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QMJHL roundup: Verreault nets OT winner as Huskies edge Drakkar 6-5

QMJHL roundup: Verreault nets OT winner as Huskies edge Drakkar 6-5

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Stolz victorious again, Ghiotto sets world record in World Cup speedskating

Stolz victorious again, Ghiotto sets world record in World Cup speedskating

CALGARY — A world record fell and a hot streak continued on the second day of World Cup speedskating in Calgary. Italy's Davide Ghiotto set a world record in the men's 10,000 metres en route to gold Saturday at the Olympic Oval.
English holds off Stevens to win Farmers Insurance Open by a shot

English holds off Stevens to win Farmers Insurance Open by a shot

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Harris English held off hard-charging Sam Stevens to win the Farmers Insurance Open by one shot Saturday, securing his fifth career PGA Tour victory with a 1-over 73 in challenging weather at Torrey Pines.
Oilers show 'mental resiliency' in tough climb to top spot

Oilers show 'mental resiliency' in tough climb to top spot

EDMONTON — It hasn’t been easy, but it is now one, two, three for the Edmonton Oilers.
Nurse, Miller 'put on a show' for Sceptres at Scotiabank Arena

Nurse, Miller 'put on a show' for Sceptres at Scotiabank Arena

TORONTO — Sarah Nurse, Hannah Miller and the Toronto Sceptres have taken a shine to performing at the Maple Leafs' home.
Nugent-Hopkins scores twice, Oilers edge Sabres 3-2 without McDavid

Nugent-Hopkins scores twice, Oilers edge Sabres 3-2 without McDavid

EDMONTON — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, knocking off the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Saturday.
Freestyle ski star Kingsbury lands 94th career World Cup victory at dual moguls event

Freestyle ski star Kingsbury lands 94th career World Cup victory at dual moguls event

WATERVILLE VALLEY — Canadian freestyle ski star Mikaël Kingsbury has won back-to-back men’s World Cup events at Waterville Valley Resort. The 32-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que.
Denny Morrison gives Olympic silver speedskating medal to teammate Gilmore Junio

Denny Morrison gives Olympic silver speedskating medal to teammate Gilmore Junio

CALGARY — Their story is part of Canada's Olympic Games lore. Canadian speedskater Gilmore Junio vacated his spot in the men's 1,000 metres in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, so his teammate Denny Morrison could race it.
Sarah Nurse scores late winner, PWHL's Sceptres top Sirens 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena

Sarah Nurse scores late winner, PWHL's Sceptres top Sirens 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena

TORONTO — Sarah Nurse checked in with a late game-winner on the power-play and Hannah Miller scored twice to lift the Toronto Sceptres to a 4-2 win against the New York Sirens on Saturday.
Italian speedskater Davide Ghiotto sets world record in 10,000 metres in Calgary

Italian speedskater Davide Ghiotto sets world record in 10,000 metres in Calgary

CALGARY — Italian speedskater Davide Ghiotto has set a world record in the men's 10,000 metres in Calgary's Olympic Oval. Ghiotto crossed the line in 12 minutes, 25.69 seconds to better the previous record of 12:30.