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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

Montreal Canadiens' NHL playoffs run provides boost for Rogers Sports & Media

TORONTO - While Montreal Canadiens fans are stoked to see their team's first Stanley Cup final series since 1993, it could be just as exciting for Rogers Sports and Media. Rogers paid about $5.2 billi...

Jun 28, 2021

Veteran Roughriders O-lineman Brendon LaBatte sitting out 2021 CFL season: GM

REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be without veteran offensive lineman Brendon LaBatte for the 2021 CFL season. Riders general manager Jeremy O'Day says LaBatte has opted out for the year but...

Jun 28, 2021

Canadian Vasek Pospisil advances to second round at Wimbledon

LONDON - Canada's Vasek Pospisil is heading to the second round at Wimbledon. Pospisil, from Vancouver, beat Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the opening round of the grass-court Grand...

Jun 28, 2021

Eight NBA players on Canada's team for its last-chance Tokyo Olympic qualifier

VICTORIA - Eight NBA players have been named to arguably the most talented Canadian men's basketball team in history for this week's last-chance Olympic qualifying tournament. The Canadians, who tip o...

Jun 28, 2021

Fan tweets to be engraved like Stanley Cup in Hall of Fame

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Hockey players need to put together an illustrious career on the ice to get into the Hall of Fame. Fans just need to send a good tweet. The NHL and Twitter on Monday are inviting fa...

Jun 28, 2021

Denied by COVID-19 in 2020, Tampa gets second chance to pull out Stanley Cup stops

TAMPA, Fla. - Don't get Joseph Guggino wrong: he's thrilled to have the Stanley Cup finals in town. After all, COVID-19 took a heavy toll on Tampa's local entrepreneurs and restaurateurs, denying the ...

Greg Fry Jun 28, 2021

Canadiens' quest for the Cup faces toughest test yet in defending-champion Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. - The Montreal Canadiens were the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup back in 1993. Now they have the chance to end the nation's lengthy NHL championship drought. The Canadiens take ...

Jun 28, 2021