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Shesterkin’s deal with the Rangers said to be richest for a goalie in NHL history
NEW YORK (AP) - Igor Shesterkin's contract extension with the New York Rangers makes him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history, according to multiple reports. The team announced the eight-year ex...
Dec 07, 2024
Curl-Salemme, Cava lead Minnesota Frost to 5-3 win over Toronto Sceptres in PWHL
TORONTO - Britta Curl-Salemme scored twice, including the game-winner, for the Minnesota Frost in a 6-3 win over the host Toronto Sceptres in the Professional Women's Hockey League on Saturday. The fo...
Dec 07, 2024
US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rus...
Dec 07, 2024
US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rus...
Dec 07, 2024
Canadian ice dancers finish fourth and fifth in Grand Prix final
GRENOBLE - Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier couldn't overcome a fall in the rhythm dance at the ISU Grand Prix final to reach the podium with their free skate Saturday. Toronto's Gil...
Dec 07, 2024
Quebec liquor store employees secure new collective agreement after 2-year fight
MONTREAL - Members of a union representing more than 5,000 Quebec liquor store employees have secured a new collective agreement, ending two years of negotiations with the province-owned company. The ...
Dec 07, 2024
Norris takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP, Hamilton 18th in Mercedes farewell
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - McLaren's 26-year wait for a Formula One constructors' title could soon be over. Lewis Hamilton's time with Mercedes is set to end on a low. Lando Norris took po...
Dec 07, 2024
Germany's Francesco Friedrich wins 80th World Cup bobsled gold
ALTENBERG, Germany (AP) - Francesco Friedrich of Germany got the 80th World Cup win of his career Saturday, teaming with rookie Simon Wulff to prevail in the opening two-man bobsled race of the season...
Dec 07, 2024
Lindsey Vonn finishes 24th in downhill in her first race since announcing her return at age 40
COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) - Lindsey Vonn finished 24th in a lower-level FIS downhill race on Saturday as she returned from retirement to compete for the first time in nearly six years. The 40-year-o...
Dec 07, 2024
Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity
PARIS (AP) - Howling winds couldn't stop Notre Dame's heart from beating again. With three resounding knocks on its doors by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, wielding a staff carved from fire-scorched...
Dec 07, 2024