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.

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.

USA Luge's doubles team of Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirkby earned their third medal in four World Cup races this season.

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 ...

Latvia’s Marta Robezniece and Kitija Bogdanova ... The 42-year-old who has competed for the U.S. in both the Summer and Winter Olympics is scheduled to push Elana Meyers Taylor’s sled in ...

Latvia’s Marta Robezniece and Kitija Bogdanova were third ... The 42-year-old who has competed for the U.S. in both the Summer and Winter Olympics is scheduled to push Elana Meyers Taylor's sled in ...