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Year in review: A look at news events in May 2020
A look at news events in May 2020: 01 – Pioneering drummer Tony Allen, considered…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2020
A look at news events in March 2020: 01 – Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden…
Hammon’s head coaching night caps memorable year for women in sport
TORONTO – There was no celebration when Becky Hammon took over as San Antonio Spurs…
Sweden’s world junior win streak snaps with 4-3 OT loss to Russia
EDMONTON – Russia snapped Sweden’s extended win streak at the world junior hockey championship Wednesday,…
Longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara leaves for Capitals
WASHINGTON – Longtime Boston captain Zdeno Chara signed with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, saying…
AHL still targeting Feb. 5 as start date for upcoming season
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The American Hockey League remains on course to start its season in…
The name game: A few athletes primed for breakouts in ’21
For some, the sky’s the limit, which also just happens to be the title of…
Wearable tech a defence against COVID-19 in world junior tournament “bubble”
What looks like a thin pack of gum is attached to Braden Schneider’s event credential…
‘How could you create a better story?’: World junior squad voted CP team of the year
Akil Thomas felt like he was living in a movie. The script seemed predetermined and,…
More COVID-19 vaccines and feeling grateful in a pandemic: In The News for Dec. 30
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Russias tops Austria 7-1, Americans shut out Czech Republic 7-0 at world juniors
EDMONTON – Austria scored its first goal of the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday,…
Quinton Byfield leads Canada to 10-0 win over Switzerland in world junior tournament
EDMONTON – After a quiet start to his run at the world junior men’s hockey…
‘I’m not going to change my game’: Perry eager to bring grit, experience to Canadiens
Corey Perry had to set the record straight. Although the NHL’s website — and most…
From Kobe to Maradona, a year of staggering losses in sports
There were so many this year. Sports in 2020 was an unending state of mourning.…
Blackhawks C Toews sidelined indefinitely by illness
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss the start of training camp because of an…
Forward Devin Shore, defenceman Ryan Stanton sign pro tryout contracts with Oilers
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Devin Shore and defenceman Ryan Stanton to…
Seismic Change: A year of bubbles, relocation and cancellation on the sports scene
The traditional wail of bagpipes had barely quieted at Kingston’s Leon’s Centre last March when…
Germans grind out OT win over Slovaks, Swedes best Austria 4-0 at world juniors
EDMONTON – The German underdogs gritted out a 4-3 overtime victory against Slovakia on Monday,…
Mosaic Stadium’s football field in Regina flooded for free, pandemic friendly skating
REGINA – The operators of Regina’s Mosaic Stadium have come up with a novel way…
Kirby Dach sidelined for four to five months after wrist surgery: Blackhawks
CHICAGO – The Chicago Blackhawks say forward Kirby Dach will miss the start of the…
Levi an outlier among Canadian junior hockey team goaltenders
Devon Levi’s unexpected emergence as Canada’s starting goaltender fits with an unusual 2021 world junior…
Henrik Lundqvist says he’s scheduled for open-heart surgery
Henrik Lundqvist said Monday he’s scheduled for open-heart surgery after tests revealed a heart condition…
Veteran forward Corey Perry signs one-year contract with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have signed veteran winger Corey Perry to a one-year, US$750,000…
Senators acquire Coburn, Paquette and draft pick from Lightning
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Braydon Coburn, forward Cedric Paquette and a…