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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

Canada tops host China in Olympic women's volleyball qualifier

NINGBO, China - Canada made a return to the win a column and handed host China its first loss in an Olympic women's qualification volleyball tournament on Wednesday. Canada earned a 3-2 (28-26, 15-25,...

Sep 20, 2023

Toronto Argonauts sign general manager Pinball Clemons to contract extension

TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts extended the contract of general manager Mike (Pinball) Clemons on Wednesday. Clemons became the club's GM in October 2019. Since then, Toronto has captured three strai...

Sep 20, 2023

Most of Spain's female players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes

MADRID (AP) - Most of Spain's World Cup-winning players ended their boycott of the women's national team early Wednesday after the government intervened to help shape an agreement that was expected to...

Sep 20, 2023

Springer marks 34th birthday with leadoff homer, Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-1

NEW YORK (AP) - George Springer celebrated his 34th birthday with his 57th career leadoff homer, Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7...

Sep 19, 2023

Timberwolves Henman has another hot start to soccer season

PRINCE GEORGE -Three things are certain in life. Death, Taxes, and Michael Henman making an impact on the pitch for the UNBC Timberwolves. The 5th year striker is off to another great start this seaso...

Sep 19, 2023

Fernandez tips Mertens, reaches final 16 in Mexico

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez has a date in the final 16 at the Guadalajara Open after knocking off 13th-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium on Tuesday. Fernandez, of Laval, ...

Sep 19, 2023

Roger Federer confident of Laver Cup quality despite late withdrawal of stars

VANCOUVER - The Laver Cup may lack the star power of its previous iterations with no Grand Slam or world champions taking the court at Rogers Arena, but tournament co-founder Roger Federer is convince...

Sep 19, 2023

Senators, Sokolov agree to terms on one-year, two-way contract

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with forward Egor Sokolov on a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $120,000 in the American Hockey Leagu...

Sep 19, 2023

Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks. In return, Montreal is sending goaltender Casey DeSmith. Pearson had five points (on...

Sep 19, 2023