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Canada expects more attacking challenge from Jamaica at CONCACAF W Championship

After facing packed defences against Trinidad and Tobago, Panama and Costa Rica in the group stage, Canada expects a more attacking challenge from Jamaica on Thursday in the semifinal of the CONCACAF ...

Jul 13, 2022

Ottawa Senators sign Claude Giroux to three-year, US$19.5 contract

OTTAWA - Claude Giroux is heading north. The Ottawa Senators signed the forward to a deal worth US$19.5 over three years as NHL free agency opened Wednesday. The move is another big one in the nation'...

Jul 13, 2022

Giroux joins the Senators, Campbell heads to the Oilers as NHL free agency opens

The Ottawa Senators brought a local product home. The Edmonton Oilers finally solidified a troublesome position. NHL free agency opened with a bang Wednesday as the Senators signed veteran forward Cla...

Jul 13, 2022

'We want to bring the juice:' Maciocia wants more pep from Alouettes

MONTREAL - Danny Maciocia wants to see the Alouettes play with a lot more pace. The Montreal general manager says he met with the team Friday to share his vision after taking over head coaching duties...

Jul 13, 2022

Canada Soccer stays in-house in choosing Earl Cochrane as its new general secretary

TORONTO - After an "extensive global recruitment process," Canada Soccer stayed in-house to find a successor to general secretary Peter Montopoli. The top job has been given to Earl Cochrane, who has ...

Jul 13, 2022

CP NewsAlert: Toronto Blue Jays fire manager Charlie Montoyo

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have fired manager Charlie Montoyo. Montoyo will be replaced by bench coach John Schneider as interim manager for the rest of the season. More coming. The Canadian Pres...

Jul 13, 2022

Vancouver Canucks officially sign forward Andrei Kuzmenko to one-year deal

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks kicked off free agency by officially signing Russian forward Andrei Kuzmenko. The Canucks inked the 26-year-old to a one-year entry-level contract Wednesday. Kuzmenko...

Jul 13, 2022

Maple Leafs round out goalie tandem as Samsonov signs on to join Murray

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs signed goaltender Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, US$1.8-million contract Wednesday. The move shortly after the opening bell of NHL free agency came after Toronto, which...

Jul 13, 2022

Oilers, Kane come to terms on four-year, $20.5 million contract

EDMONTON - After being given the OK to look around for a new NHL home, Evander Kane has decided to return to Edmonton. The Oilers made Kane's return official Wednesday, announcing they have signed the...

Jul 13, 2022

Canadian men to face Qatar, Uruguay in September ahead of World Cup

TORONTO - Canada will get a taste of World Cup opposition in September with games in Europe against Qatar and Uruguay ahead of the men's soccer showcase in Qatar in November. Both matches will take pl...

Jul 13, 2022