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Hockey Canada invites 32 players to national junior team selection camp

Hockey Canada invites 32 players to national junior team selection camp

CALGARY — A total of 32 players have been invited to Canada's national junior team selection camp next week in Ottawa, Hockey Canada said Monday.
Canada's Steve Bauer, Alex Cataford move up at Israel-Premier Tech cycling team

Canada's Steve Bauer, Alex Cataford move up at Israel-Premier Tech cycling team

91Ô­´´s Steve Bauer and Alex Cataford have new jobs with the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team. Bauer moves from sport director to sporting manager while Cataford, who has retired from racing, becomes one of the team's sports directors.
Two-time Olympian Mirela Rahneva retires from competitive skeleton racing

Two-time Olympian Mirela Rahneva retires from competitive skeleton racing

CALGARY — Canada's Mirela Rahneva announced her retirement from competitive skeleton racing Monday, ending an 11-year career that included 15 World Cup podium appearances and two trips to the Winter Olympics.
Sharks' Celebrini named NHL first star, Canucks defenceman Hughes takes second star

Sharks' Celebrini named NHL first star, Canucks defenceman Hughes takes second star

NEW YORK — San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording seven points over four games.
Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play against Hungary in first-round qualifier

Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play against Hungary in first-round qualifier

LONDON — Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play with a first-round qualifier tie against Hungary, the International Tennis Federation said Monday.
Alphonso Davies handed one-month driving ban after being pulled over in Munich

Alphonso Davies handed one-month driving ban after being pulled over in Munich

MUNICH — Canada captain Alphonso Davies has been handed a one-month driving ban after being pulled over by police in Munich last week.
Blue Bombers agree to terms on one-year extension with star tackle Stanley Bryant

Blue Bombers agree to terms on one-year extension with star tackle Stanley Bryant

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms with left tackle Stanley Bryant on a one-year contract extension, the CFL team said Monday. The six-foot-five 319-pound Bryant was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
NHL fines Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner for embellishment

NHL fines Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner for embellishment

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined US$2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a diving/embellishment incident in an Oct.
Alexander, Crawford lead deep 91Ô­´´ men's downhill ski team into season

Alexander, Crawford lead deep 91Ô­´´ men's downhill ski team into season

CALGARY — The 91Ô­´´ men's downhill ski team opens an important racing season intent on making a multi-pronged push for the podium. Their World Cup speed season kicks off in Beaver Creek, Colo., with Friday's downhill and Saturday's super-G.
56 people killed in stampede following clashes at a Guinea soccer match, authorities say

56 people killed in stampede following clashes at a Guinea soccer match, authorities say

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea’s government said Monday.