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Canadian rider Pier-Andre Cote moves up, joins Israel-Premier Tech's pro team

Pier-Andre Cote is stepping up from the Israel-Premier Tech academy, becoming the sixth Canadian on the pro cycling team. The 27-year-old from Gaspe, Que., will join the Israel-Premier Tech pro team i...

Oct 08, 2024

Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

OTTAWA - A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households. Howev...

Oct 08, 2024

New Jets coach Arniel concentrating on a style that produces sustainable strong play

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets are focusing on the regular season, but many of their fans will look beyond that to gauge the team's success. After being bounced out of the NHL playoffs in the first roun...

Oct 08, 2024

New faces, same goal: Edmonton Oilers reload for Cup after last year's heartbreak

EDMONTON - This summer, when Stan Bowman was hired as the new general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, he warned fans that no two editions of the team are the same. "It's natural to look at last year's...

Oct 08, 2024

Calgary Flames seek stability, progress and playoffs with younger roster

CALGARY - Rebuild, retool, revamp, pick your term. The Calgary Flames are a team in transition heading into the 2024-25 NHL season. The Flames open Wednesday on the road against the Vancouver Canucks ...

Oct 08, 2024

Vancouver Canucks eager to build on playoff experience as new season begins

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks got a taste of playoff hockey last season - now they're hungry for more. Battling through two gritty post-season matchups is an experience the team will draw on as it...

Oct 08, 2024

Expectations higher for Ottawa Senators this season under new coach Travis Green

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators enter the season facing mounting pressure to meet higher expectations under new head coach Travis Green. After showing flashes of potential in recent years, the team is ex...

Oct 08, 2024

Cup-talking Maple Leafs head into season with new coach, same expectations

TORONTO - Morgan Rielly went there first. Brendan Shanahan doubled-down. The Toronto Maple Leafs are doing something the Original Six franchise hasn't dared in quite some time - talk about hoisting ho...

Oct 08, 2024

Canadiens hope to put rebuild behind them in 2024-25: 'We want to make the playoffs'

MONTREAL - Nick Suzuki is tired of watching talented teammates pack their bags and move on to Stanley Cup contenders every spring. After three seasons of missing the playoffs and stockpiling draft pic...

Oct 08, 2024

Perez's homer sparks 4-run 4th inning, Royals beat Yankees 4-2 to tie ALDS

NEW YORK (AP) - Salvador Perez homered leading off the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against Carlos Rodn, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night to even the...

Oct 07, 2024