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Canadian women’s hockey team to host United States in Edmonton in Rivalry Series
EDMONTON — Canada will host the United States in a pair of women’s hockey games…
Nine NHL teams have a new coach. Here’s what to expect from the changes
When Mike Sullivan’s time in Pittsburgh came to an end after nearly a decade behind…
NHL pre-season roundup: Pinto paces Senators to 3-2 overtime win over Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Shane Pinto scored a power-play goal with two minutes left in the third…
Alouettes QB Davis Alexander expects to start Friday after practising with first team
MONTREAL — Davis Alexander expects to be ready to return Friday. And this time, he…
Veteran quarterback Nick Arbuckle back taking starting reps with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO — Nick Arbuckle could be back as the Toronto Argonauts starting quarterback. Arbuckle missed…
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Vasily Podkolzin to three-year contract extension
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year contract extension,…
Shorter field, single-point restrictions among changes coming to CFL
TORONTO — CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston hopes he’s trading field goals for touchdowns. On Monday,…
Pietrangelo hopes to avoid surgery, possibly play for Golden Knights this season
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has not ruled out playing again for the…
Alberta RCMP deem death of amateur fighter not suspicious, conclude investigation
EDMONTON — The criminal investigation into the death of an amateur fighter following a mixed…
Health advocates call on Liberals to keep pharmacare promise ahead of budget
OTTAWA — Health care advocates say they’re worried the Liberal government will backtrack on its…
Evander Kane brings edge, experience to hometown Vancouver Canucks
PENTICTON — Evander Kane still remembers watching the Vancouver Canucks as a kid. He has…
How Israel could retaliate against the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year’s gathering of world leaders at the…
NHL pre-season roundup: Maple Leafs hold off Senators rally for 4-3 win
OTTAWA — The Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to a 3-0 first-period lead and held…
WHL roundup: Dean, O’Neil lead Oil Kings to 4-1 win over Rebels
EDMONTON — Dylan Dean and Andrew O’Neil each had a goal and assist as the…
Liegghio’s 41-yard field goal earns Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29-27 win over Edmonton Elks
HAMILTON — With the game on the line, Scott Milanovich wasn’t tempting fate. Marc Liegghio’s…
‘Draw the Line’ rallies across Canada challenge elements of Carney’s agenda
TORONTO — Canadians in several major cities demonstrated Saturday against elements of the Liberal government’s…
Canada’s Marco Arop takes bronze men’s in 800 metres at world athletics championships
TOKYO — Marco Arop missed out on a gold-medal repeat. The Canadian track star also…
WHL roundup: Brown scores twice, Warriors down Wheat Kings 6-4
BRANDON — Casey Brown scored twice as the Moose Jaw Warriors topped the Brandon Wheat…
Sneads fourth-quarter touchdown rallies Alouettes past Argonauts 21-19
TORONTO — It was a tale of two halves for McLeod Bethel-Thompson. After throwing three…
Avi Lewis launches NDP leadership bid as Heather McPherson prepares campaign
OTTAWA — Filmmaker and journalist Avi Lewis officially announced his candidacy for the federal NDP…
Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko stronger physically, mentally heading into new season
PENTICTON — Sitting on the sidelines for large chunks of last season wasn’t easy for…
Canadian men expect physical challenge from Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup rugby test
Canada is expecting a hard-nosed challenge from Tonga on Saturday when the two meet to…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats host Edmonton Elks in annual Hall of Fame game
HAMILTON — With the Hamilton Tiger-Cats still processing the death of general manager Ted Goveia,…
After injury woes, Dach looks to seize opportunity on Canadiens’ second line
BROSSARD — Kirby Dach knows injuries have made the past two years a nightmare on…