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'We don't want to take a step backwards:' Expectations high as Canucks open camp

'We don't want to take a step backwards:' Expectations high as Canucks open camp

VANCOUVER — Nearly four months after they were ousted from the NHL playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks are back — and with big expectations.
B.C. approves NHL games, becoming second province to OK play

B.C. approves NHL games, becoming second province to OK play

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have been given the go ahead to play in British Columbia this season. B.C.
Canada blanks Czechs 3-0, reaches semifinals of world junior hockey championship

Canada blanks Czechs 3-0, reaches semifinals of world junior hockey championship

EDMONTON — Quarterfinals in international hockey tournaments are tense affairs. A win means playing for a medal and a loss means not.
Finland advances to world junior semifinals with thrilling 3-2 win over Sweden

Finland advances to world junior semifinals with thrilling 3-2 win over Sweden

EDMONTON — Roni Hirvonen scored with 25 seconds remaining and Finland edged Sweden 3-2 in quarterfinal action Saturday at the world junior hockey championship.
Bledsoe, Ingram lead Pelicans past Raptors, Raptors falls to 1-4 on the season

Bledsoe, Ingram lead Pelicans past Raptors, Raptors falls to 1-4 on the season

NEW ORLEANS — Eric Bledsoe capped a 19-point, 10-assist performance with a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, and the New Orleans Pelicans held on for a 120-116 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.
Texas fires Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC Sarkisian

Texas fires Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC Sarkisian

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas was tired of waiting for Tom Herman to deliver a Big 12 title and turn the Longhorns back into national championship contenders.

Paul Westphal, Hall of Fame basketball player, dies at 70

Paul Westphal, a Hall of Fame player who won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1974 and later coached in the league and in college, has died. He was 70. The Phoenix Suns confirmed Westphal’s death in a statement Saturday.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign three receivers, including club top rookie Acklin

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign three receivers, including club top rookie Acklin

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed American wide receivers Jaelon Acklin, Marcus Tucker and Jalin Marshall.
Roll Tide! No. Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 in Rose Bowl

Roll Tide! No. Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 in Rose Bowl

ARLINGTON, Texas — Alabama rolled into another College Football Playoff championship game.
No new positive COVID-19 tests inside world junior hockey championship bubble: IIHF

No new positive COVID-19 tests inside world junior hockey championship bubble: IIHF

EDMONTON — The International Ice Hockey Federation says there are no new cases of COVID-19 at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton.