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Canucks star Pettersson unfazed by contract uncertainty as training camp opens

VICTORIA - Vancouver Canucks star forward Elias Pettersson says starting the National Hockey League season without a signed contract extension will not be a "distraction" to him. Pettersson, 24, made ...

Sep 21, 2023

Hellebuyck, Scheifele on expiring deals, but are focused on the present in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - Whether the fates of two star players align with the Winnipeg Jets' future plans remains to be seen. Starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck and top centre Mark Scheifele both spoke to the media ...

Sep 21, 2023

Canadian Premier League revamps trophy case with new hardware up for grabs

TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League is revamping its trophy case. A new trophy, the Canadian Premier League Shield, will be presented to the regular-season winner. And the North Star Cup will replac...

Sep 21, 2023

Team Europe looks to reclaim Laver Cup title in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Members of Team Europe at the Laver Cup say they're looking for redemption after losing the tournament for the first time last year. Team Europe has won four of five iterations of the comp...

Sep 21, 2023

Report: Blue Jays pitcher Manoah shut down, has received multiple injections in arm

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has received multiple injections in his pitching arm in recent weeks and been shut down for the season, an online report said Thursday. Manoah, who was the t...

Sep 21, 2023

Jets sign forward Colby Barlow to three-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed first-round pick Colby Barlow on a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal carries an annual average value of US$1.2 million. The Jets selected Barlow 18th ...

Sep 21, 2023

Ticats remain hopeful that quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell will return this season

HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats still remain hopeful about quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell's return. Mitchell, 33, suffered a lower-leg fracture in Hamilton's 16-12 home win over Ottawa on July 28. He...

Sep 21, 2023

Canada women looking forward not back as they take on Reggae Girlz in Olympic playoff

Olympic champion Canada returns to action Friday for the first time since a disappointing showing at the FIFA Women's World Cup, facing Jamaica in a two-legged playoff to determine the last CONCACAF e...

Sep 21, 2023

Young Ukrainian hockey players await Quebec government OK to attend English school

MONTREAL - A half-dozen boys from Ukraine who played this year in Quebec City's famed peewee hockey tournament have been sidelined since returning to the province to attend high school. The youngsters...

Sep 21, 2023

Spruce Kings to honor Mike Church with a special decal on the back of their helmet

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings will honour the late Mike Church this season every time the team steps onto the ice. A helmet sticker with the initials MC has been placed on every Spruce...

Sep 21, 2023