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Kaprizov leads Minnesota Wild to 4-2 win over Ottawa Senators

Kaprizov leads Minnesota Wild to 4-2 win over Ottawa Senators

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov came to the rink dressed like an elf at the request of teammate Ryan Reaves, with a fuzzy green-and-red hat that stayed on his head for the Christmas-themed warmups .
Humphries, Love win women's World Cup bobsled race for US

Humphries, Love win women's World Cup bobsled race for US

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Kaillie Humphries learned to drive at Mount Van Hoevenberg. And she clearly hasn’t forgotten how. Humphries teamed with fellow U.S. Olympian Kaysha Love on Sunday to win a women’s World Cup bobsled race.
Argentina fans delighted over thrilling World Cup win against France

Argentina fans delighted over thrilling World Cup win against France

TORONTO — Canadian soccer fans stood in chilly pre-dawn lineups, painted their faces and ultimately wound up on a wild ride on Sunday as they packed bars to take in a particularly tense World Cup final.
Canadian men's relay team wins gold at short-track speedskating World Cup

Canadian men's relay team wins gold at short-track speedskating World Cup

ALMATY, Kazakhstan — The national men's relay team won gold for the third straight competition to lead Canada to a three-medal performance Sunday at a short-track speedskating World Cup. Jordan Pierre-Gilles of Sherbrooke, Que.
Shiffrin takes win No. 77 to move within 5 of Vonn's record

Shiffrin takes win No. 77 to move within 5 of Vonn's record

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin's first speed race weekend of the women's World Cup season went so well, she believes it might make her even faster in her core technical events, too.
Braathen, the skier and fashion designer, wins Alta Badia GS

Braathen, the skier and fashion designer, wins Alta Badia GS

LA VILLA, Italy (AP) — Lucas Braathen might be just the type of personality that skiing needs to join Marco Odermatt among the younger generation taking over the sport.
Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil sets world record at short course worlds

Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil sets world record at short course worlds

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada's Maggie Mac Neil closed out the FINA World Swimming Championships in style on Sunday by setting a world record in the women's 100-metre butterfly. Mac Neil, from London, Ont., finished in 54.
Shane Wright to serve as Canadian captain at upcoming world juniors

Shane Wright to serve as Canadian captain at upcoming world juniors

ST. STEPHEN, N.B. — Forward Shane Wright will serve as Canadian captain at the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship.
Gustafsson stars as Ovechkin, Capitals beat Maple Leafs 5-2

Gustafsson stars as Ovechkin, Capitals beat Maple Leafs 5-2

WASHINGTON (AP) — Erik Gustafsson recorded his first career hat trick to steal the spotlight from Alex Ovechkin’s latest pursuit of hockey history and help the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 Saturday night.
Connor extends streak, Winnipeg Jets hand Vancouver Canucks lopsided loss

Connor extends streak, Winnipeg Jets hand Vancouver Canucks lopsided loss

VANCOUVER — Missing key pieces wasn't about to keep the Winnipeg Jets down on Saturday.