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OLYMPICS
Mixed SBX medal comes down to post-crash scramble
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BEIJING -- Meryeta O'Dine claims bronze in the mixed team snowboard cross with partner Eliot Grondin of Sainte-Marie, Que.; Speedskater Lauren Dubreil misses podium in 500 metres. 873 words. MOVED. Will be updated. PHOTO
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HOCKEY
Canadiens collect goalie Hammond from Wild
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MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens have added to their goaltending depth, acquirring netminder Andrew Hammond from the Minnesota Wild. The trade, announced Saturday, saw the Habs send left-winger Brandon Baddock to Minnesota. 145 words. MOVED. PHOTO.
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Bruins, Swayman shut out Senators 2-0
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OTTAWA -- After a 6-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday, the Boston Bruins wanted to right the ship early in their game Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. And they did. Trent Frederic scored 45 seconds into the game and Curtis Lazar added another first-period goal to account for all the scoring as the Bruins took a 2-0 win over the Senators. By Darren Desaulniers. 733 words. MOVED. PHOTO.
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Late goal gives Blue Jackets win over Canadiens
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MONTREAL -- Even goalie Elvis Merzlikins was impressed by the Patrik Laine blast that gave the Columbus Blue Jackets a last-minute 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. With just 6.5 seconds left on the game clock and the Blue Jackets on the power play, Laine fired a one-timer past Habs' goalie Samuel Montembeault for the win. By Tristan D'Amours. 688 words. MOVED. PHOTO.
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Laval Rocket crush Syracuse Crunch 5-1 in AHL play
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LAVAL, QUE. -- Two goals from Jean-Sebastian Dea helped the Laval Rocket to a decisive 5-1 win over the Syracuse Crunch in American Hockey League action on Saturday. Joel Teasdale and Gabriel Borque each had a goal and an assist for the Rocket (20-13-3), while Justin Ducharme also scored. 125 words. MOVED.
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TENNIS
Auger-Aliassime through to Rotterdam Open final
ROTTERDAM -- Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime booked his spot in the final at the Rotterdam Open with a 6(5)-7, 6-4, 6-2 win over Andrey Rublev of Russia on Saturday. The 21-year-old from Montreal saved all seven break points he faced across the two hour, 21 minute match, and fired 11 aces for the win. 159 words. MOVED. PHOTO.
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SOCCER
Toronto FC downs Chicago in MLS pre-season play
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AUSTIN -- A goal by newly signed Spanish forward Jesus Jimenez gave Toronto FC a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire in pre-season MLS play Saturday. The weather did not co-operate with cool conditions, not to mention a downpour, at St. David's Performance Center, Austin FC's training facility. Coaches were bundled up on the sidelines, complete with tuques. 375 words. MOVED.
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BASKETBALL
Canada dominates in FIBA World Cup qualifier
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OSAKA -- Canada's women's basketball team has officially clinched a spot in the FIBA World Cup with a dominant 96-64 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in qualifying. Bridget Carleton scored 28 points and Natalie Achonwa added 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists to power Canada to victory at a qualifying tournament in Osaka, Japan, on Saturday. 197 words. MOVED.
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COMING LATER:
NHL: Winnipeg at Nashville, 7 p.m. (AP), Toronto at Vancouver, 7 p.m. (CP)
NBA: Denver at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. (CP)
GOLF: PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open. Canada's Adam Hadwin tied for fifth after second round. (AP) PHOTOS
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FROM THE AP
TOP STORIES
BBO--LOCKOUT
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball says it will make a new proposal to the players' association on the 73rd day of a lockout that has prevented spring training workouts from starting next week. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. SENT: 100 words. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos, developing from 1 p.m. negotiating session.
FBN--SUPER BOWL PREVIEW
LOS ANGELES — The last time the Los Angeles area hosted a Super Bowl nearly three decades ago, it became an almost laughable rout as the Bills kept surrendering the ball to the Dallas Cowboys. Turnovers, or the lack thereof, could be a major factor Sunday when the host Bengals — yes, they are the home team — go into the Rams’ $5 billion building. By Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 5 p.m. With FBN--Super Bowl-Higgins & Boyd (Sent), FBN--Super Bowl-Fearsome Fivesome (Sent), FBN--Super Bowl-Local Hero (Upcoming), FBN--Super Bowl-McVay's Future (Upcoming) and FBN--Super Bowl-NBC-Collinsworth (Upcoming).
OLY--FIG-RUSSIAN-DOPING
BEIJING — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will find out Monday if she can compete at the Olympics in the women’s competition, which starts a day later. The Court of Arbitration for Sport says the expedited hearing on Valieva’s doping case will be held Sunday night in Beijing, with a ruling by Monday afternoon. By Graham Dunbar. SENT: 550 words, photos. With OLY--FIG-Valieva’s Coach (Sent).
COMMENTARY
FBN--TIM DAHLBERG-SUPER BOWL
LOS ANGELES — It’s been nearly three decades since the city where the Super Bowl began last hosted the big game. The year was 1993 and O.J. Simpson did the pregame coin flip and Michael Jackson thrilled the country with a spectacular halftime show at the Rose Bowl. The Rams, meanwhile, were plotting to escape Southern California in what may have been the worst franchise move ever. By Sports Columnist Tim Dahlberg. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 7 p.m.
NOTABLE
GLF--PHOENIX OPEN
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Sahith Theegala took a two-stroke lead into the third round of the WM Phoenix Open, with more than 200,000 fans expected Saturday at golf's biggest party. By John Nicholson. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 8 p.m. With GLF--Phoenix Open-The Party Returns (Sent).
BKC--T25-SAINT MARY'S-GONZAGA
SPOKANE, Wash. — No. 22 Saint Mary’s plays at No. 2 Gonzaga in a West Coast Conference showdown at McCarthey Athletic Center. By Nicholas K. Geranios. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts 10 p.m.
BKC--T25-TEXAS-BAYLOR
WACO, Texas — No. 20 Texas plays its fifth consecutive Top 25 opponent. The Longhorns are at No. 10 Baylor after winning three of the previous four. By Stephen Hawkins. UPCOMING. 700 words, photos. Game started at noon.
OLY--SBD-WHITE-NEXT LEAP
ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Shaun White's next big contest? It will be the Super Bowl. In an interview with The Associated Press, the snowboarding star shares his plans for the future. First stop: Los Angeles to attend his first Super Bowl in person. By National Writer Eddie Pells. SENT: 750 words, photos.
OLY--MAINSTREAMING MENTAL HEALTH
ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Mental health was the breakout star of the Tokyo Olympics: It shook up those Games and made everyone sit up and take notice. At the Beijing Olympics, it’s more like the defending champ: It pops up regularly, but no one is shocked when it enters the conversation. By Sarah DiLorenzo. SENT: 950 words, photos.
OLY--HKW-REINVENTING CANADA
BEIJING -- The Canadians have dominated the Beijing Games women's hockey tournament with a dynamic, fast-paced transition attack in outscoring their opponents by a combined 44-5 through the quarterfinal round. The team, under coach Troy Ryan, was forced to reinvent its approach after losing to the U.S. at the 2018 Games and finishing third at the 2019 world championships. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. SENT: 750 words, photos.
OLY--SBD-MIXED TEAM SNOWBOARDCROSS
ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Lindsey Jacobellis has won her second gold medal of the Olympics, teaming with 40-year-old Nick Baumgartner for the title in the new event of mixed snowboardcross. The 36-year-old Jacobellis took gold earlier this week in the women’s event; it came 16 years after a late showboat move as she was cruising in for an apparent win cost her the title at the Turin Games. By Pat Graham. SENT: 750 words, photos.
OLY--SBD-MAPLE BEEF?
BEIJING — Slopestyle gold medalist Max Parrot says fellow Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris has apologized for saying Parrot only won because of questionable Olympic judging. By Jake Seiner. SENT: 550 words, photos.
MMA--UFC 271
HOUSTON — Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title in a rematch with Robert Whittaker in UFC 271. Adesanya gained the belt from Whittaker with a second-round knockout in 2019. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by midnight.
CAR--NASCAR-DAYTONA-VILLENEUVE'S ATTEMPT
Jacques Villeneuve is a Formula One champion and Indianapolis 500 winner still chasing another big victory at the age of 50. The Canadian will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500, a race he considers among the top three in prestige in the world. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 650 words, photo.
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