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Emergency goalie protocol talk on tap for NHL GMs meeting after Ayres' game
When a 42-year-old Zamboni driver entered as an emergency goaltender and won an NHL game, it became one of the best stories in sports. But David Ayres going from practising with the Toronto Maple Leaf...
Mar 01, 2020

Serie A, soccer clubs clash in Italy amid coronavirus outbreak chaos
MILAN - Amid a global health crisis Italian soccer teams and Serie A's governing body are squabbling with each other about when to play games, with Inter Milan chief executive Giuseppe Marotta saying ...
Mar 01, 2020

Canada's Blondin captures world allround speedskating silver medal
HAMAR, Norway - Ivanie Blondin captured a silver medal in the overall standings at the ISU world allround speedskating championships on Sunday, the punctuation mark on a season that has seen her domin...
Mar 01, 2020

Canadian freestyle star Mikael Kingsbury adds dual moguls silver to collection
ALMATY, Kazakhstan - Canadian freestyle skiing star Mikael Kingsbury climbed the World Cup podium for the ninth time this season on Sunday, finishing second in a dual moguls event. The 27-year-old fro...
Mar 01, 2020

Man City beats Aston Villa 2-1, wins 3rd straight League Cup
LONDON - Manchester City won the League Cup for a third consecutive season by beating Aston Villa 2-1 on Sunday, providing the club with a moment of celebration as it fights to protect its reputation ...
Mar 01, 2020

With virus in mind, Korea's Sungjae Im wins Honda Classic, Canada's Hughes 2nd
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Moments after getting his first career PGA Tour win, Sungjae Im took a moment to reflect on what it means. Not for himself - for his homeland, and for those dealing with a v...
Mar 01, 2020

Talbot makes 38 saves, Flames beat Panthers 3-0
SUNRISE, Fla. - Cam Talbot made 38 saves, Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist, and the Calgary Flames beat the Florida Panthers 3-0 Sunday. TJ Brodie and Milan Lucic also scored for the Flames, a...
Mar 01, 2020

Hodgson energizes staid curling scene with fresh jerseys and personal style
KINGSTON, Ont. - There's no mistaking Team Wild Card lead Colin Hodgson on the ice at the Tim Hortons Brier. A Grim Reaper tattoo is featured prominently on his ink-loaded right arm. Skull and crossbo...
Mar 01, 2020

Blue Jackets rally past Canucks 5-3 to aid wild card push
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Zach Werenski and Emil Bemstrom scored on power plays during Columbus' four-goal, third-period rally and the slumping Blue Jackets stunned the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 Sunday night. Rile...
Mar 01, 2020

Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets over Raptors, 133-118
DENVER - A lacklustre effort in Los Angeles prompted Will Barton to challenge his Denver teammates after their worst loss of the season. The veteran's words hit home and the Nuggets responded with one...
Mar 01, 2020