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Elvis is in the building, along with fishmongers as part of a nautical scene for the Winter Classic
SEATTLE (AP) - The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the way off the bus, followed by players clad in white T-shirts and orange overalls as...
Jan 1, 2024
Elvis is in the building, along with fishmongers as part of a nautical scene for the Winter Classic
SEATTLE (AP) - The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the way off the bus, followed by players clad in white T-shirts and orange overalls as...
Jan 1, 2024
Canada-Czechia rematch in world junior quarterfinal; injured winger Savoie skates
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Alan Letang was on the edge of his seat as an assistant coach in the press box. The final of last year's world junior hockey championship saw Canada lead underdog Czechia 2-0 midw...
Jan 1, 2024
Marie-Philip Poulin aims for PWHL's trophy as Montreal opens inaugural season.
MONTREAL - Marie-Philip Poulin is setting high expectations. Montreal's captain - a three-time Olympic gold medallist and one of hockey's all-time greats - has her sights set on hoisting a Cup at the ...
Jan 1, 2024
Detector dogs could help sniff out more fentanyl, firearms at border, review suggests
OTTAWA - An internal evaluation by Canada's border agency suggests its detector dogs could play a bigger role in sniffing out deadly fentanyl and illicit firearms. The agency has dozens of canines tra...
Jan 1, 2024
Canada's Abigail Strate claims World Cup ski jump silver medal
OBERSTDORF, Germany - Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate started 2024 off with a World Cup silver medal Monday. The 22-year-old Calgarian finished second to Austria's Eva Pinkelnig. Norway's Eirin Mar...
Jan 1, 2024
Professional Women's Hockey League tweaks penalty, short-handed goal in rule book
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League rule book released hours before its first game Monday features a short-handed goal ending a power-play for the opposing team. The six-team PWHL, which ...
Jan 1, 2024
Year in review 2023: Big year for golf in Nipawin
As 2023 draws to a close, northeastNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.The Nipawin Evergreen Golf Course...
Jan 1, 2024
Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley thrilled to join Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - RJ Barrett woke up in an Indianapolis hotel room, ready to play the Pacers with the New York Knicks. But when he checked his phone he thought he was still dreaming because he'd been traded t...
Jan 1, 2024
Israel's Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu's polarizing judicial overhaul
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's Supreme Court on Monday struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious judicial overhaul, a decision that threatens to reopen the fissures in ...
Jan 1, 2024