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Backlund scores winner for Calgary Flames in 3-2 win over Vegas Golden Knights
CALGARY - Mikael Backlund scored the third-period game winner for the Calgary Flames in a 3-2 win over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. Elias Lindholm and Tyler Toffoli also scored for th...
Oct 18, 2022

Comrie extra sharp in net as Sabres sink Oilers 4-2 in Edmonton
EDMONTON - Eric Comrie stood on his head in the Buffalo net, making 46 saves, as the Buffalo Sabres fought their way past the Edmonton Oilers for a 4-2 NHL victory on Tuesday. Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thom...
Oct 18, 2022

Iran's Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without hijab, in Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian competitive climber Elna Rekabi received a hero's welcome on her return to Tehran early Wednesday, after competing in South Korea without wearing a mandatory...
Oct 18, 2022

Iran's Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without hijab, in Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian competitive climber Elna Rekabi received a hero's welcome on her return to Tehran early Wednesday, after competing in South Korea without wearing a mandatory...
Oct 18, 2022

Senators put on offensive show in beating Bruins 7-5 for first win
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators provided plenty of entertainment in their home opener Tuesday night with a 7-5 win over the Boston Bruins. Mark Kastelic's first of the season in the second period held up...
Oct 18, 2022

Gavrikov's OT score lifts Blue Jackets over Canucks 4-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Vladislav Gavrikov scored in overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets came from behind to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Tuesday night for their first victory of the season. The...
Oct 18, 2022

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologizes for past comments about invasion of Ukraine
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is apologizing for what she calls "ill-informed comments on Russia's invasion of Ukraine." In April, Smith said the only answer for Ukraine is neutra...
Oct 18, 2022

Bouchard shows some flash in first-round win over Kayla Day at Guadalajara Open
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Canada's Eugenie Bouchard advanced to the second round of the WTA 1000 Guadalajara Open by knocking off American Kayla Day 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Montreal native sh...
Oct 18, 2022

Sunday night NFL tilt leads in week's television ratings
NEW YORK (AP) - Here are the 20 most popular shows on prime-time television for the week of Oct. 10-16, their networks and viewerships: 1. NFL Football: Dallas at Philadelphia, NBC, 20.79 million. 2. ...
Oct 18, 2022

Senior hockey tryouts fast approaching for Beaver Blues
With the senior hockey season just around the corner, the Battlefords Beaver Blues will be holding tryouts for their 2022-23 team.The tryouts will be held next Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m., at Battleford...
Oct 18, 2022