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Canucks top Senators 5-2 to extend winning streak to five games

Canucks top Senators 5-2 to extend winning streak to five games

OTTAWA — Elias Pettersson didn't feel his Vancouver Canucks had their best showing Thursday, but that didn't stop the fun of winning.
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Caulfield scores in OT as Canadiens beat Red Wings 3-2

Caulfield scores in OT as Canadiens beat Red Wings 3-2

DETROIT (AP) — Cole Caufield scored a power-goal at 4:04 of overtime, Cayden Primeau stopped 27 shots for his first win of the season and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Thursday night to snap a four-game skid.
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Homan defeats Einarson to remain unbeaten at Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National

Homan defeats Einarson to remain unbeaten at Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National

PICTOU, N.S. — Ottawa's Rachel Homan remained perfect at the Grand Slam of Curling's Kioti National with a 7-2 win over four-time defending Canadian champion Kerri Einarson of Gimli, Man., on Thursday.
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Top pick Connor Bedard's 2 goals, 2 assists help Blackhawks snap an 8-game skid vs. Lightning

Top pick Connor Bedard's 2 goals, 2 assists help Blackhawks snap an 8-game skid vs. Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Top draft pick Connor Bedard had his first multi-point game with two goals and two assists as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Lightning 5-3 Thursday night to snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Lightning.
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Canada thumps Venezuela in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament opener

Canada thumps Venezuela in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament opener

MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Laeticia Amihere led the way with 11 points and 11 rebounds as Canada thumped Venezuela 81-39 on Thursday in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament action.
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Naomi Osaka set to make her tennis return at the Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka set to make her tennis return at the Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka will make her comeback to tennis at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open.
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Ernie Els opens with 63 for the lead, Canada's Ames tied for second at Schwab Cup

Ernie Els opens with 63 for the lead, Canada's Ames tied for second at Schwab Cup

PHOENIX (AP) — Ernie Els opened with four birdies in five holes and never really slowed until he finished with an 8-under 63 for a two-shot lead Thursday in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
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Canada's Brooke Henderson goes on a tear to take 1-shot lead on LPGA Tour

Canada's Brooke Henderson goes on a tear to take 1-shot lead on LPGA Tour

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Brooke Henderson was bothered by seeing so many low scores before she even teed off Thursday on the LPGA Tour. She just went out and putted for birdie on every hole, opening with an 8-under 62 for a one-shot lead in The Annika.
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Stakusic, Fernandez earn singles wins to send Canada to final four at BJK Cup Finals

Stakusic, Fernandez earn singles wins to send Canada to final four at BJK Cup Finals

SEVILLE, Spain — Marina Stakusic and Leylah Fernandez earned singles victories over Poland on Thursday to give Canada a semifinal berth at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
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B.C. Lions ready for second crack at Blue Bombers in CFL's Western final

B.C. Lions ready for second crack at Blue Bombers in CFL's Western final

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions' message since May's training camp in Kamloops has been clear: push beyond the Western final and win the Grey Cup. Last season ended on a snowy day at I.G. Field with a 28-20 loss to the 2021 champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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