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Oilers embracing Edmonton's playoff fever: 'The excitement's high'

EDMONTON - Mattias Ekholm got off the plane and headed to the pitch. After the long journey from Florida to Edmonton - including a refuelling stop - the Oilers defenceman went to watch his son's socce...

Jun 20, 2024

Oliveira happy to be back, but disappointed in backup role as Bombers host Lions

WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira is happy to return to action, but not with the role he's been handed. The Blue Bombers' star running back will be backing up Johnny Augustine when Winnipeg (0-2) hosts the B....

Jun 20, 2024

Spain beats Italy 1-0 and advances to knockout round at Euro 2024

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) - Spain advanced to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 after a 1-0 win against defending champion Italy on Thursday. A 55th-minute own goal by Italy's Riccardo Calafiori handed v...

Jun 20, 2024

McDavid, Oilers looking to continue Stanley Cup push in Game 6 against Panthers

EDMONTON - Connor McDavid has spent his entire life pushing toward the biggest moment on hockey's biggest stage. The crisp winter nights on outdoor rinks. The countless hours inside arenas. The long b...

Jun 20, 2024

The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says

LOS ANGELES (AP) - JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity ...

Jun 20, 2024

Oilers hope to join '42 Leafs as only team to win Cup after losing first three games

The Edmonton Oilers are entering territory few teams have charted in the NHL post-season, yet alone in a Stanley Cup final. After dropping the first three games of the best-of-seven championship serie...

Jun 20, 2024

Herdman says speedy wingback Tyrese Spicer likely out for six weeks with back injury

TORONTO - Toronto FC, looking to find its way back into the win column, will likely be without rookie wingback Tyrese Spicer for the next six weeks. Coach John Herdman said the back injury which has f...

Jun 20, 2024

Is that Connor McDavid? Oilers fan decorates yard with life-size player paintings

EDMONTON - It's hard to miss Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid jumping over the fence of Warren Sillanpaa's downtown home. Sillanpaa, an extreme Oilers fan, has glued life-size paintings of some ...

Jun 20, 2024

England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - England was far from convincing in a 1-1 draw with Denmark on Thursday even if it likely ensured advancing to the round of 16 at the European Championship. Harry Kane gave En...

Jun 20, 2024

Former Canada captain de Guzman savouring life in New York Red Bulls front office

Toronto FC will find a familiar face rooting against them Saturday at Red Bull Arena. Former Canada captain Julian de Guzman joined the New York Red Bulls as sporting director in February. The 43-year...

Jun 20, 2024