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Toronto Maple Leafs ready to roll for training camp after off-season of change

TORONTO - Brad Treliving wasn't on the hunt for a new job. His wife, however, was starting to nudge him in that direction after he parted ways with the Calgary Flames in April following nine seasons a...

Sep 20, 2023

Bruins captaincy passes from soft-spoken Bergeron to in-your-face Marchand. He says he's ready

BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Bruins named Brad Marchand captain on Wednesday, putting the "C" previously worn by the soft-spoken and universally revered Patrice Bergeron on the sweater of a notorious inst...

Sep 20, 2023

Blue Jays select outfielder Eden to roster, option infielder Clement to Bisons

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays selected outfielder Cam Eden to the big-league roster on Wednesday and optioned infielder Ernie Clement to Triple-A Buffalo. Eden hit .257 over 131 games for the Bisons...

Sep 20, 2023

Spruce Kings add former NHLer Manning to coaching staff

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings are pleased to announce the addition of Brandon Manning to the coaching staff. Manning will join the Spruce Kings as the new Skills and Development Coach....

Sep 20, 2023

Spotlight on goalies Skinner, Campbell as Oilers open training camp

EDMONTON - Watching his baby boy learn to crawl has given Stuart Skinner some perspective heading into a season where he and fellow Edmonton Oilers goalie Jack Campbell will be under the microscope. S...

Sep 20, 2023

Canada Soccer to name new general secretary before announcing Herdman's successor

A successor to John Herdman as Canada soccer coach likely won't be named until next year. Canada Soccer said Wednesday that its board has decided the men's coaching position will be filled after a new...

Sep 20, 2023

Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League's post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre. Canada's best high ...

Sep 20, 2023

Elks looking for third straight home win under Canadian quarterback Ford

TORONTO - Tre Ford has the Edmonton Elks on another home streak. Edmonton (4-10) will chase a third consecutive victory at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night when it hosts the B.C. Lions (9-4). The ...

Sep 20, 2023

Canucks defenceman Poolman to start the season on long-term injured reserve

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tucker Poolman will start the upcoming NHL season on long-term injured reserve as he continues to recover from migraines. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says Poolma...

Sep 20, 2023

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is disappointed about the lack of discussions about a new contract

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said he is disappointed about the lack of discussions with the team about a new contract. Stamkos' current $68 million, eight-year deals e...

Sep 20, 2023