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Calgary Flames deal Matthew Tkachuk to Florida Panthers

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames bid a bitter farewell to Johnny Gaudreau at the start of NHL free agency. Now they're parting ways with his linemate. The Florida Panthers announced Friday night they've a...

Jul 22, 2022

Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois accepts one-year, $6M qualifying offer

Winnipeg Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois agreed to a one-year, US$6-million qualifying offer Friday. The 24-year-old Dubois, who arrived in Winnipeg in a trade with Columbus in exchange for Patrik Lain...

Jul 22, 2022

'I did not sexually assault her': Former Canuck Virtanen denies charge in testimony

VANCOUVER - Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen says a woman who has accused him of sexual assault was an "active, equal and enthusiastic" participant in a sexual encounter nearly five year...

Jul 22, 2022

Canada names 21-woman roster for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica

Jade Rose, Olivia Smith and Zoe Burns, who have all won caps at the senior level, will lead Canada at next month's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica. The Canadian women qualified in March when...

Jul 22, 2022

Blue Jackets sign Patrik Laine to $34.8 million, 4-year deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed winger Patrik Laine to a $34.8 million, four-year contract, completing the final major item on their offseason checklist. The deal announced Friday carries an ...

Jul 22, 2022

Gressel set for Whitecaps debut as Vancouver looks to halt rolling Chicago Fire

VANCOUVER - The newest addition to the Vancouver Whitecaps' lineup simply wants to contribute. Days after the 'Caps acquired Julian Gressel from D.C. United for US$900,000 in general allocation money,...

Jul 22, 2022

Toronto FC ready to roll out its newly acquired Italian star power against Charlotte

Toronto FC's Italian era kicks off for real Saturday with Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi projected to make their MLS debut, joining compatriot Domenico Criscito who already has three TFC ap...

Jul 22, 2022

Trudeau: Gymnastics Canada needs to reassure parents the sport is safe

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Gymnastics Canada should be concerned about reassuring parents across the country that the sport is safe. Trudeau was responding to questions about the federal gover...

Jul 22, 2022

Canada's 2003 world hockey junior team also accused of group sexual assault

HALIFAX - Hockey Canada says members of its 2003 men's world junior hockey championship team are being investigated for a group sexual assault. The national sports organization says it learned of the ...

Jul 22, 2022

De Grasse will run relay at world championships, days after withdrawing from 200

EUGENE, Ore. - Andre De Grasse will run in the men's 4x100-metre relay at the world track and field championships. Canada's six-time Olympic medallist withdrew from the 200 metres earlier this week, s...

Jul 22, 2022