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AP source: Evander Kane joining Oilers after being cleared by NHL

The NHL has cleared Evander Kane after an investigation into his cross-border travel during the holiday break, paving the way for him to join the Edmonton Oilers. A person with knowledge of the deal s...

Jan 27, 2022

Rugby Canada names Jamie Levchuk as interim chief executive officer

Rugby Canada has appointed Jamie Levchuk interim chief executive officer while the search continues for a permanent successor for Allen Vansen. Levchuk has served as the governing body's managing dire...

Jan 27, 2022

NHL investigation says there is insufficient evidence Evander Kane broke COVID rules

NEW YORK - The NHL has concluded its investigation of Evander Kane and found that there was insufficient evidence that he lied about his COVID-19 status when travelling during the holiday period. The ...

Jan 27, 2022

Canada captain Christine Sinclair signs contract extension with NWSL Portland Thorns

Canada captain Christine Sinclair has signed a contract extension with the Portland Thorns through 2022, with an option for the 2023 NWSL season. The 38-year-old forward from Burnaby, B.C., who led Ca...

Jan 27, 2022

Star receiver Banks, the CFL's MOP in 2019, leaves Ticats after eight seasons

HAMILTON - Star receiver Brandon Banks is leaving the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after eight seasons with the CFL club. Banks, who said in an outgoing message that he "will always bleed black and gold," play...

Jan 27, 2022

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen charged with sexual assault

VANCOUVER - Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen has been charged with sexual assault following a police investigation. Vancouver police said Thursday the B.C. Prosecution Service approved o...

Jan 27, 2022

Canada's men's hockey team trying to come together and bond of and off ice

Canada's men's Olympic hockey team has made coming together as a unit in a short time top priority ahead of the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing. With two weeks before Canada opens its Olympic tournament...

Jan 27, 2022

ECHL player Panetta suspended for remainder of season after making 'racial gesture'

The ECHL has suspended former Jacksonville Icemen forward Jacob Panetta for the remainder of the season for a "racial gesture" directed toward South Carolina Stingrays defenceman Jordan Subban in a ga...

Jan 27, 2022

Giovinco back training with Toronto FC but future with club still unclear

TORONTO - Former MLS MVP Sebastian Giovinco is back with Toronto FC, training with the team without a contract at present. The Italian star, who turned 35 on Wednesday, left the MLS club in January 20...

Jan 27, 2022

Playing before empty seats disappointing for hometown rink competing at Scotties

To prepare for this year's Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Krista McCarville and her rink from Thunder Bay, Ont., spent time with a sports psychologist learning how to cope with the excitement and pres...

Jan 27, 2022