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Tokyo sets another virus record days after Olympics begin

TOKYO (AP) - Tokyo has reported 3,177 new coronavirus cases, setting an all-time high and exceeding 3,000 for the first time days after the start of the Olympics. The new cases Wednesday exceeded the ...

Jul 28, 2021

Penny Oleksiak wins bronze in 200-metre freestyle for sixth Olympic medal

TOKYO - Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has won a bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. It's Oleksiak's sixth career medal, making her Canada's most decorated summer O...

Jul 27, 2021

Canucks deal defenceman Nate Schmidt to Winnipeg Jets for third-round pick

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have added another veteran defenceman to the lineup, acquiring Nate Schmidt from the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, Vancouver receives Winnipeg's third-round pick in the ...

Jul 27, 2021

Potential high for Winnipeg Jets after challenging season: Stastny

Paul Stastny believes the Winnipeg Jets are on the precipice of something special. The 35-year-old centre knows, though, that he's not the only NHL player who is excited about his team this off-season...

Jul 27, 2021

Montreal Canadiens sign forward Joel Armia to four-year, US$13.6-million extension

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have locked up Joel Armia, signing the Finnish forward to a four-year extension. The Habs say the deal, announced Tuesday, has an average annual value of US$3.4 milli...

Jul 27, 2021

NBC's Tokyo Olympics viewership gets off to rough start

NEW YORK (AP) - If there's going to be a surge in viewership interest in the Tokyo Olympics, NBC Universal is still waiting. For three straight nights, viewership for the Tokyo Games has been down mor...

Jul 27, 2021

From great goalies to feisty forwards, lots of talent to be found in NHL free agency

A wild off-season continues for NHL general managers this week as they hunt for deals on the free agent market. From veteran goaltenders to burly defenceman and celebrated snipers, several big talents...

Jul 27, 2021

Bauer's administrative leave extended through Aug 6

NEW YORK (AP) - Trevor Bauer's administrative leave was extended by 10 days through Aug. 6 on Tuesday by Major League Baseball and the players' association while the sport's investigators check into a...

Jul 27, 2021

Colorado acquires Canadian Mark-Anthony Kaye in million-dollar deal with LAFC

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - The Colorado Rapids acquired Canadian international midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye in a million-dollar deal with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday. The Rapids sent LAFC US$1 million in ge...

Jul 27, 2021

Canucks goalie Braden Holtby, Oilers forward James Neal set for buyouts

The Vancouver Canucks have placed goalie Braden Holtby on waivers ahead of a buyout. The 31-year-old netminder came to Vancouver in free agency last year, signing a two-year deal with an average annua...

Jul 27, 2021