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OHL roundup: Soto, Thibodeau pace Frontenacs to 7-4 win over 67's

OTTAWA — Matthew Soto and Christopher Thibodeau each scored twice and the visiting Kingston Frontenacs scored four times in the opening period en route to a 7-4 Ontario Hockey League victory over the Ottawa 67's on Saturday.
Pistons beat Raptors 129-127, end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games

Pistons beat Raptors 129-127, end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists.

QMJHL roundup: Langlois scores in OT as Huskies tip Foreurs 5-4

VAL-D'OR, Que. — Jeremy Langlois scored 61 seconds into overtime as the visiting Rouyn-Noranda Huskies edged the Val-d'Or Foreurs 5-4 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.
Strate soars to World Cup ski jumping bronze

Strate soars to World Cup ski jumping bronze

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Canada’s Abigail Strate finished 2023 on a strong note on Saturday by landing her second World Cup ski jumping podium, capturing the bronze medal in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. “I’m a little bit in shock.
Switzerland tops Norway to reach quarterfinals at world juniors

Switzerland tops Norway to reach quarterfinals at world juniors

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Switzerland defeated Norway 6-2 on Saturday to secure a quarterfinal berth at the world junior hockey championship.
Niederreiter scores pair in front of sellout crowd as Jets top Wild 4-2

Niederreiter scores pair in front of sellout crowd as Jets top Wild 4-2

WINNIPEG — Nino Niederreiter has been rewarded for setting up shop in front of opposing netminders. He knotted a pair of goals from that tough area to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon.
Canada blows late lead in semifinal loss to HC Dynamo Pardubice at Spengler Cup

Canada blows late lead in semifinal loss to HC Dynamo Pardubice at Spengler Cup

DAVOS, Switzerland — Canada was eliminated at the Spengler Cup on Saturday after giving up three late goals in a 4-3 semifinal loss to HC Dynamo Pardubice. Lukas Radil made it a one-goal game with 3:56 left in the third period.
Raptors send Anunoby, Achiuwa, Flynn to Knicks for Canadian Barrett, Quickley, pick

Raptors send Anunoby, Achiuwa, Flynn to Knicks for Canadian Barrett, Quickley, pick

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have overhauled their roster, making a deal with a divisional and legal rival.
Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate wins World Cup bronze

Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate wins World Cup bronze

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Canada's Abigail Strate won bronze on Saturday at a women's World Cup ski jumping competition. The 22-year-old Calgarian scored 247.4 points over her two leaps, covering distances of 131.0 and 130.
'Little adversity doesn't hurt anyone': Canada regroups after world junior defeat

'Little adversity doesn't hurt anyone': Canada regroups after world junior defeat

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Fraser Minten has seen his team play to its supposed identity in spurts.