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Oilers beat Flames 5-2 at Heritage Classic, snap four-game losing skid

Oilers beat Flames 5-2 at Heritage Classic, snap four-game losing skid

EDMONTON — A breath of fresh outdoor air seemed to jolt the Edmonton Oilers from their seasonal slumber on Sunday.
Hockey fans soak up Classic weather, Nickelback, rivalry

Hockey fans soak up Classic weather, Nickelback, rivalry

EDMONTON — When Brent Oliver attended the Heritage Classic 20 years ago, he sat five rows from the top of Commonwealth Stadium.
Skaters Blais, Dubois shine at final day of World Cup short track

Skaters Blais, Dubois shine at final day of World Cup short track

MONTREAL — Canadian skaters wrapped up the final day of the ISU World Cup Short Track in Montreal on Sunday by winning three additional medals — silver in the women’s 1,000-metre and men's 5,000-metre relays, as well as bronze in the men’s 1,500 metr
Defender Meaghan Mikkelson retires from Canadian women's hockey team

Defender Meaghan Mikkelson retires from Canadian women's hockey team

CALGARY — Two-time Olympic gold medallist Meaghan Mikkelson has announced her retirement from the Canadian women's hockey team to pursue her broadcasting career. The 38-year-old defender from St. Albert, Alta.
OHL roundup: Storm whip up offence to flatten 67's 6-1

OHL roundup: Storm whip up offence to flatten 67's 6-1

GUELPH, Ont. — Michael Buchinger scored the game winner on a power play and added an assist as the Guelph Storm whipped the visiting Ottawa 67's 6-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at the Sleeman Centre.
Red Bull's Verstappen dominates F1s Mexico City Grand Prix for season record 16th win

Red Bull's Verstappen dominates F1s Mexico City Grand Prix for season record 16th win

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two perfect starts made for a record 16th win of the season for Formula One champion Max Verstappen on a wild Sunday for Red Bull at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
QMJHL roundup: Gaudet nets hat trick as Remparts tip Sea Dogs 6-1

QMJHL roundup: Gaudet nets hat trick as Remparts tip Sea Dogs 6-1

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Kassim Gaudet scored three goals, including the final one on a penalty shot, as the visiting Quebec Remparts rolled over the Saint John Sea Dogs 6-1 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Sunday at TD Station.
Unlike frigid conditions in 2003, weather forecast looks good for Heritage Classic

Unlike frigid conditions in 2003, weather forecast looks good for Heritage Classic

EDMONTON — Temperatures were more comfortable for the NHL's Heritage Classic on Sunday than they were for the event's inaugural edition 20 years ago at Commonwealth Stadium.
Coach Fabio Grosso hurt as Lyon team bus comes under attack before French league game at Marseille

Coach Fabio Grosso hurt as Lyon team bus comes under attack before French league game at Marseille

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Lyon coach Fabio Grosso suffered a head injury as the team bus came under attack from fans throwing projectiles before Sunday’s French league soccer game against Marseille.
Canada's Dunfee adjusts to painful pace of shorter race ahead of 2024 Olympic Games

Canada's Dunfee adjusts to painful pace of shorter race ahead of 2024 Olympic Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Evan Dunfee is adapting to the escalation of suffering in a shorter race after reaching the Olympic podium in a much longer one.