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Blazers allow five unanswered goals as WHL-leading Silvertips roar to comeback win
EVERETT, WASH. - The Kamloops Blazers gave up five unanswered goals in a 6-3 defeat to the WHL-leading Everett Silvertips Friday (Feb. 6) night in Washington state.The Blazers were up 3-1 in the secon...
Pattison Media Feb 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Everett Silvertips)

City of Regina urged to promote connections it has to TV hit 'Heated Rivalry'
REGINA - Some residents of Saskatchewan's capital are hoping their city can jump on the "Heated Rivalry" bandwagon, arguing Regina has skin in the game to make hay from the hit series. While the book ...
The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

Keeping her 'eye on the ball': Hillman reflects on her time as top diplomat in D.C.
WASHINGTON - Kirsten Hillman hasn't written her autobiography yet, but the 57-year-old career diplomat - soon to be Canada's former ambassador to the U.S. - may already have a title picked out: "Diplo...
The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

Canada’s women’s hockey team tops Switzerland 4-0; Maltais reaches podium
MILAN - Canada opened its Olympic women's hockey title defence with a 4-0 win over Switzerland. Sarah Fillier, Natalie Spooner and Julia Gosling scored power-play goals and Daryl Watts struck even str...
The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

Diallo upset as Brazil, Canada split Davis Cup qualifier opening matches
VANCOUVER - He expected a dogfight, but Gabriel Diallo didn't think he would be the one bitten. The 24-year-old from Montreal, ranked 39th in the world, lost to No. 253-ranked Gustavo Heide 6-7 (4), 6...
The Canadian Press Feb 06, 2026

Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio acquired by LAFC on loan from Porto
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Canadian national team midfielder Stephen Eustquio was acquired by Los Angeles FC on loan from Portugal's Porto on Friday through June 30. LA has an option to purchase rights of the...
The Canadian Press Feb 06, 2026

Hisatsune chips in for birdie after water ball, shoots 63 to take 2nd-round lead at Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Arizz. (AP) - Ryo Hisatsune turned a water ball into a birdie to electrify the juiced up crowds at the Phoenix Open. Scottie Scheffler did what he needed to make yet another cut by turning...
The Canadian Press Feb 06, 2026

Canadian Cooper Gallant skyrockets into top-10 at Elite Series event in Alabama
SCOTTSBORO - It was moving day for Canadian Cooper Gallant on Friday. Gallant, of Bowmanville, Ont., went from 51st overall to No. 9 after the second day of the Elite Series season-opening event on La...
The Canadian Press Feb 06, 2026

Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Att...
The Canadian Press Feb 06, 2026
Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials
A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Attorney's Office said...
The Canadian Press Feb 06, 2026

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