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Knockout Comeback: Prince George's boxing scene revived with historic champions Lally and Seehra leading the way

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George had a strong presence in the Canadian boxing community several years ago. Some of those top-ranked local fighters are passing on their by reopening the Inner City Boxing ...

Jan 22, 2024

Jets' Kyle Connor named to NHL all-star roster as injury replacement

TORONTO - Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor has been added to the roster for the NHL's upcoming All-Star Weekend in Toronto. Connor, who will be making his second all-star appearance, leads the Jets w...

Jan 22, 2024

Montreal Canadiens recall defenceman Arber Xhekaj from AHL's Rocket

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defenceman Arber Xhekaj from the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket, the NHL team announced Monday. Xhekaj had been with the AHL club since being act...

Jan 22, 2024

Montreal captain Poulin named PWHL's first star for second straight week

TORONTO - Montreal centre Marie-Philip Poulin, New York centre Jade Downie-Landry and Boston centre Alina Muller have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. Pouli...

Jan 22, 2024

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair signs one-year contract with NWSL's Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. - Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair has signed a one-year contract with the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League. The deal does not come as a surprise. While the...

Jan 22, 2024

Six-time champion Jones will return to Hearts as coach of Nova Scotia's Team Smith

Colleen Jones was a regular at the Canadian women's curling championship for most of her playing career. She's set to return to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts next month in a different role. Jones,...

Jan 22, 2024

Sean Strickland disputes UFC 297 split-decision loss, says world knows who won

TORONTO - Two days after losing his UFC middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis in a split decision, Sean Strickland is disputing the result. "I won that fight, the world knows I won that fight ... Th...

Jan 22, 2024

Kaprizov, Pastrnak, Thompson named NHL three stars of the week

NEW YORK - Minnesota left-wing Kirill Kaprizov, Boston right-wing David Pastrnak and Vegas goaltender Logan Thompson have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Kaprizov led the league with eig...

Jan 22, 2024

Stanley Cup takes Toronto subway ride to surprise and delight of commuters

TORONTO - As Danesh Mohiuddin stepped on to Toronto's subway to take his daughter to daycare, he did a double take. The Stanley Cup and former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Tomas Kaberle were on the ...

Jan 22, 2024

NHL fines Maple Leafs defenceman Timmins for cross-checking Seattle's Tanev

NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Conor Timmins US$2,864.58 for cross-checking Kraken forward Brandon Tanev during a game Sunday night in Seattle. The amount is the maximum a...

Jan 22, 2024