dream Gap Tour games

PWHPA partners with OHL to host four Dream Gap Tour games

The Ontario Hockey League and the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association have partnered to host four regular-season Dream Gap Tour games in OHL venues. The PWHPA Showcase presented by the OHL will feature games Feb.
Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0

Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0

AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament.
Cameron and Wilkie earns silvers as Canada wins four medals at Para-Nordic World Cup

Cameron and Wilkie earns silvers as Canada wins four medals at Para-Nordic World Cup

VUOKATTI, Finland — Collin Cameron of Bracebridge, Ont., and Natalie Wilkie of Salmon Arm, B.C., both earned silver medals as Canada won four medals on Wednesday at a Para-Nordic World Cup event.
B.C. Lions sign co-general managers Campbell, McEvoy to extensions

B.C. Lions sign co-general managers Campbell, McEvoy to extensions

Splitting general manager duties might be an unusual practice among CFL clubs, but the B.C. Lions have found a way to make it work.
Illinois running back Brown wins Cornish Trophy as top Canadian in NCAA football

Illinois running back Brown wins Cornish Trophy as top Canadian in NCAA football

VANCOUVER — Illinois running back Chase Brown has been awarded the Jon Cornish Trophy as the top Canadian in NCAA football. Brown was second in the NCAA and first in the Power Five conference with 1,643 rushing yards. The native of London, Ont.
Formenton signs contract with Swiss club after failing to sign deal with Senators

Formenton signs contract with Swiss club after failing to sign deal with Senators

AMBRÌ, Switzerland — Forward Alex Formenton has signed a one-year contract with HC Ambri-Piotta in the Swiss League after the restricted free agent failed to sign a new deal with the Ottawa Senators.
CPL expansion club Vancouver FC adds local 'keeper Irving as first ever signing

CPL expansion club Vancouver FC adds local 'keeper Irving as first ever signing

Vancouver FC have signed free-agent goalkeeper Callum Irving, making him the first player ever to agree to a deal with the Canadian Premier League expansion club.
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