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Schmaltz gets 2 goals and 5 assists, Coyotes beat Ottawa 8-5
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Nick Schmaltz scored twice and had five assists for a franchise-record seven points as the Arizona Coyotes recovered from a five-goal Ottawa rally to beat the Senators 8-5 Satur...
Mar 05, 2022

Putin says Ukraine's future in doubt as cease-fires collapse
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Saturday that Ukrainian statehood is in jeopardy and likened the West's sanctions on Russia to "declaring war," while a promised cease-fire...
Mar 05, 2022

Beijing bronze medallist Gushue shifts focus to Tim Hortons Brier, opens with win
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - There were no signs of fatigue Saturday as Brad Gushue's team continued its whirlwind winter with a 9-3 victory over Quebec's Michael Fournier at the Tim Hortons Brier. Gushue, Mar...
Mar 05, 2022

Toronto FC voices support for war-torn Ukraine ahead of home opener
TORONTO - "Stand With Ukraine" was the message on the BMO Field video board before Toronto FC's home opener against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Several Ukraine flags were attached to the south...
Mar 05, 2022

Attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant triggers worldwide alarm
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian troops Friday seized the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe after a middle-of-the-night attack that set it on fire and briefly raised worldwide fears of a catastrophe i...
Mar 05, 2022

Canadians advised by federal government to leave Russia while means available
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has updated its advice for anyone considering travelling to Russia. In a new post on the government's website, it says all travel to Russia should be avoided, and any ...
Mar 05, 2022

Stars get the upper hand over the Bears to start the SFU18AAAHL playoffs
The Prince Albert Northern Bears started their opening Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League playoff series with a defeat. They were outgunned 7-3 on Saturday by the Saskatoon Stars at Merlis Bels...
Mar 05, 2022

Battlefords participants take part in Canada's 'Freedom Chain' event
Supporters of the Cross-Canada Human "Freedom Chain" came together to stand hand in hand off the north side of the Hwy. 16 bypass in North Battleford at noon Saturday.Similar events were held in many ...
Mar 05, 2022

P.A.'s Hudak finishes in 8th in first event in Beijing
Prince Albert's Brittany Hudak finished in eighth place in her first event of the 2022 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Hudak got her top-10 finish in the Women's Para Biathlon Sprint, finishing 49.1 seco...
Mar 05, 2022

Hawks shutout in final home game of season
The Nipawin Hawks were shutout in their final home game of the 2021-22 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Friday against the Melfort Mustangs 3-0.The blanking was Nipawin's second straight at ho...
Mar 05, 2022