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Blues sign forward Milan Lucic to professional tryout after year away from NHL
ST LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Milan Lucic to a professional…
Toronto Raptors put general manager Bobby Webster in control of basketball operations
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors’ search for a new team president is over — they…
Sarah Nurse says PWHL Barbie can inspire next generation of female athletes
Sarah Nurse will start her first season with the still-unnamed Vancouver franchise in the Professional…
Taylor Swift’s economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands
Taylor Swift’s upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn’t lost on…
Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie to tee it up at Manitoba Open later this month
WINNIPEG — Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie will trade his pads for golf clubs later…
Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon strikes tentative deal to buy the Portland Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Don Dundon has reached…
The home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning renamed Benchmark International Arena
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name,…
Kontinental Hockey League’s Shanghai Dragons name Gerard Gallant new head coach
SHANGHAI — Gerard Gallant has been named the new head coach of the Kontinental Hockey…
Shapiro declines comment on contract talks but says he wants to remain with Blue Jays
TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro declined to comment on contract extension talks Tuesday…
‘Best team ever formed’: Legends from 1976 Canada Cup team reunite
TERREBONNE — Serge Savard says the best Canadian hockey team he ever played on wasn’t…
Defenceman Ryker Evans agrees to 2-year extension with Seattle Kraken
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken defenceman Ryker Evans agreed Monday to a two-year contract extension,…
Defenseman Ryker Evans agrees to 2-year extension with Seattle Kraken
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans agreed Monday to a two-year contract extension,…
Ottawa Senators, NCC finalize land deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are one step closer to having a new arena in…
Jen Pawol breaks MLB’s gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game
ATLANTA (AP) — Jen Pawol felt love and support from fans, family, peers and players…
Jen Pawol breaks MLB’s gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game
ATLANTA (AP) — Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work…
Panthers’ Tkachuk says he’s undecided on whether to have surgery to address last season’s injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said he is still undecided…
Panthers’ Tkachuk says he’s undecided on whether to have surgery to address last season’s injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said he is still undecided…
Utah Mammoth files lawsuit in trademark dispute with hockey equipment bag manufacturer
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The owners of the NHL’s Utah Mammoth have filed a…
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Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled and arrested at Fort Stewart, officials…
MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves game
NEW YORK (AP) — Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire…
Jen Pawol will be MLB’s first female umpire. Here are other women who broke officiating barriers
This weekend, Jen Pawol will make history by becoming the first woman to umpire a…
The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump’s latest comments
President Donald Trump’s social media posts calling for the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League…
All five former junior hockey players acquitted in high-profile sexual assault trial
LONDON — The high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior…
Seattle NHL team’s mascot has a close encounter with a brown bear during video shoot in Alaska
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the team’s blue-haired troll mascot had…