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PWHL Montreal ready to set attendance record against Toronto at the Bell Centre

MONTREAL - Danile Sauvageau says there's so much interest in the Professional Women's Hockey League game at the Bell Centre that she's searching for ways to outsmart the arena's security. "People are ...

Apr 19, 2024

Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada's Cup hopes with drought at 30 years

Josh Morrissey remembers the city coming to life before his eyes. A nine-year-old Flames fan in the spring of 2004, he was captivated by every Jarome Iginla chance and Miikka Kiprusoff save during Cal...

Apr 19, 2024

Whitecaps look to bounce back against Sounders in Cascadia clash

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps aren't dwelling on their fall from the top spot in Major League Soccer's Western Conference. After all, there's a lot of soccer still to be played. The Whitecaps (4...

Apr 19, 2024

Aparicio and revamped Atletico Ottawa looking to top Canadian Premier League table

On his third stop in the Canadian Premier League, Manny Aparicio is closer to home and, hopefully, another title. The 28-year-old midfielder, born in Buenos Aires and raised in Toronto, joined Atletic...

Apr 19, 2024

Alberta spring signals another Oilers-Kings NHL playoff showdown

EDMONTON - There are a few sure signs of spring in Alberta. The snow turns to slush, the Canada geese return to the ponds, lakes and streams, and the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings face each ot...

Apr 19, 2024

Injured Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne back running but still some weeks away

TORONTO - There was a welcome sighting of Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne running with a trainer Friday while the rest of the team warmed up before training on a damp day at BMO Field. But the former ...

Apr 19, 2024

Toronto FC, New England looking to turn the tide after disappointing showings

Toronto FC and the New England Revolution are both looking to climb out of a hole when they meet Saturday at BMO Field. After a promising start under John Herdman, injury-depleted Toronto (3-4-1) has ...

Apr 19, 2024

Canucks set to face Predators in first playoff appearance since 2020

VANCOUVER - Expectations for the Vancouver Canucks were not high heading into the season. Asked in September if he expected the team to make the playoffs, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford...

Apr 19, 2024

GM Staios taking cautious approach to off-season after Sens miss playoffs again

OTTAWA - Another season out of the playoffs has left Ottawa Senators players frustrated and disappointed, but a complete overhaul doesn't appear to be in Steve Staios's plans. In his media availabilit...

Apr 19, 2024

Hamilton, Winnipeg and B.C. fined by CFL for exceeding 2023 salary cap

TORONTO - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions have all been fined by the CFL for exceeding the league's 2023 salary cap. But none exceeded the $5.45-million cap by more than ...

Apr 19, 2024