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Eriksen to captain Denmark on return to Parken Stadium

Eriksen to captain Denmark on return to Parken Stadium

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Christian Eriksen will captain Denmark in a friendly match against Serbia on Tuesday when he plays at Parken Stadium for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest there during the European Championship.
Hughes scores twice, Devils beat Canadiens 3-2 in shootout

Hughes scores twice, Devils beat Canadiens 3-2 in shootout

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had two goals and was one of four Devils to score in a seven-round shootout as New Jersey came back after blowing a two-goal lead and beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday night.
Scheifele scores twice, including overtime winner in Winnipeg's 2-1 win over Arizona

Scheifele scores twice, including overtime winner in Winnipeg's 2-1 win over Arizona

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele didn't want to do anything fancy in overtime against the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday.
Defending champion Stanford tops Texas 59-50 in Elite 8

Defending champion Stanford tops Texas 59-50 in Elite 8

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Lexie Hull scored 20 points in front of her hometown crowd, Haley Jones added 18 points, including four key free throws in the closing moments, and defending national champion Stanford toppled No.
Toronto Maple Leafs find motivation from Canada's World-Cup clinching performance

Toronto Maple Leafs find motivation from Canada's World-Cup clinching performance

TORONTO — The Eastern Conference-leading Florida Panthers were enough of a motivating factor for Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Switzerland's Tirinzoni goes undefeated to win women's world curling championship

Switzerland's Tirinzoni goes undefeated to win women's world curling championship

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni went undefeated to win a record third straight women's world curling championship Sunday. The Swiss beat South Korea's EunJung Kim 7-6 for the gold medal.
Canadian soccer fans rejoice as men's team clinches World Cup berth

Canadian soccer fans rejoice as men's team clinches World Cup berth

TORONTO — Canadian soccer fans rejoiced upon seeing Canada's men's soccer team clinch a berth in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a 4-0 win over Jamaica on Sunday at BMO Field.
Canada's Einarson earns women's world curling bronze in extra-end win over Sweden

Canada's Einarson earns women's world curling bronze in extra-end win over Sweden

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — With international curling medals more elusive for Canada than they once were, Kerri Einarson claimed bronze Sunday at the women's world curling championship.
Canada men put on a show in qualifying for World Cup for first time since Mexico 86

Canada men put on a show in qualifying for World Cup for first time since Mexico 86

TORONTO — Canada celebrated the sport of soccer Sunday as the Canadian men won qualification to the 2022 World Cup.
Shaq, Curry win Oscars for 'Queen of Basketball' documentary

Shaq, Curry win Oscars for 'Queen of Basketball' documentary

The story of Lusia Harris only gets better: It’s now won an Oscar. And just like his longtime Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant did four years ago in another category, Shaquille O'Neal can say he's an Oscar winner, as well.