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Christopher Gibson makes 50 saves, Islanders beat Flames to halt losing streak

Christopher Gibson makes 50 saves, Islanders beat Flames to halt losing streak

CALGARY — Christopher Gibson refused to take all the credit after backstopping the New York Islanders to a much-needed win on Sunday. The rookie goalie made 50 saves as the Islanders beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Canadians loses to Samoa, finish 14th to conclude Vancouver Sevens

Canadians loses to Samoa, finish 14th to conclude Vancouver Sevens

VANCOUVER — The fragile character of Canada's rugby sevens team was shown in a 21-15 loss to Samoa Sunday. The Canadian men led the game 10-0 at one point, bringing roars of approval from the hometown crowd.
Calgary Dinos beat Ryerson Rams 79-77 for U Sports men's basketball title

Calgary Dinos beat Ryerson Rams 79-77 for U Sports men's basketball title

HALIFAX — The Calgary Dinos have won their first U Sports men's basketball title. David Kapinga had 25 points as the No. 2 Dinos held on to beat the No. 5 Ryerson Rams 79-77 on Sunday in the championship game.
Golfer Jerry Anderson dies age 62; first Canadian to win on European Tour

Golfer Jerry Anderson dies age 62; first Canadian to win on European Tour

Golfer Jerry Anderson was unforgettable, leaving an indelible mark on the sport in Canada. The Canadian golf community mourned Anderson's passing on Sunday after PGA Tour Canada announced that he had died at the age of 62.
Biagini lasts just 1 2/3 innings in start against Pittsburgh

Biagini lasts just 1 2/3 innings in start against Pittsburgh

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Reliever Joe Biagini is being stretched out at spring training to provide rotation depth for the Toronto Blue Jays. One bad start is not a concern to Blue Jays manager John Gibbons.
Patrick Roest takes allround world title after Pedersen fall

Patrick Roest takes allround world title after Pedersen fall

AMSTERDAM — In a stunning finish to the speedskating Allround World Championships, Dutchman Patrick Roest won the title Sunday after Sverre Lunde Pedersen of Norway fell in the closing 10,000-meter race as he was on track for a convincing overall vic
Raptors roll to 8th straight win, rout Knicks 132-106

Raptors roll to 8th straight win, rout Knicks 132-106

NEW YORK — Between an emotional win in their last game and an early start to this one, there were plenty of reasons why the Toronto Raptors might not be sharp. And a pretty simple reason why they were.
Bourdais snatches IndyCar victory on streets of St. Pete

Bourdais snatches IndyCar victory on streets of St. Pete

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sebastien Bourdais won IndyCar's season-opening race in St. Petersburg on Sunday, a victory handed to him when Alexander Rossi and Canadian Robert Wickens crashed racing for the lead.
Tottenham keeps EPL top-4 hopes on track despite Kane injury

Tottenham keeps EPL top-4 hopes on track despite Kane injury

LONDON — A goal down and Harry Kane injured, Tottenham's campaign for a third consecutive Premier League top-four finish looked to be taking a serious hit.
Paralympics pit crew: Staff of 30 prosthetic, wheelchair technicians at Games

Paralympics pit crew: Staff of 30 prosthetic, wheelchair technicians at Games

PYEONGCHANG, Korea, Republic Of — A prosthetic leg with a lime green running shoe and white ankle sock lay stretched across a worktable in Ottobock's repair centre at the athletes village.