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Germany's Francesco wins World Cup four-man bobsled, Canada's Kripps third

Germany's Francesco wins World Cup four-man bobsled, Canada's Kripps third

INNSBRUCK, Austria — Friedrich Francesco piloted Germany to gold and Justin Kripps drove Canada to bronze Sunday in the final World Cup four-man bobsled race before the world championship. Francesco and Kripps of Summerland, B.C.
Norway's Kristoffersen defies deteriorating course to win World Cup slalom

Norway's Kristoffersen defies deteriorating course to win World Cup slalom

CHAMONIX, France — Henrik Kristoffersen showed glimpses of his best slalom skills Sunday, winning the last World Cup men's slalom race before the world alpine ski championships.
Weather postpones women's World Cup super-G to Monday

Weather postpones women's World Cup super-G to Monday

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — The last women’s World Cup race before the world alpine ski championships was rescheduled to Monday because of fog hanging over the Kandahar course Sunday.
Boeser scores twice as Vancouver Canucks down Winnipeg Jets 4-1

Boeser scores twice as Vancouver Canucks down Winnipeg Jets 4-1

WINNIPEG — A change of mindset is helping Brock Boeser rediscover his game this year. The Canucks right-winger scored twice Saturday, lifting Vancouver to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
Canadiens lose first game in regulation in 1-0 loss to Flames

Canadiens lose first game in regulation in 1-0 loss to Flames

There will be no big birthday celebration for Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom after shutting out the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night in Montreal. "Pretty sure it's a full lockdown so I'll be in my bed.
Agent: Calgary's Sam Bennett and Montreal's Victor Mete have asked for trades

Agent: Calgary's Sam Bennett and Montreal's Victor Mete have asked for trades

A pair of players, both represented by agent Darren Ferris, have asked for a change of scenery.
AP sources: Lions trade Stafford to LA for Goff, draft picks

AP sources: Lions trade Stafford to LA for Goff, draft picks

LOS ANGELES — The Detroit Lions are trading quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two future first-round draft picks and a third-round pick, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associat
Flames beat Canadiens 2-0 for Habs' first regulation loss

Flames beat Canadiens 2-0 for Habs' first regulation loss

MONTREAL — Jacob Markstrom made 37 saves for his second shutout of the season, Johnny Gaudreau and Mikael Backlund scored, and the Calgary Flames handed the Montreal Canadiens their first regulation loss of the season, 2-0 on Saturday night.
Mavrik Bourque scores hat-trick in Shawinigan victory over Rimouski

Mavrik Bourque scores hat-trick in Shawinigan victory over Rimouski

SHAWINIGAN, Que. — Mavrik Bourque scored a hat trick as the Shawinigan Cataractes beat the Rimouski Océanic 5-4 in Shawinigan on Saturday afternoon.
Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham picks up another X Games medal

Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham picks up another X Games medal

ASPEN, Colo. — X Games rookie sensation Eileen Gu continued to rake in hardware and Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham won her second medal in as many days Saturday.