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Canada's Eliot Grondin strikes World Cup gold in snowboard cross

Canada's Eliot Grondin strikes World Cup gold in snowboard cross

BEAUPRÉ, Que. — Canada's Eliot Grondin struck World Cup gold on home snow in the men's snowboard cross event on Saturday. The Sainte-Marie, Que., native beat out Austria's Jacob Dusek (56.04) at the line by 0.
Canada's Einarson falls 8-5 to Norway in women's curling world championship semis

Canada's Einarson falls 8-5 to Norway in women's curling world championship semis

SANDVIKEN, Sweden — Canada's Kerri Einarson will play for bronze once more. Einarson fell 8-5 to Norway's Marianne Roervik in the world women's curling championship semifinals on Saturday.
Canadian women thump South Africa 66-7 in their first outing since Rugby World Cup

Canadian women thump South Africa 66-7 in their first outing since Rugby World Cup

MADRID — Fancy Bermudez, a sevens player in her 15s international debut, and Sabrina Poulin each scored two tries as Canada thumped South Africa 66-7 Saturday in its first match since finishing fourth at the Women's Rugby World Cup in November in New

Jets sign forward Parker Ford to two-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Parker Ford to a two-year, entry-level contract on Saturday. The deal, which is set to begin for the 2023-24 season, carries an average annual value of US$925,000 in the NHL.
Canada's Evan McEachran claims World Cup silver in slopestyle

Canada's Evan McEachran claims World Cup silver in slopestyle

SILVAPLANA, Switzerland — Canada's Evan McEachran closed the World Cup slopestyle season with a silver medal on Saturday. The Oakville, Ont., native finished with a score of 93 points. Sweden's Jesper Tjader (94.
Canada's Gilles, Poirier claim world figure skating bronze in ice dance

Canada's Gilles, Poirier claim world figure skating bronze in ice dance

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier earned ice dance bronze at the figure skating world championships on Saturday. The Grand Prix Final champions finished with a total score of 217.88.
Siakam's 32-point, nine-assist effort lifts Raptors to 118-97 win over Pistons

Siakam's 32-point, nine-assist effort lifts Raptors to 118-97 win over Pistons

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors put forth a stellar defensive effort and it led to a decisive victory Friday night. Pascal Siakam had a game-high 32 points and nine assists and the Raptors dominated the Detroit Pistons en route to a 118-97 win.

WHL roundup: ICE edge Wheaties 3-2 in shootout, clinch Scott Munro Memorial Trophy

BRANDON, Man. — Connor McClennon and Zack Ostapchuk each scored in the shootout as the Winnipeg ICE defeated the host Brandon Wheat Kings 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Friday.
Canadian Szeryk, Shin, Jutanugarn share lead at Superstition Mountain

Canadian Szeryk, Shin, Jutanugarn share lead at Superstition Mountain

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Coyotes minority owner suspended by NHL following arrest

NEW YORK (AP) — Arizona Coyotes minority owner Andrew Barroway was suspended indefinitely by the NHL on Friday following his arrest for domestic violence in Colorado.