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In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster at landing pad
SpaceX launched its enormous Starship rocket on Sunday on its boldest test flight yet, catching the returning booster back at the pad with mechanical arms. Towering almost 400 feet (121 meters), the e...
Oct 13, 2024
Familiar faces and angry voters: Will B.C. elect an Independent MLA?
Vicki Huntington says two things are critical to be elected as an Independent member of the legislature in British Columbia - trusted name recognition and an angry constituency. She would know. In 200...
Oct 13, 2024
Under-the-microscope Mitch Marner moves into seventh Leafs' all-time scoring list
TORONTO - Mitch Marner's love for the Maple Leafs is no secret. A turbulent, rumour-filled off-season left the star winger's future with the team he grew up supporting in doubt. Marner has parked that...
Oct 13, 2024
Canadiens getting big efforts from 'smaller' players
MONTREAL - Martin St. Louis faced years of rejection before the Tampa Bay Lightning took a chance on him and opened the door for what became a Hall of Fame career. The 5-foot-8 St. Louis was written o...
Oct 13, 2024
Return of Teravainen has been money for Blackhawks
EDMONTON - Teuvo Teravainen has fitted the Chicago Blackhawks to a T in his return to the NHL club that originally drafted him. Teravainen had two goals and two assists and linemate Connor Bedard had ...
Oct 13, 2024
A state divided: Wisconsin's political polarization fracturing families, friendships
WEST BEND - Mary Herrick has lived in Washington County, just outside of Milwaukee, for 50 years but during a recent lunch with a close friend there was an uncomfortable moment: Herrick said she was g...
Oct 13, 2024
Jonathan Huberdeau off to strong start for Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Jonathan Huberdeau did mental and physical work in the off-season in an effort to make his third season as a Calgary Flame his best one yet. The 31-year-old got off to a strong start with tw...
Oct 13, 2024
Huberdeau scores twice, Wolf has 37 saves in Flames' 6-3 win over Flyers
CALGARY - Jonathan Huberdeau had two goals and two assists for the Calgary Flames in a 6-3 win in their home-opener over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Nazem Kadri scored twice, including an emp...
Oct 12, 2024
Teravainen nets four points as Blackhawks beat winless Oilers 5-2
EDMONTON - Teuvo Teravainen had two goals and two assists and Connor Bedard had a goal and two assists as the Chicago Blackhawks captured their first victory of the season, defeating the Edmonton Oile...
Oct 12, 2024
England's women's rugby squad edges Canada 21-12 for WXV title
VANCOUVER - England's women's rugby team captured a second straight WXV title Saturday, beating Canada 21-12 in the international tournament's finale. Maud Muir, Sarah Bern and Zoe Aldcroft each had a...
Oct 12, 2024