Winter Sports News

Bryce Petty threw three touchdown passes without throwing an incompletion and the United States won the gold medal at the Junior World Championship Sunday with a 41-3 victory against Canada.

An accident on Lake Hamilton two years ago led to a new Arkansas law that takes effect this week, setting the minimum age of 16 for a solo operator of a personal watercraft.

Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini finally emerged yesterday after so far being foiled in his attempts to get Dany Heatley.

He is a much richer young man today. The thing about it is, he wanted to make his money here, in Columbus, and be a part of a process here, in Columbus.

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Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.

In this April 22, 2009, file phtoo, Boston Bruins' Phil Kessel, right, celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with teammate Mark Recchi during an NHL hockey playoff series in Montreal.

Martin Havlat talks to the media after signing a six-year contract with the Minnesota Wild on July 3. When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat shifted his focus to Minnesota.

You are Marc Savard. Or Jason Spezza. Or even Chris Osgood. As an upper-echelon player in the NHL, you hoped -- even expected -- to get a shot at making the 2010 Canadian Olympic team for the Vancouver Winter Games, a dream for almost every hockey-playing kid in this country.

Rick Nash and the Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension that will keep the star winger with the team through the 2017-18 season.

Figure skating champion Michelle Kwan accepts her diploma from University of Denver Chancellor Robert Coombe.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.

Olympic speedskating great Claudia Pechstein of Germany was banned for two years because of blood doping Friday and will miss the 2010 Vancouver Games.

Today: The photo gallery is always on target. Go to the gallery Komisarek can't wait to face Habs Do you know the enemy? That's what Mike Komisarek is now in Montreal.

Oklahoma City will be without professional hockey this season. After 17 seasons, the Oklahoma City Blazers have suspended operations.

Johnny Boychuk Defenceman Johnny Boychuk is Boston bound. The 25-year-old has signed a one-year contract with the Boston Bruins.

Robin Gomez, 27, says he won't change the way he plays hockey. A former Victoria Salmon Kings hockey player has been found not guilty of assault causing bodily harm in connection to an on-ice fight.

Roberto Luongo has been invited to the Hockey Canada men's hockey team camp in August.

A climbing ranger was injured while skiing down from Mt. Rainier's summit Wednesday afternoon.

Marian Hossa has signed a 12-year, US$62 million deal with the Chicago Blackhawks.