OTTAWA, Ontario -- Eriks Mateiko scored the lone goal of a shootout in the eighth round to give Latvia a stunning 3-2 victory over host Canada on Friday night in the world junior hockey championship.

Notre Dame forward Danny Nelson scored twice, Western Michigan's Hampton Slukynsky made 25 saves and the defending champion United States defeated Latvia 5-1 on Saturday in the world junior hockey ...

RIGA - Cyclist Toms Skujins and basketball players Kristaps Porzinsis and Kitija Laksa were named Latvia's Athletes of the Year at the Three Stars Award ceremony in Riga on Wednesday.

Latvia’s win was their first ever against ... These players have had great success, including Stanley Cup wins, Norris Trophies and Olympic gold medals. Keith won three Stanley Cups and two ...