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NHL, NHLPA agree to extend collective bargaining agreement through 2029-30 season
LOS ANGELES — Gary Bettman and Marty Walsh hinted earlier this month they were closing…
Arizona governor approves up to $500M in taxpayer funds to upgrade home of Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation Friday that funds up to $500…
Ex-Juventus president Andrea Agnelli seeks plea bargain deal in false accounting case
ROME (AP) — Former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has requested a plea bargain deal that…
‘F1’ opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has its first box-office hit. “F1 The Movie” debuted with…
Wild now play at Grand Casino Arena after new naming rights deal succeeds Xcel Energy Center
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild will play the upcoming season at Grand…
Rogers closes deal with BCE to become majority owner of MLSE
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has closed its deal to buy BCE Inc.’s 37.5 per…
Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons
Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his…
MLSE boss says cutting Italian stars loose offers opportunity for MLS franchise
TORONTO — In opening the MLSE vault to bring in Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and…
Calgary Stampede announcer’s career turns 40: ‘Might as well do another 40’
PONOKA, ALBERTA — It was August 1983 at the Hand Hills Lake Stampede and Les…
BBC sacks a second ‘MasterChef’ host over claim he used racist language
LONDON (AP) — The BBC said Tuesday that longtime “MasterChef” host John Torode has been…
B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of…
NHL, NHLPA ratify collective bargaining agreement through 2029-30 season
TORONTO — The NHL’s Board of Governors and the NHL Players’ Association membership have ratified…
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday.…
Ex-MLSE boss Tim Leiweke indicted in U.S. arena bid-rigging scheme
WASHINGTON — Former chief executive officer and president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Tim…
Wickens to drive feature race at home seven years after crash left him paralyzed
Robert Wickens’s promising racing career seemed like it was cut tragically short after a 2018…
Aaron Judge moves into to second in MLB jersey sales, behind Shohei Ohtani
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge has moved into second behind…
Canadian co-owner Steve Nijjar celebrates Racing Madrid’s promotion in Spain
When Canadian Steve Nijjar helped resurrect the long-defunct Racing Madrid soccer club, it had no…
Truro City FC rising up the English soccer ladder with Canadian helping hand
Eric Perez brought pro rugby league to Canada in the form of the Toronto Wolfpack.…
Professor questions value as Sportsnet Premium streaming price jumps 30 per cent
Sportsnet failed to clearly communicate with fans ahead of a significant price hike to its…
NFL legend John Elway won’t be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck
LOS ANGELES (AP) — NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won’t be charged after his…
NFL legend John Elway won’t be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won’t be charged after…
Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Tarik Skubal views the strike zone differently than robot umpires. “I have…
Hamilton Labour Council wants NHL to apologize for suspending players 100 years ago
The Hamilton and District Labour Council is hoping to right a century-old grievance between the…
USA Bobsled and Skeleton signs endorsement deal with Honda through 2030 Olympics
USA Bobsled and Skeleton has entered into a multi-year endorsement deal with American Honda, one…