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FIFA Women's World Cup trophy makes stop in Toronto ahead of July kickoff

TORONTO - Sarah Gandoin has been to 81 countries and is welcome wherever she goes. Gandoin, from France, is FIFA's senior trophy tour manager, which means she travels with some shiny carry-on luggage....

Apr 19, 2023

Canada's Henderson, Szeryk prepare for new-look Chevron Championship in Texas

Even after appearing in 42 majors - and winning two - Brooke Henderson is still learning how to balance the pressure and opportunity of playing in the biggest tournaments of the women's golf season. H...

Apr 19, 2023

'Get back to work': Leafs pick up the pieces after ugly Game 1 loss to Lightning

TORONTO - Sheldon Keefe calmly went over strategy and tactics. The Maple Leafs head coach also put on his amateur psychologist's hat in the wake of a disastrous playoff opening. Toronto not only fell ...

Apr 19, 2023

Edmonton Oilers ask fans to 'refrain from throwing things on the ice' at Rogers Place

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are asking their fans to not turn cups and containers into projectiles at Rogers Place after a beverage nearly hit Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar in the aftermat...

Apr 19, 2023

Canucks sign defenceman Elias Pettersson to three year, entry-level contract

VANCOUVER - Defenceman Elias Pettersson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. The 19-year-old is not related to Canucks star centre Elias Pettersson. P...

Apr 19, 2023

Rebuilding trust with sponsors will be next challenge for Hockey Canada

Hockey Canada's biggest upcoming challenge could be rebuilding the trust it once had with sponsors, suggested a marketing expert. The national sporting body had its federal funding restored by Canadia...

Apr 19, 2023

Canada to host five international speedskating events in 2023-24

OTTAWA - Canada will host five international speedskating events in the 2023-24 season. Montreal will host back-to-back short-track speedskating World Cups on Oct. 20-22 and again on Oct. 27-29. The f...

Apr 19, 2023

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers, trying to put a positive spin on blowing a two-goal lead on home ice in Monday's NHL playoff opener against the never-say-die Los Angeles Kings, insist there's no reason to panic....

Apr 19, 2023

Jets forward Barron receives 75-plus stitches after taking skate blade to face

LAS VEGAS - Jets forward Morgan Barron never had any doubt that he'd return to the ice after taking a skate to the face in the opener of Winnipeg's first-round series against Vegas on Tuesday night. H...

Apr 19, 2023

Kraken make successful playoff debut, stun Avalanche 3-1

DENVER (AP) - Alex Wennberg had a goal and an assist, Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 shots and the Seattle Kraken made a successful playoff debut by beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Av...

Apr 18, 2023