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Winnipeg Jets lock up homegrown forward Jansen Harkins for two more seasons

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Jansen Harkins to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$725,000. The 23-year-old product of North Vancouver, B.C., made his NHL debut ...

Oct 27, 2020

New York City FC coach measured in praise of TFC's Pozuelo, saying 'He's not Messi'

While many see Toronto FC playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo as one of the leading MLS MVP candidates this season, New York City FC coach Ronny Deila is measured in his approval. "For me it's not about one p...

Oct 27, 2020

World champion Coleman banned 2 yrs; to miss Tokyo Olympics

MONACO - Men's 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman was banned for two years on Tuesday and lost his chance to succeed Usain Bolt as the fastest man at the Olympic Games. Track and field's Athle...

Oct 27, 2020

Ottawa Senators sign forward Chris Tierney to two-year deal, avoiding arbitration

The Ottawa Senators have avoided arbitration with Chris Tierney, signing the forward to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$3.5 million. Tierney, 26, will earn $2.8 million in 2020-...

Oct 27, 2020

Businesses, cities look to give Canadians outdoor rec options during pandemic winter

At Fresh Air Experience in Ottawa, a sporting goods store that specializes in bikes in the summer and cross-country skis in winter, the demand for ski equipment doesn't traditionally take off until th...

Oct 27, 2020

Legendary Edmonton locker-room attendant Joey Moss dies at 57

EDMONTON - Joey Moss - a legendary locker-room attendant for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and CFL's Edmonton Football Team - has died. He was 57. The Edmonton Football Team confirmed the death on Monday ...

Oct 26, 2020

Canada Soccer Hall of Fame administrator Alan Southard passes away at 92

TORONTO - Longtime soccer administrator Alan Southard, the first president of the Canadian Minor Soccer Association, has died at the age of 92.He passed away on Oct. 20.Southard was both a member of t...

Oct 26, 2020

Two-time Scotties champ Heather Nedohin to coach Team Kerri Einarson this season

Big-game skipping experience. Two national women's titles. Two world women's bronze medals and a world junior gold. There's plenty to like about Heather Nedohin's curling resume. In bringing her...

Oct 26, 2020

Multiple arrests in P.E.I. after night of 'joyriding' on stolen golf carts: police

MILL RIVER EAST, P.E.I. - Police in Prince Edward Island say a night of alleged "joyriding" on stolen golf carts has led to multiple arrests.West Prince RCMP say in a news release Monday several peopl...

Oct 26, 2020

Analysis: Braley could be gruff and stubborn but owner always had soft spot for CFL

TORONTO - It's hard to imagine the CFL existing in its present state without David Braley. The longtime B.C. Lions owner and chairman died Monday at his home in Burlington, Ont. He was 79. Braley, a M...

Oct 26, 2020