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Three medals for Canadian speedskaters on opening day of World Cup event in Poland

Three medals for Canadian speedskaters on opening day of World Cup event in Poland

TOMASZÓW MAZOWIECKI, Poland — Canadian speedskaters picked up two silver and one bronze medal Friday on the opening day of a World Cup event in Poland.
NHL suspends Canucks' Poolman for two games for high sticking Avs' Sherwood

NHL suspends Canucks' Poolman for two games for high sticking Avs' Sherwood

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tucker Poolman for two games for high-sticking Colorado Avalanche forward Kiefer Sherwood.
Australian-born forward Corey Thomas relishes time with Canadian rugby team

Australian-born forward Corey Thomas relishes time with Canadian rugby team

A meeting at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan set Australian-born forward Corey Thomas on the path to representing Canada. Thomas was playing club rugby in Kamaishi where Canada was due to play Namibia until Typhoon Hagibis struck.
Dutch govt orders 3-week partial lockdown amid virus surge

Dutch govt orders 3-week partial lockdown amid virus surge

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced a three-week partial lockdown Friday amid surging COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands, saying his government wants to “deliver a hard blow to the virus.
After rugby wins over U.S., Canadian women step up in class against No. 1 England

After rugby wins over U.S., Canadian women step up in class against No. 1 England

After winning a pair of matches against the sixth-ranked U.S., No. 3 Canada steps up in class Sunday when it meets top-ranked England in a women's rugby test match in London.
Canada's Lajoie, Lagha two points out of third after rhythm dance at NHK Trophy

Canada's Lajoie, Lagha two points out of third after rhythm dance at NHK Trophy

TOKYO — Canada's Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha are within striking distance of the medal podium after Friday's rhythm dance at the NHK Trophy figure skating Grand Prix.
Aircraft operator in Sala case gets 18-month prison sentence

Aircraft operator in Sala case gets 18-month prison sentence

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — The businessman who organized the flight that resulted in the death of Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday.
Schmidt scores first goal as a Winnipeg Jet in 4-1 win over Sharks

Schmidt scores first goal as a Winnipeg Jet in 4-1 win over Sharks

WINNIPEG — Nate Schmidt had a couple of special people watch him score his first goal as a member of the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
Suzuki's power-play winner helps Montreal Canadiens to 4-2 win over Calgary Flames

Suzuki's power-play winner helps Montreal Canadiens to 4-2 win over Calgary Flames

Montreal's Nick Suzuki was denied on a creative scoring opportunity early in the Canadiens' 4-2 win over Calgary on Thursday night. He tried the same move on Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom later in the game and it proved to be the game-winner.
Nichushkin scores, MacKinnon-less Avs rout Canucks 7-1

Nichushkin scores, MacKinnon-less Avs rout Canucks 7-1

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored in his return from injury, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche overcame the absence of star center Nathan MacKinnon to rout the Vancouver Canucks 7-1 on Thursday night.