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Montreal Canadiens ask Quebec government to increase arena capacity to 50 per cent

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say they're asking the province for permission to allow 10,500 fans to attend upcoming playoff games in Montreal, up from 3,500. France Margaret Blanger, the team's e...

Jun 29, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays add reliever, outfielder in trade with Miami Marlins

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired help for their struggling bullpen and also added an outfield bat. Toronto landed right-hander Adam Cimber and outfielder Corey Dickerson in a trade with t...

Jun 29, 2021

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to 8-year extension

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to an eight-year extension with an average annual value of US$5.125 million. Nugent-Hopkins' previous deal for seven years and $42...

Jun 29, 2021

'You're on pal': Biden accepts Trudeau's bet on Habs as Stanley Cup final kicks off

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is challenging the U.S. president to a bet as the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup final - a gamble Joe Biden readi...

Jun 29, 2021

Bianca Andreescu headlines Canada's Olympic tennis team, Milos Raonic drops out

TORONTO - Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., was among the athletes named to Canada's Olympic tennis team on Tuesday morning. Ranked No. 7 in the world, Andreescu has struggled with injuries since...

Jun 29, 2021

Wayne Simmonds signs two-year contract extension with Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO - Veteran forward Wayne Simmonds has signed a two-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team says his contract has an average annual value of $900,000. Simmonds, 32, played...

Jun 29, 2021

Gritty Clippers stave off elimination, beat Suns 116-102

PHOENIX (AP) - Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient Los Angeles Clippers staved off elimination by beating the Phoenix Suns 116-102 on Monday night in Game 5 of the ...

Jun 28, 2021

Blackhawks hire outside firm to investigate sex abuse claims

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 20...

Jun 28, 2021

Bettman on Blackhawks' assault allegations: First reaction was 'Tell me the facts'

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says allegations that a former Chicago Blackhawks player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach are concerning. But his first thought was: "Tell me the facts." ...

Jun 28, 2021

Fans seeking scarce Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup tickets face hefty prices

MONTREAL - Fans looking to secure tickets to a Montreal Canadiens game during the Stanley Cup finals should be ready to fork over a small fortune. Only 3,500 tickets per game were available as of Mond...

Jun 28, 2021