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Ski racing community starts to back away from toxic wax
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — At ski races across the United States, competitors are starting to abandon a type of wax many count on for speed amid concerns it contains toxic chemicals that threatens human health and could reach streams and other critical groundwater sources. The International Ski Federation, the...
Hellebuyck makes 34 saves to lead Jets past Capitals 3-0
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 34 shots for his fifth shutout of the season, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-0 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Dmitry Kulikov, Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele scored for Winnipeg, which killed off three penalties and is 16 of 16...
Rangers rally past Canadiens 5-2 for 5th straight win
MONTREAL (AP) — After trailing most of the night, the New York Rangers took over in the third period and showed exactly why they might be the hottest team in the NHL right now. Ryan Strome scored twice and added an assist as the surging Rangers rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday for their...
Granlund beats buzzer, scores in OT as Preds beat Flames 4-3
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators gambled that keeping Mikael Granlund instead of trading the pending free agent at the deadline could help them play their way into the postseason. Granlund certainly delivered Thursday night. He became only the fourth player in NHL history to score a...
Nylander leads Maple Leafs over Panthers, 5-3
SUNRISE, Fla (AP) — William Nylander scored the go-ahead goal midway in the third period to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Thursday night. Auston Matthews, Kasperi Kapanen, Zach Hyman and Justin Holl also scored for Toronto, who came back from a 3-1 deficit. Frederik Andersen...
MLS Eastern Conference Preview Capsules
ATLANTA UNITED Coach: Frank de Boer 2019 Record: 18-12-4, second in the East. Eliminated in conference final by Toronto. Key Players: Forward Josef Martinez, goalkeeper Brad Guzan, forward Pity Martinez. Lowdown: Josef Martinez, the 2018 MLS Golden Boot winner, followed up his MVP debut season with 27 goals last...
Hard-throwing Pearson one of many talented young Blue Jays
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays already have an intriguing young lineup with Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio hoping to build off promising 2019 seasons. A hard-throwing pitching prospect could be joining them in the big leagues soon. Right-hander Nate Pearson had a...
Canada to end security assistance for Prince Harry, Meghan
TORONTO (AP) — Canada said Thursday it won't provide security for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan when they step back from royal duties. Mary-Liz Power, a spokeswoman for Canada's public safety minister, said “the assistance will cease in the coming weeks, in keeping with their change in...
Fake meat and a latte? Starbucks adds Beyond Meat in Canada
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks customers in Canada will soon be able to down fake meat with their Frappuccinos. The coffee chain said Wednesday that it will soon start selling a sandwich featuring a meat-free patty from Beyond Meat, the El Segundo, California, company whose products are being put on the menue...
Cousins, Fleury lead Golden Knights past Oilers 3-0
LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Nick Cousins learned the Vegas Golden Knights acquired him from Montreal at the NHL's trade deadline Monday, the first thing he did was check the standings. "In first place, they've had a good team, they're always hard to play against and I'm just excited to contribute any way I can,"...
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