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Nylander leads Leafs over Panthers in OT

TORONTO - William Nylander scored his second goal of the night at 1:53 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Tuesday. Auston Matthews, Dryden Hunt and Alexander K...

Jan 17, 2023

Dadonov helps Canadiens shoot down Jets 4-1

MONTREAL - Trailing 1-0, the Montreal Canadiens scored four unanswered goals to grab a 4-1 win over the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Montreal (19-23-3) sealed back-to-back ...

Jan 17, 2023

US appeals court to weigh NCAA case over pay for athletes

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The NCAA will ask a federal appeals court next month to block a lawsuit that seeks to have athletes treated as employees who are paid for their time, the latest high-profile challe...

Jan 17, 2023

Blue Jays reliever Julian Merryweather picked up by Cubs off waivers

TORONTO - Right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather is no longer with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old reliever was claimed off outright waivers by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday evening. Righty Jun...

Jan 17, 2023

Medals for North American Indigenous Games showcase Mi'kmaq culture

MILLBROOK, N.S. - Medals to be awarded at this summer's North American Indigenous Games in Nova Scotia will showcase Mi'kmaq art, including a traditional eight-pointed star. Organizers revealed the de...

Jan 17, 2023

Spruce Kings’ Jordan Fairlie launches Lift the Mask on Mental Health campaign

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Spruce Kings goaltender Jordan Fairlie has announced the launch of his fundraising campaign for mental health initiatives. All donations will support local programming th...

Jan 17, 2023

Edmonton Elks sign defensive back Harry, receiver Vandervoort to contract extensions

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Jamie Harry and receiver Danny Vandervoort to one-year contract extensions Tuesday. Both players are Canadians. Harry appeared in nine games for Edmo...

Jan 17, 2023

Oilers forward Evander Kane set to return from LTIR against Kraken

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers activated forward Evander Kane off long-term injured reserve ahead of their Tuesday night game against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Kane had been sidelined since sustain...

Jan 17, 2023

Canadian QB Rourke looking to carve out NFL career with Jacksonville Jaguars

SURREY, B.C. - Former B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke says he's looking to create a job for himself as he heads to the NFL. The 24-year-old from Victoria inked a standard rookie contract with the...

Jan 17, 2023

Canadian defender/midfielder Kwame Awuah signs with D.C. United affiliate club

LEESBURG, Va. - Canadian Kwame Awuah has signed with Loudoun United FC, the USL Championship affiliate of D.C. United. The 27-year-old from Toronto, originally drafted 16th overall by New York City FC...

Jan 17, 2023