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Scotiabank Arena to host PWHL's 'Battle on Bay Street' between Toronto and Montreal

TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League is heading to Scotiabank Arena. The united North American circuit announced Thursday its Feb. 16 game between Toronto and Montreal will be played at th...

Jan 25, 2024

Senators general manager Steve Staios reflects on disappointing first half

OTTAWA - When Steve Staios joined the Ottawa Senators as president of hockey operations in September, he didn't expect his team would be sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference at the halfwa...

Jan 25, 2024

UBC lineman Benedet top-ranked Canadian university player on CFL winter scouting list

TORONTO - It's always good to have options, and Theo Benedet certainly does regarding a pro football career. The towering six-foot-seven, 305-pound offensive lineman from the University of British Col...

Jan 25, 2024

Bev Priestman signs contract to remain Canadian women's coach through 2027 World Cup

Canadian women's coach Bev Priestman has signed a new contract that runs through the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Priestman has a 28-9-10 record in 47 matches as Canada head coach and was a nominee fo...

Jan 25, 2024

Halifax Police: sex assault investigation involving 2003 junior hockey team ongoing

Halifax Regional Police say an investigation into a historic sexual assault allegation against members of Canada's 2003 world junior hockey team is ongoing. Constable John MacLeod said in an email to ...

Jan 25, 2024

Whitecaps sign Scottish star midfielder Ryan Gauld to contract extension through 2027

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have rewarded Scottish star Ryan Gauld with a contract extension through 2027. The 28-year-old attacking midfielder was going into the final year of his existing co...

Jan 25, 2024

Zverev's Australian Open semifinal run draws attention on and off the courts

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Alexander Zverev's run to a second Australian Open semifinal has drawn attention to his business in other courts. As the season's first major was starting, news emerged tha...

Jan 25, 2024

Gushue learned a lot at first nationals in Regina, returns in March as Brier champion

Brad Gushue's first appearance at a national curling championship was memorable for his team's unusual standings record and an interaction he won't forget. Just 14 at the time, Gushue threw second sto...

Jan 25, 2024

Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach Australian Open final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff and became the first woman since Serena Williams to reach back-to-back finals at the Austral...

Jan 25, 2024

Schenn's OT winner helps Blues survive Canucks comeback push, take 4-3 victory

VANCOUVER - Brayden Schenn scored 1:54 into overtime as the St. Louis Blues survived a comeback bid from the Vancouver Canucks to win 4-3 on Wednesday. Jake Neighbours, with a goal and an assist, Alex...

Jan 24, 2024