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Kingsbury, Sauvageau among six Professional Women’s Hockey League general managers
Gina Kingsbury says she would have loved to play in a professional women’s league. While…
Veteran referee Dave Foxcroft leaving CFL officiating ranks on his own terms
Dave Foxcroft is leaving the CFL officiating ranks on his own terms. The veteran referee…
Akim Aliu disappointed WHL’s Hurricanes hired Bill Peters as head coach
Akim Aliu “smelled something funny” last week when a current NHL head coach reached out…
Professional Women’s Hockey League unveils its Original 6: 3 teams based in the US and 3 in Canada
Hilary Knight, Marie-Philip Poulin and their fellow U.S. and Canadian national team stars now have…
Bedard gains knowledge, motivation from McDavid: ‘How can I get closer to him?’
Connor Bedard says he’s not Connor McDavid and wants to carve his own path as…
PWHL unveils building blocks of women’s pro hockey league, Brian Burke involved
The new women’s professional hockey league unveiled its name and “Original Six” cities Tuesday, as…
AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario
TORONTO – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has banned the use of athletes…
Edmonton Oilers sign Gagner, Sutter to tryout deals ahead of training camp
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed forwards Sam Gagner and Brandon Sutter to professional…
Ukraine’s best high jumper wins gold for her country at world championships
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The war with Russia hangs over the Olympic world these days…
Matthews says focus solely on hockey, winning after signing extension
TORONTO – Auston Matthews will be well paid to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to…
Rangers hire Hall of Fame U.S. women’s star Angela Ruggiero as a hockey operations adviser
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have hired Hockey Hall of Famer Angela…
Harris praises 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for ‘grit and determination’ on and off court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris led a White House celebration Friday for the…
Players credit the NFL and union with doing a better job of teaching when sports betting isn’t OK
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Detroit wide receiver Jameson Williams and Tennessee right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere…
Oilers re-sign defenceman Evan Bouchard to two-year contract
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defenceman Evan Bouchard on a two-year contract worth…
Maple Leafs sign star centre Auston Matthews to four-year, $53-million extension
TORONTO – Auston Matthews has put pen to paper on a deal that is set…
Former Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier retires after playing more than a decade in NHL
NEWARK, N.J. – Goaltender Jonathan Bernier has decided to retire after playing more than a…
Anaheim Ducks acquire defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Buffalo for a 4th-round draft pick
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin in a trade…
Rick Jeanneret’s legacy as the voice of the Sabres will continue on following his death at 81
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Though Rick Jeanneret’s booming, youthful voice has gone silent, his memory…
Longtime Blackhawks leader Toews says he’s stepping away for health — but not retiring
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, a free agent after 16 years in…
Canadiens trade Petry for second time in just over a year in deal with Red Wings
MONTREAL – Kent Hughes admits he never really intended to reacquire Jeff Petry about a…
Leafs legend Baun, who scored goal in 1964 Stanley Cup on broken leg, dead at 86
Bobby Baun, a hard-nosed defenceman who entered hockey lore by helping the Toronto Maple Leafs…
Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants star Joc Pederson is scared to fly. Outfielder…
Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants star Joc Pederson is scared to fly. Outfielder…
Avril Lavigne, Tantoo Cardinal among Canada’s Walk of Fame inductees
TORONTO – Avril Lavigne is among the five newly announced inductees to Canada’s Walk of…