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Playoff runs elusive for some NHL veterans

Playoff hockey deep into spring is a new experience for some NHL veterans. A long career in the league doesn't guarantee a lot of post-season games. Retired defenceman Jay Bouwmeester didn't get in an...

May 08, 2023

CFL unveils several rule changes for upcoming regular season

TORONTO - The football won't have to be handled in order for a single to be awarded on a kickoff starting this CFL season. The removal of that requirement was among the changes unanimously approved by...

May 08, 2023

Canucks' top pick Lekkerimaki aims to put adversity behind him to grow as a player

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks' top draft pick from 2022 says he's looking to develop and put last season's illness and injury struggles behind him. Forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki signed an entry-lev...

May 08, 2023

Timberwolves add physical, sturdy defender Matteo Cuzzetto to program

PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia Men's Soccer team has looked to Thompson-Okanagan to bolster the backline, officially announcing the commitment of rock-solid defender Matte...

May 08, 2023

Report: The Weeknd becomes latest celebrity attached to bid for NHL's Senators

OTTAWA - The Weekend is the latest celebrity to join the race to purchase the NHL's Ottawa Senators, according to a report from the Ottawa Sun. The recording artist from Toronto, whose birth name is A...

May 08, 2023

Figure skater Piper Gilles reveals she has been treated for Stage 1 ovarian cancer

Canadian figure skater Piper Gilles says she has been treated for Stage 1 ovarian cancer. Gilles made the announcement Sunday in a video on Instagram. The 31-year-old Gilles and skating partner Paul P...

May 08, 2023

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Floridian brooms are out in Sunrise. Non-playoff teams have all fingers crossed for tonight's draft lottery, and the Edmonton Oilers, coming off their most impressive win of the 2023 playoffs, are...

May 08, 2023

Kraken ride 2nd period outburst, thump Stars 7-2 in Game 3

SEATTLE (AP) - Jordan Eberle sparked a five-goal outburst in the second period with his fourth goal of the playoffs, Philipp Grubauer made 24 saves and the Seattle Kraken beat the Dallas Stars 7-2 on ...

May 07, 2023

Panthers beat Maple Leafs in OT, take 3-0 series lead

SUNRISE, Fla. - Sam Reinhart scored at 3:02 of overtime as the Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Sunday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. The c...

May 07, 2023

Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov exits Game 3 against Panthers with injury

SUNRISE, Fla. - Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov left Game 3 of Toronto's second-round playoff series with the Florida Panthers early in Sunday's second period with an injury. Leafs defenceman Luk...

May 07, 2023