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American Hockey League's 31 teams aim to open next season in early February

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League hopes to start its next season in February. The AHL announced Wednesday it is targeting Feb. 5, 2021 as the start date for next season. The league has n...

Oct 28, 2020

Wayne Gretzky reflects on the life, legacy of Joey Moss: 'He gave parents hope'

Wayne Gretzky and his teammates used to joke that Joey Moss would be a staple with the Edmonton Oilers long after their playing careers were finished. Turns out those future Hall of Famers had i...

Oct 28, 2020

Senators sign veteran forward Alex Galchenyuk to one-year, $1.05-million contract

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators' busy off-season continued Wednesday with the signing of forward Alex Galchenyuk.The one-year deal is worth US$1.05 million. The 26-year-old Galchenyuk was an unrestricted...

Oct 28, 2020

Junior hockey employment lawsuit on thin ice; judges refuse to OK $30-million deal

TORONTO - A $30-million settlement of three class actions over the alleged failure to pay junior hockey players the minimum wage has been thrown into jeopardy after three judges refused to sign off on...

Oct 28, 2020

National Lacrosse League will wait until April to attempt to start next season

PHILADELPHIA - The National Lacrosse League hopes to start its next season in April. The NLL said Wednesday it is targeting the weekend of April 9-11 to begin play during the COVID-19 pandemic. The se...

Oct 28, 2020

Seattle Sounders clinch playoff spot with 2-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps

PORTLAND, Ore. - The road to the playoffs got a little rockier for the Vancouver Whitecaps Tuesday night. Playing their second game in 72 hours, the 'Caps dropped a 2-0 decision to the Seattle Sounder...

Oct 28, 2020

Hendrick hires banished Kyle Larson to drive flagship No. 5

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Kyle Larson will be back in NASCAR next season driving the flagship No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. Larson signed a multi-year contract Wednesday with Hendrick that ended h...

Oct 28, 2020

Not cool: Jamaican bobsledder wants thief to return stolen shell to Calgary bar

An original member of the Jamaican bobsled team featured in the 1993 movie "Cool Runnings" is imploring whoever stole the nose cone from a sled that appeared in the film to return it to a Calgary bar....

Oct 28, 2020

After stint as England's No. 2, Bev Priestman takes over Canada women's soccer team

TORONTO - Bev Priestman, who spent five years developing talent for the Canadian women's soccer program and served as an assistant coach to John Herdman, is returning to take over the Canada women's t...

Oct 28, 2020

Raptors' Terence Davis arrested in New York after allegedly assaulting girlfriend

NEW YORK - Toronto Raptors guard Terence Davis was arrested in New York City on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. According to an NYPD statement, the victim visited Davis at the Beekm...

Oct 28, 2020