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Canucks place Soucy on LTIR, Suter on IR

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say they have placed defenceman Carson Soucy on long-term injured reserve and forward Pius Suter on injured reserve retroactively. Soucy, 29, hasn't played since Nov.

Nov 24, 2023 12:53 PM Read more >

South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole, will be released from prison on Jan. 5

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday, more than a decade after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world.

Nov 24, 2023 11:41 AM Read more >

Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game.

Nov 24, 2023 11:10 AM Read more >

Nikhil Rama, a South African who is ranked No. 1,214, leads the Joburg Open after the second round

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African golfer Nikhil Rama rose to the top of the leaderboard at the Joburg Open after hitting an 8-under 62 in the second round on Friday. Rama, who is ranked No.

Nov 24, 2023 11:09 AM Read more >

Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup

CALGARY — Forward Jonathan Daigle and goaltender Mitchell Garrett will make their first international appearances for Canada at the upcoming Para Hockey Cup. The pair were named Friday to the 20-player roster for the Dec.

Nov 24, 2023 10:59 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness to return to the bench against Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. — Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has returned to the team and will be behind the bench for Friday's road game against the Florida Panthers. Bowness took a leave of absence a month ago after his wife had a seizure.

Nov 24, 2023 10:21 AM Read more >

Emma Maltais looks ahead to PWHL season in excitement for new opportunity in Toronto

TORONTO — Emma Maltais is excited about her opportunity in a new environment. The 24-year-old forward was Toronto’s second-round pick (11th overall) in the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft in September.

Nov 24, 2023 8:29 AM Read more >

Christian McCaffrey's big first half carries NFC West-leading 49ers to 31-13 victory over Seahawks

SEATTLE (AP) — After running for two touchdowns and helping San Francisco beat the rival Seahawks for a fourth straight time, Christian McCaffrey was going to enjoy his celebratory meal.

Nov 23, 2023 11:04 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Drakkar edge Mooseheads in OT

HALIFAX — Émile Chouinard grabbed the game-winning goal at 2:36 in overtime as Drakkar edged the Mooseheads. Louis-Charles Plourde, Émile Chouinard, Julien Paillé and Isaac Dufort all scored once for Baie-Comeau.

Nov 23, 2023 9:50 PM Read more >

Canada falls 57-51 to U.S. in wheelchair rugby Parapan American Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Zak Madell recorded 36 tries for the Canadian wheelchair rugby team, but it wasn't enough as they fell 57-51 in the gold medal game against the United States on Thursday. Madell of Okotoks, Alta.

Nov 23, 2023 8:49 PM Read more >