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Beards are back for the New York Islanders after old-school executive Lou Lamoriello’s departure
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — Images from the New York Islanders’ annual charity golf outing…
Dodgers advance to NLCS, beat Phillies 2-1 on Kerkering’s 11th-inning error
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t blink as the…
Spain’s La Liga plans to make its international match an annual event
NEW YORK (AP) — La Liga plans to make an international soccer match an annual…
Jonathan Toews returns to NHL with hometown Jets after being out 2 seasons with long COVID
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets skated…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in September. Here are the…
National employment numbers for September from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s September employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
Jaiswal unbeaten on 173 as India reaches 318-2 against West Indies in second test
NEW DELHI (AP) — Yashasvi Jaiswal was unbeaten on 173 runs as India reached 318-2…
8 executions in October: Why the death penalty is being used more in the US this year
Thirty-five men have died by court-ordered executions in the U.S. so far this year, including…
A grim list: Some notable attacks on houses of worship around the world in recent years
Statistically, attending a weekly worship service is a remarkably safe thing to do. Global annual…
NATO begins a big nuclear exercise next week. Protecting the weapons is a key part of the drill
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO will hold its major annual nuclear exercise next week, the alliance’s…
Team Arm Wrestling Federation brings team aspect to individual sport
It all started with playful arm wrestling at home against her dad, and one accidental…
Ryan Reynolds, Colin Hanks say their John Candy doc offers lesson in grief
TORONTO — A new documentary presents beloved Canadian comic John Candy as a people-pleaser who…
In the news today: Canada Post union moving to rotating strikes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Jets host the Kings after Connor’s hat trick
Los Angeles Kings (1-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (0-1, in the Central…
Lightning host the Devils after Kucherov’s 2-goal game
New Jersey Devils (0-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (0-1, in the…
Flames and Blues hit the ice in Western Conference action
St. Louis Blues (0-1, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (1-1, in the Pacific…
Blackhawks take on the Canadiens in a non-conference matchup
Montreal Canadiens (1-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (0-1-1, in the Central Division)…
Maple Leafs face the Red Wings in Atlantic Division action
Toronto Maple Leafs (1-0, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (0-1, in the…
Brewers and Cubs play in decisive NLDS Game 5
Chicago Cubs (92-70, second in the NL Central during the regular season) vs. Milwaukee Brewers…
‘A big mess’: Expert, parents criticize Alberta tool kit for students during strike
EDMONTON — An education expert is criticizing online lessons the Alberta government has curated for…
Berhalter and the Vancouver Whitecaps visit Orlando City
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (17-6-9, first in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando City SC (14-7-11, sixth…
Haiti moves closer to the World Cup after its first win in the final round of qualifying
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Haiti got its first win in the final round of regional…
MacKinnon scores go-ahead goal early in 3rd, Avalanche beat Mammoth 2-1 in home opener
DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period on…