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Argentina celebrates Maradona one year after his death

Argentina celebrates Maradona one year after his death

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina marked the one-year anniversary of the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona on Thursday with ceremonies, tributes, graffiti murals and emotional messages on social media.
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Alexis Lafreniere still finding his way in second season with Rangers

Alexis Lafreniere still finding his way in second season with Rangers

Alexis Lafreniere is used to being the best player on his team. And he's often been the star of whatever league or tournament the ultra-talented winger happened to be dominating at a given moment throughout his young career.
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CFL says 95 per cent of players will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 1.

CFL says 95 per cent of players will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 1.

TORONTO — The CFL expects 95 per cent of its players will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 1. The league said in a statement issued Wednesday that figure will include players having received their second dose for at least 14 days.
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'I looked right to the chair': Rocque back at rink where heckler chirped in '04 final

'I looked right to the chair': Rocque back at rink where heckler chirped in '04 final

SASKATOON — When Team Homan coach Marcel Rocque walked into SaskTel Centre for Canada's Olympic curling trials, the memories from the 2004 men's national championship final came rushing back.
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Meier's goal, 2 assists lead Sharks past Senators 6-3

Meier's goal, 2 assists lead Sharks past Senators 6-3

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal with 8:42 remaining and added two assists as the San Jose Sharks handed the Ottawa Senators their third straight loss, 6-3 on Wednesday night.
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WHL Roundup: Blazers top Thunderbirds, Silvertips extend win streak

WHL Roundup: Blazers top Thunderbirds, Silvertips extend win streak

KENT, Wash. — Dylan Garand made 35 saves, leading the Kamloops Blazers to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday.
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Scoreboard for Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021

Scoreboard for Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021

Wednesday's Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Boston 5 Buffalo 1 Minnesota 3 New Jersey 2 (SO) Washington 6 Montreal 3 Florida 2 Philadelphia 1 (OT) Pittsburgh 4 Vancouver 1 Columbus 3 Winnipeg 0 N.Y. Rangers 4 N.Y. Islanders 1 Detroit 4 St.
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Draisaitl, McDavid 4 points each as Oilers beat Coyotes 5-3

Draisaitl, McDavid 4 points each as Oilers beat Coyotes 5-3

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each had two goals and two assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers past the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Wednesday night.
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Tavares, Engvall lead rolling Maple Leafs' 6-2 rout of Kings

Tavares, Engvall lead rolling Maple Leafs' 6-2 rout of Kings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Tavares and Pierre Engvall had a goal and an assist apiece while Toronto scored four consecutive goals in the second period, and the Maple Leafs rolled to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.
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Gary Trent Jr. keys late rally, Raptors beat Grizzlies

Gary Trent Jr. keys late rally, Raptors beat Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. scored 17 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-113 on Wednesday night.
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