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Jets sign defenceman Declan Chisholm to one-year, two-way deal

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Declan Chisholm to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday. The deal carries an annual value of US$775,000. Chisholm, of Bowmanville, Ont., played...

Sep 13, 2023

PWHL, Canadian Tire reach multi-year agreement on sponsorship deal

TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League has struck a multi-year agreement with Canadian Tire to be the league's first funding partner. The collaboration includes sponsorship of the PWHL's ina...

Sep 13, 2023

Haddad Maia bounces Fernandez in San Diego Open, Marino wins in Japan

SAN DIEGO - Beatriz Haddad Maia didn't have to wait long to exact revenge for her gruelling August loss to Leylah Fernandez at the National Bank Open in Montreal, but she did have to work hard to get ...

Sep 12, 2023

Grossman homers, Rangers leapfrog Blue Jays in wild-card race with 6-3 win

TORONTO - Robbie Grossman homered and Max Scherzer threw five-plus shutout innings before leaving with an arm muscle spasm as the Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Tuesday. The Range...

Sep 12, 2023

Rangers' Scherzer leaves game against Jays due to triceps spasm

TORONTO (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer left Tuesday night against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning because of a right triceps spasm. The 39-year-old Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Aw...

Sep 12, 2023

Stein leads Velocitor to victory in $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes

FORT ERIE, Ont. - Another year, another Prince of Wales Stakes title for jockey Justin Stein. Stein rode 7-1 pick Velocitor to victory in the $400,000 race, the second jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple...

Sep 12, 2023

Daly expects 'fairly complicated' Senators sale to close soon

HENDERSON, Nev. - The sale of the Ottawa Senators is almost - finally - signed, sealed and delivered. A group led by Michael Andlauer agreed to purchase the NHL club in June for what's believed to be ...

Sep 12, 2023

NHL and NHLPA are now planning to hold a scaled-down World Cup of Hockey in February 2025

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) - If a World Cup of Hockey materializes in the near future, it won't be a traditional international tournament like the Olympics. The NHL and NHL Players' Association are still pl...

Sep 12, 2023

Western U investigating women's hockey program for reported misconduct allegations

Western University has enlisted an external investigator to look into its women's hockey program. According to a report from TSN, multiple players complained about the conduct of head coach Candice Mo...

Sep 12, 2023

Oilers sign forward Adam Erne to professional tryout agreement

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Adam Erne to a professional tryout agreement. Erne produced eight goals and 10 assists in 61 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season. He spent f...

Sep 12, 2023