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LA Kings return for another shot at playoff success after 4 straight 1st-round losses to Oilers
Los Angeles Kings Last season: 48-25-9, lost to Edmonton in the first round for fourth…
Utah Mammoth hoping to ride talented young core to first playoff berth in 6 years
Utah Mammoth Last season: 38-31-13 (89 points), missed the playoffs. COACH: Andre Tourigny (sixth season…
Seattle Kraken hope offseason additions will help avoid 3rd straight losing season
Seattle Kraken Last season: 35-41-6, missed playoffs. COACH: Lane Lambert, hired May 29. SEASON OPENER:…
In the news today: Ottawa eyeing Quebec LNG project, Israeli envoy critical of Carney
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former Vancouver police officer awarded $30,000 after years-long grievance process
A labour arbitrator has awarded a former Vancouver police officer $30,000 in her years-long grievance…
Federal officials were interested in proposed Quebec LNG project, documents show
MONTREAL — Senior federal officials touted a proposed liquefied natural gas facility in Quebec as…
Conservation group preparing to perform necropsies on dead sperm whales in P.E.I.
A conservation group is planning necropsies on three sperm whales that died after being stranded…
Israeli envoy says communications with Ottawa have ‘deteriorated’ under Carney
OTTAWA — Israel’s envoy to Canada says dialogue between his government and Ottawa has “deteriorated”…
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Vancouver FC, win fourth straight Canadian Championship
VANCOUVER — Thomas Müller signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps because he wanted to chase championships.…
New Zealand makes 6 changes, Australia 5 for the 2nd Bledisloe Cup test against Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Damian McKenzie will start at flyhalf in place of injured Beauden…
From Florida’s Everglades to California’s Golden Gate Bridge, the shutdown in photos
The U.S. government shutdown has begun after President Trump and Congress failed to reach a…
Hughes, Sasson lead Canucks to 8-1 thumping of Flames in pre-season action
CALGARY — Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, Max Sasson scored twice and…
Oil Kings hold off Pats for 4-3 victory in WHL action
REGINA — Andrew O’Neill netted the game-winning goal 2:31 into the third period as the…
Yankees, Guardians and Padres extend their seasons; Dodgers advance to face Phillies
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. zipped all the way home from first base…
Israel orders Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying those who stay will be considered militants
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s defense minister on Wednesday ordered all remaining Palestinians…
PointsBet Invitational altered to help Canada’s top teams prepare for Olympic trials
CALGARY — It’s all about Olympic trials for the Canada’s top curling teams now. November’s…
Hurricane Imelda descends on Bermuda with damaging wind and waves
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Imelda was nearly on top of Bermuda late…
Nashville wins U.S. Open Cup with a 2-1 victory over Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sam Surridge converted a penalty in the 60th minute and Nashville…
Islanders rally late to pull out 4-3 overtime victory over Cataractes in QMJHL
SHAWINIGAN — Marcus Kearsey completed his hat trick with the game-winning goal 36 seconds into…
Yankees edge rival Red Sox 4-3 to send AL Wild Card Series to decisive Game 3
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. zipped all the way home from first base…
The Latest: Vote to end government shutdown fails as Democrats hold firm on health care demands
The U.S. Senate adjourned for the day on Wednesday with no resolution on how to…
Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order…
Blue Jays shortstop Bichette making progress, but still day to day with knee injury
TORONTO — Blue Jays manager John Schneider was sporting a blue hoodie on Wednesday that…
MLB announces Blue Jays broadcast schedule for first two games of ALDS
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will open the post-season with an afternoon matchup. MLB…