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Oilers sign goaltender Calvin Pickard to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension with an annual average value of US$1 million. The six-foot-one, 205-pound goalie had 12-7-1 record...

Jun 28, 2024

Jordan Hall's stellar play between the pipes earns spot on Timberwolves Wall of Honour

PRINCE GEORGE - One of the key players who helped make UNBC's Womans soccer program what it is today. Jordan Hall was a star between the pipes for the UNBC Timberwolves and now she has a spot on the T...

Jun 28, 2024

Forbidden Door brings world of pro wrestling together with Canadian roots

TORONTO - Tony Khan is bringing the world of professional wrestling together, and Canada has been an important part of that coalition. Khan was in Toronto last week for the Collision tech conference t...

Jun 28, 2024

Lionel Messi to rest for Argentina's final Copa America group match against Peru with leg injury

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Lionel Messi will skip Argentina's last Copa America group match against Peru on Saturday because of a right leg injury. Messi hurt his leg in Argentina's 1-0 victory over C...

Jun 28, 2024

Argentina coach Scaloni suspended for Copa America match vs. Peru for being repeatedly late

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (AP) - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has been suspended for one match and will miss his team's last Copa America group match against Peru on Saturday. Scaloni was suspended bec...

Jun 28, 2024

Stampeders look to end losing streak against struggling Bombers

CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders won't take the Winnipeg Blue Bombers lightly when the two teams play at McMahon Stadium on Saturday night. The Blue Bombers have surprisingly started the season with t...

Jun 28, 2024

Vancouver Whitecaps hope to find calm seas with MLS win over St. Louis City SC

VANCOUVER - If you are a team trying to navigate out of stormy waters, playing St. Louis City SC might be a good course to plot. The Whitecaps (7-7-4) look to end a two-game losing streak against St. ...

Jun 28, 2024

Defenceman Nikita Zadorov to test free agent market: Canucks GM

VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov appears to be headed to the free agent market. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says the team tried its best to sign the six-foot-six, 248-...

Jun 28, 2024

Veteran Ellie Black leads Canadian gymnastics team into Paris Olympics

TORONTO - Ellie Black is heading to a fourth Summer Games as part of Canada's gymnastics team competing at the Paris Olympics. The 28-year-old from Halifax, who becomes the first Canadian artistic gym...

Jun 28, 2024

Canadiens trade three draft picks to get 21st-overall selection from Kings

LAS VEGAS - The Montreal Canadiens have acquired the 21st-overall pick in Friday's NHL draft from the Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles gets the 26th-overall pick as well as picks in the second round (57...

Jun 28, 2024