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2026 Winter Olympics flame lands in Italy
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» ROME - The flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics arrived in Rome on Thursday for a two-month torch relay around Italy before the sprawling Games open on February 6.
Panthers rout Oilers to capture second NHL Stanley Cup in a row
AFP, Published on 18/06/2025
» MIAMI — The Florida Panthers, powered by Sam Reinhart's four-goal effort, captured their second consecutive Stanley Cup on Tuesday, defeating Edmonton 5-1 to win the National Hockey League (NHL) Final.
Canada beats USA to win heated Four Nations Face-Off final
AFP, Published on 21/02/2025
» BOSTON - In an ice hockey grudge match of border rivals fueled by political tensions, "51st state" Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in overtime on Thursday to win the Four Nations Face-Off final.
New women's North American hockey league launches
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» MONTREAL - Women's ice hockey dropped the puck on the new year with the launch of a new professional league, with New York blanking host Toronto 4-0 on Monday in the debut game of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).
NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims
AFP, Published on 29/08/2023
» WASHINGTON - American NBA stars ripped world sprint king Noah Lyles on social media for comments saying he is offended when teams declare themselves "world champions" for winning an NBA crown.
Vegas Golden Knights thrash Florida Panthers to win NHL Stanley Cup
AFP, Published on 14/06/2023
» LOS ANGELES: Mark Stone grabbed a brilliant hat-trick as the Vegas Golden Knights thrashed the Florida Panthers 9-3 on Tuesday to clinch the NHL Stanley Cup for the first time in the franchise's six-year history.
Messi Mania sets off social media, ticketing boom
AFP, Published on 09/06/2023
» MIAMI - Lionel Messi has yet to put pen to paper on his impending deal with Inter Miami but already massive interest in the Argentine's move is driving huge numbers in social media, ticket sales and more.
UK sporting events suspended after death of Queen Elizabeth II
AFP, Published on 09/09/2022
» LONDON - Sporting events in Britain scheduled for Friday, including Test cricket and European golf's PGA Championship, have been cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Sharks make Grier first Black general manager in NHL history
AFP, Published on 06/07/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO - The San Jose Sharks named Mike Grier general manager on Tuesday, an historic appointment that makes the former Sharks player the first Black GM in the NHL.
Colorado Avalanche win Stanley Cup Final for third NHL crown
AFP, Published on 27/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - The Colorado Avalanche won their first Stanley Cup Final in 21 years on Sunday when Nathan MacKinnon scored one goal and set up another to spark a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay.