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History Repeats: Bellows, Tkachuk help U.S. to 4-3 shootout win over Canada

History Repeats: Bellows, Tkachuk help U.S. to 4-3 shootout win over Canada

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
Raptors suspend forward Ibaka for one game for altercation with staff member

Raptors suspend forward Ibaka for one game for altercation with staff member

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka was suspended one game for an altercation with a team staff member. Ibaka was to serve the suspension Friday, when the Raptors hosted the Atlanta Hawks.
Daly says NHL in no rush to discuss Winter Olympic plans

Daly says NHL in no rush to discuss Winter Olympic plans

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The NHL isn't going to get drawn into any discussions about participating in future Winter Olympics until after the Pyeongchang Games are complete.
AP source: Reliever Davis, Rockies agree to 3-year deal

AP source: Reliever Davis, Rockies agree to 3-year deal

DENVER — A person familiar with the negotiations says All-Star reliever Wade Davis and the Colorado Rockies have agreed on a three-year, $52 million contract.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign defensive back Butler to contract extension

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign defensive back Butler to contract extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American defensive back Crezdon Butler to a contract extension Friday. Butler is under contract with Saskatchewan through the 2019 season.
Frozen toes, frayed nerves: Packers fans remember "Ice Bowl"

Frozen toes, frayed nerves: Packers fans remember "Ice Bowl"

GREEN BAY, Wis. — John Des Jardins braved the "Ice Bowl" bundled up in layers of sweatshirts tucked beneath a wool-lined buckskin vest. Really, he was there at Lambeau Field at the coldest NFL game on record.
Saints' Kamara: NFL 'Grinch' fines $6K for Christmas cleats

Saints' Kamara: NFL 'Grinch' fines $6K for Christmas cleats

METAIRIE, La. — Saints rookie running back Alvin Kamara says the NFL has fined him US$6,079 for wearing Christmas-themed red cleats with white trim during last Sunday's victory over Atlanta.
Lawyer: FIFA not seeking whistleblower's Russia doping info

Lawyer: FIFA not seeking whistleblower's Russia doping info

FIFA has made no attempt to contact Russian doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov to gain information about "many" footballers embroiled in the widespread conspiracy by the 2018 World Cup host nation, according to his lawyer. "Dr.
Staying warm a challenge for Canadian juniors in outdoor game against Americans

Staying warm a challenge for Canadian juniors in outdoor game against Americans

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Team Canada captain Dillon Dube had to pause briefly and pick at his jersey to try to count all the layers he'd put on before hitting the ice at New Era Field.
Motivated opponents, revenge and tough conditions factors in Canada vs. U.S.

Motivated opponents, revenge and tough conditions factors in Canada vs. U.S.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Canada had a day off at the world junior hockey championship Thursday after opening the tournament with a pair of decisive wins over Finland and Slovakia.