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Centre of attention: Poeltl to be a constant in Toronto Raptors lineup this season

There will be one constant in the Toronto Raptors lineup this season: centre Jakob Poeltl. New head coach Darko Rajakovic declared at a pre-season press conference that he was planning on a heavy rota...

Oct 10, 2023

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Beau Akey to three-year, entry-level deal

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Beau Akey to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. Akey was selected in the second round, 56th overall, in the 2023 NHL ...

Oct 10, 2023

NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for the Pride night...

Oct 10, 2023

Should NHL refs speak to the media? Players weigh in: 'Get it from the horse's mouth'

Leon Draisaitl has left the rink frustrated by a call more than once. The Edmonton Oilers star might get an explanation from a referee or linesman on the ice. That doesn't mean Draisaitl is in agreeme...

Oct 10, 2023

MLSE offers first peek at more than $350 million in Scotiabank Arena renovations

TORONTO - As Scotiabank Arena approaches its 25th anniversary in February, the downtown venue is undergoing renovations worth more than $350 million. The ongoing "Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination"...

Oct 10, 2023

Diamondbacks jump on Dodgers' starter, beat L.A. for 2-0 lead in NLDS

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks made quick work of another Dodgers' starter, beating Los Angeles 4-2 on Monday night behind Zac Gallen for a 2-0 lead in ...

Oct 09, 2023

Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers

ATLANTA (AP) - After being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on two-run homers by Travis d'Arnaud and Austin R...

Oct 09, 2023

Scheifele, Hellebuyck sign identical, long-term extensions with Winnipeg Jets

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to identical deals with two major pieces of their team. The Manitoba club says it has reached identical seven-year deals with forward Mark Scheifele and goalie...

Oct 09, 2023

Alouettes eliminate Redblacks from playoff contention with 29-3 win

MONTREAL - Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw 272 yards on 28-for-32 completions and Montreal's defence stood tall as the Alouettes defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 29-3 on a rainy Thanksgiving Monday at Mol...

Oct 09, 2023

Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin arrived in Buffalo from his native Sweden as a raw 18-year-old who could barely speak English, had little experience living away from home, and unp...

Oct 09, 2023