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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov suspended 3 games by NHL

Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended without pay for three regular-season games by the NHL for inappropriate conduct, less than a month after he was banned from playing for ...

Sep 14, 2019

Defenceman Josh Morrissey signs eight-year extension with Winnipeg Jets

WINNIPEG - Josh Morrissey is exactly where he wants to be. The Winnipeg Jets announced Thursday the defenceman has signed an eight-year, US$50-million contract extension, one day before the start of t...

Sep 14, 2019

Borowiecki, Hainsey, Pageau named alternate captains for Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA - Defencemen Mark Borowiecki and Ron Hainsey and forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau will serve as alternate captains for the Ottawa Senators this season. The Senators made the announcement Thursday as...

Sep 14, 2019

B.C. Lions can't feel comfortable against any opponent: QB Mike Reilly

SURREY, B.C. - Coach DeVone Claybrooks says his B.C. Lions are ready to handle a familiar face when the Ottawa Redblacks visit on Friday. Lining up on the other side of the field will be quarterb...

Sep 14, 2019

Mike Reilly dominant as B.C. Lions down Ottawa Redblacks 29-5

VANCOUVER - Mike Reilly did it all on Friday, leading his B.C. Lions to a 29-5 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. The veteran quarterback threw for 286 yards, two touchdowns and t...

Sep 13, 2019

Bo Bichette hits walk-off homer in 12th, Jays beat Yankees 6-5

TORONTO - Bo Bichette led off the bottom of the 12th inning with a towering home run to left field to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 6-5 victory against the mighty New York Yankees on Friday. Bichette's...

Sep 13, 2019

Tellez and Hernandez homer as Blue Jays dump slumping Red Sox 8-0

Toronto rookie pitcher Trent Thornton tried a different grip on his curveball Wednesday night for his first big-league relief appearance. The switch paid immediate dividends. Thornton threw five ...

Sep 13, 2019

Report: Maple Leafs agree to contract with restricted free agent Mitch Marner

TORONTO - Restricted free-agent forward Mitch Marner appears ready to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs on opening night. Marner and the Maple Leafs reportedly agreed on a new contract on Friday. Multi...

Sep 13, 2019

Newcomer Ferland lines up with sniper Pettersson as Vancouver Canucks camp opens

VICTORIA - Vancouver Canucks newcomer Micheal Ferland was singing the praises of Elias Pettersson on Friday after skating on a line with the NHL's reigning rookie of the year on th...

Sep 13, 2019

Australian Michael Matthews wins Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec

QUEBEC - Australian Michael Matthews joined a select group of cyclists on Friday when he sprinted to a photo-finish victory in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec. The 28-year-old be...

Sep 13, 2019