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Defenceman Nate Schmidt ready to 'eat pucks for dinner' for Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER - Nate Schmidt didn't know he was about to be moving on from the Vegas Golden Knights until the deal was done. The 29-year-old defenceman had been with Vegas since the team's inception...

Oct 13, 2020

Canada Soccer calls off planned women's national team camp in England due to COVID

TORONTO - On the advice of medical experts, Canada Soccer has cancelled a planned women's national team camp this month in England.Roster invitations were sent out, but then the trip was called off. T...

Oct 13, 2020

Bruins' Pastrnak, Marchand could miss start of next season

The Boston Bruins could be without two-thirds of their top line when the next NHL season starts after the team said Tuesday that David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand each underwent surgery last month. Pas...

Oct 13, 2020

Canadiens winger Tyler Toffoli ready for life under Montreal's hockey microscope

Tyler Toffoli got a brief taste of what it's like to play in a Canadian NHL market. After spending his entire career with the Los Angeles Kings, the winger was acquired by the Vancouver Canucks prior ...

Oct 13, 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the latest international soccer star to test positive for the coronavirus. The Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday that Ronaldo was doing well and had no symptoms af...

Oct 13, 2020

Despite pandemic, league-leading Toronto FC ahead of its 2017 championship year pace

Despite the global pandemic and all that comes with it, league-leading Toronto FC is somehow ahead of its 2017 championship year pace. Having clinched a playoff berth with its 1-0 victory Sunday in Ci...

Oct 13, 2020

Iowa offensive lineman Jackson somewhat surprised to be atop CFL scouting bureau list

Alaric Jackson was more than a little surprised last week to find himself atop the CFL's Scouting Bureau's fall list of the top-20 prospects for next year's draft. After all, the Iowa left tackle has ...

Oct 13, 2020

Marleau returns to Sharks in pursuit of games played record

Patrick Marleau is back with the San Jose Sharks. Marleau rejoined San Jose on Tuesday, signing a one-year deal worth the league minimum of $700,000. The 41-year-old can now break Gordie Howe's NHL ga...

Oct 13, 2020

Liverpool, Man United plan power grab with leagues' overhaul

LONDON - Liverpool and Manchester United have angered the Premier League and the government by formulating plans to reshape English football with a power grab that would also reduce the size of the to...

Oct 13, 2020

Senators prospect Tim Stuetzle set to miss up to eight weeks after injuring arm

MANNHEIM, Germany - Ottawa Senators prospect Tim Stuetzle is set to undergo surgery after suffering an arm injury while training with his German club, the Mannheim Eagles announced Tuesday.Mannheim sa...

Oct 13, 2020