National Sports

Alberta Golden Bears one win away from defending national men's hockey title

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Riley Kieser, Luke Philp, and Grayson Pawlenchuk scored third-period goals to power the defending champion Alberta Golden Bears past the No. 5 Saskatchewan Huskies 3-0 in a U Sports men's hockey semifinal Saturday.

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Williamson, No. 5 Duke beat No. 12 FSU 73-63 for ACC title

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Zion Williamson proved he's back and healthy with a dominating three-game show at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. And that has fifth-ranked Duke celebrating yet another championship in its already-record haul.

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Winnipeg Jets edge Calgary Flames in Western Conference showdown

Winnipeg Jets winger Mathieu Perreault felt like he had scored a game-winning goal in the playoffs.

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Last-place Ottawa Senators upset provincial rival Toronto Maple Leafs

OTTAWA — The best thing the Toronto Maple Leafs can say about this week is that it's over. The Leafs lost 6-2 to the last-place Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, concluding a week that saw Toronto lose three of four while giving up 23 goals.

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Slumping Canadiens can't put a puck past Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford

MONTREAL — Another incredible performance by Corey Crawford in his hometown has seriously hurt Montreal's playoff chances down the stretch.

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Ex-Alouette Johnny Manziel signs with new Alliance league, will join Memphis

Johnny Football is heading to Memphis to resume his football career. Former Montreal Alouettes quarterback Johnny Manziel signed with the Alliance of American Football on Saturday night and will join the Memphis Express.

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Rodriguez scores 2 goals, Dynamo beat Whitecaps 3-2

HOUSTON — Memo Rodriguez scored twice, including the winner in the 73rd minute, and the Houston Dynamo remained unbeaten with a 3-2 win over the winless Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.

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Canadian Elena Gaskell captures Crystal Globe after bronze at home

QUEBEC — Canadian Elena Gaskell earned the Crystal Globe for the 2018-19 freestyle skiing big air campaign after capturing a bronze medal in the season-ending World Cup on Saturday. The native of Vernon, B.C.

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Iowa State romps past KU 78-66 to win Big 12 tourney title

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lindell Wigginton found his way to Iowa State from Canada, fellow Canadian Marial Shayok took a detour through the University of Virginia, and Michael Jacobson started his career at the University of Nebraska.

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Canadian Bianca Andreescu is turning heads in tennis world with her stunning run

Bianca Andreescu has captured the imagination of Canadian sports fans with her Cinderella-like journey to the BNP Paribas Open women’s singles final Sunday. But the Mississauga, Ont., native didn't just appear out of nowhere.

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