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Canadian forward Josh Mao combines high-level rugby with top academics at Cal

Canadian forward Josh Mao combines high-level rugby with top academics at Cal

Part of Cal's storied college rugby program, Canadian Josh Mao is also looking to make a mark off the pitch.
Kings trade Quick to Blue Jackets for Gavrikov, Korpisalo

Kings trade Quick to Blue Jackets for Gavrikov, Korpisalo

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings achieved their goal of adding a quality defenseman near the trade deadline. It came with a heavy cost.
Alexandria Loutitt wins Canada's first ski jumping world title

Alexandria Loutitt wins Canada's first ski jumping world title

PLANICA, Slovenia — Alexandria Loutitt became Canada's first-ever ski jumping world champion Wednesday with a gold medal in the women's large hill event. The 19-year-old from Calgary totalled 254.4 points over two jumps, 10.
Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL's first star for February

Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL's first star for February

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is the NHL's first star for the month of February. Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon earned second star honours and Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark garnered third-star honours.
Toronto Raptors send five players to G-League affiliate during road trip

Toronto Raptors send five players to G-League affiliate during road trip

The Toronto Raptors sent five players to their G-League affiliate on Wednesday Canadian guard Dalano Banton, centre Christian Koloko and swingman Joe Wieskamp were all put on assignment to Raptors 905 in Mississauga, Ont. Guard Jeff Dowtin Jr.
Former Olympian Charmaine Crooks appointed Canada Soccer's interim president

Former Olympian Charmaine Crooks appointed Canada Soccer's interim president

Former Olympian Charmaine Crooks has been entrusted with helping steer Canada Soccer back to calmer waters.
Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard named NHL rookie of the month for February

Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard named NHL rookie of the month for February

NEW YORK — Ottawa Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard is the NHL's rookie of the month for February. The 22-year-old went 4-0-1 with a .922 save percentage and 2.33 goals-against average in six appearances.
Auger-Aliassime out of Dubai Tennis Championships with second-round loss to Sonego

Auger-Aliassime out of Dubai Tennis Championships with second-round loss to Sonego

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 7-6 (4), 6-4 loss to Italy's Lorenzo Sonego on Wednesday.
World champion curler Lisa Weagle to oversee Canadian team in Youth Olympic Games

World champion curler Lisa Weagle to oversee Canadian team in Youth Olympic Games

CALGARY — World champion curler Lisa Weagle will be Canada's chef de mission at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in a place where she became an Olympian herself.
Buffalo Sabres looking to finally end long, ugly playoff drought

Buffalo Sabres looking to finally end long, ugly playoff drought

Rasmus Dahlin talked before the NHL season about finally getting the Buffalo Sabres over their ugly playoff hump. And what it would mean for the city. "It's such a passionate sports town," said the defenceman.