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NHLers keeping an eye on RFA stalemates with training camps approaching

Mark Giordano can't recall an off-season like this one. It wasn't that the captain of the Calgary Flames became just the fourth player to win the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman at...

Aug 30, 2019

United missing Rooney for match pivotal meeting with Impact on Montreal

MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact are heading into a pivotal Eastern-Conference match with one major factor on their side - they won't have to face Wayne Rooney. Due to a suspension, the former Engl...

Aug 30, 2019

Draisaitl on Puljujarvi: 'It seems like he doesn't want to be on our team'

TORONTO - Leon Draisaitl hopes Jesse Puljujarvi has a change of heart. If he doesn't and snubs a potential return to the Edmonton Oilers' fold, that's also fine. "You want guys to pan out and you want...

Aug 30, 2019

Honouring military important for Wolfpack coach who served in Royal Marines

TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack celebrate their inaugural "Forces & Families Day" on Saturday at Lamport Stadium, honouring the military as they host Barrow Raiders in search of their 20th str...

Aug 30, 2019

Jefferson, Harris, Wynn named CFL's top performers for August

TORONTO - Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, Edmonton quarterback Trevor Harris and Hamilton defensive tackle Dylan Wynn are the CFL top performers for August. Jefferson had three force...

Aug 30, 2019

Veteran hockey analyst Nick Kypreos parting ways with Sportsnet

TORONTO - Two veterans of Sportsnet's hockey coverage have announced they are parting ways with the cable network. Nick Kypreos, who had been with Sportsnet since it launched in 1998, and Doug MacLean...

Aug 30, 2019

Hockey Canada backfills women's schedule with more camps, ice time

CALGARY - Hockey Canada is beefing up the national women's team's schedule to try to fill a void. Canada will play in the Four Nations Cup in Sweden in November, face the Amer...

Aug 30, 2019

Toronto FC looks to end history of disappointment playing in New England

Toronto FC has had little joy on the road in New England over the years, but looks to break that hoodoo Saturday as it continues its final playoff push. After defeating rival Montreal last weekend, To...

Aug 30, 2019

TFC's Laryea, Cavalry FC's Carducci called up for Canada games against Cuba

TORONTO - Looking to put the sting of Canada's disappointing Gold Cup exit behind him, coach John Herdman has summoned three uncapped players and called up several others for the first time ...

Aug 30, 2019

Bombers release wide receiver Matthews six games into a three-season contract

WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson wore more than just his heart on his sleeve Wednesday. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman had receiver Chris Matthews' No. 13 white jersey over top of his own...

Aug 30, 2019