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Canada, U.S. to write another chapter in their hockey rivalry in clash for world gold

Canada, U.S. to write another chapter in their hockey rivalry in clash for world gold

ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canada and the United States clash for women's world hockey championship gold Sunday for the 23rd time in 24 tournaments dating back to 1990. Canada seeks a 14th title and the U.S. an 11th.
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Records for Poulin, Desbiens as Canada downs Finland 8-1 in world hockey semifinal

Records for Poulin, Desbiens as Canada downs Finland 8-1 in world hockey semifinal

ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin and goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens rewrote some women's world hockey championship history ahead of the final against the United States.
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Montreal Roses hold on to edge AFC Toronto in second outing for Northern Super League

Montreal Roses hold on to edge AFC Toronto in second outing for Northern Super League

TORONTO — Co-captain Tanya Boychuk took advantage of an early turnover and Montreal Roses FC held on to defeat AFC Toronto 1-0 at BMO Field on Saturday in the second game of the new Northern Super League.
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Canada captures 56-0 exhibition senior men's football win over Italy

Canada captures 56-0 exhibition senior men's football win over Italy

CAGLIARI — Max Nixon scored touchdowns on an interception return and blocked punt recovery as Canada defeated Italy 56-0 in an exhibition senior men's football contest Saturday. The game was the first between the two countries.
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No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside flesh-and-blood competitors

No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside flesh-and-blood competitors

BEIJING (AP) — In one small step for robot-kind — thousands of them, really — humanoid robots ran alongside actual humans in a half-marathon in the Chinese capital on Saturday. The bipedal robots of various makes and sizes navigated the 21.
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Martin St. Louis — the 'eternal optimist' behind Canadiens' surprise playoff berth

Martin St. Louis — the 'eternal optimist' behind Canadiens' surprise playoff berth

BROSSARD — Martin St. Louis carried an underlying belief in himself throughout his playing career, beating the odds to reach the Hall of Fame. Now head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, that confidence is becoming contagious. St.
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Oilers sign defenceman Ty Emberson to two-year contract extension

Oilers sign defenceman Ty Emberson to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Ty Emberson to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Saturday. The contract carries an average annual value of US$1.3 million.
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Poulin passes Wickenheiser's Canadian points record in women's world hockey

Poulin passes Wickenheiser's Canadian points record in women's world hockey

ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Marie-Philip Poulin has set a Canadian record for career points in women's world hockey championships. Poulin's goal in the first period of a semifinal against Finland gave her 39 goals and 48 assists for a career 87 points.
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Key moments in Battle of Ontario with Leafs, Sens set to renew playoff hostilities

Key moments in Battle of Ontario with Leafs, Sens set to renew playoff hostilities

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators will renew playoff hostilities Sunday — the first time the provincial rivals have faced off in a post-season Battle of Ontario in more than two decades.
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Senators pumped to finally suit up for playoffs

Senators pumped to finally suit up for playoffs

OTTAWA — It has taken longer than expected, but the Ottawa Senators are in the NHL playoffs for the first time in eight years.
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