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The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people

The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving at least 98 people dead and 160 injured, authori
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Top prospect Ivan Demidov signs entry-level contract with Montreal Canadiens

Top prospect Ivan Demidov signs entry-level contract with Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL — Top prospect Ivan Demidov is coming to Montreal sooner than anticipated. Demidov, the Canadiens' fifth-overall pick in last year's NHL draft, signed a three-year entry-level deal Tuesday to join Montreal this season.
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Argentina hands Canada's women's soccer team first loss of Stoney era

Argentina hands Canada's women's soccer team first loss of Stoney era

LANGFORD — Yamila Rodriguez scored and Argentina upset Canada 1-0 in a friendly women's soccer matchup in Langford, B.C., on Tuesday.
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Montembeault, Anderson lift Canadiens over Red Wings 4-1 for sixth straight win

Montembeault, Anderson lift Canadiens over Red Wings 4-1 for sixth straight win

MONTREAL — Josh Anderson scored the winner with 9:12 remaining in the third period and Sam Montembeault made 35 saves as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Tuesday for their sixth straight win.
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Canadiens closing in on clinching playoff spot, but say the 'job's not finished'

Canadiens closing in on clinching playoff spot, but say the 'job's not finished'

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a playoff spot following a six-game winning streak. They don’t intend to let up until the ‘X’ is firmly etched beside their name in the standings.
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Sherwood's OT goal caps Canucks 3-goal comeback in final minute in 6-5 win over Stars

Sherwood's OT goal caps Canucks 3-goal comeback in final minute in 6-5 win over Stars

DALLAS (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood scored with 1:16 left in overtime after Pius Suter scored two of Vancouver’s three 6-on-5 goals in the final minute of regulation, and the Canucks made NHL history and stunned the Dallas Stars 6-5 on Tuesday night.
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Canada determined, but dented, heading into women's world hockey championship

Canada determined, but dented, heading into women's world hockey championship

ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canada is battle-tough, a bit beat up and leaning on its veterans again at the 2025 women's world hockey championship. Canada opens defence of the gold medal Thursday against Finland in Ceske Budejovice, Czechia.
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QMJHL: Mooseheads oust Voltigeurs with 2-0 in Game 7 of first-round series

QMJHL: Mooseheads oust Voltigeurs with 2-0 in Game 7 of first-round series

DRUMMONDVILLE — Jacob Steinman's 38-save shutout led the Halifax Mooseheads to a 2-0 Game 7 win over the Drummondville Voltigeurs on Tuesday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoff action.
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Olivier and Danforth lead Blue Jackets to 5-2 win over Senators to snap 3-game skid

Olivier and Danforth lead Blue Jackets to 5-2 win over Senators to snap 3-game skid

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mathieu Olivier and Justin Danforth each had a goal and an assist, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Tuesday night.
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George Springer homers, Easton Lucas keeps perfect ERA as Toronto beats Boston 6-1 in frigid Fenway

George Springer homers, Easton Lucas keeps perfect ERA as Toronto beats Boston 6-1 in frigid Fenway

BOSTON (AP) — George Springer homered through a cold and gusting wind, and Easton Lucas pitched another 5 1/3 scoreless innings to maintain a perfect 0.00 ERA and lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
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