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Let 'er buck: Study suggests horses learn from rodeo experience, grow calmer

Let 'er buck: Study suggests horses learn from rodeo experience, grow calmer

CALGARY — Rodeo fans love the thrill of a bronc exploding into the ring, cowboy temporarily aboard. How the horse feels about it hasn't been so clear.
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Stastny's overtime goal gives Winnipeg 2-1 win over Montreal

Stastny's overtime goal gives Winnipeg 2-1 win over Montreal

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets managed to weather the storm as the Montreal Canadiens unloaded a barrage of shots. And then it took the Jets just 36 seconds in overtime to end the game.
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WHL Roundup: Oliver, Guenther each score pair of goals as Oil Kings defeat Hurricanes

WHL Roundup: Oliver, Guenther each score pair of goals as Oil Kings defeat Hurricanes

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Dylan Guenther and Kaid Oliver each scored two goals in a 7-2 Edmonton Oil Kings win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Oliver also had two assists to cap off his four-point night while Guenther added an assist to his tally.
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No Matthews, no problem: Minus NHL goal leader, Maple Leafs blank Oilers 4-0

No Matthews, no problem: Minus NHL goal leader, Maple Leafs blank Oilers 4-0

EDMONTON — The Maple Leafs knew even with Auston Matthews they would need to be at their best against a surging opponent. Subtracting the NHL's leading goal scorer from Toronto's lineup due to injury further increased the degree of difficulty.
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Ontario's Rachel Homan reaches Tournament of Hearts final for third straight year

Ontario's Rachel Homan reaches Tournament of Hearts final for third straight year

CALGARY — Rachel Homan is in familiar territory in a strange curling season. She'll skip Ontario in a third straight Canadian women's curling championship final Sunday.
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QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs overcome two-goal game from Simon Lavigne, win 4-3 in OT

QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs overcome two-goal game from Simon Lavigne, win 4-3 in OT

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Simon Lavigne scored two goals for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, but Justin Robidas scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Val D'Or Foreurs a 4-3 overtime win over the Armada Saturday night.
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Canadian Aaliyah Edwards scores 24, leads no. 1 UConn over Butler

Canadian Aaliyah Edwards scores 24, leads no. 1 UConn over Butler

INDIANAPOLIS — Paige Bueckers made the key passes, Aaliyah Edwards handled the boards. The scoring, both stellar freshmen did their share and more for No. 1 Connecticut.
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Canadian UFC fighter Alexis Davis looks impressive in first action in 19 months

Canadian UFC fighter Alexis Davis looks impressive in first action in 19 months

LAS VEGAS — Canadian veteran Alexis Davis, fighting for the first time in 19 months, gave Sabina (Colombian Queen) Mazo a reality check en route to a unanimous decision win Saturday night on a UFC Fight Night card.
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Weir leads by 2 at Cologuard Classic, Mickelson 9 back

Weir leads by 2 at Cologuard Classic, Mickelson 9 back

TUCSON, Ariz. — Mike Weir went on a back-nine birdie binge to take control of the Cologuard Classic. Phil Mickelson waded into the mud for the second straight day and will have to dig out of a deep hole if he’s going to make history.
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Rafael Campos tied for lead at home in Puerto Rico Open

Rafael Campos tied for lead at home in Puerto Rico Open

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — Local favourite Rafael Campos took a share of the lead Saturday in the PGA Tour’s Puerto Rico Open, waiting out a series of rain delays to shoot a 5-under 67 at windy Grand Reserve.
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