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New coaching experience not daunting, TFC's interim head coach Dunfield says

TORONTO - Interim Toronto FC manager Terry Dunfield has been on the job for four days, but he told the media at his first pre-match press conference that he's working to not let the importance overwhe...

Jun 30, 2023

No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard begins development camp with Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO (AP) - Connor Bedard is going to work with the Chicago Blackhawks. Bedard is the centerpiece of the team's development camp at its practice facility near the United Center. The high-scoring fo...

Jun 30, 2023

Nashville Predators buy out Matt Duchene as NHL teams prepare for the start of free agency

A handful of NHL teams spent Friday clearing out salary cap space with some big-money buyouts on the eve of free agency. The Nashville Predators led the way by buying out Matt Duchene's contract. The ...

Jun 30, 2023

'An interesting time': Cap-squeezed NHL set to open free agency Saturday

Brad Treliving remembers a time when NHL general managers were basically done with free agency shortly after the window opened. Big names quickly scooped up, roles filled, rosters largely set. The COV...

Jun 30, 2023

CF Montreal chasing history against struggling New York City FC

MONTREAL - CF Montreal are a single clean-sheet victory at home away from breaking Major League Soccer's all-time record held by the 2000 Kansas City Wizards. They will be attempting to collect their ...

Jun 30, 2023

New women's pro hockey league set for January debut, to be funded by Dodgers owner

A new women's hockey league is coming to North America. The Professional Hockey Federation and the Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association announced a merger Friday, with an intention of star...

Jun 30, 2023

Winnipeg Jets buying out final year of Blake Wheeler's contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets say the team will be buying out the final year of forward Blake Wheeler's contract. The Jets say as a result, the former captain has been placed on unconditional waivers. ...

Jun 30, 2023

Whitecaps look to extend five-game unbeaten run with road win in Kansas City

VANCOUVER - With their road woes in the rear-view mirror at last, the Vancouver Whitecaps look to stretch their unbeaten streak to six games across all competitions when they head to the Midwest for a...

Jun 30, 2023

Unbeaten Alouettes look to build on momentum against formidable Blue Bombers

MONTREAL - The undefeated Montreal Alouettes will possibly look to employ a next-man-up mentality Saturday. With offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage (back) and rookie receiver Keshunn Abram (knee) ...

Jun 30, 2023

Report: New women's hockey league projected to launch in January after PHF purchase

A new North American professional women's hockey league looks to be on its way. According to multiple reports, the Mark Walter Group acquired "certain assets" of the Premier Hockey Federation on Thurs...

Jun 29, 2023