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Golden Bears win U Sports men's hockey title with 4-2 victory over X-Men

Golden Bears win U Sports men's hockey title with 4-2 victory over X-Men

FREDERICTON — Wil Tomchuk scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the Alberta Golden Bears came back to defeat the St. Francis Xavier X-Men 4-2 Sunday in the U Sports men's hockey final.
Raptors left fuming after loss to Oklahoma City ends record-tying run of wins

Raptors left fuming after loss to Oklahoma City ends record-tying run of wins

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors' attempt at a franchise-record 12 straight wins imploded in the dying seconds Sunday.
Pedro heads Chelsea into FA Cup semifinals in extra time

Pedro heads Chelsea into FA Cup semifinals in extra time

LONDON — Pedro scored with a header in extra time for Chelsea to advance to the FA Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win at Leicester on Sunday. Chelsea next faces Southampton at Wembley Stadium after new manager Mark Hughes' side beat Wigan 2-0.
Goalie interference expected to be a hot topic at NHL GM meetings

Goalie interference expected to be a hot topic at NHL GM meetings

Goalie interference, which has quickly become the most talked about rule in hockey, is expected to be a focus when NHL general managers meet in Florida beginning Monday.
Kingsbury caps near-perfect World Cup season with dual moguls win

Kingsbury caps near-perfect World Cup season with dual moguls win

MEGEVE, France — Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury finished his near-perfect season with a win in Sunday's season-ending World Cup dual moguls event.
Canadian cross-country skier Harvey places second in World Cup finale

Canadian cross-country skier Harvey places second in World Cup finale

FALUN, Sweden — Canada's Alex Harvey capped his cross-country ski World Cup season with a second-place finish in Sunday's men's 15-kilometre pursuit. Harvey, from St-Ferreol-les-Neiges, Que., finished the race in 35 minutes 50.4 seconds.
Canadian Paralympic team picked up Olympic baton, capturing record 28 medals

Canadian Paralympic team picked up Olympic baton, capturing record 28 medals

PYEONGCHANG, Korea, Republic Of — On the night Canada's curlers lost a last-rock heartbreaker in the Paralympic semifinals, hockey player Billy Bridges was waiting up for them when they returned home to the athletes village.
Canada lose to rival Americans 2-1 in OT to cap Pyeongchang Paralympics

Canada lose to rival Americans 2-1 in OT to cap Pyeongchang Paralympics

GANGNEUNG,, Korea, Republic Of — Thirty-eight seconds separated Canada's Para hockey team and the gold medal the Canadians had been chasing for 12 long years. But gold went to the Americans, and heartbreak to Canada.
Bark Bracket: Retrievers become top dogs, boosted by UMBC

Bark Bracket: Retrievers become top dogs, boosted by UMBC

They're now at the top of the Bark Bracket. Very good dog, you Retrievers! In a sport full of Bulldogs, Huskies and Terriers, a new breed is suddenly ruling the NCAA basketball tournament — and beyond. All thanks to those underdogs at UMBC.
Timo Meier scores twice, including winner, as Sharks beat Canucks 5-3

Timo Meier scores twice, including winner, as Sharks beat Canucks 5-3

VANCOUVER — There were a couple of wrinkles to the plot, but two familiar scripts played out in the San Jose Sharks' 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night.