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BOSTON — Natalie Spooner scored twice and Genevieve Lacasse made 37 saves as Canada's women's hockey team downed the United States 5-1 on Wednesday night in pre-Olympic exhibition play.

ST. LOUIS — Alexander Steen did not panic. The St. Louis winger knew that his return to form was right around the corner.

A new Canadian study suggests teenage athletes who sustain concussions may still be experiencing brain changes even after they have been cleared to return to play.

VANCOUVER — Out of the playoffs for the first time in 21 years, the B.C. Lions are trying make something out of two meaningless games to salvage a remarkably disappointing season.

MONTREAL — General manager Marc Bergevin felt helpless as his Montreal Canadiens started the NHL season with only one win in eight games.

TORONTO — Canadian freestyle skier Dara Howell wasn't ready for the whirlwind that followed her slopestyle victory at the 2014 Sochi Games. An Olympic champion at 19, she struggled with the spotlight and eventually pulled away from the sport.

TORONTO — Six influential Canadians from the circles of sports, entertainment and culture will be added to Canada's Walk of Fame next month.

Justin Medlock and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have another chance to clinch a home playoff game. Medlock's errant 40-yard field goal attempt gave the Toronto Argonauts a 29-28 home win over Winnipeg on Saturday night.

JERUSALEM — The International Judo Federation is demanding that the United Arab Emirates treat Israeli athletes equally after reports it is banning the Israeli flag at an upcoming contest.