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Canadian defender Nikola Markovic taken first overall in MLS SuperDraft
A roller-coaster week ended on a high note for Canadian defender Nikola Markovic on Thursday…
Former NHL forward Lucic joins Fife Flyers of British Elite League, drawing backlash
KIRKCALDY — Former NHL forward Milan Lucic has signed with the Fife Flyers of Britain’s…
Muller mania: German star’s addition to Vancouver Whitecaps a boon for club, fans
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller came to the Vancouver Whitecaps to win. While the German soccer…
Bennett scores big goal early in 3rd, Panthers stay hot by topping Kings 3-2 for 6th win in 7 games
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett scored 10 seconds into the third period, Brad Marchand…
Alberta recall petitions grow to 23 with latest against justice minister
EDMONTON — Alberta’s justice minister is the latest member of Premier Danielle Smith’s caucus to…
Calgary Stampeders re-sign rushing leader Dedrick Mills to two-year extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed rushing leader Dedrick Mills to a two-year contract…
Canadians Brunet, Clarke-Tosczak take different roads hopefully leading to the MLS
Charles-Emile Brunet and Nikos Clarke-Tosczak took different routes to the MLS College Showcase, but both…
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic expected to go high in MLS SuperDraft
The MLS SuperDraft goes Thursday with Canadian defender Nikola Markovic expected to go high in…
Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond captures Jon Cornish Trophy
VANCOUVER — Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond was awarded the 2025 Jon Cornish Trophy on…
In the news: Contrasting Carney with Trudeau, Vaccine hesitancy, Youth in despair
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Bruins host the Oilers after Geekie’s 2-goal game
Edmonton Oilers (16-12-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (20-14, in the Atlantic Division)…
NHL roundup: Matthews, Joshua score 8 seconds apart, Leafs rally past Blackhawks 3-2
TORONTO (AP) — Dakota Joshua batted in a rebound with 3:01 left, just eight seconds…
Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, traded 5 days ago, face off against former teams
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the first time in NHL history, goalies that were involved in…
Leon Draisaitl reaches 1,000 career points against Penguins, Skinner
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL…
Oilers’ Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point with 4 assists in 6-4 win over Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in…
Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point with 4 assists in 6-4 win over Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in…
Geekie scores twice and Bruins open 5-game homestand with 4-1 victory over Mammoth
BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored a pair of goals and Jeremy Swayman stopped 20…
Draisaitl nets 1,000th point on power play against Penguins
PITTSBURGH — Leon Draisaitl became the first German player to reach 1,000 NHL points with…
Canadiens send goalie Sam Montembeault to AHL Laval for conditioning
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens sent Sam Montembeault, who began the season as the team’s…
Sceptres look to keep positive start going in neutral-site game against Victoire
While much of the focus has been how different the team looks this year, the…
Blue Bombers sign Canadian DB Redha Kramdi to two-year extension
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian defensive back Redha Kramdi to a…
Teen admits to splashing Saskatoon schoolmate with lighter fluid, setting her on fire
SASKATOON — It was a teen friendship that spiralled into obsession and threats before one…
Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL’s first star after 10-point week
NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been named the NHL’s first star…
Dobes rebounds for big win as Canadiens hold off McDavid, Oilers
MONTREAL — Jakub Dobes needed a strong performance after consecutive poor showings. Six minutes into…