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Canada's Mitton is primed for Paris Olympics after winning world indoor title

For Sarah Mitton, a world championship is some added excitement as she prepares for the Paris Olympics this summer. The Brooklyn, N.S., native won her first global title last weekend with a gold medal...

Mar 08, 2024

Christiaan Esterhuizen named coach of Pacific Pride and Canada under-20 rugby team

Christiaan Esterhuizen has been appointed head coach of both the Canadian under-20 rugby team and the Pacific Pride academy. Esterhuizen will work alongside Phil Mack, who was recently appointed attac...

Mar 08, 2024

Nichushkin returns to lineup for Avalanche after receiving care from player assistance program

DENVER (AP) - Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup Friday against Minnesota after receiving care through the player assistance program, Colorado coach Jared Bednar said. It will be Ni...

Mar 08, 2024

Herdman says Toronto FC knows it will take time to win back supporters' trust

TORONTO - After collecting four points in two road outings, Toronto FC opens the home half of the MLS season Saturday against Charlotte FC. And while the early signs have been positive - TFC has alrea...

Mar 08, 2024

Montreal Canadiens trade goaltender Jake Allen to New Jersey Devils for draft pick

BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens traded goaltender Jake Allen to the New Jersey Devils for a conditional third-round draft pick Friday ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The pick in the 2025 draf...

Mar 08, 2024

2010 NL MVP Joey Votto agrees to non-roster invite with hometown Blue Jays

TORONTO - Joey Votto has agreed to a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays, the former National League MVP said on social media. The 40-year-old first-baseman from Toronto joins the Blue Jays a...

Mar 08, 2024

Leafs' McCabe, Oilers' Kane among players fined Friday by NHL

NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe and Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane were among the players issued fines by the NHL on Friday. McCabe was fined the maximum of US$5,000 allowa...

Mar 08, 2024

First two women honoured in builders section of Canada Soccer Hall of Fame

Longtime administrators Christine O'Connor and Leeta Sokalski have been named to the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame, the first women to be added to the builders section. O'Connor and Sokalski helped grow ...

Mar 08, 2024

Winnipeg Jets get Tyler Toffoli from New Jersey Devils for draft picks

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have acquired veteran winger Tyler Toffoli from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for draft picks. New Jersey will receive a 2024 third round draft pick and a 2025 second ...

Mar 08, 2024

Kraken keep veteran Jordan Eberle at trade deadline after agreeing to 2-year extension

SEATTLE (AP) - Veteran forward Jordan Eberle stayed put at the NHL trade deadline. He'll be in Seattle a little longer. Eberle and the Kraken reached agreement on a $9.5 million, two-year contract ext...

Mar 08, 2024